What a remarkable exchange. The head of ABIM criticizing physicians for taking up hobbies, implying that time away from work is for doing MOC.
ABIM seems stunningly out of touch.
Arizona couple in their 60s, took an additive called #chloroquine phosphate, used to clean fish tanks, to try to prevent infection with the coronavirus.
Within half an hour, both needed to seek emergency medical care.
The man later died. https://t.co/JhFtv90Avf
Ppl R talking about lytics @ PPCI hospitals with capability & ability to protect staff now
Till an individual program/network is overwhelmed, still should go to the cath lab. Think about this case.
Plan 4 crisis when can’t do PPCI in all but don’t engage lytics until needed
Just did my first #Telemedicine visit in #cardiology clinic. The patient was so thankful he did not have to come in for real fear of #COVID infection @CMSGov@SeemaCMS Got this right in time of crisis
Did my first droplet precaution Cath today. Our Hospital has completely gotten rid Of all visitors under no circumstances. This has allowed our isolation carts to not become so decimated from friends and family . I urge you all to do the same.
Sharing @UMiamiHealth protocol for the management of ST and non-ST ACS during COVID-19 pandemic. Need to use best judgment and avoid unnecessary exposure of cath lab staff and ICs. If anticipated need for intubation, perform electively in isolation room. Thanks to @HBGMD
THREAD: I have been wearing mask everywhere in the hospital. People think I overreact and laugh at me. But the truth is, we don’t know who are the asymptomatic carriers. And I don’t want to be the one harming my patients or colleagues or community. #covid#medtwitter#ppe
The new TN state law goes into place on July 1. While you cannot hold a cellphone while driving, hands-free devices will be allowed. The legislation states that this includes, "earpieces, headphone devices or a device worn on a wrist to conduct a voice-based communication."
Strokes remain a concern with CAS, post-dilation #stroke risk can be reduced w/ use of novel Paladin® Carotid Post-Dilation Balloon System with Integrated Embolic Protection. https://t.co/czYXFBQQIm #JACCINT
Fact check! Did you know that moderate/severe PVL, major vascular and bleeding complications, disabling #stroke, AKI, and conduction abnormalities all significantly impact long-term outcome after #TAVR? https://t.co/wlVid1N5J7 #JACCINT