What Is Laser Dermatology?

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With board certification in cardiology and internal medicine, Dr. Rajan Bhatt uses the latest medical and surgical advances for the patients at his surgical centers. As the founder and CEO of two businesses, Spectrum Dermatology & Vein Center and Valley Surgery Center, Dr. Rajan Bhatt works with a team of highly qualified medical professionals to provide various procedures, including laser dermatology.

An effective alternative to surgical procedures, laser dermatology is used to diminish lines and wrinkles, improve skin texture, and treat redness and hyperpigmentation. However, different skin types and different skin conditions require specific laser technologies. For example, patients with more melanin are treated with a different type of laser than patients with fair skin.

One of the latest laser technologies is the ruby laser, which Spectrum Dermatology uses to treat age spots, birthmarks, and sun damage. The ruby laser penetrates deep into the skin with short pulses to break up dark spots.

The ACC Guideline on the Management of Blood Cholesterol

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Dr. Rajan Bhatt has served as the CEO of Spectrum Dermatology & Vein Center in Scottsdale, Arizona, since founding the organization in 2012. To augment his professional activities, Dr. Rajan Bhatt holds membership in multiple clinical associations, including the American College of Cardiology (ACC).

The ACC recently published the comprehensive article “Guideline on the Management of Blood Cholesterol” in its official scholarly periodical, the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC). Although this article appeared in the June 2019 edition, it is the result of a 2018 collaboration with the American Heart Association Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines.

In summation, the “Guideline on the Management of Blood Cholesterol” presents 10 leading ways to reduce the risk of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) in patients by effectively managing cholesterol levels. In addition to emphasizing a heart-healthy lifestyle for all individuals throughout their entire lives, the article adds the delivery of high-intensity or moderate-intensity statin therapy for patients in particular age groups with high LDL cholesterol levels or ASCVD diagnoses.

ACC Speaks on Link Between E Cigarettes and Vascular Disease

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An experienced cardiologist, Rajan Bhatt, MD, is the founder and chief executive officer of Spectrum Dermatology, PLLC, and the Valley Surgery Center, LLC, both in Scottsdale, Arizona. In addition to his work with patients at both locations, Dr. Rajan Bhatt maintains memberships with professional organizations such as the American College of Cardiology and the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin.

The American College of Cardiology (ACC) recently released a story investigating the link between flavored e-cigarette liquids, the use of e-cigarettes, and exacerbated dysfunction at the cellular level. The article, based on a study conducted by Won Hee Lee, PhD, and published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, examined the cells of various groups of smokers and nonsmokers, though all cells were sampled from healthy patients free of any other major cardiovascular risk factors.

The six uniquely flavored e-liquids studied each had some toxic impact on cell survival and demonstrated a connection to the pro-inflammatory markers linked to the development of vascular disease, though a cinnamon-flavored Marcado brand had an especially toxic effect. Additional findings indicated e-cigarette users received essentially the same nicotine delivery as cigarette smokers due to plasma nicotine concentrations.

A more thorough profile of the harmful impact e-cigarettes can have on a person’s vascular system, as well as the study itself, can be found online at www.acc.org.

ACC Provides Continuing Education Opportunities for Cardiologists

The founder and chief executive officer of Scottsdale-based Spectrum Dermatology and Vein Center, Dr. Rajan Bhatt completed a three-year cardiology fellowship at the University of Arizona Medical Center. Dr. Rajan Bhatt is a member of professional organizations including the American Society of Echocardiography and the American College of Cardiology.

A nonprofit medical society with more than 49,000 members, the American College of Cardiology (ACC) aims to advance cardiology as an academic and clinical discipline through numerous continuing education options. The organization’s vast online learning catalog includes a number of board preparation resources that keep cardiologists at the forefront of the profession, as well as online courses and webinars on topics such as pharmacotherapies and nonstatin management. Additionally, the ACC course catalog offers patient case quizzes to help cardiology professionals access the latest research and practice tools. For more information about ACC or to browse the organization’s range of educational programming, visit http://www.acc.org.

The ASE Echovation Challenge Promotes Innovation

Serving clients at Spectrum Dermatology & Vein Center in Scottsdale, Arizona, Dr. Rajan Bhatt has extensive experience in cardiology and internal medicine. Professionally, Dr. Rajan Bhatt belongs to organizations such as the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE).

Created to support medical professionals working with cardiovascular ultrasound technology, ASE pursues a variety of endeavors in areas ranging from advocacy to research. As part of its effort to encourage innovation in the field, the society launched the Echovation Challenge in 2015 following its Strategic Planning Retreat.

The Echovation Challenge exists to promote the creative use of cardiovascular ultrasound technologies and to serve as a catalyst for the discovery of new techniques for caring for patients with cardiovascular conditions. Each year the challenge climaxes with a finals event held in a different city.

In 2018, the finals for the Echovation Challenge took place in Nashville, Tennessee, where three teams selected from the international submissions competed for the prize. The winning team was led by Dr. Achiau Ludomirsky and known as Team On-Sight, and showcased a technology known as an Ultrasound Translator, which employed artificial intelligence and guided imagery to assist operation of ultrasound operators by nonexperts.