I remember being a medical student and listening to a podcast where I first heard the term MINOCA (myocardial infarction with nonobstructive coronary arteries) in 2019. I was deciding between internal medicine and OBGYN at this time, and learning about heart disease specific to and common in women naturally grasped my attention. Dr. Bairey Merz … Read more
Now that we know the harmful myths, importance & benefits of inclusion, as well as steps towards inclusion of BIPOC in cardiology. I hope we are aware too that this is not a zero sum game and we all can benefit by practicing together in this field. So, what is the answer? Well, from someone … Read more
This year’s AHA21 Scientific Session placed an intense spotlight on understanding and achieving health equity in cardiovascular health (CVH). AHA has a broad vision for being transformative in all of the ways that structural inequities influence health outcomes. Specifically, AHA’s 2024 Impact Goal states that: Every person deserves the opportunity for a full, healthy life. … Read more
We were lucky enough to hear from some exceptional PDs and APDs during #AHA21. The process of applying to cardiology fellowship can be daunting. These discussions provide amazing tips and insight on the process so we can best prepare. What catches your eye on CVs? Although this will vary by program and individual, a few … Read more
ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is considered a medical emergency globally, where the patient must seek medical help immediately. The treatment plan for this condition involves reperfusion therapy with or without stent placement, controlling the comorbidities and using specific medications to reduce the risk of recurrence and future complications. One of the major drug categories is … Read more
Gestational Hypertension (GHTN) is defined as the new onset of systolic blood pressure ≥140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure ≥90 mmHg , on at least 2 occasions 4 hours apart , at or after 20 weeks of gestation in a previously normotensive woman . It is considered as one type of the major hypertensive disorders … Read more
Medicine is seeing an explosion of data science tools in clinical practice and in the research space. Many academic centers have created institutions tailored to integrating machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI) into medicine, and major associations including the AHA have created funding opportunities and software tools for clinicians interested in harnessing the promise … Read more
You’ve finally hit that point, where “comps” (comprehensive exams) has been completed. You passed. Now all you have to do is collect data, write it up and present it to your committee. The next challenge is figuring out the time to present the data you collected for the dissertation or thesis. Not to consider the … Read more
The number of patients being diagnosed with heart failure (HF) is increasing worldwide, and thus we need to know which medications to avoid or be cautious with prescribing that may cause or exacerbate this medical condition. So, we decided to talk about these medications, how they cause these adverse events in these patients, and their … Read more
“Don’t speak out, you may answer incorrectly and embarrass yourself.” This thought was not uncommon during my first two years of fellowship. Yes, I evolved out of this which is why I am sharing my experience. At the same time, I am here to tell you to not make this mistake early in fellowship. You … Read more