Salvador Hernandez, MD

Cardiologist at KP Walnut Creek via @KPncalCVfellows. Chagas expert and 👨🏻‍🔬 via @OliveviewUCLA. Tapatío. he/him 🏳️‍🌈 #thrivinghearts

[Salvador Hernandez, MD @SalHernandezMD]

Chagas Disease (CD) is a neglected tropical condition.

We reviewed data from 2006–2022 it revealed that CD tripled during that period in KPNCAL

🚨Many cases were caught late—when patients already had heart failure, needed a transplant, or had CV death
https://t.co/CHAlfRaez9

[Salvador Hernandez, MD @SalHernandezMD]

🚨Great fellowship training isn’t just measured by case volume—it’s built on exceptional mentorship, thoughtful decision-making, and a culture of continuous learning. Proud to be part of a team committed to all of the above.

Info ➡️ https://t.co/6uZMuTWQ53

#cardiotwitter

[Andrew P. Ambrosy, MD, MPH @AndrewPAmbrosy]

🚨 Now Recruiting: Inaugural Interventional Cardiology Fellowship Class (July 2027) 🚨

Train where complex heart disease comes to be treated!

🏥 >800 PCIs annually
📈 Left main PCI volume >4× the national average
🫀 Northern California's highest-volume TAVR center 🔬 KPNC's Structural Heart Hub

Join an outstanding group of interventional cardiologists committed to clinical excellence, innovation, and education.

Learn more and apply: https://t.co/mUDuMrSuII

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Please repost!

[Andrew P. Ambrosy, MD, MPH @AndrewPAmbrosy]

VO₂max remains the benchmark for CPET in HF, but it often misses subtle functional impairment. Submaximal metrics—VAT, VE/VCO₂ slope, OUES, EOV, O₂ pulse, COP, and VO₂ kinetics—provide powerful prognostic insight and individualized care plans (https://t.co/HiG6dZ0ObL). #HREV

[Barack Obama @BarackObama]

The killing of Alex Pretti is a heartbreaking tragedy. It should also be a wake-up call to every American, regardless of party, that many of our core values as a nation are increasingly under assault.

[Salvador Hernandez, MD @SalHernandezMD]

@hahn_rt @asecho How do one signup for it ?

[Salvador Hernandez, MD @SalHernandezMD]

Chagas disease, long considered only a threat abroad, is established in California and the Southern U.S. https://t.co/kFAgeIzP9j

[Andrew P. Ambrosy, MD, MPH @AndrewPAmbrosy]

Adults with mild–moderate CKD face a high risk of developing HF, driven largely by HFpEF. In a diverse cohort of >350,000 patients, 1 in 10 developed HF within ~4 years. Albuminuria emerged as a key risk marker. Prevention must start early (https://t.co/cmsz7Jv3hx)! @JACCJournals

[Andrew P. Ambrosy, MD, MPH @AndrewPAmbrosy]

📊 The KP CHAGAS Study (https://t.co/mRqB8sG6YM): Largest U.S.-based experience of Chagas in the community.

🧬 Diagnoses tripled from 2006–2022. Many patients presented late, with high rates of HF, transplant, and CV death.

Congrats to @SalHernandezMD and team! @KPncalCVfellows

[Salvador Hernandez, MD @SalHernandezMD]

@DNDi @PermanenteJ

[Salvador Hernandez, MD @SalHernandezMD]

Chagas Disease (CD) is a neglected tropical condition.

We reviewed data from 2006–2022 it revealed that CD tripled during that period in KPNCAL

🚨Many cases were caught late—when patients already had heart failure, needed a transplant, or had CV death
https://t.co/CHAlfRaez9

[Salvador Hernandez, MD @SalHernandezMD]

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Chagas disease, caused by Trypanosoma cruzi, affects up to 1.3% of Latin American immigrants in the U.S. It often goes undetected until advanced cardiac complications develop. #LatinxHealth
@DNDi

[Salvador Hernandez, MD @SalHernandezMD]

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It’s time to:
✔️ Raise awareness
✔️ Screen high-risk populations
✔️ Diagnose early
✔️ Prevent avoidable cardiac death

Let’s bring Chagas disease out of the shadows.
Let’s break the silence. #ChagasDisease #HeartHealth

[Salvador Hernandez, MD @SalHernandezMD]

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Kaiser Permanente is uniquely positioned to lead with a preventive, team-based strategy—and set an example for health systems nationwide. #HealthcareLeadership

[Salvador Hernandez, MD @SalHernandezMD]

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🩺 The problem? Lack of awareness among clinicians.
🔍 No universal screening.
📉 No standardized pathways.
💡 The solution: Proactive case-finding and guideline-driven care. #IDTwitter #PreventiveCare @KPncalCVfellows

[Salvador Hernandez, MD @SalHernandezMD]

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In Northern California, home to 1.5 million Hispanic immigrants, the potential public health impact is real. At Kaiser Permanente NorCal, 22% of members are Hispanic and may be at risk. #GlobalHealth
@KPDiablo

[Salvador Hernandez, MD @SalHernandezMD]

June is men’s health month and prevention is key! See your doctor to make sure you have been doing all your age appropriate screenings !

[KP Diablo Area @KPDiablo]

Our cardiologist, Dr. Salvador Hernandez, spoke with @noticias14 about #MensHealthMonth and reducing the risk of heart attacks in men. Watch the story here, beginning at the 8-minute mark: https://t.co/uGvR9JLnYf

[Salvador Hernandez, MD @SalHernandezMD]

@MDSolomonMD @SutterHealth Congratulations, Matt! Well deserved! You will be missed as a mentor and as a colleague. Let’s keep in touch !

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[Tim Walz @Tim_Walz]

Donald Trump's former chief of staff said Trump wanted "the kind of generals that Hitler had." He said Trump fits the "definition of a fascist."

The guardrails around Trump are totally gone. He is unhinged, unstable – and he wants unchecked power.

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