A few things:

I wrote a post (called Life & Death) that was supposed to have been published last Sunday, but I forgot to click the “Publish” button then. So you get two new posts today.
COVID-19! What does this mean? It means a lot. I think that everyone, not just high risk and immunocompromised patients, should be worried. I am still working (I obviously can’t work from home), but I am being extra cautious (as I always am), and this is a risk that I am willing to take. If you have to travel, live or work in an area with a high COVID prevalence, then perhaps it’s best if you stay home. If you do not feel comfortable doing something, then don’t do it. Simple as that.
- If you are feeling sick, you should DEFINITELY be staying home or going to the nearest ED for help.
- KEEP WASHING YOUR HANDS!
- For transplant patients: Some FAQs answered here.
Overall, I have faith in our system. I know that my hospital has plans in place and I feel well-prepared for any potential outbreak. I am taking all necessary precautions at this point. What more can we do? Be prepared for the worst. Hope for the best.
I did a podcast for WebMD and you can hear it here. I had so much fun recording it. I think it’s probably my favorite interview thus far. :)
Remember last year when I did my FIRST Keynote Lecture at, of all places, FIX19?! I know, I couldn’t believe it either. It’s finally up and running on the FEMINEM website. In it, I talk about the importance of physician empathy when it comes to treating patients. Enjoy!
Oh, and final update. Here is a photo of me at CRT2020:

I was a Keynote Speaker at CRT2020 at the end of February, a conference for interventional cardiologists. I spoke about my experiences as a patient and how its been changing my practices as a physician. LOVED being there!