by Mark | Jul 31, 2015 | Cardiology
Mitral Valve Regurgitation (MR) Acute MR: Acute MR Symptoms: Acute severe shortness of breath “Bolt-upright” position in bed Apical tapping Chest discomfort Acute MR Signs: Hypotension, tachycardia, LV apical tapping Soft, subtle systolic murmur...
by Mark | Jul 29, 2015 | Cardiology
Mitral Valve Stenosis Symptoms/History: Dyspnea at rest, dyspnea on exertion (DOE) Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea R-sided HF symptoms: slow progressive orthopnea, fatigue, edema Hemoptysis Atrial Fibrillation, palpitations, resultant emboli (stroke/TIA) Potential...
by Mark | Jul 28, 2015 | Cardiology
Aortic Valve Stenosis (AS) Symptoms: dyspnea on exertion, dizziness/presyncope, angina, syncope (deadly) Prognosis: prognosis is worst for HF > syncope > angina Physical Exam: Late-peaking systolic ejection murmur (SEM), crescendo-decrescendo, may radiate to...
by Mark | Jul 26, 2015 | Cardiology
With the flood of medical literature in Cardiology, it has become more and more difficult to identify the “most important” articles. Over the next few weeks, I will attempt to outline what I think are the most important articles in Cardiology, by...
by Mark | Mar 19, 2015 | Personal
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...
by Mark | Mar 14, 2015 | Cardiology
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...
by Mark | Dec 24, 2014 | Personal
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...
by Mark | Nov 19, 2014 | Cardiac Electrophysiology
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...
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