Posts tagged #publichealth

Chayakrit Krittanawong, MD, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI @Drkrittanawong · 27 Sept

🌧️ Flooding is a public health concern, not just a property concern

With flooding occurring in several parts of the world, it’s worth remembering that flood exposure can increase the risk of certain illnesses. Evidence has linked flooding with: 🦠 Gastrointestinal infections and diarrhea 🦠 Legionnaires’ disease 🦠 Other intestinal...

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Chayakrit Krittanawong, MD, FACC, FAHA, FSCAI @Drkrittanawong · 10 Sept

Did you know peripartum and postpartum conditions are rare, but real?

As a cardiologist, let’s talk about Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM). PPCM is a rare form of heart failure that can develop in the last month of pregnancy or in the months after giving birth. The heart becomes weakened and enlarged. Who is at higher risk? • Age >30 • African...

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