In Memoriam – Dr. Ali Massumi

This week, a dear friend and mentor, Dr. Ali Massumi, died from a long battle with cancer.   Dr. Massumi was a giant in Electrophysiology at the Texas Heart Institute and his impact on the field and over 200 trainees was immense.  He will be sorely missed by all of...

Perioperative Guidelines 2014 Update – Synopsis

Perioperative Guidelines 2014 Update – Synopsis   Wait ≥ 60 days after MI prior to non cardiac surgery in the absence of coronary intervention. Age > 62 yo is an independent risk factor for perioperative stroke.   Perioperative Valvular Disease...

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to everyone !  I am just now getting over the flu, but to stay positive I am thinking about what I’m most thankful for this Holiday season: my wife and kids, my parents/in-laws, and many friends who make life joyful and not “so...

My First Blog Post

Ok so this is my first foray in to blogging.  I’ve been thinking about getting online for years but due to the busy nature of my work as a cardiac electrophysiologist, I have delayed getting into writing online until now.  What has really motivated me to start a...