President, INOVA Heart and Vascular Institute || Professor,Duke University || Founding Editor,JACC-HF ll Past President -HFSA,Father 4 children.comments my own
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!😊
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🙏
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.
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
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
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
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 !
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
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
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.
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.
#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.
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
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
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
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
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😋
Dr. Califf tells 1000 cardiologists not doing enough : life expectancy flattened in US : opioids, depression suicide ,metabolic syndrome , red states more than blue states
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
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 .
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
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 .
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?
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 !
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
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
Dr Califf moves through committee for FDA Chief with comfortable majority, ready for full Senate vote , let your Senators know
@HeartBobH
@texhern
@NancyatHeart
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
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.
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
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
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!
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 .
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😋
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
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
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
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 😋
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?
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.
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
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
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
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 .
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
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?
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.
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”
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
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
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