Melissa Gilliam

Posts and thoughts are my own

[Shantelle Bartra @shantellebart88]

@FloridaACC takes on Capital Hill for #ACCLegConference2025. Great day of advocating for patients and equitable cardiovascular care❤️💪

@Cardiology @ACCinTouch #ACC #Advocacy

[Melissa Gilliam @MelissaAPPFl]

#ACCLegConf 2025

[ACC Advocacy @Cardiology]

Thank you for joining us at #ACCLegConf 2025, we'll see you next year!

[ACC Advocacy @Cardiology]

#ACCLegConf is finally here! 🎉

Welcome ACC Advocates to the nation's capital! #ACCAdvocacy is so glad you're here to advocate for your patients & profession.

View conference resources including the full agenda 🔎 https://t.co/weTqsTCDG0

[Nosheen Reza, MD, MS @noshreza]

Over 400 cardiologists & CV team members are in DC 🇺🇸 for #ACCLegConf

Really motivating to hear the advocacy successes in athlete screening @jonathankimmd, #CardioObstetrics @MinnowWalsh, & PAD screening @docbfreed 👏🏽

Here is what’s on the @Cardiology agenda this year 👇🏽 (1/2)

[Shantelle Bartra @shantellebart88]

Check out the latest episode of @ACCinTouch CardiaCast: PulseCheck, Dr. Andrea Russo & Dr. Erin Ferranti break down the evolving field of cardio-obstetrics and team-based care.

🎧 Listen https://t.co/FqkfFsmH0K

#CardioObstetrics #ACCRHCOB #ACCCVTeam #ACHD

[Lee Health Heart Institute @leehealthheart]

Dr. Ladas (@tpladas ) wraps up a successful week using FARAPULSE, a cutting-edge device for treating AFib with electrical fields. At Lee Health, we’re proud to lead in innovative heart care.

#LeeHealthHeartInstitute

[Malissa Wood @drmalissawood]

So proud of @MelissaAPPFl and @kimberly_waeger representing @Lee_Health and @leehealthheart and the #CardioOb program!! @ACCinTouch @acog #Innovation @MedAxiom @adejong24 @AfshanHameedMD

[American College of Cardiology @ACCinTouch]

🔑 Patients should initially undergo coronary CT angiography to rule out the presence of left main disease or extensive three-vessel CAD in diabetic patients.

Read key points from a state-of-the-art review on optimizing management of stable angina: https://t.co/Ael3IOH9Qx

[American College of Cardiology @ACCinTouch]

🔑 The spectrum of pericardial disorders encompasses pericardial inflammation, effusion, constriction, masses, and congenital anomalies.

Read more key points from an international position statement on multimodality imaging for pericardial disease: https://t.co/sTuAP6OD1M

[David Winchester @drdavemd.bsky.social @drdavemd]

The @FloridaACC annual meeting is off to a great start!

[David Winchester @drdavemd.bsky.social @drdavemd]

Referral for noninvasive cardiac testing after an ED visit for chest pain made no difference in MACE at 2 years, consistent across HEART scores @JamalRanaMD @MahlerHEARTpath @bra07md @CircOutcomes https://t.co/t1T8pyqOKk

[Malissa Wood @drmalissawood]

I am so proud of my @leehealthheart colleagues- today @MelissaAPPFl @kimberly_waeger and I discussed impact of #diverse leadership and #culture on team performance at Fort Myers #LevelHerUp Day!

[Melissa Gilliam @MelissaAPPFl]

@VietHeartPA @AAPAorg @Lross246 @camille_dyer @APAC_Cardiology @UtahAPA @RMUoHP @Brian_RosePA Enjoy. Wish I was there!

[American College of Cardiology @ACCinTouch]

Q. Is statin use associated w/ a lower risk of mortality & MACE in patients who have #HFpEF?

A. Among Veterans w/ HFpEF & no known #ASCVD, new statin use was associated w/ reduced all-cause mortality, MACE, & hospitalization.

Read more: https://t.co/2rWOHWz7ch #JACCAdvances

[Malissa Wood @drmalissawood]

Calling all champions of empowerment! I'm honored to be a speaker at the Level HER Up Conference on May 1st. Let's ignite our potential, break barriers, and empower each other to new heights. Join me for an unforgettable day of growth and support! Get your tickets today: https://t.co/sui6ZrPu1S #LevelHERUp #Empowerment #SWFL @leehealthheart

[American College of Cardiology @ACCinTouch]

Abbott/Thoratec Corp. is recalling the Heartmate II and Heartmate 3 Left Ventricular Assist System due to long-term buildup of biological material causing an obstruction. Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/iagyOh9YYK #ACCAdvocacy #FDAUpdate

[Lee Health Heart Institute @leehealthheart]

Dr. Malissa Wood, Chief Physician Executive at the Lee Health Heart Institute, is co-chairing the SWFL 2024 Go Red for Women Luncheon and invites you to join her on April 26th! ❤️

Learn more: https://t.co/KRuQqm2TDq

#SWFLGoRed #LeeHealth @AmericanHeartFL

[American College of Cardiology @ACCinTouch]

🔑 ACC/AHA/HFSA recommends continuation of HFrEF GDMT despite improvement in LVEF & ESC does not have formal recommendations

Read key points from a review comparing clinical practice recommendations for #heartfailure in the American & European guidelines: https://t.co/pEKO3pUA3a

[Lee Health Heart Institute @leehealthheart]

Lee Health Heart Institute physicians were proud to showcase the highest number of abstracts accepted to-date for the health system on topics related to cardiac care at this year’s @ACCinTouch conference!

Read more: https://t.co/aHAPvCKZZw

#ACC24 #LeeHealth