Kevin L. Thomas
@KLThomasMD
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I am my own unique me like no other Proud Husband and Father Administrator, Researcher, Clinician, Leader Promoting Health Equity, Arrhythmia Specialist
Durham, NC Bull City!!
Joined July 2019
Congratulations to @omwazni and the OPTION study team on the presentation and publication of the OPTION trial. Similar low rates of stroke post ablation (no difference with laao vs OAC) with no significant 23% lower rate of major bleeding. https://t.co/CUizoFW3JO
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It’s interesting as a community we spend considerable effort de-emphasizing CHADSVac as a risk score in AF patients given its limitations yet almost every RCT uses it to stratify and subgroup participants for stroke and bleeding outcomes! Hmmm.
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Currently enjoying late breaking clinical trials at aha 2024 OPTION RCT of ablation + watchman vs ablation + OAC results presented. Available at NEJM Ok who among us with AF wants an ablation and watchman? Please raise your hand !
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Day 1 of #HRX2024 was a whirlwind of insightful innovation in cardiovascular care! Looking forward to seeing what today brings!
#HRX2024 is off to a great start in Atlanta, GA! After opening the event with a main stage session on improving cardiac care through AI, attendees heard from distinguished speakers in sessions highlighting techquity, pediatric care, global innovation, data privacy, remote
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Addressing treatment gaps and enhancing care for all are crucial in healthcare implementation. What can we learn from the VA system🤔? @UREssien w fascinating data at #ESCCongress showing mortality disparities in pts w afib appear to be mitigated in this system. #ESCCongress2024
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“Among patients with #AFib at risk for stroke, treatment w. asundexian (Factor XIa inhibitor) was associated with a ⬆️ incidence of stroke or systemic embolism than treatment with apixaban… before the trial was stopped prematurely.” 😬 https://t.co/wKV2aQMEs0
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Stroke prevention with direct-acting oral anticoagulant agents in patients with atrial fibrillation confers a risk of bleeding and limits their use. Asundexian, an activated factor XI (XIa) inhibit...
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HRX hits different ! AI and its impact on healthcare and arrhythmia management! I’m cautiously optimistic. Lots to be excited about but many pitfalls, through it all let’s keep patients first !!
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Excited to welcome these rockstar KOLs to #HRS2024 👉 Herman Williams, @KLThomasMD, Charity Tarn (@ArboretumVC), Martha Ferrara (@WPHospital), and @AubJGrantMD. Join us in ATL this Sept to ignite #innovation! Register today: https://t.co/2WbMXPq76v
#EPeeps #CardioTwitter #MedEd
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Big shout out to the women’s national swimming team !! Incredible performances across distances and strokes !!!
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Among Black individuals with HFrEF, depressive symptoms may impact decision making for ICD implantation. #AHAJournals @KLThomasMD
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Read more: https://t.co/17g67RVbSk
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BACKGROUND: The VIVID (Videos for Addressing Racial Disparities in Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator Therapy via Innovative Designs) study was a multicenter, randomized controlled trial aimed at...
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Suni Lee !! What an incredible story to come back from her medical issues and perform with such grace, artistry and excellence !!! Congratulations !! Simone Biles a once in a lifetime athlete truly the GOAT !!!
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@DukeHeartCenter grand rounds now and visiting Reves lecture tomorrow by @DrCaliff_FDA. What we need from our cardiovascular specialists moving forward. Inspiring and challenges we have to overcome to improve CV health. @Nishant_ShahMD @jennifer_rymer
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Happening Thursday, 5/23, 11am-12:30pm: “Making Trustworthy Health AI a Reality,” An Open Forum on Safe, Reliable and Secure AI in Healthcare with distinguished leaders from the Department of Health & Human Services. Register for the in-person seminar: https://t.co/GC9G8cNXW9
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US Dept of HHS, Microsoft, Duke Health and UNC Health come together to discuss the roadmap for ensuring equity is at the center of AI in Healthcare
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These two changed the game. Congrats @Hisdoc1 @MdHuang on Founders” Lecture Awards. Great session with giants @KennethEllenbo1 @wgstevenson1. This conduction system pacing revolution was created by physicians for patients, intended for preservation of nature’s best, amplified
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Today was a great day! So thankful to Kamala and Annabelle for the nomination and all my peeps @HRS and of course Pat Blake CEO of a phenomenal organization.
#HRS2024 Congratulations!!! @KLThomasMD ⭐️⭐️💥💥 James Youngblood Excellence in Leadership Award Recipient!! @netta_doc @HeartRhythmNP @CardiacPA1 @rhythmkris @drrakeshg1 @skarim01 @MoeenSaleem @Nishaki1 #EPeeps
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