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Chest Pain and the Boy Who Cried Wolf
Of all the questions I get, this is probably one of the hardest: How do I know when to call 911 if I get chest pain? This usually comes from a patient with prior experience in the world of cardiac illness, someone who already owns a coronary stent who now wonders about every ache and pain he feels in his chest. This is an especially vexing issue for the patient whose recurrent symptoms turn out to be false alarms. Patients are often chastised by medical personnel and family members for … Continue reading
Posted in Cardiology
Tagged 911, chest pain, emergengy, exertional angina, opinion, routine appointment
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Mr. Cheney’s Heart
This last week the newspapers reported on yet another chapter in the story of Dick Cheney’s ongoing struggle with heart disease. The former vice president was admitted to George Washington Hospital in June for “chest pain” and has now announced that he underwent surgical placement of a heart pump. Mr. Cheney’s long-running saga of cardiac issues reads more like an exhaustive treatise on cardiovascular disease than a personal biography. He suffered his first heart attack in 1978 at the tender age of 37 and with that gave up his … Continue reading
Posted in Cardiology
Tagged Cheney's heart, chest pain, no pulse, quality of life, ventricular assist device
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Stress Relief
While reading the New York Times last week I came across an article announcing the passing of Dr. James W. Black, a noted Scottish pharmacologist, and while I am reluctant to write two drug-related blog posts in a row I feel obliged to dedicate a few words to his accomplishments. (Of note, those of you fond of the world of pharmacology history may enjoy previous posts on nitroglycerin, warfarin, digitalis, and aspirin. For those of you who have no interest in this, count yourself lucky) Back in the mid-1950s … Continue reading
Chest Pain Accredi-what?
Hospitals are always bragging about their latest accreditation or certification. Sure, they’re important marks of achievement – but, let’s be honest, that doesn’t really mean a whole lot to you, the patient … right? Unfortunately, it should. Knowing where a hospital’s strengths lie – could one day save your life. Take, for example, our announcement that our five metro hospitals were re-accredited as Certified Chest Pain Centers. Steve Kline didn’t know anything about Chest Pain Centers or why they are important – but, luckily, he found himself in one when … Continue reading
Health information you can use – direct to your mailbox
This week, we’re putting the final touches on our next issue of the Alegent Health Newsletter. Every edition is chocked full of local health news and links you can actually use (view a sample issue here). This month’s lineup includes: – a video introducing you to Chest Pain Centers – and why it’s important to know where the nearest one is! – a Q&A with one of our favorite clinical dietitians about Heart Healthy Cooking – a myth-busting cardiology quiz We’re going to send out the February edition next week. … Continue reading