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

WHAT TO DO IF YOUR SYSTOLIC AND DIASTOLIC PRESSURES ARE HIGH?

Elevated systolic and diastolic blood pressure (BP)  implies likely need for medication’s to control your BP.  If elevations are borderline high (130-140/80-90), I would suggest checking it at home.  Consider weight loss, in addition to alcohol and salt restrictions to help.

If frequent rechecks still show BP often in excess of 140/90, you will need to start medication and have a physical exam and lab testing done.

POSTED BY:  Steven Ajluni, MD

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

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 Lily Paciorkowski.

Lily Paciorkowski, R.N., MSN:  Lily joined us in April 2006.   Lily is our eyes and ears at the Royal Oak Beaumont Hospital. She does not see patients in the office however if you get admitted at RO Beaumont, Lily will be the one you will most likely see.  She keeps the physicians in the loop of all the comings and goings that happen at RO.  Lily received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Eastern Michigan and her Masters of Science in Nursing for the University of Phoenix.  Lily has over 20 years of cardiac experience and is committed to the high standard of care that Michigan Heart Group expects its extenders to achieve.  Lily can answer any questions or concerns you may have while you are under our care in the hospital.

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

GREAT TIPS FROM A GREAT PHYSICIAN!

1.  Understand your body and know your limits with exercise so as to avoid angina as much a possible

2.  Myth: Coronary disease is only present if chest pain exists

3.  Anginal symptoms may differ from patient to patient, each patient is unique

4.  More than 50% of ischemic spells (inadequate oxygenation of heart tissues) occur without symptoms of chest pain

5.  Myth: Patients with angina should not exercise, they need to exercise carefully

6.  Regularly attempts at exercise along with the right medications help raise the threshold before angina occurs.

7.  Beta blockers, calcium channel blockers, nitrates all improve supply and demand.  Ranexa improves status

8.  Chronic angina treatment requires the right mediation coupled with close follow up.

9.  Central Sleep Apnea (CSA) can be idiopathic due to Cheynes Strokes, Narcotics, Newborn, CPAP exces.

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

ASTEMIC HEART DISEASE, DOES IT PROGRESS?

Ischemic heart disease implies a progression of atherosclerotic changes in the coronary artery blood supply that results in a deprived state of oxygen delivery to the heart muscle.  It is caused by a progression of inflammatory deposits brought on by proinflammatory risk factors (family history, hypertension, smoking, diabetes, and hyperlipidemia).  Reducing risk factors slows progression.

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.

Monday	May 26, 2014	Memorial Day
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

STUDY: FLU SHOTS MAY HELP PREVENT HEART ATTACKS

Bloomberg News (8/22, Gale, 1.41M) reports that research published online in Heart suggests that flu vaccines may help to prevent heart attacks, a finding that “suggests flu vaccination programs targeting the elderly should be extended to include younger adults, especially those with coronary artery disease.”

HealthDay (8/22, Goodman, 2K) reports that research published online in Heart suggests that flu shots may help prevent heart attacks. Researchers found that individuals hospitalized due to a heart attack were approximately “half as likely to have received a flu vaccination and about twice as likely to have gotten sick with the flu as people living in the same city who had not suffered a heart attack, leading them to conclude that flu shots might shield against heart attacks.”

POSTED BY: Steven Almany M.D.

CAN MY 8YR OLD WHO HAS HEART DISEASE TAKE BENADRYL AND CLARITIN AT THE SAME TIME?

NO, please do not do this.  This is so much evidence in medicine that more is not better.  One should not mix medications that are similar in nature unless instructed to do so by a doctor.  One does not give a child both Benadryl and Claritin at the same time.

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