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How Much is My Face Worth?

The Perks of Being Married to a Facial Plastic Surgeon: What is the True Cost of My Face? Let’s see. Yes, I enjoy the unique benefits of being married to a facial plastic surgeon. If our spouses are in an industry that benefits us, I think we all agree that it is important to use all of the perks that […]

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It’s a Losing Game.

You might think that we MDs could teach a class on dealing with health insurers. We are always trying to justify why our patients should get a certain test or medicine through prior authorizations, pre certifications, appeals, elevated appeals, peer to peer calls (that are rarely with an actual peer). But, no, it makes no more sense to us than […]

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CPR Training: Ah, Ah, Ah, Ah Staying Alive

Wait, What? Statistics reveal a staggering truth about the state of CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) training in the United States – less than 20% of Americans have received CPR training. Emergencies can strike anywhere, anytime; therefore, the importance of widespread CPR education cannot be overstated. The Link Between Bystander CPR Rates and Training: Bystander CPR rates are intricately tied to the […]

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Diet and Exercise: The Best Medicine

You Are What You Eat: In the realm of health, few factors play as crucial a role as diet and exercise. In this blog, we delve into the optimal combination of these key players to prevent heart disease—a leading health concern globally. The Mediterranean Diet Triumphs: Numerous studies champion the Mediterranean diet as a formidable ally in the fight against […]

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I Made a Zero on my Test! CT of the Heart

How Do You Know If You Have Heart Disease: For the past two decades, the use of CT scans for assessing heart health has become a routine practice. Particularly, the CT calcium score has emerged as a valuable screening tool to detect hard plaque, providing a numerical score that gives a yes or no answer to whether or not you […]

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Decoding Heart Disease

The terms can be confusing: When it comes to heart health, knowledge is your greatest ally. This blog unravels some of the complexities surrounding heart disease, from understanding individual risk factors to demystifying terms and explaining different conditions like heart disease, heart failure, and cardiac arrest. Determining Your Risk: While everyone is at risk of heart disease, the key lies […]

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