Christopher O'Connor
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President, INOVA Heart and Vascular Institute || Professor,Duke University || Founding Editor,JACC-HF ll Past President -HFSA,Father 4 children.comments my own
Washington DC
Joined March 2015
Breaking news Javed Butler MD - accepted the position: Senior VP of Baylor Scott&White Health System and President of BSW Research Institute. a great promotion for Javed even better for patients , clinical research ,family;and Milton finally has a boss!😊
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An opportunity to spend a moment with my daughter, Erin, before her wedding Saturday 😊
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I lost my mom tonight.Thank you God for sudden death.I recognize the pain of my mom left WWII: became governess for Dr.Sarnoff,married,3 kids,told me become cardiologist,lost husband:55,built life around North Star,Thank you Mom🙏
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Friends, with my last Year-in-Review Top 10 Picks 2021. It's been a privilege to serve as JACC-HF EIC. I especially want to thank my AE's, reviewers, authors, and HF Community, who have supported this innovative journal effort the past 10 years dedicated to the patients we serve.
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In the complex world we live of continued human suffering, war, climate, politics,we take pause to welcome grandson,MasonChristopher, son of Erin and Kevin,to a world of challenges/opportunities to make better for all.🙏@DrCaliff_FDA @HeartBobH @texhern
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Dr Braunwald introduces new sub specialty diabetocardiology at Inova Heart Failure symposium
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The Duke community lost one of its greatest leaders ,Dr Joseph Greenfield,Chairman Medicine Emeritus,James B.Duke Professor. Renowned coronary blood flow physiologist,who stimulated landmark AMI research.Mentor to 1000 residents,faculty, and me . A dear
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Terrific coordinating center leadership publishing11 simultaneous papers from DELIVER, majority lead by young investigators. The early full disclosure of the drug overall and in subgroups should lead to better implementation. @mvaduganathan @scottdsolomon
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Top HF stories 2018:.1. Transcath MV repair:+. 2. HRRP increase mortality 3.SGLT2 inhibitors reduce HF 4.ARNI in ADHF:+ 5.Riva in HF neutral 6. ablation afib+HF:+ 7.HM3 2yr outcomes:+ 8. CCM fast track FDA panel:+ 9. Cell therapy trial stopped10.Intrarial shunt:HFpEF:+.
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Happy NY!.As I reflect on this complex year, I say thank you HF community for your sacrifice, contributions to patients and knowledge in 2021. Let’s look forward to a better 2022. What great work you have done in the midst of a pandemic .Thank you !
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Should all doctors ( beginning in medical school ) be trained in palliative care?
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Mentor and Mentee: Eric Peterson, Dudley visiting Professor at Inova, runs into his former fellow, Lauren Cooper, right out of cath lab; our legacy is not our papers, it’s our colleagues
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Now Tommy Christopher / the HF alphabet is: ARNI,BB,MRA,SGLT2I
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FDA panel supports expanded indication for sacubitril/valsartan in some with HFpEF: A patient victory
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Thank You for the Privilege JACC:HF:I am thankful to Drs. Greenfield and Califf who pushed me to write and edite carefully,to Drs. DeMaria,Harrington,Holy Cross grads,who promoted the highest bar of scientific integrity@DrCaliff_FDA @HeartBobH
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Congratulations Biyem! Thank you for your outstanding vision and willingness to carry the torch forward. I know you will take the journal to new heights of excellence. It’s a been a privilege to serve the Journal and a greater one to pass the leadership on to you.
We're excited to announce Dr. @BiykemB from @bcmhouston as the next editor-in-chief of #JACCHF, beginning July 2022. Read more about her accomplishments & plans to build on the legacy of current EiC Dr. @coconnormd: #JACCJournals #CardioTwitter
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JACC Heart Failure Editor's Update, August 2020 |: learn more about RV failure, HFpEF, HFC Covid era guidance for remote monitoring in trials ,and the new inductee into JACC-HF hall of fame ,Dr. Mariell Jessup,and her passion for HF,reading,and science.
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Standardized Team-Based Care for Cardiogenic Shock | JACC: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: A new paradigm for cardiogenic shock care
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The most important HF trial to report later this year.
#JACCHF state-of-the-art review: Dr. John Teerlink and colleagues discuss the rationale and design of #GALACTICHF, an international, multicenter trial observing the effect of omecamtiv mecarbil on outcomes in chronic #HFrEF patients.
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Chili Pepper Consumption and Mortality in Italian Adults | JACC: Journal of the American College of Cardiology: more chili peppers better survival if you are Italian 🌶! @JJheart_doc
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Congrats to Dr Robert Califf and to patients and the entire ecosystem committed to promoting safe health for all.@HeartBobH @texhern @MinnowWalsh @jesse8850 @mfiuzat @LindenfeldJoann @NMHheartdoc.
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I had the privilege to give Duke Medicine grand rounds on how Dr Greenfield’s leadership reduced CV mortality:A tribute to 55 yr career
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5 yo Charlie, my daughters dog , cancer free after surgery 😋
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An amazing first and opportunity for our patients, but are we truly ready: infection,rejection,other options?.How does one do the first with appropriate learning ?@MRMehraMD @DukeHFDoc @robmentz @HeartBobH @califf001
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Promoting Diversity in Clinical Trial Leadership: A Call to Action | JACC: Heart Failure: Can we change our current status?
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Heart Failure Awareness Week:.What can you do?I prescribed an SGLT2I for my patient with HFrEF,I prescribed sacubitril valsartan and spiro to my patient with HFpEF and I gave blood ( critical national shortage ).Join to help HFpts.@HeartBobH @califf001 @MinnowWalsh
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Rob Califf gives farewell speech at DCRI AHA reception after 50 yrs at Duke . Retirement not quitting .He now joins the expanded DUCCS family . He is keeping his Duke BB tickets Thank you Rob for all that you mentored .@HeartBobH @califf001
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JACC-HF : First expert panel report on HFpEF: Future directions in a condition without a specific therapy
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CABANA : Doug Packer says expand EP lab capacity immediately ; Clyde Yancy says not so fast; OConnor says where’s the paper; Dan Mark seen writing frantically in Mad Hatter coffee shop😋
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Congrats Clyde on receiving the HFSA distinguished leadership award, well deserved! @hfcollaboratory
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Dr. Califf tells 1000 cardiologists not doing enough : life expectancy flattened in US : opioids, depression suicide ,metabolic syndrome , red states more than blue states
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Congrats to my former fellow, Dr Eric Velazquez, for his new appointment. This is a great win for Yale and yet another loss for Duke. He will bring Yale Heart and Vascular to top ten status in 5 yrs. Let’s all wish him the best. I am so proud !😋.Chris
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Sacubitril/Valsartan | JACC: Heart Failure: 5 yrs. after Paradigm-HF ; what have we learned?
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Inova Heart and Vascular Institute says good-bye today to Dr Robert Cole. In 2 short years, he raised the bar of the HF program. A great doctor, a great person . He will be missed , leaving for the right family reasons back to Atlanta . Always remains in the Inova family .
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Congrats Harlan! You will do a great job . Many challenges in the cv publishing world , time to transform the way we advance and curate knowledge and learn. All the best. Chris @hmkyale @HeartBobH @DanMarkMD @texhern @manesh_patelMD @ericpetersonMD @robmentz.
We're pleased to announce Dr. Harlan M. Krumholz, a globally esteemed cardiologist and researcher, as the incoming editor-in-chief of #JACC!. Join us in celebrating his appointment and learn more about his incredible contributions to the field: @hmkyale
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Terrific results for patients from PROMPT-HF and Dr Ahmad and team !Even Dr Walsh agrees @yaleHFdoc @MinnowWalsh
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JACC: Heart Failure Editor's Update : Enjoy updates on device therapy and heart failure and the story behind Dr. Clyde Yancy , this month’s inductee into the JACC-HF hall of fame .
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Heart Failure and Atrial Fibrillation, Like Fire and Fury | JACC: Heart Failure: Should catheter ablation be first line in HF patients with afib ? Another trial needed?
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Is this a Father’s Day gift?. “Dad join me on my 5 mile run”ahhh😊 Happy Father’s Day to all
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A privilege to recognize the Cardiology Fellows at their graduation dinner . Hooman to Hopkins ( Interventional), Lenny to Tufts (HF), Emanuel returns from Sinai (EP) to share the value of Inova training. Congrats to all faculty and fellows . Well done !
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Proud to be part of the DCRI from beginning. Congrats Rob,Bob , Eric,and Adrian for leading an Institution that has changed medical knowledge and helped millions of patients.A privilege to be part of the team.@califf001 @HeartBobH @texhern @eric PetersonMD
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Social Media improves outcomes in the elderly?.90yo mom reviewing last minute instructions for sweet potato casserole, logging steps, reviewing heart rate after morning meds, and facebooking with 12 grand children ; much to be thankful and hopeful for in a connected community
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Dr Braunwald says we are not tough enough on reviewing papers as editors and reviewers at ACC.18
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Dr Califf moves through committee for FDA Chief with comfortable majority, ready for full Senate vote , let your Senators know @HeartBobH @texhern @NancyatHeart
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Great to catch up with the good Dr Dan Mark at his new office discussing healthcare,journals,editors,impact factors, and all things Duke and Inova health and US health policy. ( It was a double expresso 😊)@DanMarkMD
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Dr Felker shows large reduction in 2 yr mortality with quadruple therapy in HFrEF: ARNI BB MRA SGLT2i at Inova HF symposium
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Inova Innovative Cardiology Fellowship launched today!
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Splanchnic Nerve Block for Chronic Heart Failure | JACC: Heart Failure: new approach to optimize hemodynamics
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Great to catch up with the great @robmentz and my boys! Still mentoring all three of them. Happy holidays! @oconnkyle @theOconnSean
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Happy Memorial Day to friends, colleagues, and my dad (RIP) who served in the Korean War under the premise .
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The Maximally Tolerated Dose | JACC: Heart Failure: Max dose or sprinkle all 4 classes of GDMT( including SGLT2i)
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A chance to congratulate the president elect AHA, Bob Harrington, : let’s have more collaboration with ACC , ESC, HFA , and HFSA
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Harrington kissing the World Series ring of the Boston Red Sox team doctor Dr Januzzi at the HF collaboratory reception @hfcollaboratory
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Congrats to Kyle O’Connor and the class of 2020 who finally got their commencement day on a beautiful day at Duke campus. Deemed the “resilient ones” by President Price , the class endured many tough times and valuable lessons on their undergraduate journey.
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Happy NY great yr for HF community My 2019 Top HF:1.DAPA-HF 2. FDA Guidance Document:Endpoints HF drug dev. 3. Hospital Readmission Reduction Program 4. Paragon HF 5. Pioneer-HF 6.Underuse of GDMT 7. SGLT2I in CAD and DM 8. Barostim Beat-HF 9. Optimizer- CCM 10.Serelaxin in AHF.
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Great excitement at ESC with DAPA-HF : a new paradigm for HF treatment
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Happy 50th Birthday, Clyde!😊. @NMHheartdoc @cbgranger @HeartBobH @texhern @califf001 @gcfmd
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Testing for Coronary Artery Disease in Older Patients With New-Onset HF:Circulation: HF rebellious son,Kyle,publishes first paper in competitor journal with the lead Dr.DeVore and GTWTG -HF team;at least cites JACC-HF😊@oconnkyle @_adevore
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The Editor looking up while reviewing the good papers at JACC-HF , keep sending them in !
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Dr Joe Rogers presents state of the union for Duke Department of Medicine as interim Chair. Significant gains in one short year. Received award on behalf of house staff . Job well done!
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Sunil Rao was taught to wear mask and hair net and cath by esteemed Duke emeritus VA cath attending Ken Morris (center) and how to write and edit by EIC AHJ( 22yrs) Dr Dan Mark. Mentoring at its best .
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Breakfast with my mentor, Dr Greenfield : Relaxing at the cabin in his loyal Duke blue enjoying the Bojangles biscuit he would always bring his chief residents😋
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A Generation Passed; A Generation Forward: Why Joseph C. Greenfield, Chairman of Medicine,Duke University,Matters Today(1931 to 2020) :JACCHF: Good-bye to a great mentor/leader @califf001 @HeartBobH @texhern @manesh_patelMD
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Time for patient reported outcomes to be a priority
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I am deeply saddened by the passing of General Powell, a leadership mentor for a meaningful, purposeful ,and unselfish life that has made our lives better and safer. Thank you. RIP
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My 91 yo mom just celebrated her birthday with her grand kids .Go mom!
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In the US 6.5 million people with HF and almost 1 million new cases per year . This week is HF awareness week. Participate with hashtag ‘HFWEEK2018’ to reduce the burden and change policy #HFWEEK2018.
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I am honored to serve and follow the great presidents of past #HFSA2017
HFSA Outgoing, Immediate Past, & Incoming Presidents - @carddoc, JoAnn Lindenfeld & @coconnormd - ready for #HFSA2017!
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Eric Velazquez going away party hosted by Zainab Samad. (Dookies). Wonderful mentorees embarking on new life journeys : Chief Cards Yale ; Chair Medicine Pakistan University : Congrats 😋
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Message from our research fellow (with @MarcoMetra) university of Brescia. A picture is worth 500 characters. #InThisTogether #italianfriends #patientreality #COVID19
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NT-proBNP Goal Achievement Is Associated With Significant Reverse Remodeling and Improved Clinical Outcomes in HFrEF | JACC: Heart Failure: Can we get GUIDE -IT back on track?
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The greatest gift of a long career is to impart knowledge , learning, and experience to our junior colleagues so they may exceed contributions to patients and knowledge beyond what our generation has given.
Thank you @coconnormd for generous gift! Grateful for your #leadership #mentorship #support of #CICU @IHVInews @InovaHealth Since holidays are great opportunity for #reflection, if you could say just one thing, what would it be? #medtwitter #CardioTwitter
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Look who I ran into at the Duke game ? Is he allowed to wear that?
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As I head back to DCA 35X, I want to thank all the participants in this years most successful HFSA 2018 annual meeting in Nashville . As I have concluded my term as President, I leave you with these aspirational goals . It was a privilege to serve. #HFSA2018
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Light-to-moderate coffee drinking associated with health benefits Less strokes and death ; better heart function by MRI : here’s to a morning cup👍.
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Stead Sunday School today w. Rob Mentz .Discussed all:.Leadership in Healthcare.Cardiology/HF .Publishing/Journals.AI/Innovation/EHR research.Life/ kids/ grand kids .Duke BB and Tommy Christopher’s first Duke BB game .The future is bright 😊@robmentz @HeartBobH
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Good news for HF patients 😋 we all await CABANA results this May
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Dr. Massie was part of our JACC-HF series earlier this year.He was an outstanding leader in our community as HFSA pres.,editor,teacher,and clinician who left us this week.He reportedly taught Dr. Califf the difference between an S3 and S4. RIP@HFSA @califf001
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Great to have dinner in DC with a great colleague and friend affectionately known as JJ! Can’t wait for his LBCT trial results at HFA.@JJheart_doc @HeartBobH @DukeHFDoc @robmentz @mfiuzat
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Terrific to spend time with my good Irish friend ,Bob Harrington,sharing our collective insight about the current and future state of healthcare and academic medicine amidst the backdrop of his beautiful home and vineyard. The future is challenging but bright .
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A Call for Change: Level of Statistical Significance | JACC: Heart Failure: Can we move away from p values and 0.05?
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Merck and Bayer’s Investigational Drug Vericiguat Meets Primary Endpoint in Phase 3 Study of Patients with Worsening Chronic Heart Failure | Business Wire : Thank you to the thousands of patients and study team members to make this possible
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Special #JACCHF Issue on Diabetes and HF:the dangerous intersection , read Dr Packer’s SOA on pathophysiology by subtypes,mechanisms of benefit of SGLT2i,outcomes by DM status @JACCJournals @JJheart_doc@mfiuzat@DrNasrien
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Come visit the Inova booth at HFSA. Meet the experts , jobs , research , education. @HFSA @hfcollaboratory @IHVInews @ShashankSinhaMD
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Real World Use of Hypertonic Saline in Refractory Acute Decompensated Heart Failure | JACC: Heart Failure: Is Hypertonic Saline ready for a large RCT in the refractory ADHF patients?
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At 459 pm , last minute advice is given during the transition of the HFSA presidency. Thank you Randy and Biykem for your leadership .The Society is in good hands as it closes one of the most successful ASMs in 23 yrs.
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Wonderful Fathers’ Day 2022 Golf Tournament with the boys! Team Sean wins this go around. @robmentz @yaleHFdoc @HeartBobH
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Inova Heart and Vascular Institute faculty address racism , inclusion,and disparities in our medical community in town hall meeting tonight of 100 cardiologists led by Drs. Wayne Batchelor and Cleve Francis. “ We have much work to do together to get better,but we can get there”
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It’s time to remove the roadblocks.
What prevents patients from using effective therapies? Today in @CircAHA our analysis & roadmap for reform of #priorauthorization for #cardiovascular therapeutics #cardiotwitter standardization, patient engagement, cost-effectiveness, & transparency needed
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Dr. Braunwald gives perspective at translational medicine symposium HFSA : SGLT2i biggest recent breakthrough in HF
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Califf escapes Senate hearing for FDA job largely unscathed: Good news for patients and all American citizens
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CRISPR-Cas9 In Vivo Gene Editing for Transthyretin Amyloidosis | NEJM:CRISPR-Cas9 showing promise ; read Code Breaker Isaacson to catch up on the science over your July 4 break , great read
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Dr Braunwald gives lecture at 70 th anniversary of NHLBI: career inspired during 13 yr term in Bethesda; research improved millions of lives
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Beth Levine In Memoriam | European Heart Journal | Oxford Academic: Thank you Milton for sharing with the cardiology community : a life well lived with long lasting contributions to knowledge and health
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