Andy Shin MD

Executive Medical Director, Innovations & Clinical Effectiveness at Stanford. Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care. Dad to 2 boys way cooler than me. Views=mine.

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My 7 year old has been hearing about racism in various forums. So I sat down with him to talk about it. Somewhere in the middle, he stopped me with a shocked expression and said “Wait...what? We are ASIAN?!?”

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On call. Need a straw for a drink. Kitchen is too far. How much judgement does one incur by breaking into the airway cart to use an ETT for a straw. Asking for a friend.

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Was lecturing in a graduate class and had to clarify what a fax machine is…

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The people I work with in this CVICU go above and beyond

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Berlin VADs now available in elf-size.

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@KatieSuchan Weird combination of pride and embarrassment

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10 to 12 year old: Name three things you can find in a hospital room.
12: A computer, a bed, and ECMO
I aspirated my dinner

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11 year old: I opened a jar. I’m officially a grownup.

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When you need a second opinion. And a third opinion.

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Someone please tell my wife that fruits do not qualify as dessert.

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As a pedi cardiologist, 3/21 (World Down Syndrome Day) has always been dear to my heart. Here’s to all our T21 patients who graced our lives.

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@GoodishIntent Sometimes it’s helpful to know that there are kindred spirits out there who - without words or explanations - understands and who - without reservation or hesitation - will always be there for you.

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@beth_annbloom The patients deserve the Oscar. I’m the teller prompt to guide them

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Everything everywhere all at once pretty much sums up my call night in the cardiac ICU

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After more than 50 years, my dad is officially retiring from golf due to health reasons. His irons tell quite a story of resilience, precision and excellence. He has passed the baton to me and I’m hoping to pass it along to my sons. @PGA @GOLF_com @TheTodaysGolfer

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Real interaction today:
ID consult: I think atypical Kawasaki syndrome should be considered.
Cardiology: Oh interesting! Why do you think that?
ID: Symptoms are pretty classic.
Cardiology: So…typical atypical Kawasaki?
ID: 😑

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@GoodishIntent You’re only one step away from pediatric CICU 🎶

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How ECMO used to be. If you know you know.

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@canty_hannah One good advice my wife received was to listen to your body and don’t ignore symptoms.

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@marklewismd Fashion is contagious

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We all chose our medical profession. Our patients and their families did not choose their disease. The gap between us is full of conflict, denial, non-adherence. The bridge is patience, empathy and grace.