AHA 2020 kicks off today in its new virtual format. As we all adjust to the new normal, many won’t have the luxury of time off dedicated to physically attending the conference. Therefore, we would likely be tuning in intermittently, in the midst of our busy schedule, to attend some of the sessions that align … Read more
The COVID-19 Pandemic continues to affect us in so many ways, including the way we learn and present new science. Virtual meetings have become the norm in 2020, and AHA’s Scientific Sessions will be no different. In my prior experience attending national meetings, despite the excitement around all the new things being presented, it was … Read more
August is traditionally very busy month in the pediatric cardiology office; visits for “sports clearance” flood the schedule due to something picked up on a high school sports physical such as chest pain. Most of these will be non-cardiac and receive reassurance; however, the cardiac causes in the pediatric population can be quite distressing. With … Read more
In writing this last post as a junior blogger, I decided to highlight the tremendous efforts by the American Heart Association (AHA) to improve cardiovascular care in the field of cardiac arrest and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). As we know, the AHA is a worldwide leader in first aid, CPR, and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training … Read more
Being an early career professional in health and science means moving along a continuum of learning and leading. The moment you clear a hurdle, you’re a mentor for people following you. Remember “see one, do one, teach one”? There’s the learning-leading continuum in action. Every day of our working lives, we are becoming leaders as we … Read more
In the first installment of this three-part series, I summarized the current state of financial fitness among early-career medical professionals in the United States. I also reviewed a few general changes in philosophy that can help you begin to improve your financial health starting today. The response to that blog has been largely positive; and … Read more
This one is dedicated to all women and their families who have been affected by Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM). Seldom detected, systolic heart failure can come as a surprise especially in young women. Developing heart failure during pregnancy, in the post-partum period or any other time throughout a subsequent pregnancy is not something any woman wants … Read more
As researchers, clinicians, and/or trainees, there never seems to be enough time in the day to get all the stuff done that we want to get done. There seems to always be more papers that we want or should read. One of my favorite ways to try to stay up to date with the latest … Read more
It is February: The American Heart and Go Red for Women Month! February has just started with all its excitement and optimistic thoughts!! I would like to talk about some of the amazing initiatives, including American Heart Month and Go Red for Women initiatives, that are in place to inspire and encourage more of my … Read more
I hope someday we will be able to proclaim that we have banished hunger in the United States, and that we’ve been able to bring nutrition and health to the whole world. –Senator George McGovern Food. Nothing is more basic to our existence than eating. However, in our modern era of plenty, we often take … Read more