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The official X account of MedStar Washington Hospital Center, the largest private hospital in the nation's capital. https://t.co/sA2Cr4XBte
Washington, D.C.
Joined January 2009
Coffee may actually calm your heart, according to a recent study. ☕ Daily coffee drinkers with #AFib are 40% less likely to have irregular rhythms. Dr. Zayd Eldadah, cardiac electrophysiologist, explains why and how many cups are considered safe.
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Did you hear the FDA dropped its black-box warning on HRT for #menopause? Dr. Tamika Auguste (@OByourself) tells @thisisflowspace what patients are asking—and why more specialists are joining the conversation. #WomensHealth #HRT #MenopauseMatters
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Flow Space asked three OB-GYNs about any changes they've noticed a week after the FDA removed the black-box warning from HRT. Here's what they said.
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A new H3N2 #flu strain overseas doesn’t fully match this year’s vaccine. Could it mean a tougher season? Our chief of Infectious Diseases, Dr. Glenn Wortmann, explains why the shot still matters. Watch below via @DCNewsNow.
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A new flu variant spreading across the U.K., Japan and Canada is raising concerns among U.S. health experts, who warn it could lead to a more severe flu season.
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Did you know that #Thanksgiving is the peak time for kitchen fires? 🔥 Our own @TTravisMD, burn surgeon, shares 3 must-know tips to stay safe and prevent a holiday disaster. Watch here. #ThanksgivingSafety #BurnSafety
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Big news in #CardiacCare! Our team has completed more than 500 HeartMate 3 LVAD implants. 👏 These lifesaving devices provide patients with #AdvancedHeartFailure a second chance at life. #LVAD #HeartMate3LVAD
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Nearly 44% of people over 15 may have undiagnosed #diabetes. Dr. Priya Kundra tells @USATODAY why type 1 symptoms often appear suddenly, and type 2 symptoms can creep in unnoticed. Early detection matters. #DiabetesAwareness
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It’s estimated that 37 million people in the U.S. live with diabetes. Early detection is essential.
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Just 9 days after giving birth during the pandemic, Erin Adelekun suffered a life-threatening stroke. Her recovery at @MedStarHealth and her faith-fueled journey now inspire others. She’s sharing her story to raise awareness about postpartum stroke risks.
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A headache was Erin Adelekun’s first sign that she was having a stroke.
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Aging well starts with everyday choices. Dr. Eric De Jonge joined @fox5dc to share simple lifestyle tips that support #HealthyAging and even delay dementia. #Wellness
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Do you suffer from sudden fainting due to vasovagal syncope? Dr. Apostolos Tsimploulis joined @fox5dc to share a promising new procedure targeting the vagus nerve to help prevent fainting episodes. Early results are encouraging. #HeartHealth #Innovation
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A new antibiotic could be a game changer for treating right-sided infective #endocarditis. @BrianBaturinMD spoke with @IDSE_Online about Zevtera and its potential to prevent serious complications. #InfectiveEndocarditis
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That blaring alarm sound isn’t just annoying—it could be hurting your heart. ⏰ @TaylorMHVIcard told @wusa9 a gentler start to your day might protect more than your mood. It could benefit your heart health, too. #HeartHealth #Wellness
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A study out of the University of Virginia shows that alarm clocks that jolt people awake raises blood pressure
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Just 9 days after giving birth, Erin Adelekun suffered a massive #stroke. Her journey to recovery is nothing short of extraordinary. Now known as the #StrokeMama, Erin shares her powerful story with @washingtonian to uplift and inspire other survivors.
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Shortly after giving birth to her daughter, Erin Adelekun suffered a debilitating stroke. Determined to recover, she’s making remarkable progress—and giving hope to others.
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Burn surgeon Dr. Taryn Travis (@TTravisMD) hit @fox5dc’s DMV Zone to share 3 must-know ways to keep your night full of treats—not trips to the ER. Watch before you trick-or-treat! 🎃
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Track and Field Coach Stephen Kimes was the picture of health—until a tick bite triggered a rare heart complication that nearly ended his career. Under the care of @WaqasHaiderMD, he's leading his athletes again. via @nbcwashington #LymeDisease
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Lyme disease is often associated with fatigue, headaches and joint pain. But for one college coach, it became a fight to stay alive. News4’s Eun Yang has more on the serious side effect he developed...
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Dr. Vance Sohn is the new director of the MedStar Georgetown Cancer Institute at @MedStarWHC! A Georgetown alum and surgical oncology leader, he brings 20+ years of expertise to elevate cancer care in our region.
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Prostate cancer is easiest to treat when it’s detected early. For men like @JoeBiden who are diagnosed later, leading holistic treatment can help support their quality of life. Discover treatments for advanced prostate cancer from Dr. Jonathan Hwang.
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Discover how holistic care and leading treatments can support a good quality of life for men diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer.
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Our Comprehensive Stroke Center has once again earned the @American_Heart's Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus, Target: Stroke Elite Honor Roll and Target: Type 2 Diabetes™ Honor Roll awards. Congrats to our stroke team and all our incredible associates! 💙
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Our average cost per month for CrowdHealth hit its lowest EVER in 2025!!! $140.42/month for singles <55 (down 13% vs '24) $225.83/month for singles 55+ (down 17% vs '24) $476.25/month for families of 4 (down 11% vs '24) If you are looking for an affordable alternative to health
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Our Breast Health program has once again been reaccredited by the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers, a quality program of @AmCollSurgeons. The recognition places us among just a few hundred breast centers nationwide with this distinction. Congrats to our team!
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The best way to help reduce disparities in peripheral artery disease outcomes is by working together. Learn from Dr. Misaki Kiguchi how MedStar Health providers collaborate to help treat each patient.
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Peripheral artery disease is common, but there are differences in when people seek care and their outcomes. Learn how we’re collaborating to help.
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We interrupt your feed for an important update regarding blood pressure guidelines. 🩸 New guidelines were released for the first time since 2017, and Dr. Allen J. Taylor, chairman of cardiology, spoke with Verywell Health about the recommendations.
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Learn about the key updates in the 2025 high blood pressure guidelines.
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