Murti Patel, MD

Mother | Heart Care | Prevention | Perspective

[Courtney M. Campbell @CampbellMDPhD]

First, great case presentations by @afadol1 and @murtipatel_ describing pharmacologically challenging #cardioonc patients we seen weekly in our clinics.
#ACC23 #Cardiotwitter

[BAPS @BAPS]

The Story of a Spiritual Structure, BAPS Hindu Mandir, Abu Dhabi, UAE https://t.co/ZiudmBzL0T

[VCU Health SVP/CEO @VCUHealthLeader]

Today @VCUHealth joined other top-tier academic health systems by mandating that ALL team members be vaccinated against #COVID19. It’s the right thing to do for our patients, staff & nation. Infection rates are rising. For EVERYONE’S safety, get vaccinated!https://t.co/EqynPDnWI2

[Cory Trankle @CoryRTrankle]

New review article on intracardiac thrombi (involving LAA, device leads, bioprosth AVs, & LV). Common in clinical practice but poor quality data to guide treatment

Fantastic work co 1st authors @murtipatel_ & @xin__wei

@KylieMWeigel @jordanakron1

@VCUHealthHeart @VCU_IMRes

[Joe Biden @JoeBiden]

Help spread the word: From May 24 until July 4, Uber and Lyft will offer everyone in America free rides to and from COVID-19 vaccination sites.

[Francisco J. Somoza, MD @FjSomoza3]

Sacubitril/Valsartan fails to significantly reduce CV death, HF hospitalization or outpatient HF requiring treatment in acute coronary syndrome per the PARADISE-MI trial #ACC21 #Cardiology #CardioTwitter @ACCinTouch @ACCmediacenter @JACCJournals

[Eric Topol @EricTopol]

New @NEJM #ACC21
What's the right dose of aspirin for people with heart disease? A large randomized trial with a lot of crossover says it doesn't matter (81 mg vs 325 mg)
https://t.co/YKEUkgjGSW

[NEJM @NEJM]

In a randomized trial, 4,811 patients with atrial fibrillation were assigned to undergo or not undergo left atrial appendage occlusion during cardiac surgery. At 3.8 years, the risk of ischemic stroke or systemic embolism was significantly lower with occlusion. #ACC21

[American College of Cardiology @ACCinTouch]

#ACC21 is only a month away! See the line-up of Late-Breaking Clinical Trials and Featured Clinical Research Sessions and register here: https://t.co/dD3hrTZu4L

[VCU Internal Medicine Clerkship @VCUIMClerkship]

Good bedside manner can drastically reduce a patient's stress level and help them feel more comfortable as they're going through an illness. A patient who is more comfortable with their immediate caregivers becomes more comfortable in their surroundings leading to positivity.

[iMED @iMedEducation]

Why is fever considered to be ≥ 100.4 F?

A wonderful Tweetorial by @JennyShihMD, reviewed by @AvrahamCooperMD and @AdamRodmanMD.

[Eric Topol @EricTopol]

Today there was not only a new record in US hospitalizations for #COVID19, but also, for the 1st time, more than 20,000 patients in the ICU.

[Murti Patel, MD @murtipatel_]

Got to do my first #bronchoscopy with #EBUS-guided biopsy & observed #cryotherapy❄️ being performed to open up a bronchus obstruction by tumor #knowyouranatomy #lymphnodestations

[Murti Patel, MD @murtipatel_]

First COVID-19 vaccine tested in the US shows promising immune response ahead of large trial https://t.co/Qs3u4OasyH

[Wassef Karrowni @karrowni]

Worst #Prinzmetal’s angina I have seen so far; young healthy & fit lady with chest pain, diffuse ST elevat & VT needing shock. Vessels normalized after intracor Nitro. How would you treat now?! Is AICD indicated?!#RadialFirst #cardiotwitter

[Joe Biden @JoeBiden]

This Fourth of July, one of the most patriotic things you can do is wear a mask.

[Murti Patel, MD @murtipatel_]

Thanks to great mentors like @rvawellmd, lucky to have you as our new PD

[Becky Miller, MD @rva_IntMedPD]

Thanks @murtipatel_ -@VCU_IMRes PGY2 resident- for sharing this! #noshortcuts #LifelongLearning #medED

[Rishi Desai @RishiDesaiMD]

Here's a quick visual summary of what got us here:

[Murti Patel, MD @murtipatel_]

No shortcuts #PGY2