Athletic Heart of San Francisco

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If health care institutions are going to be entrusted with the care of patients, they have to demonstrate that they are worthy of the trust every step of the way. Price obscurity sends a very bad signal. http://athleticheartsf.com/the-commitment-to-price-transpa/

I had the pleasure of joining Anthony Diaz on The #PopHealth Show podcast. We had a wide-ranging conversation regarding my prior experiences, my views about health, and what currently excites me in healthcare. We discussed ideas that are dear to my heart. I hope you find the conversation informative and enjoy it as much as I did. https://soundcloud.com//dr-michael-accad-athletic-heart-sf

What if hospitals and doctors welcomed patients regardless of insurance status? We and others certainly do. And if everyone did the same, it would go a long way toward solving the healthcare crisis!

Apple just released its ECG app and irregular heart rhythm detection feature. Some doctors are concerned but it's not about losing business, quite the opposite! http://athleticheartsf.com/are-we-to-fear-the-apple-watchs/

The Heart of a Cyclist. A sample of our best FREE articles on heart health and exercise.

A simple, non-invasive test can really reduce uncertainty and clarify the diagnosis of hypertension. http://athleticheartsf.com/the-ambulatory-blood-pressure-m/

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Dr. Accad's talk on the "Heart of a Cyclist" is now up on the UC channel https://youtu.be/d3hpYgaunUo

Is your body a machine? In a way, it is, but don't take the analogy too far! http://athleticheartsf.com/is-your-body-a-machine/

A thoughtful piece on the coronary calcium scan. https://mobile.nytimes.com//the-value-and-limitations-of-a

The Wall Street Journal has a nice article discussing the limitations of the max heart rate formula. https://www.wsj.com//a-good-heart-rate-formula-is-hard-to-

Dr. Accad gave a talk at the "Cycling to Health" series. Here's a preview, with the astonishing story of Eddy Merckx's heart! http://athleticheartsf.com/the-heart-of-a-cyclist/