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How to Prevent a Potentially Fatal Aortic Dissection

Vascular Physician

Prevention begins with understanding the relationship between these two conditions. When people develop chest pain and are rushed to the ER, a conventional chest X-ray may show a severely enlarged aorta, which is a well-established sign of aortic dissection.

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Be Good. Do Good.

StorytellERdoc

I asked, thinking about how amazing our case managers in our ER were. What a great way to nourish our relationships as well as reap the rewards that giving provides. Please, if you have an inspiring story or comment to share, please do on my blog or on my Facebook comments. He assured me he was okay. You are not in this alone.

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The Promise and Pitfalls of AI in Medicine: Guest Bob Wachter

GeriPal

I remember walking through San Francisco Airport with Bob, we just happened to be there at similar times, and saying, “Eric and I are thinking about starting a blog.” It was specific to the relationship with the patient, the patient’s social context in which they might take this information. Bob: It’s not bad.

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