We have had a great initial experience with Farapulse and Ensite X! The mapping system coupled with ICE in the left atrium ensures proper catheter positioning for therapy delivery. Abbott Cardiovascular Preston Segars BostonSci Cardiology William Maddox

Which DOAC do you use in patients with #Afib and #ESRD ? #ACC24 Sean Dunn, MD Some insights in the link jacc.org/doi/10.1016/S0…

Highlights from my talk on OAC in device detected atrial fibrillation (DDAF):

- DDAF affects 30% of pts w/ CIED >65 yo
- Stroke risk related to longest duration and CHA2DS2-VASc
- DDAF <5 min not clinically significant but >24h approaches clinical AF if elevated C2V
- >6 min…

#UABatACC #ACC24 Had a great day learning and hanging out with my awesome UAB colleagues! Will Morgan Sean Dunn, MD Luke Joseph, MD

I wonder how many brother cardiologists are at ACC this year. Glad my little (bigger) brother could make it. #UABatACC24 Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular & Thoracic #ACC24

#UABEP info at the UAB Medicine UAB Cardiovascular Institute booth in the expo at #ACC24 William Maddox, MD Tom McElderry MD FACC FHRS Sean Dunn, MD

Patient referred from OSH for pacemaker extraction due to persistent MRSA bacteremia. Discovered this not so subtle vegetation at the IVC/RA junction during pre-op TEE. I wasn’t anticipating having to use AngioVac, but the results were quite satisfying.

The expert electrophysiology team at UAB Cardiovascular Institute just became the 1st in Alabama and among the 1st in the nation to utilize a cutting-edge treatment - pulsed-field ablation - to treat atrial fibrillation with reduced complications. More details on this procedure are coming soon!🫀⚡️

Spectacular Interventionalists creating a spectacular program. Judgment and discipline beyond their years. Hassan Alkhawam & Baran Aksut at StV BHM Downtown!

Transcend politics. Encourage fellows that stay in town. Mentor and support them. Invest in and enjoy their success!

On this day, 10 yrs ago, I set foot at UAB for the 1st time - my interview day for IM residency. I remember meeting w/ Lisa Willett & Ryan Kraemer and after the day thinking… wow, this place is incredible. After 8 yrs of training, and now as an attending, I still think that.

One Team - One Goal - With the ❤️ of a Dragon 🐉! Saw this on my way to CV OR today!! Go UAB Blazers!! UAB Cardiovascular Disease UAB Cardiovascular Institute UAB Medicine

UAB is proud to be one of the first hospitals in the US to implant the new Watchman FLX Pro #LAAC this morning!

A difference in baseline impedance of 10-20 ohms is the difference between durable and not durable PVI, successful or unsuccessful PVC/VT ablation. Know the fundamentals, tips and tricks, and teach them to your lab staff. Another reference: ahajournals.org/doi/full/10.11…

It’s time for a board of our own!

ACC, SCAI Now, HFSA & Heart Rhythm Society are uniting to request a new, independent medical board for CV medicine that would move away from #MOC and pursue a new competency approach to continuous certification. Learn more: cvboard.org.

High frequency low tidal volume ventilation significantly improves acute and long term outcomes for paroxysmal AF.
It is free and safe!!
#epeeps

Greatly appreciate ABC 33/40 News for allowing us this opportunity to help to raise awareness for AFib. More information can be found on heart.org/afib.

We are inviting applications for our 2024-25 Advanced Interventional Cardiology and Structural Heart Fellowship. We will take 3 fellows in previously completed Interventional Cardiology training. Please go to our website to see how to apply. Mustafa Ahmed Mouhamed Amr Sabouni MD

One year as an attending (!) and here are 5 things I’ve learned:

1. Deep connection with patients will sustain you. It makes the work worth doing.