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A platform where cardiac anesthesiologist and intensivist Dr. Rishi Kumar shares insights in perioperative medicine, critical care, education, and tech while promoting curiosity and lifelong learning.
From The Blog
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Tesla’s 2022 Holiday Update – Light Show!
Last year, I tried the Light Show on my Model 3 Performance. This year, I was leaving work, the garage…
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Break Down Intake And Output (I&Os)
As a cardiac anesthesiologist and cardiovascular intensivist, I routinely care for perioperative cardiac surgery patients in my OR and ICU…
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D-Sign: Right Ventricular Strain On Chest CT And Echocardiography
Typically at end-systole, the interventricular septum (IVS) bows rightward as the left ventricle’s pressure (LV) exceeds that of the right…
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Fluorescein
Fluorescein is a dye that is used in a variety of medical and scientific applications. For example, it is often…
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Bivalirudin
Bivalirudin (Angiomax) is an intravenous direct thrombin inhibitor used as an anticoagulant for acute coronary syndrome, mechanical circulatory support, and…
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My Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) Sequence Of Views
As a cardiothoracic anesthesiologist and intensivist, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) is a powerful cardiac imaging modality I perform in the OR…