Articles for September 2014

Eating for Good Health

Samuel A. Kojoglanian, MD, FACC, FSCAI

Have you ever wondered what one serving looks like? Using everyday objects as a guide when dishing up food will help you greatly!

Life-Vest

Samuel A. Kojoglanian, MD, FACC, FSCAI

Tracey was transported from her hospital room to the radiology suite where she was going to get a PICC line (a secure IV line). While moving from her gurney to the radiology bed, she had a sudden cardiac arrest.

Player or Prayer?

Samuel A. Kojoglanian, MD, FACC, FSCAI

Where will LeBron James go?
The fans want to know.
TV cameras go to and fro
While LeBron puts on a show.
As the world is mesmerized with the dough
He will reel in, and oh
By the way, destination Cleveland, Ohio.

Clap Along and Self Medicate

Samuel A. Kojoglanian, MD, FACC, FSCAI

John’s heart rate was on the rise. I asked him to lie on the patient’s table and take ten deep breaths slowly, and his heart rate dropped from 125 to 105 beat per minute. “John, your heart rate is up, it’s like you’re jogging while you’re resting. You don’t look nervous. What’s bugging you, bud?”