Director of CV Innovation, Artificial Intelligence and Care Continuum, Interventional Cardiologist, ACC Past-President Opinions my own

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New radiation safety guidance published 8/2026 ( jscai.org/article/S2772-9303…) reinforces the importance of protecting cath lab teams from occupational exposure, and keeping radiation safety at the forefront of our practice. I was honored to be part of this JSCAI Clinical Conversation about cath lab radiation safety with Dean Kereiakes, David Rizik, Kenneth Rosenfield, and Arizona State Senator Carine Werner. We discussed how, while radiation protection technology continues to evolve, implementation of enhanced protection strategies remains inconsistent. Cost, regulatory standards, and differences in institutional practices can all play a role. The conversation also reinforced that protecting our teams requires more than technology alone. Education, appropriate monitoring, training, standardized practices, updated regulations, and continued research all have an important role in reducing occupational exposure and supporting the ALARA (as low as is reasonably achievable) principle. Grateful for the opportunity to be part of this conversation and help bring greater attention to radiation protection in the fluoroscopy lab, with the goal of encouraging broader adoption of effective strategies and a stronger, more consistent approach to safety. 🎥 Watch the conversation: piped.video/watch?v=1kRGLDWD… #RadiationSafety #CathLab #InterventionalCardiology @djkereiakes @RizikMd @krosenfieldMD @CarineWerner @ACCinTouch @georgedangas @HenrytTimothy @SVRaoMD
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Cardiovascular prevention is an important part of cancer care. ❤️ I enjoyed speaking with Dr. Ana Barac for the latest ACCEL Lite interview on “Umbrella: Cardioprotection During Treatment.” We discuss assessing cardiovascular risk, monitoring for cardiotoxicity, recognizing symptoms early, and helping patients maintain heart healthy habits during treatment. For patients with higher cardiovascular risk, working together with the oncology team can help identify concerns early and guide prevention throughout treatment. It’s not just about treating the cancer. It’s about caring for the whole person, and the heart is a big part of that. 🎧 Listen in: acc.org/Latest-in-Cardiology… @AnaBaracCardio @ACCinTouch @a_l_bailey @NikhilBassiMD #Cardiology #CardioOncology
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What if the next major breakthroughs in cardiovascular medicine come from studying health inequities? Our new AHA/ACC/ESC/WHF Expert Consensus argues that health equity is no longer just about access or fairness—it's a new frontier of science. Understanding how stress, environment, and adversity become biology can reveal new mechanisms of disease and drive targeted interventions that improve outcomes for everyone. #CardioTwitter #HealthEquity #CVScience #cardiology
🆕 joint editorial from the ACC, AHA, ESC and WHF calls for a new era of equity-centered #cardiovascular care. ✅ Redefine prevention ✅ Optimize care delivery ✅ Ensure all patients benefit equally Full #JACC editorial ➡️ bit.ly/4gtMaE4 #ACCHealthEquity
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What if a #smartwatch could identify worsening heart failure before it leads to hospitalization? So happy to share our latest publication in JACC: Heart Failure. In TRIBE-HF II, we evaluated CardioID, a passive smartwatch-enabled AI platform that combines heart rate–derived physiologic patterns with serial NT-proBNP measurements to detect worsening heart failure. Our findings suggest this approach may identify physiologic deterioration earlier than conventional weight-based monitoring. This is a promising step toward more proactive, personalized heart failure care. Proud to have been part of the TRIBE-HF team. You can view the full article through this link jacc.org/doi/full/10.1016/j.… #HeartFailure #DigitalHealth #Wearables #AI #Cardiology
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Congratulations, @pervanSht on becoming CEO of @worldheartfed your leadership, dedication, & ability to turn bold ideas into global action is going to transform the CV health landscape. Wishing you great success as u lead WHF's mission to create a healthier future for hearts everywhere.
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What an honor to be with such outstanding faculty @mmillermd1 @LeeGoldbergMD8 @apmille1, to collaborate and exchange knowledge with our Indian and Nepalese colleagues @kamalcardiodoc1 @tinynair great execution by @ACCinTouch , @SunPharma_Live
Enjoyed presenting at the 19th Annual Best of ACC Global in Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai & Kathmandu with Amazing Colleagues @ditchhaporia @LeeGoldbergMD8 @apmille1 @ACCinTouch @ASPCardio @nationallipid @SunPharma_Live
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Congratulations to @Drroxmehran @ACCinTouch President on receiving the prestigious Andreas Grüntzig Ethica Award at #EuroPCR. A well-deserved recognition of your extraordinary leadership, scientific contributions, mentorship, and unwavering commitment to advancing cardiovascular care and ethical excellence in medicine. Truly inspiring.
Congratulations to our co-founder, @DrRoxMehran, on receiving the 2026 Andreas Grüntzig Ethica Award, PCR’s highest honor recognizing lifetime contributions to patient care. Your leadership, research, mentorship & advocacy continue to inspire the cardiology community 💜 #EuroPCR
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Dipti Itchhaporia, M.D., MACC , FAHA, FESC retweeted
Enjoyed presenting at the 19th Annual Best of ACC Global in Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai & Kathmandu with Amazing Colleagues @ditchhaporia @LeeGoldbergMD8 @apmille1 @ACCinTouch @ASPCardio @nationallipid @SunPharma_Live
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Congratulations @VietHeartPA - what a well deserved honor.
Guess who was chosen at the American Physician Associate of the Year? And had a standing ovation? And had the best red suit? Our very own @VietHeartPA 🎶🎉🥳🥕 Congratulations on this very well deserved honour! @ACCinTouch @AAPAorg @mmamas1973 @HeartOTXHeartMD
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Dipti Itchhaporia, M.D., MACC , FAHA, FESC retweeted
Spectacular grand rounds on #AIinCardiology by @ditchhaporia @UCIrvine @hoaghealth. One thing is clear from today's discussion - AI is here to stay! The risk is not AI, but over-reliance or ignorance of it! @UofLMedicine @DineshKalra @MrinShettyMD @cardio10s @ACCinTouch
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Thank you to @DineshKalra for the invitation to the @UofLCardiology grand rounds. Enjoyed meeting faculty and fellows- look forward to a visit back in the future. Thank you to @cardio10s for joining virtually #aiincardology
Thrilled to have @ditchhaporia give #visitinggrandrounds @UofLCardiology on #AIinCardiology. An amazing, practical, clear-sighted talk on AI's amazing potential, the safeguards needed, and why it will transform and disrupt how we practice. But, as cardiologists who deploy #AI, we need to lead the way in validation, trust, evidence generation, privacy, equity, and responsible implementation. We need to do so thoughtfully so that it can benefit our patients and help workflow and prevent burnout. A masterclass! You are always welcome to come again next year to @uofl, Dipti for the @KentuckyDerby! @ACCinTouch @kentuckyacc @JACCJournals @UCIrvine @hoaghealth @Drroxmehran @timpotsMD @MrinShettyMD @UofLMedicine
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Dipti Itchhaporia, M.D., MACC , FAHA, FESC retweeted
We had the pleasure of hosting Dr @ditchhaporia former president of the American College of Cardiology, for grand rounds, where she also offered candid career guidance for fellows @FadiAdelMD @MayoClinicCV @MayoCVFellows
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Dipti Itchhaporia, M.D., MACC , FAHA, FESC retweeted
Absolute privilege to meet and hear @ditchhaporia speak! Thoughtful career guidance, outstanding mentorship, and a true role model who exemplifies excellence across the board!
We had the pleasure of hosting Dr @ditchhaporia former president of the American College of Cardiology, for grand rounds, where she also offered candid career guidance for fellows @FadiAdelMD @MayoClinicCV @MayoCVFellows
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Dipti Itchhaporia, M.D., MACC , FAHA, FESC retweeted
Great to be back in California for this Ai and innovation meeting with an amazing agenda led by @ditchhaporia! Packed room for cutting edge actionable knowledge @kewatson @SanjeevBhavnani @MeganPelter @datsunian @JamalRanaMD @WashingtonACC
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Exciting conversations being had here at the Innovation in CV Care meeting happening today at the Pendry! Really happy to see such brilliant minds come together for thought provoking discussions and intellectual curiosity in regard to digital intelligence and AI! @DrLopezJimenez @SanjeevBhavnani @AnthonyChangMD @damini_dey @icrokos
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⏰LAST CHANCE!⏰ INNOVATION IN CARDIOVASCULAR CARE: Digital Intelligence & Therapeutic Breakthroughs Join us tommorow, Saturday, April 18th at the Pendry Hotel for cutting-edge discussions on AI, digital health, and the future of cardiology. Last chance to sign up is today so don’t miss out! See below for more details! #Cardiology #DigitalHealth #AI #Innovation
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Excited to bring together an incredible group of innovators this Saturday, April 18th in Newport Beach! INNOVATION IN CARDIOVASCULAR CARE: Digital Intelligence & Therapeutic Breakthroughs Join us at the Pendry Hotel for cutting-edge discussions on AI, digital health, and the future of cardiology. #Cardiology #DigitalHealth #AI #Innovation @CaliforniaACC @ACCinTouch @SanjeevBhavnani @kewatson @Richardkcheng2 @DrLopezJimenez @BudoffMd @icrokos @damini_dey
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Dipti Itchhaporia, M.D., MACC , FAHA, FESC retweeted
Great overview on use of AI and technology to improve cardiovascular care by ⁦@ditchhaporia⁩ ⁦@UCSDCardiology⁩ Grand Rounds. ⁦⁦@loridanielsmd⁩ ⁦@purviparwani⁩ ⁦@JonHsuMD⁩ ⁦@ACCinTouch⁩ ⁦@DrMarthaGulati⁩ ⁦@dranulala⁩
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Looking forward to hosting this year's Innovation in CV Care on April 18th at the Pendry Hotel in Newport Beach. Lots in store from applications of AI to therapeutic breakthroughs. Check out the brochure below and sign up today using the QR code below before spots run out! #CVInnovations #healthcare #AIBreakthroughs #DigitalHealth
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