MEET THE MHG PHYSICIAN EXTENDERS, AN EXTENSION OF YOUR HEART CARE TEAM! THIS MONTH WE RECOGNIZE DAWN MITCHELL!

Beaumont Michigan Heart Group would like to introduce you to our physician extenders.  They are a critical part of the Cardiology team at Michigan Heart Group.  The Physician Extenders work hand and hand with the physicians, making decisions on the best treatment options for each patient on a case by case basis.  All of our extenders round on the weekends as well as work in the hospital during the week.  Most of our extenders also have have office hours and we encourage our patients to feel comfortable following up with them in the office.  Our medical decisions are often a team approach that each extender is a part of and they are often at the forefront of each decision that is made.

The practice is made up of Interventionist (plumbers) and Electrophysiologist (electricians).  The plumbers are located at 4600 Investment Drive, #200, while the Electricians are in the building next door at 4550 Investment Dr., #250.  In addition Michigan Heart Group has two satellite offices to accommodate our out of town patients.  One in Macomb at 15959 Hall Road, #304, Macomb and another in Novi at Ten Mile and Haggerty, 39500 Ten Mile, #103, Novi. Each extender is trained and familiar with both specialties however all but one currently they only see patients at our 2 main locations.

Each month we will be focusing on one extenders achievements, this month we recognize Dawn Mitchell.

Dawn Mitchell, A.C.N.P.:  Dawn is our newest member to the team joining just last year in December 2012.  Dawn has worked for William Beaumont Hospital in several different capacities over the last 30 years and we are lucky to have her as part of our team.  Her main focus for the last 20 years has been Cardiology where she has learned the many different arenas it has to offer.  Dawn primarily sees patients in the hospital however she does have office hours all day on Wednesday at Michigan Heart Group.  Dawn is becoming very familiar with the practice and our patients.  It’s almost as if she’s called Michigan Heart Group home for the last 30 years.  

OUR EXTENDER TEAM AND WHERE YOU MAY SEE THEM:

Cheryl Vincent, MSN, A.P.R.N: Sees patients at Michigan Heart Rhythm group all day Thursday and Friday.  Also, sees patients at William Beaumont Hospital- Troy, covers Beaumont RO when needed.

Anita Juriga, MSN, A.P.R.N:  Sees patients at Michigan Heart Group all day Tuesday, Thursday and Friday.  Also, sees patients at William Beaumont Hospital- Troy, covers Beaumont RO when needed.

Howard Hollinger, P.A.-C.:  Sees patients at Michigan Heart Group all day Monday and Tuesday.  Also, sees patients at William Beaumont Hospital- Troy, covers Beaumont RO when needed.

Debby Goodall, A.P.R.N, A.N.P.-B.C.:  Sees patients at Michigan Heart Group on Monday afternoons and at Michigan Heart Rhythm Group on Friday afternoons.  Also, sees patients at William Beaumont Hospital- Troy, covers Beaumont RO when needed.

Michelle Forcina, P.A.-C.:  Sees patients at Michigan Heart Rhythm Group all day Mondays and Tuesdays and in the morning on Wednesdays.  Rounds at both William Beaumont Hospital- RO and Troy on the weekends.

Dawn Mitchell, A.C.N.P.:  Sees patients at Michigan Heart Group all day Wednesdays.  Also,  sees patients at William Beaumont Hospital- Royal Oak, covers Beaumont Troy when needed.

Lily Paciorkowski, R.N., MSN:   Sees patients at William Beaumont Hospital- Royal Oak, covers Beaumont Troy when needed.

Mariann Graham, R.N., BSN:  Sees patients at William Beaumont Hospital- Royal Oak, covers Beaumont Troy when needed.

We are very fortunate to have such a great, caring and educated team working with us.  They look forward to meeting you and we hope you look forward to meeting them.

Thank you!
The Beaumont Michigan Heart Group Physicians

IS THEIR ANY SPECIFIC TREATMENT FOR RAYNAUDS SYNDROME?

Avoid smoking and exposure to cold to minimize symptoms.  Vasodilators might help, including calcium channel blockers, alpha antagonist, and cilostazol (also is a platelet inhibitor).

POSTED BY:  Steven Ajluni, MD

NOVI OFFICE, CELEBRATES ONE YEAR!

Western Wayne Heart Group is celebrating 1 year at our Novi location at 10 Mile and Haggerty.  This is minutes from all the express ways.

39500 Ten Mile Road
Suite 103
Novi, MI 48375
Phone: (248) 267-5050
Fax: (248) 267-5051

Please see the link below for directions for our old office in Livonia to the new office in Novi.
http://goo.gl/maps/6h7hq

Our Novi office allows for the same expert standard of testing and care you've come to expect from us, with the benefits of being uploaded directly into Beaumont's Epic within 48 hours.  No mail, no faxes and no need for scanning.  We also have state of the art equipment which provides safer, more accurate testing.

If you have visited our Novi office we hope you are as happy with our it as we are.  Should you have any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to call our Physician Liaison Stacie Batur.  She can help stream line communications between referring physicians, bring cards to your office (if you're a physician), or simply answer a question.  She can be reached at the numbers below:

Office: (248) 267-5050 (x6509); Primarily Mondays and Thursdays

Mobile: (248)765-4466;  Tuesdays and Wednesdays

CAN A STRESS ECHO PICKUP MINIMAL BLOCKAGE?

Stress studies are designated to pick up a physiologically significant coronary obstruction (which produces a supply: demand imbalance when cardiac workload is high).  This typically occurs when a coronary obstruction reaches 70% occluded in severity.

POSTED BY:  Steven Ajluni, MD

2014 BEAUMONT MICHIGAN HEART GROUP HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

Beaumont Michigan Heart Group closes in observance of all the major holiday's.  The 2014 days are listed below.  We ask, in order to ensure your prescriptions are refilled in time, please call at least one week prior to the holiday.  Calls taken after 10:00 am, the day before closing, are not guaranteed to be called in.

Friday	July 4, 2014	Independence Day
Monday	September 1, 2014	Labor Day
Thursday	November 27, 2014	Thanksgiving
Friday	November 28, 2014	Day after Thanksgiving
Wednesday	December 24, 2014	Christmas Eve
Thursday	December 25, 2014	Christmas Day
Wednesday	December 31, 2014	New Year’s Eve (1/2 day)
Thursday	January 1, 2015	New Year’s Day

Thank you:
The Beaumont Michigan Heart Group Staff

HOW DO YOU MANAGE TYPE 2 DIABETES WITH HYPERTENSION AND PERIPHERAL NEUROPATHY

It becomes very important to control the underlying condition and co-existing condition.  Peripheral neuropathy due to diabetes is related to its control and is a long term complication.  So prevent it by getting good control of diabetes and blood pressure to prevent other complications.  But if diabetic neuropathy sets in you can use medications approved for this conditions like Neurontin, Cymbalta, Carbamezaprin, and Lyrica.

POSTED BY:  Steven Ajluni, MD

OUR BEAUMONT MICHIGAN HEART GROUP HEALTH CARE TEAM

Sometimes you will see one of highly trained extenders.  Below is a list of our physicians and extenders.  For bios and more information please visit our website at mhgpc.com.  Thank you!

PHYSICIANS:

David R. Cragg, MD

Steven L. Almany, MD

Steven C. Ajluni, MD

William H. Devlin, MD

Terry R. Bowers, MD

Brian D. Williamson, MD

Ilana B. Kutinsky, DO

Michael J. Gallagher, MD

EXTENDERS:

Cheryl Vincent, APRN, MSN

Anita Juriga, APRN, MSN

Mariann Graham, RN, BSN

Howard Hollinger, PA-C

Lily Paciorkowski, RN, MSN

Debby Goodall, APRN, ANP-BC

Michelle Forcina, PA-C

Dawn Mitchell, ACNP

Jan Halash, Device Specialist

Amy Douglas, Device Specialist

IS PLAVIX STILL A FIRST LINE TREATMENT FOR THOSE WITH STENTS? OR IS EFFIENT NOW THE DRUG OF CHOICE?

Clopidogrel (Plavix) and aspirin remain the primary treatment. Effient may be used if clopidogrel fails or if genetic testing indicates that clopidogrel may not be effective.

POSTED BY:  Steven Ajluni, MD

BEAUMONT MICHIGAN HEART GROUP'S PHYSICIAN LIAISON IS HERE TO HELP YOU

Michigan Heart Group has a Physician Liaison on staff to assist with questions, concerns or problems you, your staff or your patients may have with our office.

Stacie Batur is available Monday through Thursday at (248) 267-5050 (x6509). She is often between two buildings or visiting referring physician offices. If you get her voice mail, please leave a message and she will call you back shortly. If you need to speak to her immediately you can reach her on her cell phone at (248) 765-4466.