WHAT CAUSES MIDSTERNAL CHEST PAIN?

Most concerning is cardiac pain.  Other possibilities include  G.I, and musculoskeletal.  Chest pain should be evaluated by a physician

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.

IS SVT DEADLY?

Most SVT is an annoyance rather than a great hemodynamic stress.  Should SVT happen in a patient in brittle cardiac status however it could conceivable cause a serious problem.

POSTED BY:  Steven Ajluni, MD

TUNE IN TOMORROW; WEDNESDAY MORNING 08.20.14.....CHANNEL 2 "THE DOCTOR IT IN" TO SEE DRS. ALMANY AND KUTINSKY

On Wednesday Morning, August 20th, Drs. Almany and Kutinsky will be on the "Doctor Is In" segment on Fox 2 Detroit.       

Dr. Almany will speak about the Student Heart Checks that have helped students all over Metro Detroit. Dr. Kutinsky will speak about Adult Heart Health (specifically Atrial Fibrillation) which effects millions.  

WHEN:   Wednesday, 8/20
TIME:      8am
WHERE:  Fox 2 Detroit
WHY:      It may effect you now or it may soon.
                Plus you can tell your physician you saw them on TV!

MICHIGAN HEART GROUP'S LOCATIONS AND SATELLITE OFFICES

Beaumont Michigan Heart Group has 2 main locations and 2 satellite locations.  Different physicians see patients out of different suits.  

THERE ARE TIMES, when a physician will need to SWITCH SUITES for one reason or another.  It usually has to do with coverage or addition of office time.  You will ALWAYS BE NOTIFIED of this DURING YOUR REMINDER CALL so PLEASE pay close attention to the LOCATION when we call you.  

MAIN CAMPUS:

Beaumont Michigan Heart Group:

4600 Investment Drive, #200

Troy, MI 48098

Steven L. Almany, MD

Steven C. Ajluni, MD

William D. Devlin, MD

Terry R. Bowers, MD

Michael J. Gallagher, MD

Beaumont Michigan Heart Rhythm Group

4550 Investment Drive, #250

Troy, MI 48098

David R. Cragg, MD

Brian D. Williamson, MD

Ilana B. Kutinsky, DO

SATELLITE OFFICES:

Beaumont Western Wayne Heart Group

39500 Ten Mile, #103

Novi, MI 48375

Steven L. Almany, MD

Steven C. Ajluni, MD

William D. Devlin, MD

Ilana B. Kutinsky, DO

Beaumont Michigan Heart Group- Macomb

15959 Hall Road, #304

Macomb, MI 48044

David R. Cragg, MD

Terry R. Bowers, MD

Michael J. Gallagher, MD

WOULD A MAJOR HEART ATTACK ALWAYS SHOW UP ON AN EKG?

Never say never…Major heart attacks are the result of either occlusion of blood flow to key areas of the heart or serious electrical dysfunction creating an unstable heart rhythm.  While there may be some occult or exceptional cases of sudden death that may not have time to register on an EKG, most, if not all, major heart attacks would be apparent on an EKG.

POSTED BY:  Steven Ajluni, MD

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

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 Mariann Graham

Mariann Graham, R.N., BSN: Mariann joined Michigan Heart Group in March 1997, and we are thankful she did.  Mariann has a Bachelor of Nursing from Mercy; she has 25 years of Cardiac care experience and is the heart of the Michigan Heart Group team.  She is the director of the Physician Extenders, the Medical Assistants and Nursing.  She keeps the whole boat running and running smoothly.  If someone is sick... Mariann steps in, if someone is running late... Mariann steps in, if someone needs to leave...Mariann steps in.  You will most likely see Mariann at either of the hospitals rounding.  She doesn't have office hours but may be seen helping a physician running behind by seeing you before they step in. 

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

MICHIGAN HEART GROUP'S PORTAL...WHAT IT CAN DO FOR YOU!!!!

APPOINTMENTS:  Don't want to sit on the phone and wait for the 4 calls ahead of you?
Simply click on the appointment tab at on the top of the portal (which you can gain access to through our website, www.mhgpc.com).  Click in your preferences and a receptionist will call you back at your preferred number with an appointment.  Saved time and frustration!!!

PRESCRIPTION:  Don't want to leave another message on the prescription line?
Simply type in your prescription, dose, pharmacy number and the nurse will call you back to let you know its been called in.  Saved time and frustration!!!!

NON-URGENT MEDICAL QUESTION:  Do you have a medical question and have been playing phone tag with the nursing department?   All you need to do is log on to Follow My Health, click send a message at the top of the page, and ask your question.  Then you can carry on with your day, when you get home, you will have your answer waiting in your in box!  Saved time and frustration!!!

VIEWING MEDICAL RECORDS:  Do you want to know what your lab results were?  Need to know your stress test results?  How about your last list of medications?  All you need to do is log onto Follow My Health and as long as it has been read and cleared by the physician the results will be there for you to print off and share with other physicians or family.

So what do you need to do to become portal members?  You need to share your email address with Michigan Heart Group.  If you have and you haven't received an invite to join the portal or are having problems you can call Stacie Batur at (248) 267-5050 (6509) Mon-Thurs.  Or if you would like to join the portal and don't have a visit in the near future you can call and leave your email on her voice-mail.  She will then send you an invite.

We are HIPAA compliant and therefore are forbidden to share, sell or give your email to another living person or entity.  Please be certain that your information is safe.  We look forward to seeing you soon and working with on the portal.

HOW DO I KNOW IF I'M A CANDIDATE FOR GASTROBYPASS?

There are generally 2 criteria that are followed:

1.  A BMI over 35 with a major health issue like diabetes

2.  BMI over 40, without major heath issues.

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