November marks the annual American Heart Association (AHA) meeting. This is one of the few major heart meetings each year. AHA focuses on the newest technologies for the treatment of ongoing cardiac disease. Termed, “secondary prevention,” this year there were studies on implantable devices for heart failure, new blood thinners to assist in the squishing […]
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Just knowing…
Along the road of learning medicine, there many memorable teachers. Many years ago on a renal (kidney) rotation at IU, my chart notes were criticized for lack of clarity and my signature could not be read. I was told by the intimidating very senior attending physician that a reader of your note should be clear […]
I have yet to figure out the theme for the blog. Is it exercise? Or healthy living? Or medical? Cycling? What exactly? So far, in reflecting on the posts, the only consistent theme I can figure is the “master of the obvious” thread. In the electrophysiology (EP) lab, you have to locate where an arrhythmia […]
Some say unsolicited advice is self serving. Of course it is, but, here in lies the beauty of a blog. Although our fall campaign of cross racing brings mostly joy, yesterday, Staci and I was troubled by our observations of the junior race. The race director, Kyle Wingler was nice enough to ask me how […]
Weekend travels expand our experiences. Along with some random observations, today marks a first for drjohnm, my first product review. Friends. I stand corrected, Cat, friends are not over rated. This is are traveling crew. I ask at dinner, “Hey John May, what’s up with driving so fast?” The young and very quiet Charlotte May […]
November 14th is the 15th anniversary of the passing of my grandmother, Nellie Mandirola (Non). My being, all of our beings, are shaped by our youth. My youth was blessed with love, kindness and attention to any of my needs. My parents were outstanding, as I have come to know now, more than ever, as […]
To those readers who are not cyclocross fans, I apologize in advance. Us cyclists, specifically, the cyclocross community are experiencing growing pains. Turns out, that it isn’t just about riding bikes. It is surprising indeed, how much cycling has forced me to organize my thoughts and words of late. To my young racers, I say, […]
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Those elusve “good legsâ€
I first learned of this phrase a few years ago in a Days Inn lobby in McMinnville, TN. My first race on the Papa John’s team-as a “guest rider.” On the drive down, Steve and Bill told me that when I walked in and met Tim, he would say : “I think I have good […]
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Faces say so much…
In many cases, an image captures the essence better than words. The start line: tension, focus, worry, anticipation and hope… Challenge, determination and effort. CX is good! Thanks to my friend, JHaley for these glorious images. JMM
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Civics, CX and Math
Not just CX this Sunday. As many know, our beloved RRCC-is slated for chain link fencing for Louisville’s fourth dog park. The fence will be going right through here… Since the Mandrola clan helped build this “field of dreams,” I am fighting my emotions on this one. In the upcoming weeks, the battle to convince […]
I know him well. He lay in the ICU bed with a concerned look. I approach and he makes eye contact. I must have looked worried because he studied me intensely. I say, Mr S, “I am sorry to see you here.” We talk, he tells me the story. I knew the story beforehand. His […]