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EM-ICU physician 🚑 w/ a heart transplant | assoc med director | likes: health education, writing, photog, forensic files | co-host @bsotstethoscope 🩺

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

4 years

I had to get an urgent ❤️ transplant in the middle of #residency (last yr at age 30). I started a #blog on post-op day 7 🤪 & I update it every 2-4 weeks. Been a crazy ride ever since. THANK YOU for all of your support! #donatelife #hearttransplant

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Follow Dr. Alin Gragossian on 'A Change of Heart.' Explore the journey of a seasoned Emergency & Critical Care Medicine Physician, advocating for organ donation. Dr. Alin Gragossian | Emergency &...

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

5 years

My donor was a young girl who was very caring & had many hobbies. She loved school & was gonna do big things w her life. She seemed pretty freaking awesome. A beautiful soul. Admired by all. I’ll put this 💚 to good use, babe. Thank you from the bottom of ... our heart.

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

2 years

In 2019, I was a CVICU patient in cardiogenic shock due to fam cardiomyopathy. Had to get a heart transplant! This week, I’m a doctor in a CVICU. Got my Crit Care Medicine #fellowship diploma, & have a few shifts left. 🥹 Huge thank you to my #organdonor for this. #donatelife

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5 years

Jan 15 2019 vs July 15 2019 And that’s how you do it, folks. #donatelife #hearttransplant #icusurvivor #doctorpatient

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

2 years

Didn’t think migraines could actually be associated w weather changes until I started recording when I was getting migraines 😒 anyone else have migraines right before a storm/with humidity?

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

1 year

Four years ago, I spent the holidays intubated in an ICU with a sudden diagnosis of cardiogenic shock due to heart failure. Today, I thank my organ donor, Lucy, for giving me this #giftoflife ♻️ through heart transplantation. #thankyou #organdonation

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

4 years

Over 1 yr, I have gotten to know more & more abt my organ donor. So, meet Lucy. She was in her early 20s, in the process of becoming a resp therapist, when she suddenly passed away. Her mom says that she’d always wanted to save lives. She saved 4 of us. TY for the #giftoflife .

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

3 years

2 yrs ago tonight, I was laying in an uncomfortable ICU bed in end stage HF. Then I got a special call. Lucy was loved by all. She ♥️ riding horses & had hopes of becoming a resp therapist. She wanted to save lives. And she sure did. TY for the gift of life. Rest In Peace.

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

3 years

An EF of 5% almost (!!) 3 years ago vs now, post-transplant. A photographic representation of “perfusion matters.” #heartfailureawareness

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

2 years

Three years with Lucy’s heart. Thank you 🙏 for the gift of organ donation. Thank you for your support. And most of all, thank you to the Reff family. #medtwitter #transplanttwitter #heartfailure

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

1 year

Today is my FOURTH HEARTIVERSARY! To celebrate, my surveillance echo has finally been approved by my insurance company. 🤣 Glad they get it. 🫶 Thanks to my organ donor, Lucy, for these bonus years! Thx to all of you for being so wonderful! Life is short— enjoy it.

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

4 years

Christmas 2018 vs Christmas 2019. Both spent at the hospital. Similar but different. #DoctorPatient Docs, nurses, PAs, medics, all of you: thank you for everything that you do & for sacrificing so much to work this week. You are so, so appreciated. ❤️ Happy Holidays!

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

2 years

If they’re outraged about the COVID vaccine being required, wait til they find out how many other vaccines are required. #transplanttwitter

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

2 years

Life is just ACLS recerts every two years until you die

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

5 months

I was hospitalized, diagnosed with familial cardiomyopathy, & transplanted within 3 weeks of my life. It’s been a wild ride since… Five years post heart transplant today.🫀😯 THANK YOU to all who’ve supported me through the years.

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

2 years

I just met my organ donor’s family and it was the most beautiful thing ever. 🥺 Connected forever through her heart. ❤️

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

3 years

Vaccinated! Thank You, Science! #CovidVaccine

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

2 years

How nice of Snoop and friends to let them play a football game at their concert

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

4 years

As a doc with a heart transplant working in the Cardiac ICU on World Heart Day, I feel like I need to put something out there about staying heart healthy: - Eat your veggies. - Take the stairs instead. - Laugh. I could only hope that the Cardiologists agree. ♥️

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

5 years

Today is my One Month Heartiversary ❤️! Orthotopic heart transplant start time was at apx 4:30am on Jan 15, 2019. 1st pic is from the week after surgery, 2nd pic is from 2 mins ago. Thx for all of the love & support, Twitter family! 💚🥰 #hearttransplant #incisionscleananddry

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

4 years

Been referring to myself as just the med student, just the intern, just the ER resident, and as of today ... JUST the Critical Care fellow. Am I the only one who does this? I need to stop. Lol.

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

2 years

Today is #NationalDonorDay . TY to our organ donors and their families for all the lifesaving that they do every single day. I was dx’d w familial DCM (due to a “DSP” gene mutation) & needed an urgent #HeartTransplant in 2019. 💔 This beautiful girl, Lucy, saved my life:

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

5 years

In Jan, I told my bff I couldn’t be a bridesmaid at her wedding. I didn’t know if I’d be well enough (or even alive) to attend. Fast forward to October ... because of a donor. Thank you. @Donors1 💚♻️

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

4 years

My wonderful Cardiologist takes time to explain the intricacies of my echo to me during my 1-Yr Transplant Appt today. My response? “Plz can we Boomerang it for the Gram?” Best pt ever award 🥇 Thx for sticking with me for 363 days, Heart. Almost my One Year Heartiversary!

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

2 years

A while ago, I just “felt” like I had a PE and was a little lightheaded (otherwise stable vitals) then I went to the ER and my chief complaint was “I think I have a PE” & I did. That’s that legendary ER doc gestalt they tell you about in the books. 🤣

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

2 years

Hey Twitter! Here’s a photo of my organ donor Lucy’s parents & me. Their daughter saved my life thru the selfless gift of #organdonation when I needed my heart txp. I’m alive today all thx to her. 🫶💙💚 To quote E. E Cummings “i carry your heart with me(i carry it in my heart)”

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

4 years

Nothing set in stone, but my organ donor’s family wants to meet me! ❤️🥰

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

11 months

Sent this email to my Crit Care fellowship program director on POD3 (s/p heart txp). As many of you know, I had matched into fellowship. Two weeks later, my life took a sudden turn. This is me asking if I can defer or if should reapply to ERAS “if I make it to June” 🥲 lol

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

5 years

My donor family’s letter is here and I am literally shaking.

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

2 months

Me: I work in healthcare. Manicurist: Are you a nurse? Me: No. Doctor. Manicurist: A nurse? Me: No, like .. a doctor .. Manicurist: A real doctor? Nothing wrong with nurses. I love them. My cousin and some of my bffs are nurses. But this is life as a woman doctor. 😝

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

4 years

Several months ago, I was working & felt a bit dizzy. Before I could say the words “I’m just thirsty,” 3 ED nurses had me roomed, on the monitor, BP, EKG, & all. “Did you take your meds?” “Don’t scare us!” “What’s Penn Transplant’s number?” I ♥️ nurses! Happy Nurses Week!

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

2 years

I love my glasses. 🌈

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

2 years

Every year I remind myself that aging is a privilege not offered to many. This is 34– HBD to me! 🎂 #birthdayselfie #shaqyear

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

3 years

@DGlaucomflecken When a cardiologist asks me to interpret an EKG over the phone, I’m just like “Listen we both know you can see it… do you just like to play this game or something…?”

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

4 years

Will never forget the time I was an MS3 being pimped on asthma meds & attending asked, “Which one is an injectable monoclonal antibody for severe asthma...” And I just yelled out, “OH MY LUNGS OOMAB!!!” And everyone just stared at me. Omalizumab.

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

5 years

Cardiac transplant, post-op day 12, & sipping on tea at home! :) Here is my blog to slowly tell it all, and help raise awareness on the importance of organ donation. Share and support! #organdonation #cardiactransplant #achangeofheart #blog #journey

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Dr. Alin Gragossian | Emergency & Critical Care Medicine Physician, Consultant

Follow Dr. Alin Gragossian on 'A Change of Heart.' Explore the journey of a seasoned Emergency & Critical Care Medicine Physician, advocating for organ donation. Dr. Alin Gragossian | Emergency &...

www.achangeofhe.art

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

4 years

I told a pt that I was part of the zipper club w/them & that I loved my scar. It was nothing to be ashamed of. A few hours later, pt’s family member came up to me: “We both just wanted to thank your organ donor for helping us today.” ❤️

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

4 years

I was once very sick. Days later, a ♥️ transplant saved my life. Because of someone else, I am here today. She is my very own #superhero . As we honor all types of heroes these days, I’d like to thank the hero #organdonors & their families out there too. #DonateLifeMonth

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

2 years

A lot of you ask how I do it. I actually don’t do anything. I owe it all to those who take care of me. Year 3 check-up time, & my ticker is still ticking. ❤️♻️😆 #MedTwitter #TransplantTwitter #DonateLife #HeartTransplant #HeartFailure

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

5 years

Just got all 1,200+ pages of my medical records, woah. Best parts? "Pt is cooperative & has a surprisingly bright affect despite her condition." "She reports a desire to leave the hospital 'to smell the fresh air & not be hooked up to these wires anymore.'" I love doctors.

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

2 years

One million transplants done in the U.S. as of today. And I’m lucky to be one of them. Thank you, #organdonation , #organdonors , Lucy (my donor), and the whole community of transplantation. 💚💙 @DonateLife @UNOSNews @ThePower2Save

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

4 years

Aging is a privilege. Thanks for all the bday wishes. 💙💚 #DonateLifeAmerica #BeADonor #HeartTransplant #ThisIs32

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

2 years

3 yrs ago tonight, I became very acutely ill & was eventually dx’d w #heartfailure . I had no idea if I would make it out of the hospital alive. I was afraid of going to sleep bc I didn’t know if I’d ever wake up. Now, as a 🫀 txp recipient with a 2nd chance at life, I give you:

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

3 years

Family asked me how things are gonna look the 1st months out of transplant… what to expect/avoid, tips, etc. After my talk w/ fam: Them: You’re so young but it sounds like you’ve been a txp doctor for so long! You know it all so well. Me: Oh no I’m no txp doc. I’m a txp pt. 😂

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

5 years

Just wks before I became an ICU pt, I signed a contract to become an ICU fellow at my #1 choice. When they found out abt what happened to me, they sent me Levain 🍪 on the reg (& visited me!) It’s become tradition. & not once have they discouraged me from returning to work.

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

2 years

I’m at the end of my Crit Care fellowship! After finishing residency, personally knocking at death’s door, living thru a pandemic, taking care of the SICKEST ppl ever… What is the MOST important thing that I’ve learned? You cannot control the chaos. Embrace it instead.

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2 years

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

5 years

I really wanted physicians and clinicians to know this:

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

5 months

My dad printed his echo measurements… not the impression/general description, but literal measurements of each chamber. Wanted me to go thru it with him. Me: You would need a board certified echo cardiologist for that. Him: I don’t even know why you went to med school.

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

4 years

Despite the long hours of fellowship & continuously keeping up with my health, I do absolutely love it here in NYC. My organ donor had written a note to herself which her family had recently sent to me. “Every day is a new day. Take a deep breath, smile, and start again.”

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

5 years

My bed’s not made but at least I have my makeup on for the first time in forever and I’m rocking the #green for #bluegreenday !!! 😂💚💙 Btw I’m almost at 3 months post transplant! #NationalDonateLifeMonth

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

5 years

I made it to Medscape!!! Thanks for all of your support & love. And remember to become an #organdonor today. ☺️😉

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In the middle of her residency, she needed a heart transplant. What got her through. via @drrobertglatter , @AG_EM33

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

4 years

One more week of ED shifts left until I move up to the ICU (as a fellow, not as a patient). 😮

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

4 months

As a woman physician with familial dilated cardiomyopathy s/p heart transplant, I love raising awareness about the significance of heart disease. #WearRedDay

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Today is National #WearRedDay 😍, raising awareness that cardiovascular disease is a woman's No. 1 health threat. 💃👠💄 If you're in red today, share a picture with us. 📸

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

3 years

AVN, A Poem Deep bone pain Like never before Shooting down my leg. Gnawing at me Keeping me awake at night. Heart failure was hard, But at least it didn’t hurt. Total hip #2 in T-72 hours! Wish me luck. ♥️🙏

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

4 years

Pointers from a ♥️ transplant pt (quarantined last year): read, study, work on your abs (that was 10 wks post-op), order all of the food (try being healthy). When it’s all over, the world is so much more beautiful, even more beautiful, than you ever remembered... you will cry.

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

4 years

Wear your masks, wash your hands, and continue to work together selflessly so that we can get through these times. Thanks @CNN @Donors1 💚💙

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This ER doctor and heart transplant survivor wants you to wear a mask | CNN

Emergency room doctor Alin Gragossian has had to take safety precautions ever since she had a heart transplant. Now just 32 years old, she says you too can easily develop a habit to wear a mask.

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

2 years

I was today years old when I found out beignets were not pronounced “bey-nets” as I ordered them at the restaurant. How’s your day going?

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

4 years

Just being a transplant patient is a full time job on its own.

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

4 years

Major milestone, everyone. Today, I go from taking medications 4x a day to 3x a day. I’m so excited. You know, Kurt Vonnegut once said: I urge you to please notice when you are happy, and exclaim or murmur or think at some point, “If this isn’t nice, I don’t know what is.”

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

2 years

One time I was reading a surgeon’s progress note out loud and it had like 10 total words + 90% abbreviations. Then I said something like “NO TIME TO WRITE NOTE NEED SCALPEL AND OPEN OR ROOM” and the guy next to me was like, “Haha, hey I’m the surgeon…” 🤣 (he laughed tho)

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

5 months

Patient-doctor here. It’s nice getting quick blood test results as a patient, but there NEEDS to be a way for the results to be interpreted/checked before releasing them to patients. So many ppl getting anxious over RDW & things that we barely look at as docs (sorry #hemetwitter )

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Got routine screening labs for my annual PCP appointment. Lab values resulted to MyChart at 6:30am, I promptly sent a series of messages at 6:31am asking why all the values weren’t green and it’s 7:30 and I haven’t heard back. Healthcare is a nightmare!!!!!

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

1 year

@elle_gayar Doing a pelvic exam is more invasive than listening to a heart. If the pelvic exam can wait (& the pt doesn’t want to get 2 exams), I get everything else/labs ready. I then do the pelvic w OBGYN there (either me or them). One exam for both of us, no shirking off of duties.

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

4 years

Intern me: Why don’t I put together a nice, organized Excel sheet full of high yield info in alphabetical order & make it easy to navigate w/subtopics & cite my sources over the year? Perhaps it’ll help me when I’m studying for boards! Current me: Thank god for intern me.

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

2 years

Words of Wisdom: 1) Don’t take things so seriously 2) Live simply 3) Time is your most valuable asset 4) Embrace uncertainty 5) Travel more Thank you for coming to my TED talk. 🙏💚💙 #heartfailureawareness #medtwitter #transplanttwitter

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

5 years

Everyone keeps asking where I ended up for residency & I guess you have to read my latest #post (abt the rest of the Hahnemann closure & Re-Match 2019 for us) to find out. This was a really stressful summer. And I poured it all out here. ❤️ ya guys.

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4 years

Posted this on @instagram earlier & it blew up, so I decided to post it here too. I figured that I have a unique voice in this. I am an ER resident with a graduate degree in Public Health & I am living with a solid organ transplant... this situation is getting out of hand.

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

5 years

Let’s play “What would happen if hospital CEOs did one year of medical residency before becoming CEOs?” “WHAT DO YOU MEAN TESTS TAKE ‘TIME’ TO RESULT?”

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

5 years

I found out that my donor’s family wrote me a letter (or replied to mine) & I’ll be getting it in the mail soon. Woah. 💚 #beadonor #donatelife

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

3 years

When people say things like “You’re too young to be sick,” it really doesn’t help us “young” people out. Nobody plans on getting sick (at any age, for that matter).

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

4 years

POD 17. I am able to walk almost 1 mile daily. Physical therapy is kicking my ass. Little to no pain, using ice PRN. And I’m going back to work next Monday! Thank you, #HipReplacement ! #orthotwitter

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

5 years

“I can’t read your writing. Your birthday, is it 1988 or 1908?” Not trying to be mean but ... Really? You couldn’t take a wild guess? 😑

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

4 years

A piece of my ♥️ will always stay here (no pun intended). Loved every minute of living here bc you taught me so much about everything, #Philadelphia . A beautiful end to an adventure-filled 4 years— and I’m not even mad at you. Saying #goodbye to this #jawn tonight. 🇺🇸🔔

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

3 years

Thank you, Bilateral Hip Replacements, for giving me my joints back so I can walk in Central Park Again without limping in pain. It’s the little things in life. ♥️ @MountSinaiNYC @MountSinaiOrtho

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

2 years

Happy World Heart Day. As a physician & heart transplant recipient, here’s some food for thought: About *64 million* people in the world are living with heart failure today. The disease is affecting more and more people, & the HF burden in the young may be increasing.

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

5 years

Tomorrow is my 2-Month-Heartiversary & here’s my obligatory #selfie ! Off sternal precautions, jogging daily, working w nonprofits, doing some ICU research, & being a tourist w my parents during daily walks. #AlmostBackToNormal #KeyWordAlmost #HeartTransplant #Determination

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

2 years

There are people who don’t want to get certain vaccines prior to transplant listing or after getting a txp. Afraid of what’s going into their body, side effects, etc. Let me tell you a little something about the Prograf you’re about to be on for the rest of your life… 😅

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

6 months

5 yrs ago today, I was an acute heart failure pt— critically ill, going to the cath lab *again.* I never know what to say after the crazy stuff… the sudden dx, the transplant, etc. So I usually pause & say “And uh here I am now...” That’s life. It’s precious. 🥂 to 2024!

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

4 years

I can survive a sudden heart transplant but still can’t figure out how to properly put on a duvet cover

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

3 years

Please do not give me ANY pity for this hip replacement either! Remind yourselves that I was back at work full time < 1 month of my left hip replacement. No cane, nothing. I am hoping to recover the same way with this one. High expectations, hard work, good results. ♥️ Always.

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

3 years

Post-op day 13. No more AVN pain. No pain meds. And that’s the magic of a total hip replacement. 💁🏽‍♀️💯 #THAspokesperson #OrthoTwitter

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

3 years

“I’m so sorry that you have to sit here and go through these difficult conversations with people over and over again. This is tough for us, but this must be tough for you all, too.” -Patient’s family member ♥️

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

5 years

When ppl ask how or why I’m going back into EM after my transplant, as it may be too risky... Nobody from my team has ever told me not to. Nobody from my EM program(s) + my CCM program has discouraged me from going back. Every single person has been supportive in my decision.

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

5 years

I went back to my hospital for the first time today (where I work + where I was dxed). I was so nervous/excited that I was shaking. Then I ran to the cath lab & hugged the crap out of the 1st cardiologist who did my cath/diagnosed me. I told him that he ended up being right. ❤️💁🏽‍♀️

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

3 years

The holidays are a rough time for many families who spend time with loved ones in the hospital. Believe me, I remember. Two years ago, I spent Christmas & New Year’s in a cardiac ICU *hoping* I would make it out, hoping for normalcy some day.

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

5 years

I went to the hospital yesterday (as a patient). But all is well now. 👍 Annnnd my dad flew in overnight. Dad: Are you OK enough to go to the beach? Me: ... Dad: Art museum? Me: ... Dad: Dinner plans? Mom: *on phone* Is dad stressing you out again? 😂❤️

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

2 years

Today is Rare Disease Day. Although I’m not sure if my heart failure’s etiology is “rare,” I think that having a heart transplant is probably rare (3000-4500 performed yearly worldwide). So here is some #meducation for you from a woman with advanced heart failure.

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

5 years

Me: I’m fine. Him: You look sick. Me: I’m not wearing makeup. Him: Something is wrong. Me: I’m signing out AMA. Him: No you’re not. Me: I feel better already. Him: You’re breathing in the 40s. Me: No. Him: Yes. Me: *crashes four hours later and requires urgent heart transplant*

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Thanos Melisiotis

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@AG_EM33 Thanks for listening to me 😉

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

5 years

*Lightning, thunderstorm, flash food, complete madness in Philly* Uber driver: SO QUIET BACK THERE! Isn’t this craziness?! This storm! The flooding! You have got to be the calmest person in Philadelphia right now. Me: Sir, it’s just been.... it’s been a really long year. 😂😳

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

2 years

Many of you ask me WHY I went into heart failure at age 30. I had familial DCM possibly due to a tiny DSP gene mutation. What would've happened to me had I known sooner? My thoughts in JACC: Heart Failure about my dx & genetic screening.

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

4 years

“You are such a good teacher” is one of the best compliments ever as a fellow. Absolutely want to go into teaching. 🙏❤️

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

1 year

The video is here! I received an urgent heart #transplant in 2019 due to familial cardiomyopathy. My #organdonor had been the beautiful Lucy Reff, who went on to save 4 lives thru donation. I met her family in 2022. TY @PassLifeOn for everything.

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When Lucy passed away at age 23, she gave four people a second chance in life through the gift of organ donation. This is the story about Lucy and her heart ...

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

2 years

@PoleDoctress Paul Kalanithi said it best a few years ago. In Medicine, we are taught to always think ahead, to delay gratification, to prepare for the next step. So many of us forget to actually live.

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

4 years

That day has come. Don’t give up on your dreams, kids.

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

7 years

Someday... #NYC #myfavoritecity #empirestate

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

4 years

In CVICU Me: I have a heart transplant. Attending: What do you mean? Like which bed are they going to?

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

5 years

I loved that day & seeing her again for the first time ❤️ (first pic was taken at Hahnemann in the beginning of July) Y(our) work matters, Residents. It really does. Remember that. And thank you for all that you do.

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"When I started back up as a resident, I took a photo with the resident who took care of me the night my heart basically stopped. We are back at work together. Like regular people." Alin, you inspire us! Here's to all the residents and the lives they save.

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

2 years

My life at home as the physician-daughter of immigrants is a perpetual cycle of Parents: Why am I having <insert symptom, rash, pain>? Me: Prob bc <blank> but I'm not sure. It's better if you go see a <blank> doc. Maybe you need a test done. Parents: No. Will this tea help?

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Alin Gragossian, DO, MPH

4 years

One of my friends just got a heart transplant and said that her coordinator printed a few pages from my blog. Told her to maybe use it during recovery. My friend was like, “I know her! I reached out to her before my transplant!” 😂 I thought that was wonderful.

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