From: Ask VideoMD, com	Category: Current Controversies
City: Miami	Language: English

Ask VideoMD.com: Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy or Broken Heart Syndrome. One of the charectors on the HBO hit show Entourage developed this problem in the show, and our viewer asked if it was real. It is a real medical problem that happens to people under severe stress, such as the death of a loved one. The symptoms and initial findings mimic a heart attack, but doctors find no blockages in the heart arteries. It is a serious problem that requires treatment, but has a good prognosis.

From: Mike Magee, MD	Category: Current Controversies
City: New York	Language: English

Health Commentary with Dr. Mike Magee: Health issues continue to linger, almost 7 years later. More information at www.healthcommentary.org

From: Paul Nassif, Paul Nassif, M.D., F.A.C.S.	Category: Current Controversies
City: Beverly Hills	Language: English

Follow Joan as she undergoes a Rhytidectomy or face lift surgery under local anesthesia. Joan’s face lift procedure included a platysmaplasty, placing smas into the smile or marionette lines, the removal of buccal fat and an upper blepharoplasty. Successful facial plastic surgery is a result of good rapport between patient and surgeon. Trust, based on realistic expectations and exacting medical expertise, develops in the consulting stages before surgery is performed.

From: Joe Bresee, MD	Category: Current Controversies
City: Washington	Language: English

Swine Flu: Dr. Joe Bresee, from the CDC-center for disease control, reviews swine flu. He discusses the symptoms including fever, muscle aches, cough. He reviews what should be done if you have symptoms suggestive of swine flu, or were exposed to someone with suspected swine flu.

From: Jonathan Fialkow, MD	Category: Current Controversies
City: Kendall	Language: English

Dr. Jonathan Fialkow, a cardiologist, gives an update on Vytorin, and Zetia with regards to the ENHANCE trial. He debunks any controversy regarding the use of these medications, and conveys the message that most cardiologists are giving their patients. Dr. Jonathan Fialkow Miami, FL. 305-275-8200.

From: Niberto L Moreno, MD	Category: Current Controversies
City: Miami	Language: English

Dr. Niberto Moreno, a cardiothoracic surgeon, discusses a new study which compared bypass surgery to angioplasty in patients with multiple blockages. Miami, FL.

From: Margo Smith, MD	Category: Current Controversies
City: Washington	Language: English

Swine Flu: Dr Margo Smith, an infectious disease doctor at the Washington Hospital Center, discusses swine flu. Including the symptoms you should watch for, and how to avoid getting infected.

From: Red Cross, Org.	Category: Current Controversies
City: Washington	Language: English

How swine flu spreads. Courtesy of the American Red Cross. Swine flu spreads through small particles in the air, or direct or indirect contact. Handwashing is the best prevention. Symptoms of Swine Flu are similar to regular flu- fever, cough, body aches.

From: Lorraine Dowdy, DO	Category: Current Controversies
City: Miami	Language: English

MRSA is methicillin resistant staph aureus. MRSA is usually acquired in the hospital, but can also be from close contact with someone with MRSA. Community acquired MRSA is usually a skin infection. Signs of MRSA include a high fever, greater than 101, chills, severe pain, boils or red areas on the skin that turn black.