Interventional Cardiology Social Media: Twitter Best Practices Part 3 of the series features Herb Aronow, MD, MPH, FACC, FSCAI, sharing important Do's and Don'ts for healthcare providers using Twitter. To watch additiona... By: SCAITV … Continue reading →

The Arizona Health Connection Live: Dr. Daniel Einhorn From East Valley Cardiology Listen to Dr. Daniel Einhorn from East Valley Cardiology discuss the importance of being seen by a board certified cardiologist to properly diagnose the symp... By: SPXProductionsAZ … Continue reading →

Bethesda, MD (PRWEB) May 02, 2014 The American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) will kick-off the 4-day event to help nuclear cardiology professionals address emerging research, new technology and advances in treatment. To view the program agenda, click here. To register now, visit http://www.asnc.org/asnc2014. Nuclear cardiologists, physicians, scientists, radiologists, technologist, imaging specialists and other nuclear professionals from around the world are invited to attend this annual event. ASNC2014 supports a multimodality agenda featuring a collaborative educational and research effort across the many imaging disciplines in order to promote a cost-effective, patient-centered approach to medical care. Session Highlights Include: Target Audience The ASNC2014 program is developed for physicians preparing for the certification or recertification exam in nuclear cardiology, as well as physicians interested in a broad review of nuclear cardiology topics. The event is intended for cardiologists, radiologists, nuclear medicine specialists, practice administrators, nuclear technologists, nurses and other health care professionals with an interest in the field of nuclear cardiology and cardiac CT imaging. Participants will have numerous opportunities to network with nuclear cardiology professionals, contribute to programs that promote innovation and quality in cardiology imaging; and display their latest products at ASNCs Annual Meeting through advertising, exhibiting and by providing … Continue reading →

Dr. Carlos Zamora While physical activity offers many benefits, there can also be dangers for those with underlying, undiagnosed cardiac conditions that can potentially lead to an increased risk of heart attack or sudden cardiac death during vigorous exercise. That is why Mount Sinai Medical Center recently launched a Sports Cardiology Program, which offers comprehensive medical care and physiological testing to athletes at all levels of performance, recreational exercisers and highly active individuals. Led by Dr. Carlos Zamora, cardiologist within the Columbia University Division of Cardiology at Mount Sinai, the Sports Cardiology Program focuses on cardiac care for athletes and physically active people of all ages, goals and abilities in order to help preserve and ultimately maximize their athletic performance. Anyone who has a family history of heart disease or is planning to get significantly more active should come in for a screening, says Zamora. In young athletes, tests can pick up congenital heart conditions and prevent potentially fatal collapses in the field. For older athletes or individuals who wish to become more active, we look for signs of coronary disease in order to prevent heart attacks during strenuous activity, and we can recommend a safe level of exercise or … Continue reading →