September is Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month

By Ambrose Panico, DO | September 7, 2023

September is Atrial fibrillation (AFib) awareness month, I will be posting general information and videos about atrial fibrillation throughout the month – these posts are general information/my opinions and do not convey medical advice. AFib is an irregular and frequently rapid heart rhythm. AFIb pre-disposes to a number of conditions such as stroke (5x), congestive…

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“Hey Get Rhythm, When you Get the Blues…”

By Ambrose Panico, DO | September 24, 2023

“Hey get rhythm, when you get the blues, Come on and get rhythm, when you get the blues”Johnny Cash Why should your heart be any different!?!?!? If it’s gonna dance make it a slow dance…

“Everything in the Universe has a Rhythm, Everything Dances”

By Ambrose Panico, DO | September 24, 2023

“Everything in the universe has a rhythm, everything dances” Maya Angelou Why should your heart be any different!?!?!? If it’s gonna dance make it a slow dance – calm, collected and smooth. When we discuss…

Rate Control and Rhythm Control

By Ambrose Panico, DO | September 22, 2023

When it comes to management of afib there are two schools of thought – Rate control and rhythm control. Rate control – Makes no attempt to restore sinus (normal) rhythm – however simply focuses on preventing…

Management Options for Atrial Fibrillation (afib)

By Ambrose Panico, DO | September 20, 2023

This week we will dive into the different management options for atrial fibrillation (afib) focusing not only on medical therapies but procedural options. We briefly discussed anticoagulation for stroke prevention in a previous post –…

Make Some Rheum…..

By Ambrose Panico, DO | September 19, 2023

Why is a cardiologist, an electrophysiologist to be exact, posting about Uric Acid and Gout?!?!? There is a lot of emerging data showing the importance of serum Uric Acid as an independent risk factor for…

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It is an honor and privilege to practice medicine and the physician-patient relationship is what makes my job so special. I believe that each patient is unique and deserves an individualized treatment plan, which we have worked together to create. I strive to spend time at each visit to ensure we have addressed pertinent concerns, so my patients feel comfortable, confident, and empowered to improve their cardiovascular and overall health. I look forward to building a collaborative relationship with each of my patients, as we are in this together!

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