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Consultant Cardiology Pharm, A Professor,NICE HF Guidelines, ESC ACNAP, AAC, NHSE, UKCPA! Posts do NOT represent any of my employers unless stated.

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Dr Rani Khatib FESC
10 months
🧵 The first short publication about my COVID-19 battle is out. "My near-death experience with COVID-19: Learning lessons as a healthcare professional" In the @JCardFail Thank you @ShelleyZieroth so much for the opportunity.
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Quick pharmacotherapy highlights #ESCCongress ✔️ Colchicine 0.5mg OD post MI ✔️ Prasugrel 1st line in NSTEMI ✔️ Empagliflozin for HFrEF ✔️ 1w Triple therapy (NSTEMI + AF) ✔️ Mavacamten in obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy ✔️ Icosapent ⬇️ plaque progression @escardio
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Dear Colleagues & friends. I was struck by Covid-19. Despite months of ICU, I am battling and not well. .
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SGLT2is in #ESCCongress 2020 Use in patients with ✔️ diabetes (T2D) ✔️ Heart Failure (±Diabetes) ✔️ CKD (±Diabetes) Benefit ⬇️ HbA1c & BP ⬇️ HF hospitalisation /CVD death ⬇️ MACE ⬇️ Progression of CKD At lower eGFR, HbA1c ⬇️ reduced, but other benefits sustained (30 OK!)
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4 years
Useful guide to initiating and monitoring SGLT2i.
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🧵of 🔟 #pharmacotherapy take home messages from #ESCCongress 22 1️⃣ Post MI - polypill (asp+ACEi+statin) improves 2º CV prev (SECURE) 2️⃣Antihypertensives can be taken AM or PM - no difference (TIME) 3️⃣Neprilysin inhibition doesn't affect cognitive function in HF (PERSPECTIVE)
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SGLT2is have become an established Heart Failure therapy alongside ACEi, BB, MRA and ARNI. ARNI + BB + MRA + SGLT2i = 62% ⬇️ in CV death or HF Hospitalization #ESCCongress 2020 #cardiotwitter @escardio
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3 years
We are pleased to share the updated version (June 2021) of the UK Lipids Management Pathway by @AACinnovation which was endorsed by @NICEComms . #cardiotwitter
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Hypertension core drug treatment strategy. Algorithm appropriate for most patients with HT-mediated organ damage, diabetes mellitus, cerebrovascular disease, and PAD. #cardiotwitter #ESCCongress #ESCGuidelines
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1 year
Non-pharmacological interventions to reduce blood pressure.
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3 years
Statin intolerance is common. This guide developed by @NHSEngland @AACinnovation and endorsed by @NICEComms is a useful companion to all clinicians on how to address statin intolerance using a person-centred approach. #cardiotwitter #medtwitter
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Metabolic syndrome – a new definition and management guidelines.
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A year ago today, I developed the 1st COVID symptom. Thereafter, a horrendous journey. I continue to recover. With love, care, good wishes & prayers from all around the world I've beaten the odds. Overwhelming, humbling, blessed & full of gratefulness & gratitude. Thank you!
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New ESC Heart Failure Guidelines 2021. #ESCCongress #CardioTwitter
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Pharmacotherapy of Atrial fibrillation. New ESC AF guidelines 2020. #ESCCongress #cardiotwitter
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SGLT2 inhibitors - mechanism of action in HFrEF and HFpEF! #CVCT2021 #cardiotwitter @CVCTForum
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Based on my experience as a patient in the last 5 months, and in this #WorldSleepDay I call on all healthcare professionals to respect, support & protect sleep among patients in hospital. The amount of unnecessary interruption of sleep is tremendous & makes patients exhausted.
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It is my pleasure to announce the updated @NICEComms endorsed @AACinnovation @NHSEngland National Lipid Management Pathway. It now includes icosapent ethyl.
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Highlights from #HFA_ESC @escardio 2021. ✔️ EF classification ✔️ HFrEF treat with ACEi, BB, MRA, Dapa/Empa, Entresto. See below. ✔️ HFrEF consider ivabradine, vericiguat as detailed below. ✔️ HFmEF possible benefit from RAAS inhibitors. ✔️ Diabetes & CKD - consider Finerenone
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Dear all It is with pleasure to announce the publication of the updated @NHSEngland @AACinnovation National Lipids Management Pathway. It aligns with @NICEComms new guidance. Please visit the link here:
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I like the new Sick Day Rules for people living with Heart Failure. Please order them from: @pumpinghearts . Many thanks for this useful resource. #cardiotwitter #HeartFailure
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4 years
Dapagliflozin for Heart Failure!
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1 year
NICE definition of high intensity statin is a statin at a dose which reduces LDL-C by more than 40%. Atorvastatin 10mg is not considered a high intensity statin.
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@SABOURETCardio
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2. Why to start with #Atorvastatin 20 or 40 mg as we know that 10 mg provides the main decrease and doubling the dose decrease by 7-8% more (for initial responders as for non responders) ? An upfront strategy may be an alternative with fixed #LLT combinations
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Delighted. MYMEDS published. Invaluable tool to support cardiology post-MI person-centred consultation by all healthcare professionals. ✔️ Understand patients medicines taking experience ✔️ Identify and address modifiable barriers to adherence. @BMC_series
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Our @LeedsHospitals work is published in @BMJOpenQuality . Expanding the MDT roles to improve post MI care. This is a competency framework & the way to train & upskill cardiology pharmacists to run post MI clinics. Well done Ruth Price. #CardioTwitter 1/3
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In clinic today a 90 yrs old post MI lady said "I stopped my atorvastatin more than a week ago, and was scared to tell you".. I am glad that she did! Isn't time that we as healthcare professionals start making patients feel comfortable to share their medicines non-adherence!
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#ESCcongress 2021 highlights ✔️ Empa in HFpEF ✔️ Finerenone in CKD+T2D ✔️ LDL⬇️ - the earlier the better ✔️ 1m DAPT works - biodeg stent ✔️ ⬇️ salt intake impressive ✔️ Colch 2º CVD Prev ✔️ Intensive BP ⬇️ in elderly ✔️🚫 mono Clop 1m post ACS ✔️ New CVD Prev, HF, VHD guidelines
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@DrRaniKhatib
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2 years
Our Innovative PCSK9i & Statin Intolerance Cardiology Medicines Optimisation Clinic @LeedsHospitals has been published in @Open_HeartBMJ . Very proud of our achievement @julianhartley1 @cardiorespLTHT #CardioTwitter
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85yrs old F post MI, non-adherent with meds. Reason: given meds in a dossette box. She cannot get tablets out & sometimes they fall & lost. She doesn't know which tablet fell, nor can replace missing tabs. Solution: supply meds without dossette. Outcome: patient happy & adherent!
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4 years
COVID-19 an endothelial disease!
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4 years
Interesting good illustrative graph by @VectorSting . Not based on published data or quantified. More speculative outlook for discussion. Some argue the peaks of 2nd & 3rd wave might be higher. Thoughts are welcomed.
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In 2023 we produced a fabulous series of 8 webinars on lipid management. Here are the links for all webinars (a thread - 🧵1/5). (1) Interpretation of Lipid Profiles & Other Lipid Optimisation tests (2) Managing statin intolerance
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Our CaReMe clinic of @LeedsHospitals was Highly Commended. Fantastic achievement. Well done to our fantastic team & collaboration with @Boehringer_UKI . We made @LeedsHospitals @cardiorespLTHT @LeedsHCP proud. Thanks to all our patients. #HSJPartnershipAwards
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Thank you @UoL_LICAMM @UniversityLeeds for confirming my new appointment as a visiting Associate Professor at the School of Medicine. @MedicineDean @sbw_cardio @AjjanRamzi @AlistairHall14 @AlldredAndrew @cardiorespLTHT @LTHPharmacy
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New @NICEComms T2D guidelines can be found here: Visual summary is here:
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2 years
This afternoon I answered 20 emails from PCN pharmacists from across the country around medicines & risk optimisation in Cardiovascular Disease. Really enjoyed offering my help and support to fellow colleagues. Isn't it time we think of a structured way to provide this support?
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As part of @NHSEngland @AACinnovation national work to improve lipids management nationally, we have developed a @NICEComms endorsed summary of national guidance for management of lipids in ✔️ 1º Prevention ✔️ 2º Prevention ✔️ FH For all clinicians to use. #ZeroCVD
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Delighted to launch the interactive national e-lipid management pathway. Thanks to @HealthInnovYH for funding & @amjidrehman for development of this important tool. An e-version of the @NICEComms supported @AACinnovation national lipid management pathway
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Beta blockers in Heart Failure (EF 40%+) ✔️evidence of potential benefit for HF hospitalization + death in patients with HFmrEF ⛔️but in higher LVEF (particularly >60%), lack of survival benefit and a higher risk of HF hospitalization.
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4 years
Destroying Covid-19 on external surfaces! Choice depends on which surface you are cleaning.
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In 2022 we @LeedsHospitals , worked with @AHSNNetwork @AACinnovation @NHSEngland + many expert colleagues to update the lipid management pathway which many HCPs found beneficial. With @heartukcharity to deliver a fabulous lipid opt educational programme.
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2020 ESC Guidelines for Atrial Fibrillation. 10 Key Points #ESCCongress #cardiotwitter Based on an AAC summary Edited.
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1 year
Another paper was accepted for publication. "Developing a post-myocardial infarction medicines optimisation clinic: Core competencies for upskilling pharmacists and initial patient feedback" Watch this space for more details.. #CardioTwitter
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7 months
Won a court case today! Since leaving hospital, I've been subjected to injustices exploiting my illness to bring me down. None derailed me & I fought on many fronts. The lies grudge envy racism bullying & evil out there, unbelievable. Never give up, be patient & keep good company
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EMPEROR-Preserved reported positive outcome. Mainly driven by ⬇️ HF hospitalisation. #cardiotwitter #ESCCongress
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Delighted to see our review paper on "Managing drug-induced QT prolongation in clinical practice" published in the @PMJ_BMJ . This is a practical article that is relevant to all prescribers who prescribe medicines that can affect QT interval.
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SGLT2 inhibitors update - UK ✔️ Empagliflozin can be initiated in eGFR ⩾ 30 (in HF ⩾ 20) ✔️ Dapagliflozin can be initiated in eGFR ⩾15 ✔️ Canagliflozin can be initiated in eGFR ⩾30 Hypoglycaemic effect ⬇️ in eGFR <45, likely absent in patients with severe renal impairment.
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This time, 2 years ago, family, loved ones & close friends prepared for my departure. Their optimism, support & prayers helped beat the odds. Grateful to be here. The journey was tough. Still reflecting on those times & living the consequences. 2023 shall be about sharing 📖📚
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The NICE 2023 Chronic heart failure in adults - Quality Standards. It was a pleasure to represent @LeedsHospitals @UoL_LICAMM & work with national (& international) experts in Heart Failure. Full details are here 👇
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Excellent presentation by @abi_hell at @escardio #ESCCongress 2022 of data from our pharmacy-led statin intolerance clinic. ✔️62% of those who accepted a statin rechallenge were successfully restablished on statin therapy. ✔️Combination therapy achieved much better LDL-C ⬇️
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DELIVER ✔️ Dapagliflozin reduced composite end point. ✔️ Mainly driven by reducing worsening of HF ✔️ Improved symptoms burden ✔️ No attenuation in the highest LVEF ✔️ Benefit in those with improved EF ( prior EF of <40%) #ESCCongress #pharmacotherapy
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Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: recent concepts in diagnosis, mechanisms and management. Fabulous narrative review by @hvanspall et. al.
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NEW @NICEComms on lipids out: 🥁Targets for 2° prevention are LDL-C of ≤ 2.0mmol/L, or non-HDL-C of ≤ 2.6 🥁If on max tolerated dose of HI statins & target not met, consider additional LLT (TAs) 🥁Consider ezetimibe (+ max HI statin) even if target met, to ⬇️ CVD risk further
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Based on my personal experience, taking a medicine 4 times a day is a real challenge. Prescribers, please where you can avoid if there is an alternative.
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It is a pleasure to be with @sbw_cardio at the @HSJ_Awards representing @cardiorespLTHT @LeedsHospitals @UniversityLeeds . Shortlisted for the best Partnership award for our CaReMe clinic. #HSJPartnershipAwards
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We are delighted to announce that our @LeedsHospitals CardioMetabolic project in partnership with @Boehringer_UKI is shortlisted for Best Pharmaceutical Partnership with the NHS at the HSJ Partnership Awards 2023, designed to recognise outstanding dedication.
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Proposed algorithm for SGLT2 inhibitor initiation.
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4 years
Interesting scenario in Statin Intolerance clinic. High risk patient with very high LDL reporting intolerance to all statins (esp. Atorva). We tried a variety of regimens. Before last visit, suffered first MI. Now fully tolerant and willfully taking Atorvastatin 80mg od!
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Don't underestimate the benefits of lowering BP! For every 5 mmHg ⬇️ in SBP, the risk of developing major cardiovascular disease fell by 10%. Stroke & heart failure risk ⬇️ by 13%, coronary heart disease by 8% and death from cardiovascular disease by 5%.
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2 years
We start the week with a very kind gesture from @pumpinghearts . A marvellous charity which supports patients with Heart Failure. Absolutely delighted to receive the "Never Give Up Award" 2022. My family and I are very grateful for this beautiful gesture. Thank you so much.
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GLP1 agonists.. summaryand practicalities @SABOURETCardio
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Drug interactions with anticoagulants in COVID-19 patients. ✔️ NOACs may interact with some of the investigational drugs for COVID-19. E.g. lopinavir/ritonavir. In such cases avoid NOACs. ✔️ Generally, no major interactions reported with heparin / LMWH.
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Pharmacy & cardiology interested in our Post MI meds opt clinics ✔️ We published a description of this clinic here ✔️The MYMEDS tool we use can be found here ✔️ Watch this space for how to train pharmacists to deliver such clinic
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Colleagues, do you assess iron stores in your cardiology patients by reviewing iron binding saturation / Transferrin saturation? In addition to Ferritin and FBC? Do you use oral iron or IV iron? Symptomatic / Non-symptomatic? Would be interested to know your practice. Thank you
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Lower extremity artery disease: best medical therapy recommendations #ESCCongress #cardiotwitter #ESCGuidelines
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Polypill for CVD Prevention and adherence! ✔️ Better adherence but average was 71% ✔️ Most non-adherence was in the first 3-6 months (5 years follow up) ✔️ 34% overall ⬇️ in CV events ✔️ Those with better adherence to polypill had 57% ⬇️ in CV events #ESCCongress #cardiotwitter
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Another resource for clinicians part of @NHSEngland @AACinnovation national work to improve lipid management. A @NICEComms endorsed guidance on statin intolerance. ✔️ Person-centred approach ✔️ Statin Related Muscle toxicity ✔️ Types of intolerance ✔️ Understanding CK #ZeroCVD
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Tweet thread to pharmacy professional bodies & NHS about Consultant Pharmacists. How it feels on the ground? Need for action! @davidwebb_1 @rpharms @RSharmaPharma @GHPPharmacy @roisohare @NinaLBarnett @UKCPA @NHSEngland @AmandaPritchard @keithridge1 @santon74 @AntibioticLeeds
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Many herbal remedies are potent chemicals. Herbal does not always mean safe. Herbal remedies have side effects and interactions like medicines. Many medicines are derived from Herbal sources. A relative has just been admitted to hospital due to St John's Wort.
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Many thanks @LeedsHospitals . Very nice gesture. Much appreciated. Was thinking of members of staff who caught COVID-19, would be lovely if we could express support and solidarity with them and their families.
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I had another terrifying admission to hospital over the weekend. Thanks to the excellent @YorksAmbulance who looked after me and comforted my family. Your 3 paramedics were fabulous. Very grateful.
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The @NICEComms endorsed @AACinnovation @NHSEngland statin intolerance pathway has been update and can now be found here:
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A glimpse of some aspects of my COVID battle. During & post complications far too many to cover, CA, pneumothoracies, RF, PEs, drains, neuropathy, delirium & much more. Hopefully this provides better insight into the devastating consequences of COVID. Thanx Harriet. More to come!
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The Pharmaceutical Journal
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This must-read feature on #LongCovid by @HarrietAdcock1 tells the harrowing stories of pharmacists and technicians who are struggling to pick up the pieces months after being infected with #COVID19 @DrRaniKhatib @LongCovidSOS @long_covid
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Advising patients with existing conditions about fasting during Ramadan.
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Pharmacotherapy highlights #ESCCongress 2 ✔️ Aspirin in TAVI suffices (nil OAC/recent ACS) - ⬇️🩸🩸 ✔️ Trimetazidine for angina post PCI no benefit ✔️ Dapagliflozin in CKD 👍👍👍 ✔️ ARNI for HFpEF might be of benefit 🤔 🤷‍♂️ ✔️ Dapa & Empa in HF 👍👍👍 @escardio @ACNAPPresident
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International Consensus on Standardized Clinic Blood Pressure Measurement − A Call to Action. @Shahed__Ahmad
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A common occurance (noticed as a patient in hospital in the last 5 months) is that patients are not informed of a plan. They sit & wait patiently without having a clue what their management care plan is. It is very frustrating. Please HCP share with your patients a plan!
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Hot off the press: "Leeds teaching hospital partners with Boehringer Ingelheim to set up innovative cardiometabolic clinic" @LeedsHospitals @YHAHSN @nhsleeds @LeedsAHP @julianhartley1 @WYpartnership @davidwebb_1 @Shahed__Ahmad @AlldredAndrew @UnaLaverty
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Dr Rani Khatib FESC
4 years
Did you know? ✔️lovastatin & pravastatin are natural products of fungal origin ✔️ simvastatin is a semi-synthetic derivative ✔️fluvastatin, the first entirely synthetic statin ✔️atorvastatin was among the first of a new generation of synthetic, enantiomerically pure statins
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Dr Rani Khatib FESC
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Humbled to be listed among Leeds' Most Influential of 2023 for leading the CardioRenalMetabolic Medicines Optimisation service at @cardiorespLTHT @LeedsHCP @LeedsCC_News
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Dr Rani Khatib FESC
2 years
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2 years
Today I met with a lovely ICU consultant who looked after me during my ICU stay at St James's. For some reason her kindness & care (& name) was felt even when I was sedated & delirious. My family confirmed that she was one of the best. Very grateful. Thank you Dr Lorna Eyre.
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Dr Rani Khatib FESC
1 year
SGLT2i & BP reduction. Studies report an average reduction⬇️ of 3-4/1-2 mmHg. However, I have now come across several cases in our CaReMe clinic where ⬇️ in BP was in the region of 10-20/5-10mmHg. All had T2D. Some had resistant HTN. What is your experience? thoughts
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Dr Rani Khatib FESC
4 months
Ending 2023 with 2 awards was delightful. 🎗 Thank you @escardio for the fellowship, a great recognition. 🎗 Thank you @pumpinghearts for allowing me to support your marvellous work to tackle heart failure. 🧵👇 #CardioTwitter
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Dr Rani Khatib FESC
4 years
Hot off the press. Empa / Dapa in HFrEF meta-analysis ✔️ 8474 patients combined ✔️ 13% ⬇️ in all-cause death ✔️ 14% ⬇️ in CV death ✔️ 26% ⬇️ CV death/1st HF hospitalisatn ✔️ 25% ⬇️ recurrent HF hospitalisatn/CV death ✔️ 38% ⬇️ composite renal endpoint #ESCCongress @escardio
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Dr Rani Khatib FESC
3 years
Recommendations on Physical activity and exercise in the New ESC Guidelines on cardiovascular disease prevention. #cardiotwitter #ESCCongress #ESCGuidelines
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Dr Rani Khatib FESC
3 years
Underutilization of statins (no treatment or underdosing after stroke (deintensification)) was associated with ⬆️ mortality vs. patients who were at goal for statin prescription dosing.
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Dr Rani Khatib FESC
3 years
Recommendations for drug treatments of patients with hypertriglyceridaemia. #cardiotwitter #ESCCongress #ESCGuidelines
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Dr Rani Khatib FESC
5 years
The Multidisciplinary Heart Failure team @LeedsHospitals taking the Suck a Lemon Challenge, because Heart Failure Sucks!! Raising awareness about HF ♥️ #hopeforheartfailure #onesimplequest #HeartFailureAwarenessWeek #SuckALemonChallenge @pumpinghearts @iamnickevans
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Dr Rani Khatib FESC
16 days
Ten tips for promoting cardiometabolic health and slowing cardiovascular aging.
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Dr Rani Khatib FESC
3 months
Summary of new drugs and novel cardiovascular pharmacotherapy approaches in 2023.
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@DrRaniKhatib
Dr Rani Khatib FESC
5 years
Did you know? SGLT2 inhibitors are derivatives of a chemical (phlorizin) from bark of apple tree! @escardio #ESCCongress #WCC2019 #cardiotwitter #ESCmedsopt
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@DrRaniKhatib
Dr Rani Khatib FESC
5 years
A very complex case, Hx uncontrolled T2D, BP, CKD, CAD, non-adherence, polypharmacy etc. Stabilised and discharged to GP. Patient followed up by a GP pharmacist. Felt very reassured after seeing the patient 12 months later. Very well looked after. Excellent job GP pharmacy!
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Dr Rani Khatib FESC
3 years
Please bear with me, as I am still not well and very very behind with. Please contact my PAs if urgent. Many thanks
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Dr Rani Khatib FESC
1 year
How to Manage Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction: Practical Guidance for Clinicians
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Dr Rani Khatib FESC
2 years
"Management of statin intolerance in a pharmacy led cardiology innovative medicines optimisation lipid clinic" Our fabulous team ( @abi_hell @khan_mutiba et al) presentation at #esccongress 2022 has Just been published in @ESC_Journals . #CardioTwitter
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Dr Rani Khatib FESC
2 years
Proud of our fabulous @LeedsHospitals Cardiology Pharmacy team leading many cutting edge innovative services to improve meds optimisation & support patients with CardioRenalMetabolic conditions. NOW we welcome the 1st Cardiology Pharmacy Technician to the team! True MDT in action
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