Recommended Pages at drjohnm.org
Two more issues on the treatment of Sudden Death in the young person…
drjohnm.org — “There was a flurry of words written today about preventing the rare but tragic occurrence of sudden cardiac death in a young person. At the heart of the debate lies the issue of how best to protect the young from” View full resource at drjohnm.org
Most Recently Shared on May 2, 2012 at 2:43 am By:
John Mandrola, MD Physician, Doctor, Internist, and Cardiologist
Two more issues w/Sudden Death in the young http://t.co/8Wb95Blk #AEDs h/t @doctorwes @EJSMD
A Common Error in the Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation
drjohnm.org — “We have got to get back to AF. I enjoyed some fun text messages today–from a really smart primary care doctor out yonder, in the hinterlands of Kentucky. We text and exchange quick pics a lot. Call it iTeleMedicine. PCP:” View full resource at drjohnm.org
Most Recently Shared on April 24, 2012 at 10:56 am By:
John Mandrola, MD Physician, Doctor, Internist, and Cardiologist
A common error in #afib treatment. Treating AF is unlike treating HTN. http://t.co/P2Y8Ml9N
My ICD presentation to a Hospice and Palliative Care Group
drjohnm.org — “Last night I gave a twenty-minute presentation on ICDs to a group of hospice and palliative care professionals. It was a real honor to speak to such an enlightened and dedicated group of caregivers. These are people who really get” View full resource at drjohnm.org
Most Recently Shared on April 6, 2012 at 10:45 am By:
John Mandrola, MD Physician, Doctor, Internist, and Cardiologist
I gave a brief presentation to a #hpm group this week on ICDs. "ICD Parallax--2012" The slides are posted here http://t.co/EtbTXbhZ
“Choosing Wisely”–A great name for a great plan.
drjohnm.org — “Cycling Wednesday has to be postponed this week. There is indeed a more pressing and relevant health matter that has come to light today. I am talking huge news; a story ripe with optimism and hope. Let me tell you” View full resource at drjohnm.org
Most Recently Shared on April 5, 2012 at 4:54 am By:
"Choosing Wisely" - A great name for a great plan: 9 medical groups offer lists of 5 overused or misused tests http://t.co/8pVBpycX @drjohnm
St Jude Medical’s Riata ICD lead linked to patient death
drjohnm.org — “…patients might die. My newest post is up on Trials and Fibrillations over at theHeart.org. A heart rhythm doctor makes a living using and installing medical devices. These man-made, man-engineered and man-maneuvered devices can sometimes epitomize beautiful therapies. (Ask the” View full resource at drjohnm.org
Most Recently Shared on April 3, 2012 at 10:05 am By:
John Mandrola, MD Physician, Doctor, Internist, and Cardiologist
When medical devices show their human-ness... http://t.co/uBVJJ8nV #Riata #ICD
Pradaxa-related pill esophagitis–A new adverse effect?
drjohnm.org — “It’s well known that the new blood thinner, dabigatran (Pradaxa) can cause stomach pain and reflux symptoms. It occurs in slightly more than one in ten patients who start the drug. Yesterday, I learned of another potential gastrointestinal adverse effect” View full resource at drjohnm.org
Most Recently Shared on March 30, 2012 at 1:56 pm By:
John Mandrola, MD Physician, Doctor, Internist, and Cardiologist
Pradaxa-related pill esophagitis--a new adverse effect? http://t.co/lV5H4okD
A safer Statin drug…
drjohnm.org — “‘Good,’ I say. Let’s spread the word that pills do not hold the answer to preventing heart disease. And while we are shouting, let’s add this one: There’s no such thing as a free lunch! Medicines come with more than” View full resource at drjohnm.org
Most Recently Shared on March 5, 2012 at 10:40 pm By:
John Mandrola, MD Physician, Doctor, Internist, and Cardiologist
Some day I'll have to get off the statin issue...For now though, the pills-don't-equal-health concept draws me in. http://t.co/CNmaTVsJ
CW: Three new Statin safety issues
drjohnm.org — “I can’t help myself. The draw is so strong. It’s simply not possible to stay silent on the recent news about statins. Yesterday, the FDA announced important changes in the safety language that comes in the package insert of statin” View full resource at drjohnm.org
Most Recently Shared on March 1, 2012 at 11:00 am By:
Ves Dimov, M.D. Internist, Allergist, Physician, and Doctor
A cardiologist reviews the 3 (relatively) new statin safety issues http://t.co/cHEE9sur
Only one heart: Treatment of Coronary Artery Disease in the Real World
drjohnm.org — “Tonight, I am going to stick up for my interventional cardiology friends. These are the good folks who respond immediately (and I mean immediately) when you have a heart attack. They open clogged arteries. Like Jack Nicholson said, “you want” View full resource at drjohnm.org
Most Recently Shared on February 28, 2012 at 11:38 am By:
Mike Cadogan Active Health Library, Doctor, Emergency Physician, and Physician
Aggressive targeting of atherosclerosis with pills, diet, exercise and behavior modification, could equal stenting http://t.co/0qau58Gy
Sad Story–Amazing song and words
drjohnm.org — “Here’s a good example of what is old can still be quite good. Gosh, GL can write and sing. JMM EmailFacebookShareStumbleUponDiggRedditRelated posts: Words, ICDs, and Patient-Centered Medicine… A new look… Kind words and the Grin… Sad mystery of the youthful” View full resource at drjohnm.org
Most Recently Shared on February 26, 2012 at 2:38 pm By:
John Mandrola, MD Physician, Doctor, Internist, and Cardiologist
First time ever: Music on my blog...A sad story but an amazing song and words http://t.co/AfZpcNTD
Going gently…
drjohnm.org — “…is how doctors die. Few essays written by doctors are more relevant to today’s crisis in end of life care than Dr Ken Murray’s now famous, Why Doctors Die Differently. It made it to the WSJ today, thank goodness. It’s” View full resource at drjohnm.org
Most Recently Shared on February 25, 2012 at 9:11 pm By:
John Mandrola, MD Physician, Doctor, Internist, and Cardiologist
Going gently... (My take of the most important #hcare essay in years) http://t.co/vcYxWiXa
An important message from the Heart Rhythm Society
drjohnm.org — “You all know how I feel about the value of education in the treatment and prevention of heart disease: It is self-evident and unquestionable. Along the lines of educating patients and docs, and in the spirit of February being Heart” View full resource at drjohnm.org
Most Recently Shared on February 24, 2012 at 11:18 pm By:
John Mandrola, MD Physician, Doctor, Internist, and Cardiologist
An important message from the Heart Rhythm Society... http://t.co/zamhM41y #hearthealth #afib
Grand Rounds: February 14th, 2012–Valentine’s Day version
drjohnm.org — “To those who submitted posts, I say thanks. I appreciate that you did. Medical Grand Rounds keeps going because of you, the medical blogger. Your voice, your impressions, your passions and your human stories make our field such a great” View full resource at drjohnm.org
Most Recently Shared on February 14, 2012 at 11:14 am By:
John Mandrola, MD Physician, Doctor, Internist, and Cardiologist
Grand Rounds: Feb 14th--Valentine's Day version is up. http://t.co/V6k5RnAa
CW: Are TVs and autos causing heart disease?
drjohnm.org — “Do you own a car? A TV? If so, you may be at risk of a heart attack? Or at least so says this most recent study of many thousands of patients, across 52 countries. (You can breathe now; they” View full resource at drjohnm.org
Most Recently Shared on January 12, 2012 at 10:35 am By:
John Mandrola, MD Physician, Doctor, Internist, and Cardiologist
CW: Are TVs and autos causing heart disease? http://t.co/3cf578R6
AF Ablation in 2012–An easier journey?
drjohnm.org — “It has been awhile since I wrote about catheter ablation of Atrial fibrillation (AF). It’s time. Things have changed—for the better. But you wouldn’t have guessed this if all you read were recent headlines. Medpage Today says AF ablation is” View full resource at drjohnm.org
Most Recently Shared on January 9, 2012 at 5:40 am By:
John Mandrola, MD Physician, Doctor, Internist, and Cardiologist
Atrial fib ablation in 2012--An easier journey. Comments on recent (negative) trials http://t.co/sMc5iZH2 #AF
