With the launch of the re-designed CardioSource.org, the ACC launched a social network for site members, called CardioSource Communities. Several of my Board of Governors’ colleagues have started interesting discussions in the forums that I wanted to share.

Former Governor of Colorado Gene Sherman, M.D., F.A.C.C., (and current ACC PAC Vice Chair) talks about the ACC PAC in his post “Getting Involved in Health Care Reform is Easier Than You Think!!” He writes: “Since discussions of health care reform heated up before the 2008 Elections, health care professionals have become increasingly nervous and frustrated.  At times, it is easy to feel marginalized and to feel that physicians and other members of our care team are not respected for our experiences and opinions.” Read the rest of his post and continue the discussion.

Thad Waites, governor of the Mississippi Chapter, writes about statins and ESRD: “The nephrologists in our center have requested that the cardiologists stop prescribing statins for dialysis patients.  This request is based on two studies that indicated there is no benefit in this group.  As cardiologists, my group is uncomfortable with this request.  And, as I ‘google’ the subject, there are mixed opinions in the published studies, but no forums discussing it.” What do you think?

The forums are a great way to ask questions of your peers in a more un-structured way. Check out all the forums, and leave your thoughts.

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