We're saddened to hear of the passing of Albert L. Waldo, MD, (Hon) PhD. Leaders at University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute have announced that Dr. Waldo passed away on August 17 after a brief illness. He was 85 years old.
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Since there’s been so much talk about commotio cordis with regard to #DamarHamlin, I figured I’d give a short explainer.
Commotio cordis was discovered by a guy named George Mines who worked in Montreal in the early 1900s. By a cruel twist, it was also the reason he died. (1/n)
In perhaps the biggest F*CK YOU from Medicare, CMS will cut physician reimbursement for atrial fibrillation ablation by 35% since 2021 (effective 1/1/2023). It says, "your work, your sacrifice, your long hours, it doesn't matter."