Our article published in the Journal of Interventional Cardiac Electrophysiology about ICD shocks in LVAD patients! link.springer.com/article/10.100… Aswini Kumar MD FACC Edmond Cronin

Pt w/ recently placed LAD stent. Referred to us for severely under expanded DES despite high pressure ballooning. What would you do? Kevin Croce MD, PhD

Contained myocardial rupture :pseudoaneurysm of the LV

Young patient with SCD. #echofirst #Cardiotwitter #POCUS #Meded #Medtwitter

Nice to see without a paywall, #EPeeps Aswini Kumar MD FACC

My framework for ethical refusal again in light of latest Trump HHS rule. Withhold treatment if violates our professional duties but not if only offends our religious sensibilities. Practicing medicine is a privilege, not a right, & comes w/responsibilities that are not optional.

A middle aged man presented to the ER complaining that he’s been feeling dizzy and short of breath. This fantastic 12-Lead #ECG was recorded. What’s the diagnosis?

I just published Why Does LDL-C Decrease With An MI? link.medium.com/whHvfZMLh4. Many clinicians are unaware that LDL can decrease a lot with an MI, infections, and surgery.

i'm back on inpatient service tomorrow. Formulating my strategy for #decontamination when home. Spoke to a colleague with extensive virology experience who had recs I thought worth sharing, esp if you have higher risk family members, to lower risk of #COVID19 transmission (1/n):

1/5 #cardiotwitter Massive LV Pseudodyskinesis (PDK)! Reporting #WhyCMR Hospital Clínic 🙏💪 from home!

Features of #COVID19 American College of Cardiology #CCAACC 🔹fever predominant feature 🔹cough (less often productive) 🔹cough presents on discharge (Lancet paper) 🔹 more than pneumonia 🔹 abnormal coagulation: ⬆️ d-dimer so anticoag needed The Lancet Dr Roxana Mehran C. Michael Gibson MD Harlan Krumholz

1/ #COVID19 Thread: my first case of acute #Hydroxychloroquine intoxication. How do you manage it? Here is what I learned and useful resources I would like to share for your next case, as this presentation may become common. Many thanks to Dr. Peter Chai for your teaching!

Support #S3599. Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act. This bill clears 15000 immigrant physicians who have an approved immigrant visa petition and are waiting for years to be permanent residents. Vice President JD Vance @SenatorBraun Amy Klobuchar Atul Gawande Vinny Arora MD MAPP SHM Advocacy PAHA

Went fishing today, and all I got was this leadless pacemaker that had migrated to a pulmonary artery. Ever done this before Jonathan Reiner? @VAhealthyhearts

The widespread effect of #COVID19 coupled with physician shortages in Arkansas needs bolstering of the Healthcare workforce. Adding #S3599 to the #HEALSAct will help avert the crisis & save American lives. Tom Cotton Senator John Boozman Dear Arkansans-click bit.ly/33jzcmC

By passing #S3599 now, we can ensure that our workforce is strong and our hospitals are prepared for the months ahead as we fight #COVID19. It's critical this legislation is included in the #HEALSAct. David Perdue Senator Dick Durbin Sen. Tammy Baldwin wpr.org/immigrant-doct…

Setting up a cardiac amyloidosis clinic in UK_GillHeart which will be first-in-state and pursue full national accreditation. Accepting new patients and referrals. rb.gy/fen44o #cardiotwitter #ISHLT #MedTwitter #amyloid #Kentucky #healthcare #heartfailure

Eleven years ago today, 26 elementary school students and teachers were lost in the Sandy Hook shooting that took place in Newtown, Connecticut. 😔 ⁣Please take a moment to remember the children and teachers who were lost. ❤️ #alwaysinourhearts