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Dan Atar (born January 12, 1959) is a clinical cardiologist, researcher and professor. He is head of research at Oslo University Hospital, Div. of Medicine, [1] and a full professor at the Institute of Clinical Sciences of the University of Oslo, Norway. [2] He is editor-in- chief of the scientific journal Cardiology.
David H. Adams is an American cardiac surgeon and the Marie-Josée and Henry R. Kravis Professor and Chairman of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. [1][2] Dr. Adams is a recognized leader in the field of heart valve surgery and mitral valve reconstruction.
The American College of Cardiology (ACC), based in Washington, D.C., is a nonprofit medical association established in 1949. It bestows credentials upon cardiovascular specialists who meet its qualifications. Education is a core component of the college, which is also active in the formulation of health policy and the support of cardiovascular ...
A Sgarbossa score of ≥3 was specific but not sensitive (36%) in the validation sample in the original report. [2] A subsequent meta-analysis of 10 studies consisting of 1614 patients showed that a Sgarbossa score of ≥3 had a specificity of 98% and sensitivity of 20%. [4] The sensitivity may increase if serial or previous ECGs are available. [5]
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB) Fields of employment. Hospitals, Clinics. Cardiology (from Ancient Greek καρδίᾱ (kardiā) 'heart' and - λογία (-logia) 'study') is the study of the heart. Cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the heart and the cardiovascular system.
Medical ultrasound includes diagnostic techniques (mainly imaging techniques) using ultrasound, as well as therapeutic applications of ultrasound. In diagnosis, it is used to create an image of internal body structures such as tendons, muscles, joints, blood vessels, and internal organs, to measure some characteristics (e.g., distances and velocities) or to generate an informative audible sound.
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO or D.O., or in Australia DO USA [1]) is a medical degree conferred by the 38 osteopathic medical schools in the United States. [2] [3] [4] DO and Doctor of Medicine (MD) degrees are equivalent: a DO graduate may become licensed as a physician or surgeon and thus have full medical and surgical practicing rights in all 50 US states.
Brian David Smith. Brian David Smith (born 1961) is a strategic management consultant, academic and author. His particular interests include the evolution of business models and competitive strategies in the life science sector, particularly pharmaceuticals and medical technology. His academic research on these topics informs both his ...