The power of social media is undeniable. According to the Pew Research Center, around 7 of 10 Americans use social media to connect with one another. In 2005, just 5% of American adults used one of these platforms. Social media has allowed for rapid dissemination of information, news content, and entertainment. The strengths of social media are apparent, however along with these strengths have come…
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A while ago I approached a number of friends and colleagues with a simple question. I asked them “What would you do if you were given $10 million?” There was a similar thread running through the responses I received. When asked if they would continue working, most said that they would either cut back on their hours or stop working altogether. Many felt that they would spend more time traveling,…
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For many the idea of going to see the doctor is stressful and anxiety provoking. To get the most out of your next doctor’s visit, consider these simple suggestions.
KNOW YOUR MEDICAL HISTORY
James was referred to my office for evaluation of congenital heart disease. As a child James had undergone a surgical procedure on his heart, however he knew none of the details. He was unsure of what had…
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I was making my rounds at the hospital when I was called for a consultation with a patient. I was asked to see a 56-year-old woman with chest pain, whom I'll call Jane. After quickly reviewing the chart, I noticed her cardiac enzymes were elevated; the troponin level, which is a heart muscle enzyme, was several times the upper limit of normal. This was confirmation of heart muscle damage. Unlike some…
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If you have been diagnosed with hypertension, or are at risk for hypertension, lifestyle is an important factor in managing your blood pressure. According to the most recent guidelines from the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology the definition of high blood pressure has changed. A systolic blood pressure between 130-139 is now considered stage 1 hypertension. A diastolic blood…
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We live in a world where often times being from a different country is made out to be a weakness. On social media, we see hate-filled videos of people being told "This is America... speak English!" or "Go back to your country!" Sometimes these sentiments can trend towards violence. Our own President was elected with a campaign promise to deport so-called DREAMers- children of illegal immigrants that…
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This is a very important question. There are a lot of important topics for patients to discuss with their physicians before they go in for medical procedures. It’s important for patients to feel empowered in the patient-doctor relationship. Many patients are uncomfortable asking questions or feel they are a burden if they ask too many questions or take too much time during office visits. Here are…
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I come from a family of healthcare professionals. My father is an OB/GYN. My oldest sister is a nurse and my older brother is a female pelvic reconstructive surgeon. My younger sister is an internal medicine physician and my younger brother is an orthopedic surgeon. So yes, we will be starting a multispecialty clinic any day now.
I’m fascinated by love, marriage, and relationships. I strongly…
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I stepped on the scale at my fitness center to reveal that I had gained 5 pounds. It wasn’t a surprise to me. Earlier in the morning, the mirror had given me the same feedback as I stared at myself after having a shower. While attending a Harvard writer’s conference, I had gone on hiatus from my regular exercise program (and perhaps had too many sweets). I had also recently developed an upper respiratory…
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As an interventional cardiologist, I maintain a very high standard for books on heart disease. I am happy to say that Dr. Gillinov and Nissen’s, Heart 411 clearly meets that standard. I found their book on heart disease easy to read, but quite informative.
In the first section, the authors breakdown the common and not so well-known risk factors for heart disease. As a cardiologist, I spend most…
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Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Andrew Atiemo is a talented clinician, teacher, and author. He currently serves as an Interventional Cardiologist with Mountain Heart in Flagstaff, Arizona.
