Dr. Aseem Desai

' ! #repost Feeling grateful for the opportunity to increase #AFibAwarenessin this month’s issue of Men's Health ... During #americanheartmonth - the electrical epidemic of #AFib has made prime time news. One in four people over age 40 will get #AtrialFibrillation at some point in life. It’s a major cause of #stroke #heartfailure and reduced quality of life. More and more young people, especially endurance or professional athletes , are getting AFib - in part due to over activation of the vagus nerve and in part from unrecognized #sleepapnea Here’s the link to the article: http://bit.ly/MensHealthAFib Heart Rhythm Society American Heart Association Mission Hospital Providence health system Greenleaf Book Group #hearthealth #heartdisease #doctorsofinstagram #nursesofinstagram #cardiology #athlete #wellness #healthylifestyle #wellbeingwarrior #cleanliving #mindfulness #mindfulliving

# The #heart and the #brain are remarkably similar in many ways. A #stroke is like a #HeartAttack - which is why it is called a brain attack. A #seizure is like a #cardiac #arrhythmia whereby the electrical system of both organs can fall into chaos. The two organs are also intimately connected via the #AutonomicNervousSystem - a bidirectional information highway . ... #AtrialFibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder worldwide. One in four people over age 40 at some point in life. #AFib is the leading cause of cryptogenic #stroke - stroke of unknown cause. It is often silent but deadly. New research indicates that AFib increases the risk of #dementia The good news: AFib can be overcome in many patients with a procedure called #CardioAblation Research also suggests that catheter ablation may lower the future risk of dementia. As a #CardiacElectrophysiologist - I specialize in the #diagnosis and #treatment of AFib Tune in to @cardiologymadeeasy Tues 3/2 at 6:30pm PST/9:30pm EST to learn more about the latest treatments including #CatheterAblation Here is the link: http://bit.ly/AFibDoc Video will also be posted in about 1 week on my @youtube channel: https://youtube.com/user/desaiaseem @heart.beat.doctor @yourheartdoc @happyheartmd @doubleaguptamd @drambreenmohamed @drmunirjanmohamed @heartcharged @myheartmd @healthyhearts.md @drpurviparwani @mission_hospital @providencecalifornia @hrsonline @american_heart @americancollegeofcardiology #hearthealth #heartdisease #healthyliving #medicine #wellness #neuroscience #doctorsofinstagram #nursesofinstagram #patientsfirst

The #heart and the #brain are remarkably similar in many ways. A #stroke is like a #HeartAttack - which is why it is called a brain attack. A #seizure is like a #cardiac #arrhythmia whereby the electrical system of both organs can fall into chaos. The two organs are also intimately connected via the #AutonomicNervousSystem - a bidirectional information highway . #AtrialFibrillation is the most common heart rhythm disorder worldwide. One in four people over age 40 ...at some point in life. #AFib is the leading cause of cryptogenic #stroke - stroke of unknown cause. It is often silent but deadly. New research indicates that AFib increases the risk of #dementia The good news: AFib can be overcome in many patients with a procedure called #CardioAblation Research also suggests that catheter ablation may lower the future risk of dementia. As a #CardiacElectrophysiologist - I specialize in the #diagnosis and #treatment of AFib Tune in to @cardiologymadeeasy Tues 3/2 at 6:30pm PST/9:30pm EST to learn more about the latest treatments including #CatheterAblation Here is the link: http://bit.ly/AFibDoc Video will also be posted in about 1 week on my @youtube channel: https://youtube.com/user/desaiaseem Heart Rhythm Society American Heart Association Mission Hospital Providence health system Jennifer Carlquist #hearthealth #heartdisease #healthyliving #medicine #wellness #neuroscience #doctorsofinstagram #nursesofinstagram #patientsfirst

This quote gave me pause for a moment. We are so used to thinking that fear is about weakness, inadequacy, or not measuring up to some arbitrary standard. We are all miraculous creations. Embracing the feeling of empowerment, however, can cause some anxiety. In the #physician community, #ImposterSyndrome is rampant.... The dictionary defines Imposter Syndrome as: The persistent inability to believe that one's success is deserved or has been legitimately achieved as a result of one's own efforts or skills. For my fellow #physicians - know that you are not alone in this #pandemic. We are a global #tribe of #healers And if you feel fear, you’re human. Feel the fear, give space to it, and just keep moving. We’re right there with you. #meditation #mindfulness #mindfulliving #mindfulnesspractice #meditate #motivationalquotes #motivation #growthmindset #fixedmindset #empoweryourself #fear #anxietyawareness #mentalhealth #impostersyndrome #healersofinstagram #doctorsofinstagram

In the darkest of days we must all remember the advancements in #medicine and #health which have occurred. As I reflect on #americanheartmonth I’m grateful to be a part of Providence health system Mission Hospital & Mission Heritage Medical Group ... We are one of less than 300 hospitals in the world with Stereotaxis advanced robotic ablation technology to cure #cardiac #arrhythmias with success, accuracy, and safety. Providence Mission provides compassionateand personalized care while having some of the most advanced medical expertise and technology in the nation. Heart Rhythm Society American Heart Association #ProvidenceOC #MedTwitter #CardioTwitter #EPeeps #americanheartmonth #afib #hearthealth #heartdisease

Thank you NNLM South Central Region for this wonderful recognition. #AFib

To bring light to the world. Start with self-care. Start with self-compassion. Start with self-acceptance.... Your brain and heart will naturally follow suit. This creates neuroplasticity, new talk tracts, new perspectives, an open heart, and connection to fellow human beings. Then, my friends, compassion spreads to others. And love? It goes viral. And this...is the greatest vaccine of all. @calm @tenpercenthappier @mission_hospital @providencecalifornia @compassion #bemindful #centred #gowithin #innerself #innerwork #meditatedaily #meditation #mindfulness #peacefulmind #peacefulwarrior #peacewithin #quietmind #stillness #thepowerofnow #love #compassion #neuroplasticity #connectionmatters #selfcare #selfcompassion #selfacceptance #selfawareness

AFib, the most common heart rhythm disorder worldwide, affects 1 in 4 people over 40 at some point in life. Checkout my new blog article to have a comprehensive overview. Link: https://draseemdesai.com/what-is-afib/... Learn more in my book, Restart Your Heart - The Playbook for Thriving with AFib, everywhere books are available and at draseemdesai.com. Heart Rhythm Society American Heart Association Mission Hospital Providence health system Greenleaf Book Group #RestartYourHeart #AFibAwarenessMonth #AFib #CardiacAblation #Cardiology #HeartHealth #AtrialFibrillation #Cardiologist #HeartDisease #HealthBlog #HealthWarrior #Stroke #Arrhythmia #HealthAndWellness #HeartFailure #bloggerlife #personalblog #lifestyleblog #ipreview via @preview.app

In the words of James Clear from his thought-provoking and practical life handbook, Atomic Habits: Improvements are only temporary until they become part of who you are. Wishing everyone a safe and healthy 2021.... #mindfulness #NewYearsResolution #NewYearsResolution2021 #motivationiskey #motivationmindset #motivationforlife #motivationnation #motivationoftheday #motivationeveryday #motivation101 #fearlessmotivation #motivationalpost #motivationquotes #motivationalquotes #successgoals #successmotivation #successfulminds #mindsetiskey #bestmotivation #motivationalvideos #motivationalspeaker #ipreview via @preview.app See more

As I reflect on 2020, what helps me move forward is a reminder of my Ikigai. What’s yours? Please comment or DM. ... #motivation #newyearsresolution #mindfulness #jobsatisfaction #lifemission #medicine #physician #healing #medicalstudent

This time of the year is an opportunity to rest and recharge. Many of us are exhausted in different ways. ... 2020 has forced our reprioritization of who and what is truly meaningful to each of us. 2021 will be the opportunity to transition this reprioritization into ingrained behavior. And if nothing 0 has been reprioritized, that’s ok too. 2020 was hard enough - you don’t have to feel obligated to adopt a new hobby or achieve something great. For me, I reprioritized accepting how I feel on a given day. What is your story DM or comment - I’d love to hear from you. #bemindful #centred #gowithin #innerself #innerwork #liveinthenow #meditatedaily #meditation #meditationcoach #meditationspace #mindfulness #peacefulmind #peacefulwarrior #peacewithin #quietmind #stillness #thepowerofnow #ipreview via @preview.app See more

What is done during an #AFib ablation? The #arrhythmia itself is not the primary target - the triggers for the arrhythmia are. If AFib is a fire and the triggers are the sparks, ablation involves insulating the sparks from causing the fire. In most cases these sparks originate from the pulmonary veins in the left atrium. The most common reason for AFib recurrence after ablation is regrowth of tissue. However, as technologies improve this is happening less often. Extr...a-pulmonary vein triggers can often be the reason for AFib recurrence. These areas include the left atrial appendage, the left atrial posterior wall, the superior vena cava, the coronary sinus, the vein of Marshall, and the crista terminalis. If these foci are not looked for, they will not be found. They may not be inducible in the first procedure due to the overlying presence of pulmonary vein triggers. The greatest challenge in treating these foci is the limited tools we have available to induce, map, ablate, and reevaluate. Moreover, these foci may not be inducible when a patient is under general anesthesia due to sympathetic and parasympathetic suppression. Other arrhythmias such as AV nodal reentry may also be a trigger for AFib and need to be looked for. With this in mind, many ablation technologies have been evaluated over the years. Cryoballoon ablation and radiofrequency ablation still represent the two most common approaches used. Several studies have shown similar outcomes with both approaches, but there are certain advantages and disadvantages with each. AFib ablation is not a one size fits all. Treatment must be individualized to the patient - both in technology and technique. Learn more at link in bio and at draseemdesai.com @hrsonline @mission_hospital Image Copyright 2020 Aseem Desai #AFibAwareness #CardiacAblation #Cardiology #HeartHealth #AtrialFibrillation #HeartDisease #HealthBlog #HealthWarrior #Stroke #HealthAndWellness #HeartFailure #SleepApnea #Diabetes #Hypertension #RestartYourHeart #ipreview via @preview.app

Signing Restart Your Heart at Barnes & Noble Greenleaf Book Group

The most important act we can teach our children is being kind by example. Happy holidays to everyone across the globe . ... #happyholidays #peaceonearth #goodwilltoall #bemindful #centred #liveinthenow #meditation #meditationspace #mindfulness #peacefulmind #peacefulwarrior #quietmind #stillness #thepowerofnow #kindness #covidkindness #ipreview via @preview.app See more

The #heart is an engine. It has valves, electricity, and plumbing. The ultimate goal is moving blood from a deoxygenated state to an oxygenated one in order to support life. The challenge with diagnosing electrical forms of #HeartDisease, called #arrhythmia, is that often the episodes are intermittent. As opposed to #ValvularHeartDisease, #HeartFailure, or #CoronaryArteryDisease where the abnormalities are usually apparent on #diagnostic testing, arrhythmias are often e...pisodic. This phenomenon has driven the development of wearable and implantable devices to help arrhythmia patients get the #treatment they need. Whether it’s #AFib or other arrhythmias, early detection and intervention lead to the best outcome. Learn more at draseemdesai.com and https://linkfol.io/draseemdesai Image Copyright 2020 Aseem Desai. Check out other original medical illustrations in Restart Your Heart - The Playbook for Thriving with AFib. Available on Amazon.com and anywhere books are sold. Credit to my illustrator Samantha Stutzman. Mission Hospital Mission Heritage Medical Group American Heart Association Heart Rhythm Society Providence health system #RestartYourHeart #AFibAwareness #CardiacAblation #Cardiology #HeartHealth #AtrialFibrillation #Cardiologist #HealthBlog #HealthWarrior #Stroke #HealthAndWellness #Wellness #SleepApnea #Obesity #Diabetes #AppleWatch #ipreview via @preview.app

Did you know that atrial flutter can be cured? Atrial flutter is a rapid abnormal heart rhythm where the top chambers beat 300 bpm. The classic EKG appearance includes a sawtooth pattern in leads II, III, and AVF; upright in V1 and negative in V6. The consequences of aflutter are similar to AFib: stroke, heart failure, and reduced quality of life. ... Treatment includes cardioversion, drugs, and catheter ablation. Ablation has a success rate of almost 95% with a low complication rate. Most atrial flutter rhythms originate from the right atrial cavotricuspid isthmus, an area of tissue between the tricuspid valve and inferior vena cava vein. Atrial flutter can originate from other sites, especially in patients with structural heart disease or history of other arrhythmias such as AFib. Learn more at draseemdesai.com. Link in bio. #RestartYourHeart #AFibAwarenessMonth #AFib #CardiacAblation #Cardiology #HeartHealth #AtrialFibrillation #Cardiologist #HeartDisease #HealthBlog #HealthWarrior #Stroke #Arrhythmia #HealthAndWellness #HeartFailure #ipreview via @preview.app

Sleep: it’s your hidden superpower Sleep and mood are closely connected; poor or inadequate sleep can cause irritability and stress, while healthy sleep can enhance well-being. Chronic insomnia may increase the risk of developing a mood disorder, such as anxiety or depression.... Poor sleep and feelings of depression or anxiety can be helped through a variety of treatments, starting with improved sleep habits, and, if needed, extending to behavioral interventions and an assessment for a sleep or mood disorder. What is your sleep ritual? DM or comment below. #sleepsupport #sleeproutine #mentalhealth #mentalwellness #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalwellbeing #mentalhealthisimportant #mentalhealthtips #mentalhealthmatters #mentalhealthmotivation #mindfulness #meditation #RestartYourHeart #ipreview via @preview.app See more

Appreciation post for all the individuals who wrote endorsements for my book Restart Your Heart - The Playbook for Thriving with AFib. Here is the next stop on the book tour. An author signing of Restart Your Heart at the Barnes and Noble in Fashion Island, Newport Beach. Thank you to David Baker , Mark Hyman, MD , Cathy Lee Crosby, ... Dr. Hugh Calkins at Johns Hopkins Medicine, Dr. Kalyanam Shivkumar UCLA Health, Mellanie True Hills, CSP at StopAfib.org, Sheila Patel, MD at Chopra Global, Ken Ellenbogen at Virginia Commonwealth University, Dr. Bradley P. Knight at Northwestern Medicine, Dr. John Day at Intermountain Healthcare, and Dr. Kelley Skeff at Stanford University School of Medicine I am grateful for your expertise, insight, feedback, and support. Don’t let #AtrialFibrillation define you. Overcome it with Restart Your Heart - The Playbook for Thriving with AFib. Visit draseemdesai.com for more info. Check out Barnes & Noble, Inc. for a great collection of reads. Thank you for your support! #RestartYourHeart #gratitude #mentors #becauseofreading #bibliophile #bookaddict #bookclub #bookcommunity #bookfeature #bookgram #bookishfeature #bookishlove #booklover #booknerd #booksbooksbooks #booksofig #bookstagramfeature#unitedbookstagram

Embrace imperfection... #bemindful #centred #gowithin #innerself #innerwork #liveinthenow #meditatedaily #meditation #meditationcoach #meditationspace #mindfulness #peacefulmind #peacefulwarrior #peacewithin #quietmind #stillness #thepowerofnow #ipreview via @preview.app

Have you heard the news? I’m in Barnes & Noble looking for a book on #HeartDisease Come on in and check it out. Barnes and Noble. 26751 Aliso Creek Rd, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656 Thank you to Greenleaf Book Group for being an incredible publisher. ... And thanks most of all to my tribe that supported me and continue to support me. My best friend and wife Lindsay Desai , my family, my friends, my colleagues, and my patients. #EndAFib before it starts. Save a life from a #stroke. Restart your draseemdesai.com #becauseofreading #bibliophile #bookclub #bookcommunity #bookfeature #bookgram #bookstagramfeature #booksofig #bookstagrammer #igreads #readersofinstagram #bookrecommendation #goodreads #RestartYourHeart #AFibAwarenessMonth #AFib #CardiacAblation #Cardiology #HeartHealth #AtrialFibrillation #Cardiologist #HealthBlog #HealthWarrior #Stroke #Arrhythmia #HealthAndWellness #HeartFailure via @preview.app

Have you been putting your goals aside lately due to self-doubts? Don't be afraid of manifesting your goals even if they seem small. Just work consistently, act intentionally, and don't hesitate to ask for help from those who love you. Resilience building in an important part of this process. Learn how to build your own resilience toolbox in my new book Restart Your Heart published by Greenleaf Book Group and available on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Restart-Your-Heart...-Playb//ref=nodl_ What goals are you going to pick back up this week? Comment below #quotestoliveby #motivation #motivationalquotes #selfcare #mentalhealth #wednesdaywisdom #quotesoftheday #nevergiveup #livingintentionally #ipreview via @preview.app #RestartYourHeart

And just like that, a diagnosis is made! #Cardiologists and #Electrophysiologists select the type of #heart rhythm monitor to diagnose cardiac #arrhythmias based on the frequency of #symptoms and need to detect silent #AFib or #bradyarrhythmias such as AV block or sinus pauses. Holter: daily symptoms... Event recorder: symptoms during a 4 week period, silent arrhythmia detection not needed Telemetry monitor: symptoms during a 4 week period, silent arrhythmia detection needed Patch monitor: symptoms during a 2 week period, silent arrhythmia detection needed, ease of use and no cell phone signal needed, waterproof Implantable loop monitor: symptoms are erratic and may not occur for months at a time, battery good for 3 years, wireless Apple Watch or Kardia Mobile: symptoms are erratic and have not occurred while wearing conventional monitors, auto detection of silent arrhythmias not available (yet). Holters are also used for assessment of rate control in persistent #AFib and calculation of #PrematureVentricularContraction burden or percentage. Choose the monitor for the right reasons and it will yield the greatest yield of answers to the questions you and your doctor may have. The key is correlating symptoms to rhythm. If palpitations occur during normal rhythm, that helps rule out arrhythmias. If they occur during abnormal rhythms, we have our answer! https://www.amazon.com/Restart-Your-Heart-Playb//ref=nodl_ Learn more in my new book, Restart Your Heart, available on Amazon. Link in bio. #RestartYourHeart #AFibAwarenessMonth #CardiacAblation #Cardiology #HeartHealth #AtrialFibrillation #Cardiologist #HeartDisease #HealthBlog #HealthWarrior #Stroke #Arrhythmia #HealthAndWellness #HeartFailure #ipreview via @preview.app

Practicing patience is one of the hardest things to do but is very much worth the wait... Becoming more patient can help you be more effective, less overwhelmed, less worried, less angry, kinder, calmer, more tolerant, more loving, and more lovable. Being patient is waiting gracefully.... Double tap if you’re with me! #bemindful #centred #gowithin #innerself #liveinthenow #meditatedaily #meditation #meditationspace #mindfulness #peacefulmind #peacefulwarrior #quietmind #stillness #thepowerofnow #abundancemindset #growthmindset #personalgrowth #goodthoughts #healthymindset #selfgrowth #RestartYourHeart #ipreview via @preview.app See more

Let me explain The electrical signature of the heartbeat is the P wave, QRS, and T wave. The time in milliseconds between these signals represents the speed of electrical activation and recovery. Electrical events precede mechanical events. The P wave is atrial activation. If this is inverted, it can indicate an ectopic source of the heartbeat, or activation of the atria in reverse direction such as a junctional rhythm or supraventricular tachycardia. A wide P wa...ve can indicate interatrial conduction delay or disease. The PR interval is the timing from atria to ventricles. Slowing or block of this interval can indicate problems in the AV node or below the AV node in the bundle of His or bundle branches. If there is 2:1 AV block, and the QRS is wide, the level of block is usually below the node. If the QRS is narrow it is usually in the compact AV node. AV nodal block improves with exercise, infranodal block worsens with exercise. A delta wave or ventricular preexcitation can indicates an accessory pathway. The polarity in different portions of the ekg can indicate the location of the pathway - right bundle morphology indicates left sided pathway and vice versa. The QRS is electrical activation of the ventricles. Bundle branch block can be fixed due to scarring or functional due to a relative difference in refractory periods that occurs during different heart rates (rate dependent). Left bundle branch block carries an increased risk of structural heart disease and mortality. The ST segment is often indicative of coronary blood flow impairment such as ischemia or myocardial injury. The QT interval is electrical repolarization or recovery. Prolongation can result in torsades VT. It can be congenital or acquired. Faster heart rate shorten the QT and slower lengthen it. For more information on the heart, see link in bio or visit draseemdesai.com. #AFib #arrhythmia #heartdisease #hearthealth #medicine #cardiology #symptoms #health #stroke #patient #pacemaker #heartsurgery #cardiac #heartfailure #RestartYourHeart #ipreview via @preview.app See more

What helps you face worry, stress, or anxiety? The goal is to grow so strong on the inside that nothing on the outside can affect your inner wellness without your conscious permission. There's always something to be grateful for, start today! This is absolutely easier said than done. It’s not a contest, and it’s not a sprint. It’s a practice. Once we all practiced brushing our teeth. This is brushing our brains. ... #gratitude #mindfulnesspractice #HeartHealth #MentalHealth #selflove #quote #quoteoftheday #loveyourself #thoughts #successquotes #ipreview via @preview.app See more

Ever wonder why electrical problems are so hard to diagnose? Whether it is your car, your house, or your heart - electrical connections can work sometimes and not work other times. #CardiacArrhythmias are best diagnosed with rhythm monitoring technology. The heart has a specialized conduction system (in yellow on the photo) capable of rapid electrical movement. However, any of the heart muscle cells are capable of abnormal and independent activity. Therefore, finding and... curing an arrhythmia can be like looking for a needle in a haystack. Thanks to modern technology and improved understanding of the heart, we can find and cure many heart rhythm disorders. Do you know anyone with an arrhythmia? AFib, SVT, VT, PVC’s, etc? Please comment or DM. #AFib #AtrialFibrillation #AfibAwareness2020 #arrhythmia #heartdisease #hearthealth #heartdiseaseawareness #cardioablation #medicine #doctors #electrophysiology #cardiology #symptoms #health #stroke #patient #EPeeps #cathlab #pacemaker #heartsurgery #sleepapnea #applewatch #cardiac #heartfailure #diabetes #obesity #RestartYourHeart #ipreview via @preview.app See more

What helps you keep centered when feeling negative emotions? When we try to repress emotions that cause pain, we only amplify our suffering. Mindfulness helps create space for negative emotions so we don’t get swept up away with them. We see with our brainand we feel with our heart. They are connected through the #AutonomicNervousSystem... #Mindfulness and #compassion help keep the two in rhythm with each other. #bemindful #centred #gowithin #innerself #liveinthenow #meditatedaily #meditation #mindfulness #peacefulmind #peacefulwarrior #peacewithin #quietmind #stillness #thepowerofnow #growthmindset #personalgrowth #dailyaffirmations #RestartYourHeart #ipreview via @preview.app See more

Want to know the secret to the heartbeat? Ion channels & electrolyte movement generate the heartbeat. Like people moving through doors in a house. The doors are the channels, the cardiomyocyte (heart cell) is the house. Relative differences in ion concentration inside and outside the cell produces voltage gradients. Ion channels are proteins located on the cell membrane of cardiomyocytes. #arrhythmias occur when there are abnormalities in the relative balance of sodium..., potassium, calcium, and magnesium inside the cardiomyocyte and outside the cell. This can occur because of diseased tissue (ventricular tachycardia related to ischemic heart disease) or genetic mutations called ion channelopathies (long QT syndrome, Brugada syndrome). Antiarrhythmic drugs affect these ion channels with benefit in arrhythmia suppression or risk with proarrhythmia. Thus the classification of sodium channel and potassium channel blockers, calcium channel blockers, etc. So there you have it. Ion channel doors opening and closing creates the heartbeat. Like doors in a house. Keep your house healthy. Learn more at draseemdesai.com Mission Heritage Medical Group Mission Hospital Heart Rhythm Society #RestartYourHeart #AFibAwarenessMonth #AFib #CardiacAblation #Cardiology #HeartHealth #AtrialFibrillation #Cardiologist #HeartDisease #HealthBlog #HealthWarrior #Stroke #Arrhythmia #HealthAndWellness #HeartFailure #ipreview via @preview.app