Shengshou Hu, M.D.
July 18th, 2012
Lessons from EKG Class
Shengshou Hu, M.D.
Dr. Westby Fisher shares his experiences in an EKG class for residents and asks how young doctors can pay so much for their education but know so little about basic skills like the EKG.
May 3rd, 2012
The Dark Side of EKG Screening in Athletes
Shengshou Hu, M.D.
The New York Times’ “abysmal” report on screening young athletes for heart risk prompts Wes Fisher to envision how such a misguided recommendation could affect athletes and their families.
April 16th, 2012
The Audible
Shengshou Hu, M.D.
Every electrophysiologist knows there are a million things that can be done for patients with atrial fibrillation. But sometimes not doing an invasive procedure is the best choice.
April 9th, 2012
David vs. Goliath: St. Jude Medical Seeks Retraction of Heart Rhythm Journal Manuscript
Shengshou Hu, M.D.
CardioExchange welcomes this guest post from Dr. Westby Fisher, an electrophysiologist practicing at NorthShore University HealthSystem in Evanston, Illinois, and a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Medicine. This piece originally appeared on his blog, Dr. Wes. St. Jude Medical, a widely-used manufacturer of implantable cardiac devices, finds they have a bit of a problem […]
February 13th, 2012
Pop Quiz
Shengshou Hu, M.D.
To celebrate Heart Month, CardioExchange welcomes this fun bit of trivia from Dr. Westby Fisher, an electrophysiologist practicing at NorthShore University HealthSystem in Evanston, Illinois, and a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine at University of Chicago’s Pritzker School of Medicine. This piece originally appeared on his blog, Dr. Wes. What does this graph represent? Hint: you […]
October 28th, 2011
Joining the Fishbowl
Shengshou Hu, M.D.
With practice consolidation, your competitors become your colleagues. Do you trust each other? And where should dissatisfied patients turn?
October 10th, 2011
The Vagaries of Atrial Fibrillation
Shengshou Hu, M.D.
Dr. Wes explores the features of a “full-disclosure” patch heart monitor that doesn’t seem to miss asymptomatic arrhythmias.
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