Brian Drachman

Cardiologist at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA

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@Vanguard_Group
It's now March 4th and Quicken issue still not fixed. Is there a timeframe? This is major inconvenience.

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Shortage of PYP in the Philadelphia area. Not available until May. Does anyone have experience with HDP as a substitute?

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@comcast @Xfinity announces nationwide data caps on home internet service. An appalling decision during a once in a lifetime pandemic where people most dependent on internet for employment, eduction and entertainment. Feel free to retweet to let others know.

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@sarahcud @MasriAhmadMD @cardiooncCMB @maz_hanna @MarthaGrogan1 @Ron_Witteles @Amyloidosis_ARC Similar case: 70 yo, on tafamadis for 1 year (outside diagnosis). 2nd opinion. PYP scan grade II, H/CL 1.3. Repeat echo by me: Not classic amyloid. Endo bx negative. I stopped tafamadis. Remember, PYP specific only when clinical picture suggests TTR (and light chain -)

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@ProthenaCorp ending the Long-term extension phase of the prx004 study effective immediately to move forward with their next trials despite strong objections from several investigators. This means patients doing well on the drug will no longer receive it. Disappointing.

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@MarthaGrogan1 @pfizer @AdamCastano @maz_hanna @MasriAhmadMD @MKIttlesonMD @Ron_Witteles @VincentRK @P4AD_ @frederickruberg @Amyloid_Planet @vsanchorawala @Amyloidosis_ARC @AmyloidosisSupp @drjohnm @HeartOTXHeartMD @Drjhoffmanmiami I recently calculated how much @pfizer made last year on appropriate prescriptions from our institution’s patients alone. The result is staggering!

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@BrettSperryMD @MarthaGrogan1 @maz_hanna @Ron_Witteles @MasriAhmadMD @Drjhoffmanmiami @VincentRK @edwardmillermd @MathewMaurer @stuchman1 @vsanchorawala @AmyloidosisSupp @Amyloid_Planet @ldandersonjr I usually call it a “cousin” of cancer...whatever that means!

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#Pfizer announced today they are terminating their free genetic screening program for TTR amyloid /THAOS in 3 weeks. Another punch in the gut for our patients. Fortunately, other companies are being more considerate.

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@MarthaGrogan1 Also seeing more and more “positive” PYP scans from outside labs that aren’t really diagnostic. Blood pool etc. Need to be careful with standardizing PYP interpretations.

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@MarthaGrogan1 @Ron_Witteles @maz_hanna @BrettSperryMD @DorbalaSharmila @vsanchorawala @VincentRK Agree with @MarthaGrogan1. These are simple tests with high diagnostic accuracy. The should be always checked in the work up of our patients. This is the message we should be getting to our colleagues!

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Hanging out in Sweden with @MarthaGrogan1 trying to wipe out amyloidosis!

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A wonderful group of passionate individuals!

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We are truly so fortunate to have a great #amyloidosis community! Thanks to @Amyloidosis_ARC for hosting our satellite symposium tonight!

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@MacNiNJ4 Does your stream torrent using crossover still work?

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Manhasset looks like a war zone. Trees, wires, utility poles all over the place. Searingtown road still closed.

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@philimd test tweet

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We still have power. Thank goodness for underground power lines
#sandy

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@philimd Test

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Mets to begin their second half. Wild card!!

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@Mitsubishi3D -I have a rear projection set. Convergence chip failed. Heard common with the brand. ?solution

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I've got a Mitsubishi rear projection TV that has a convergence failure. Heard it is common with this brand. ???