Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC @MelvinEchols9 Twitter profile

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

7 months

"CardioLaugh" Moment: Yesterday, I was invited to speak at a virtual webinar for the American Association of Heart Failure Nurses. BUT...I experienced a few moments when my tongue started playing "Twister & Confusion" when I stumbled over my words multiple times🫣. It reminded me

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

8 months

Reflecting on the past year, I'm profoundly grateful for my journey from critical health challenges back to FULL work. By all logic and understanding, I should not be here OR even be able to type this tweet. However, my own ordeal has deepened my resolve to improve patient care

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

5 years

Amazing morning with residency applicants for a Second Look. Each one is brilliant and a future leader! On the steps of Martin Luther King Jr.'s birth home, such a meaningful day... #BLACKMENINMEDICINE #SYMBOLIC #mentorship

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

Simply blessed and thankful to do what I love!!

American College of Cardiology

@ACCinTouch

2 years

The ACC is excited to announce Dr. @MelvinEchols9 as its new Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer. Echols will lead the #ACCDiversity strategy while maintaining his clinical & research responsibilities at @MSMEDU Read more: #TheFaceofCardiology

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

I know the 6AM workout crew is not popular but can I convert anyone???? It's done...now I can focus on everything else....lol

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

So excited!!!!

JACC Journals

@JACCJournals

2 years

We're pleased to announce Dr. @MelvinEchols9 as #JACC ’s new Associate Editor, focused on #HeartFailure ! Welcome to the JACC Editorial Board, Dr. Echols! #CardioTwitter

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

The best day of the year is almost upon us...AUGUST 21ST....My BIRTHDAY!!! 45 doesn't look to bad on me.... #LEOPOWER #45ANDEVERYTHING LOL😁😚😇

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

3 years

So happy to be the Chair-Elect of the ACC Young Investigators Award Committee!! All about encouraging the next generation... @ACCinTouch @ACC_Georgia @CardioNerds @robmentz @RannaParekh @ABCardio1

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

1 year

HE'S BAAAAACCCKKK!!!! After a three month hospital stay (with one foot on a banana peel...and you know the rest) This is the first time walking 1.5 miles since discharge....it's great to be alive!!!

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

I love ACC....I got to see THE Dr. Zainab Samad @ZainabASamad ...we started out as interns at DUKE!!! This is amazing!!! @DukeCardiology @DukeIMChiefs @dukemedicine

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

Satisfaction!!!....the face you have after finishing first day of fellowship interviews and you realize how pleased you are with how well the ACC IM candidates are doing!!!!! @ACCinTouch @DrQuinnCapers4 @melsulistio @HFnursemaghee @RannaParekh

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

This is my new fellow family unit. It is going to be another great year! Here's to diversity...[Total 50% female, 2 D.O.s, 87% URMs]...I tried to photobomb with a fresh pose but I am not as young as I used to be 😁

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

It's here it's here!!!!! #HFSA2022 OMG!! This feels like the first day of school! 🤣🤣

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

Proud to contribute to this piece with the Heart Failure Collaboratory @ersied727 @mvaduganathan @coconnormd @mfiuzat @NMHheartdoc @hfcollaboratory

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

3 years

Cardiology-interested residents at Morehouse School of Medicine #BuildingThePipeline

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

ACC Names Dr. Melvin Echols as Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer - American College of Cardiology

ACC Names Dr. Melvin Echols as Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer - American College of...

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

I was one of Dr. Michael Kiernan's Duke chief residents many a year ago...great to see him at the Abbott Heart Failure meeting!!! I am 6'2" and feel like a kid beside him!!!

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

Ok this is the last one.. A workshop....virtually...wish me luck!!!

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

At #HFSA2022 @dranulala show you why it important to communicate ONE message...AND how important the GENERAL CARDIOLOGIST IS TO HEART FAILURE CARE 😁

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

9 months

📣 Exciting news from the American College of Cardiology! As the Chief DEI Officer, I'm thrilled to share our ongoing strides towards health equity. ✅ Promoting Inclusive Research ✅ Equitable Care: Continued program development for cardiologists to address health disparities

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

Happy Thursday!!! Always a good day when you can add 20lbs to your bench (NO FOOTAGE BUT IT HAPPENED) 😆 #335CLUB #AMWORKOUT #CARDSFIT

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

How can we help the right patient get the right heart failure device?? This #JACCHF state-of-the-are review provides an overview of contemporary applications of machine learning for device therapy in heart failure. Gautam N, et al. J Am Coll Cardiol HF. 2022:10(9):603-622

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

So last #HFSA2022 post. Thank you @hfcollaboratory and @HFSA for recognizing our site for PARAGLIDE-HF enrollment. We started in FEBRUARY, ranking now in top 5 US sites!! What a team!!! @CardioDrNyange @dr_weze @robmentz @dranulala @AndrewJSauer @RxPDX @AHajduczok

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

11 months

It is so great to spend time with my ACC family again!!! It has been a long road but hopefully this conference signals upward and onward for me!!! Thanks to our awesome team @HFnursemaghee , Stephanie Mitchell, @AkuaGAsareDanso @RyanMeyerMPP

Maghee Disch RN, MSN, CHFN, FHFSA, AACC

@HFnursemaghee

11 months

HE’S BACK!! Thrilled to see my friend, colleague and our brilliant leader back in action. @MelvinEchols9 we are so lucky to have you!! 🩵🤍 @ACCinTouch #ACCLegConf

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

Here is my ACC DEI team who spearheaded this incredible day. I am so blessed to work with a team dedicated to this mission. Stephanie, Akua, and Maghee...onwards and upwards...there is so much work to do!!! @ACCinTouch @HFnursemaghee @GatesCathy #equity #cvd

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

3 years

Happy to spread the word with @modeldoc ...Role and Contribution of the General HF Cardiologist: Further Expansion of the Multidisciplinary Approach (new career path CVD Fellows?) @JCardFail @robmentz @dranulala @amorrismd @AmitGoyalMD @ABCardio1

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

1 year apart...Hmm...guess diet and exercise consistency works pretty well...who knew? Let's tell the masses 😆

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

Another amazing shot from last night with more of the absolute greats @JasonKatzMD , one of the best people I know, @coconnormd , my Duke mentor who still guides me, and Dr. Onwuanyi, my Division Chief ( @ABCardio1 )....Truly blessed to know all three of these guys! @DukeIMChiefs

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

3 years

Thankful to be a Georgia CTSA KL2 recipient!!! Here's to steering my career path with passion....above all else!!!

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

Here with 2 of my fellows @dr_weze , @CardioDrNyange , my awesome research coordinator, Olusola Gbinigie, and my Division Chief, Dr. Onwuanyi at #HFSA2022

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

3 years

Congratulations to new MSM fellows!!! Introducing Dr. Sharde Chambers, Dr. Patrina Conley-Brown, Dr. Edward Andeniyi. A great group with diverse backgrounds and contributions to the workforce!! We are extremely excited!

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

I was so glad to spend time with a past MSM chief resident now a Vanderbilt Cards Fellow @abetemidayo Temi is awesome and I expect great things from his career. Keep him on your radar!!!

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

Great connecting with wonderful people at the ACC Clinical Trials Research Program. This in-person conference was a hit!!!! @DrRobRoswell

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

9 months

The Women's IM Cardiology program, sponsored by @ACCInTouch , aims to address gender disparities in CVD care and promote the advancement of women in the field of cardiology. We provide support, resources, and professional development, with a focus on raising awareness and

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

Our Morehouse cardiology fellows today....throught leaders in cardiovascular medicine tomorrow!!!

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

Can Losing a Loved One Impact Health Failure Health? This #JACCHF original article suggests increased mortality of heart failure patients after loss. Check out this interesting article. @JACCJournals J Am Coll Cardiol HF. 2022 Oct, 10 (10) 753–764

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

1 year

Everyday has a little "Ray" (my middle name) of sunshine. Just thankful for my blessings.....positivity goes a long way during an uphill journey... happy Monday!

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

3 years

I would like to thank Dr. Alanna Morris @amorrismd for giving a virtual Grand Rounds lecture to the CVD Division @MSMEDU today. Dr. Morris we appreciate the wonderful presentation!!! @ABCardio1 @DrQuinnCapers4 @melsulistio @DrRachelMBond @KBreathettMD @modeldoc

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

3 years

It was so good to have all my fellows and program staff out for dinner tonight as we welcome Dr. Pelbreton Balfour for Grand Rounds tomorrow!!! First "gathering" of our year.... #MSMCVD #MOREHOUSEFELLOWS

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

I too was pleased to work with @kcferdmd and @DrRachelMBond on the "Social Determinants of Health" chapter!! Thanks for posting @ErinMichos

Erin D. Michos, M.D.

@ErinMichos

2 years

Pleased to work with @rquispe183 & @varghes_bibin on this chapter "Inflammatory Diseases & Risk of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: A New Focus on Prevention" in a new textbook on CV Risk Assessment in Primary Prevention Edited by @DrMichaelShapir

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

One my 2nd year fellows @dr_weze at #HFSA2022 with our abstract evaluating outcomes pre- and post-ACA in HF patients experiencing homelessness. He is diehard Interventional but there is still hope 😆

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

Nice to see my mentee here @Heytherekendra ....have to take time for the next generation!!

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

ACC now hosting Health Equity Planning Conference. We have representatives from a diverse group here with a charge to develop a thoughtful summit for April 2023!!! @ACCinTouch @Cardiology @ditchhaporia @DrQuinnCapers4 @GatesCathy

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

Dr. Montgomery discusses whether we should sodium restrict patients admitted for acute heart failure at #HFSA2022 ....perhaps not???

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

I am so excited that I have met the truly amazing @DocBanks84 ! Dr. Branch is one to watch.....phenomenal talent!! @ACCinTouch @Cardiology #Diversity

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

9 months

This young lady was my awesome med student on IM wards during residency at Duke! Congratulations to Dr. Prateeti Khazanie @KhazanieHeart on her well-deserved grant award! I couldn't be prouder of her impactful work in this space. Her dedication and expertise are truly

CU Cardiology

@CUCardiology

9 months

Congratulations to Dr. Prateeti Khazanie on being awarded grant funds by The Greenwall Foundation to support project 'Ethical Challenges in Physician Advocacy and Organ Allocation Policies: Analysis of Exception Letters for Heart Transplantation'! @KhazanieHeart @CUDeptMedicine

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

7 months

@DrJMarine and I share mentorship of this young man..a future leader and all around great human being @ebube1ste . We had a chance to catch-up at the Heart House for future FIT leaders (my dress clothes played hide and seek with the laundry pressing service 😂) @ACCinTouch

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

9 months

Shoutout to my incredible friend and DEI champ @DrRobRoswell , ACC Cardiologist extraordinaire! Your dedication to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the medical field is inspiring. Grateful for your partnership and friendship. Keep making a difference! #DEIChampion

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

I was so blessed to talk with these rising stars!!!!

Melissa Alvarez, MD

@malvarez_md

2 years

An amazing keynote by @MelvinEchols9 to inspire our Young Scholars! So honored to listen to his journey. Thank you for helping us show these students that anything is possible. #accyoungscholars

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

3 years

On call today...every patient....HF, Afib, LV thrombus, AKI, PEA arrest, OR ACS....all with the next tagline "...also presenting with acute hypoxia secondary to +COVID infection".... This is insane!!!! #GetVaccinatedNow

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

So happy to see @KhazanieHeart who was one of the best medical students I worked with at Duke (as a resident a LONG time ago). I am so proud to see her all grown up as an advanced HF leader and doc!!! I love #HFSA2022

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

3 years

What an honor to receive!!!

Association of Black Cardiologists

@ABCardio1

3 years

#SOHGala2021 Livestream #HappeningNow 📢Big Surprise Announcement! The 5 recipients of the 2021 COVID-19 Innovation Awards are...( 🥁 please) Congratulations! @MelvinEchols9 @itsdanidelaney @GarlySaintCroix Rev. Dr. Gertie Loretta Hurley @TEAction4 & Dr. Richard Rayford

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

My mentor since med school, Dr. Ofili (Past President and President of Board of ABC), Cassandra McCullough (CEO of ABC), and Dr. Onwuanyi (my Division Chief and current President of ABC)...great to be supported!!

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

Sage advice from Dr. Bristow at #HFSA2022

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

Heading to HFSA!!!!! So excited!

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

9 months

Health Equity, Key Ingredient: INCLUSIVITY is at the heart of health equity. It means ensuring that everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, or socioeconomic status, receives the same quality of care and opportunities for prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Let's work

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

Just finished a recorded session with @Jcontreras75 discussing heart failure disparities and healthcare....it was great!!!! I really enjoyed the conversation with Dr. Contreras!!! A perfect duo!

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

What a great day...MSM GME Graduation! It is so great to have seen these two grow and mature from baby Cardiologists to the real thing. These days are sentimental but so worth it!!! Congratulations to @driverma5 and @valeffoe !!!!

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

3 years

Medicine is an art...and so is the language we use to describe our patients @dranulala @robmentz @amorrismd

Anu Lala-Trindade

@dranulala

3 years

@EricAdler17 @MKIttlesonMD Couldn’t agree more @robmentz @JCardFail @HFSA - @amorrismd taught us this…👇🏽 Context is everything. #WordsMatter #FunctionNotFailure

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

At #HFSA2022 @SJGreene_md show it could yake 6 months to over a year to titration to optimal GDMT!!!!

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

Dr. Abraham discusses the use of voice recognition to detect acute heart failure decompensation at #HFSA2022

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

9 months

"🌈🏥 Excited to announce the official kickoff of the LGBTQ Inclusive Medicine Cardiology session for the 2nd cohort !!!🌟🌟 As the Chief DEI, I'm proud to help lead this initiative promoting equitable healthcare for the LGBTQ community. Together, we're breaking barriers and

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

10 months

Only up for the day and back to Atlanta but I am so invigorated by our CV HEDI ( Cardiovascular Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion) Team. We ❤️ ACC!! @ACCinTouch

Akua G. Asare MD

@AkuaGAsare

10 months

Just another day in paradise for ACC's Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion super team! @MelvinEchols9 @HFnursemaghee @RyanMeyerMPP @stephaniejanem #accdiversity

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

It was amazing to be here!!!!

Jacqueline Tamis-Holland

@HollandTamis

2 years

When asked how do you deal w/ the competition. ⁦ @MelvinEchols9 ⁩ said “Don’t compare your insides to someone else’s outsides”. This is such a brilliant statement ⁦ @ACCinTouch ⁩ ⁦ @leahkosyakovsky ⁩ ⁦ @malvarez_md ⁩ ⁦ @alex_ditommaso ⁩

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

Presidential Plenary session at #HFSA2022 with a great person and HFSA President! @MarkDrazner

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

Last night was a blast...meeting amazing people who are probably going to be friends for life...thanks #HFSA2022 @AHajduczok @ajaysmd

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

Bringing in the Labor Day with weekend call...it helps when you are doing it will stellar fellows!!! @CardioDrNyange @MSMEDU #CVDFELLOWSHIP

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

3 years

Dr. Walsh sharing intimate moments of her life....She is and has always been a FIGHTER!!! @MinnowWalsh @melsulistio @DrQuinnCapers4 @RannaParekh @HFnursemaghee @ditchhaporia @DrJMarine

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

9 months

This young man is the reason why all of the work we do is so important. I could not be more proud of Ebube! He is absolutely a rising Star and you heard it here first!!! @ACCinTouch @DrJMarine

Ebube!

@ebube1ste

9 months

@apmille1 & @MelvinEchols9 will tell me, "ACC is your home" ACC has my 🫀(pun fully intended). Anytime I'm called, I pick. It's a huge honor to be selected to serve in the @ACCinTouch fellow-in-training leadership council. Thanks to all my mentors & sponsors @DrJMarine #ACCFIT

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

Can't wait!!!

VUMC Department of Medicine

@VUMC_Medicine

2 years

Join the Department of Medicine this Thursday for a Medicine Grand Rounds Diversity Liaison Lecture, "Diversity and Clinical Trial Equity: A Matter of Need, Not an Option," by ACC Chief DEI Officer Dr. @MelvinEchols9 . More info and live stream at .

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

What a great time!!!

Vanderbilt Internal Medicine Residency

@VUMCMedicineRes

2 years

Thanks to Dr. Echols ( @MelvinEchols9 ) for a fantastic talk on the importance of diverse representation in clinical trials! Great to learn about some amazing work he’s doing in North Carolina to increase representation and advocate for his patients!

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

Amazing team!!!! The new IM cohort applications are on the way!!!! @DrQuinnCapers4 @melsulistio @HFnursemaghee @MayraGuerreroMD

Maghee Disch RN, MSN, CHFN, FHFSA, AACC

@HFnursemaghee

2 years

Excited for our call tonight with @MelvinEchols9 @DrQuinnCapers4 @melsulistio @MayraGuerreroMD to talk all things @ACCinTouch upcoming 2023 IM Cardiology Program Cohorts #ACCDiversity !! Keep your eyes open for upcoming announcements later this month on how to apply!

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

3 years

What an exciting day to see Dr. Pemberton Balfour in action! From roommates at Lake Tahoe for the AHA Epidemiology Workshop in 2010 to collaborating colleagues....this was a surreal moment for me. I am grateful to model to my fellows what it can look like on the other side! #MSM

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

It was such a pleasure to do this!!!!

Joseph Marine

@DrJMarine

2 years

Inspiring talk by ⁦ @MelvinEchols9 ⁩ to ⁦ @ACCinTouch ⁩ Board of Governors outlying ACC’s Health Equity Strategy. Will be a major focus of the College in years ahead. Bravo! ⁦ @drmalissawood ⁩ ⁦⁦ @mcwlovesheart ⁩ ⁦ @DrQuinnCapers4 ⁩

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@MelvinEchols9

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It is so great to meet these aspiring cardiologists from our ACC IM cohort Dr. Ogunleye is doing great things!!!

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

Another successful CVD Fellowship graduation...love my job!

Association of Black Cardiologists

@ABCardio1

2 years

Great celebration @MSMEDU for their 2022 class of graduating CV Fellows today. Congratulations! to all who graduated including ABC Fellow Members @valeffoe & @driverma5 . Looking forward to your next chapter as full-fledged cardiologists #FutureLooksBright 👏🏾

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

Great coaching advice at the Board of Governor's meeting at Legislative Conference @ACCinTouch @GatesCathy @DrQuinnCapers4 @Cardiology

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

3 years

Dr. Melissa Wood and Dr. Minnow Walsh....Powehouse Cardiologist and Women Leaders in the field. This is an awesome privilege!!! @drmalissawood @MinnowWalsh @melsulistio @DrQuinnCapers4 @HFnursemaghee @RannaParekh @DrJMarine

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

9 months

Amidst the turmoil in a world divided, my compassion and love for friends, colleagues, and EVERY person intertwined with my world stands unshaken. I hold firm in my conviction that kindness and understanding is not constrained by geographical, cultural, or religious borders. We

Anu Lala-Trindade

@dranulala

9 months

It’s a new day. New thoughts. New opportunities…to be kind 🙏🏽 #TuesdayFeeling

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

7 months

Another shining ⭐ people!! I am so charged to see the faces of cardiology, the next generation... #CVFellowWatch

Jose L. Lopez, MD

@jllbmd

7 months

I’m ecstatic to have been selected as #DEI #SoMe #Ambassador for #ACC24 🤩 Excited to have this opportunity and enjoy one of my favorite #cardiology conferences and connect with all my colleagues @ACCinTouch #CardioTwitter #MedEd

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

9 months

WARNING ⚠️: LOVE-FEST, CLEAN UP ON AISLE "HATE" 🤬Hate impedes growth🥀, ignores diversity🤔, and fosters negativity🤬🤬. Let's elevate LOVE 💕, ACCEPTANCE🥹, and UNDERSTANDING 💯(without the need for an obligatory agreement). Listen actively👂🏾and not talk AT each other 🗣️,

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

At the #JCFfamily editorial Board meeting and our paper ( @modeldoc ) highlighted for the General Cardiologist that wants to have a focused HF career...it's possible!!!

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

3 years

Nothing better for wellness than the Falcons vs. Tampa Bay game today for my fellows!!!!! Well deserved crew!!!

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

Glad to see one of my mentees at the NMA conference....I can't wait to see what tye future has in store for him.. Applying to fellowship this year and a force to be reckoned with...Dr Ebubechukwu Ezeh @ebube1ste

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

So great to see @kiddiehearts !!! @ACCinTouch @Cardiology @ABCardio1

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

Great article from @sheth_samip , @Gurleen_Kaur96 , and colleagues. Powerful piece to improve the mentoring experience. Glad I could respond! From @jaccjournals

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

8 months

Honoring Dr. King's legacy, we continue our journey towards a healthcare future where diversity is our strength, inclusion is our standard, and equity is our benchmark. @ACCinTouch @ABCardio1 #MLKDay #ACCEquity

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

9 months

We are living in really rough times...I stand with you and your non-profit @DrNasrien My friend you are doing some great things to improve transplant equity for underrepresented patients. It is sad that some people don't know how pure your heart is for this mission 😞....

Nasrien E. Ibrahim MD, MPH

@DrNasrien

9 months

The people on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram telling people to resign from my nonprofit Even if everyone resigns, this nonprofit will never die. I will do the work alone You are sick people for trying to shut down @TEHTP_INC which means less poor patients getting transplants

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

9 months

I ALSO participated in the kickoff for ACC's IM Cardiology program LGBTQ+ 2nd cohort this weekend! This incredible initiative is a game-changer for diversity and health equity in cardiology. By supporting and empowering LGBTQ+ individuals in the field, we're fostering a more

American College of Cardiology

@ACCinTouch

9 months

ICYMI: On Saturday, the newest LGBTQ+ cohort of the #ACCIMProgram was welcomed. Please join us in congratulating 🎉 this year’s participants and learn more about the program here 👉 #ACCDiversity #ACCPride #MedPride

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

9 months

EXCITED to kick off the SECOND Women's IM Cohort with the amazing @melsulistio as our emcee. ACC is proud to shape the future of cardiovascular medicine for the next generation. #WomenInMedicine @ACCinTouch

Melanie S. Sulistio, MD

@melsulistio

9 months

Getting this incredible party started as emcee for @ACCinTouch Women’s IM Cohort virtual prgrm! Love the chance to ⭐️ incr #DEI in cardiology ⭐️ amplify other #WIC ⭐️ see the hope for future in #medicine & #cardiology Let’s do this!! @HFnursemaghee @DrQuinnCapers4

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

One my own ready for Interventional Fellowship season....you are going to be amazing!!!

Kelechi Weze MD DrPH

@dr_weze

2 years

#NewProfilePic #ERAS Interventional Cardiology applicant. Feeling very excited!

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

3 years

These fellows are the clinical trialists of our future!! Glad to support any way possible! @CardioNerds

CardioNerds

@CardioNerds

3 years

We @CardioNerds are beyond excited to kick off the Clinical Trials Network...the energy & excitement are palpable. @CardioDrNyange @J_Brooksbank @aepetersMD @CarrieMahurinMD @JLovellMD @jjfein & Dr. Dhillon! @robmentz @dranulala @KSharmaMD @MelvinEchols9 @RxPDX @rcstarling

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

9 months

I will say it again... We need to actualize more HF career choices for CVD trainees...speaking as a HF-generalist and researcher.... I have been promoting for over 10 years.... And I won't stop...

Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

3 years

Happy to spread the word with @modeldoc ...Role and Contribution of the General HF Cardiologist: Further Expansion of the Multidisciplinary Approach (new career path CVD Fellows?) @JCardFail @robmentz @dranulala @amorrismd @AmitGoyalMD @ABCardio1

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

EMPULSE AT #HFSA2022

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

3 years

Morehouse 2nd place poster and 2nd in Jeopardy!!! @ACC_Georgia Excellent job!!!

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

@ShashankSinhaMD proposing Writing Accountability Groups for increased productivity ......AN EXCELLENT IDEA!!! Who's with me?

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

9 months

"🌟 Implicit Bias Training is a crucial step towards creating a more inclusive and equitable society. By raising awareness about our unconscious biases, we can foster a culture of understanding, empathy, and fairness. Let's embrace this powerful tool for growth and positive

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Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, FHFSA, FASPC

@MelvinEchols9

2 years

OMG I had an abdominal cramp the entire time!!!! Phew....I thought I had hydrated well...but I made it 😆