Omicron exacerbates chronic illnesses such as CVD, CKD, COPD, cancer etc. In cardiology, we have seen increased heart attacks in those with COVID-19 that can present weeks later. So, let’s stop with incidental COVID-19 narrative already.
Bernard Ashby MD, MPP, FACC
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Bernard Ashby MD, MPP, FACC
@BAshbyMD
- The video of Damar Hamlin from a cardiologist’s perspective resembled commotio cordis - a phenomenon that occurs when a sudden blunt impact to the chest causes cardiac arrest. Timely defibrillation is life saving & prevents anoxic brain injury. I pray an AED was near.
- As a doctor in Florida whose patients are begging for vaccines but can’t get them, I am pissed off that @GovRonDeSantis set up vaccine clinics for the ultra-wealthy in January, while getting big donations from them. Here’s why we need an investigation ASAP:
00:00 - A liver laceration is a medical emergency usually due to internal bleeding. Travis Hunter could’ve easily went into cardiac arrest due to hypovolemic shock on the field. I don’t think people realize how close we were to witnessing a nationally televised tragedy 🙏🏿Colorado Star Travis Hunter Suffered Lacerated Liver From Late Hit, Out Few Games tmz.me/odABBS2
- Allow me to reintroduce myself: Bernard Ashby MD, MPP, FACC. Board certified in Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Nuclear Cardiology, Vascular Medicine, & Vascular Interpretation. I ride or die for patients and my community. #NewProfiePic
- Replying to @elonmuskApartheid raised billionaire “decides” to “become” a Republican. Are you going to announce that water is wet next?
- Replying to @BAshbyMDAlso, the incidental narrative ignores why we’re seeing a surge in hospitalizations. Patients with congestive heart failure, asthma attacks, acute kidney failure etc. that test positive are likely there due to omicron, which causes COVID-19 an inflammatory disease.
- I quick (not)humble brag thread🧵 First up, these 3 stars right here. They’re our first class of CVC Cardio, Research, & Tech Fellows…all 3 were accepted to medschool 😎🙌🏿
- I don’t take threats like this lightly, but I WILL NOT be silenced. These bullies won’t stop me from fighting for the people. Over 60,000 Floridians have already paid the ultimate price and counting so I’ll take my chances.
- Replying to @historyinmemesDisgusting. This is an embarrassment to our country and devastating to the Iraqis.
- Florida now ranks first in per capita COVID19 hospital admissions and second for child hospitalizations in the country. We need real leadership now!
