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Hello Dear Readers,
Just a short note about the picture on the left.
This is a picture of me next to a statute which I was surprised to see whilst driving in the village of Marjuon in South Lebanon, not far from Lebanese/Israeli border, on 10 May 2011. The statute is that of the world most renowned cardiologist, Dr Michael Dabagy. Doctor Dabagy was born in Marjuon in 1916 and passed away in 2008. He graduated in medicine from the American University of Beirut, specialised in cardiology and left to live in the United States where he quickly established reputation as leading cardiologist. Medical students are told about Michael Dabagy in their clinical years. I had the pleasure of meeting him in 1982 at the Prince of Wales Hospital. I share with you one well known observation that all cardiologist know about Doctor Dabagy.
A New York train driver who complained of unexplained blackouts whilst driving the train was seen by number of doctors throughout the US. He was referred to number of cardiologist who did all sort of tests and could not explain or find out any reason for his blackouts. He was referred to Michael Dabagy. Michael observed that the train driver was wearing tie and the collar of his shirt appeared to be not much loose around his neck (not exactly tight). Michael asked him do you wear a tie whilst driving the train? The driver said yes I always wear a tie regardless of the weather. Michael then asked do you blackout when the train comes to a turn? The driver said yes that is when I blackout on turns. Michael said do not do the top button on your shirt and wear shirts with a one centimeter wider collar. That was the treatment.
Those of you dear readers who are not doctors should know that there is a nerve plexus at the point where the carotid artery passes through the neck. When the the train was turning the driver's collar was pressing on that nerve plexus which results in the drivers hear almost coming to a stop. Cardiologists often test patient by doing what is called the Valsalva manouver by rubbing on the nerve plexus. Wrestlers sometime have their 'sleeper hold' by pressing on the neck and stimulating the plexus.
I was surprised the know that the Late Doctor Dabagy was born in Marjuoon.
I trust dear readers you find this little story of some interest. If you do you may care to letting me know. That way I will tell you more interesting stories.
Hello Dear Readers,
Just a short note about the picture on the left.
This is a picture of me next to a statute which I was surprised to see whilst driving in the village of Marjuon in South Lebanon, not far from Lebanese/Israeli border, on 10 May 2011. The statute is that of the world most renowned cardiologist, Dr Michael Dabagy. Doctor Dabagy was born in Marjuon in 1916 and passed away in 2008. He graduated in medicine from the American University of Beirut, specialised in cardiology and left to live in the United States where he quickly established reputation as leading cardiologist. Medical students are told about Michael Dabagy in their clinical years. I had the pleasure of meeting him in 1982 at the Prince of Wales Hospital. I share with you one well known observation that all cardiologist know about Doctor Dabagy.
A New York train driver who complained of unexplained blackouts whilst driving the train was seen by number of doctors throughout the US. He was referred to number of cardiologist who did all sort of tests and could not explain or find out any reason for his blackouts. He was referred to Michael Dabagy. Michael observed that the train driver was wearing tie and the collar of his shirt appeared to be not much loose around his neck (not exactly tight). Michael asked him do you wear a tie whilst driving the train? The driver said yes I always wear a tie regardless of the weather. Michael then asked do you blackout when the train comes to a turn? The driver said yes that is when I blackout on turns. Michael said do not do the top button on your shirt and wear shirts with a one centimeter wider collar. That was the treatment.
Those of you dear readers who are not doctors should know that there is a nerve plexus at the point where the carotid artery passes through the neck. When the the train was turning the driver's collar was pressing on that nerve plexus which results in the drivers hear almost coming to a stop. Cardiologists often test patient by doing what is called the Valsalva manouver by rubbing on the nerve plexus. Wrestlers sometime have their 'sleeper hold' by pressing on the neck and stimulating the plexus.
I was surprised the know that the Late Doctor Dabagy was born in Marjuoon.
I trust dear readers you find this little story of some interest. If you do you may care to letting me know. That way I will tell you more interesting stories.
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