Posts by Romit Bhattacharya, MD
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Clonal Hematopoiesis of Indeterminate Potential Linked to Higher Risk of Stroke
By reviewing genomic data, cardiologists at Massachusetts General Hospital confirmed that somatic age-related mutations in myeloid-lineage blood cells, termed clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential, is associated with an increased risk of stroke and found the risk is highest for hemorrhagic stroke, especially subarachnoid hemorrhage.
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A Hybrid Model of In-person and Telemedicine Visits Facilitates Longitudinal Care Delivery
The COVID-19 pandemic has catalyzed widespread usage of telemedicine due to the unprecedented need for remote patient care. Ami Bhatt, MD, discusses operationalizing a hybrid virtual cardiovascular clinic with a traditional in-person clinic in one large academic teaching hospital.
Cardiovascular Care at Mass General
At Mass General, our world-class physicians and nurses specialize in specific forms of both heart and vascular disease, and work closely together to offer leading treatments and preventive care for cardiovascular conditions.