This is a graphic from an @NEJM article which shows that Commotio cordis is when blunt trauma occurs during an appx 20msec Period during the T wave of the ekg causing degeneration into ventricular fibrillation-which is a fatal rhythm if not immediately defibrillated.
Congrats to my amazing mentors and attendings @HollandTamis and Dr Matthew Tomey on their huge contribution to this very helpful and needed scientific statement on the use of MCS in AMI with shock! ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/…
I am honored to announce that I have been asked to serve as Chief Cardiology Fellow for this upcoming year! I am excited to serve in this role alongside @AdiAJoshi and @drpetrazm! Thank you to our program for this opportunity! @MSMCardsFellows@MSMorningside@MountSinaiHeart
After almost 30 years, the shrinking Sea of Galilee is finally completely full, overflowing its banks. But there's no one there to see it haaretz.com/israel-news/.pre…
It was an absolute please to meet and talk to @DLBHATTMD this weekend. Enjoyed listening to the results of #REDUCEIT USA. Look forward to meeting again in the future.
REDUCE-IT USA: Cohort of 3,146 patients in America. Primary endpoint of CV death/MI/CVA/Revasc/UA showing RRR: 31%, ARR: 6.5%, NNT 15. Very robust response in USA patients! @DLBHATTMD#reduceit#Aha19#cardiotwitter