About the Blog

DrJohnM is a medical blog that I began in 2009 on a whim without any grand plan. One thing led to another, and I was hooked.

I love being a learner. I feel like I’m behind. I spent so much time learning biology and medicine, I didn’t get to learn much else.

Mostly, I write about electrophysiology, cardiology, health, doctoring and, lately, the state of medical evidence.

The internet overflows with information on topics that I write about, like atrial fibrillation, for instance. My goal is not to replicate an encyclopedia, but to provide an inside-the-ropes look at things that I know and live.

The goals of DrJohnM:

  • To educate on the science of heart rhythm and general cardiac matters.
  • To emphasize the importance of healthy living choices for preventing heart disease—the most preventable disease.
  • To give an inside look at doctoring.

Disclaimers:

  1. Patient information is sufficiently changed and kept generic enough to protect the privacy of patients.
  2. My writings are not medical advice.  Discuss your treatment strategies with your doctor. I receive many request for advice. I can’t give medical advice over the internet.
  3. My opinions are my own, and are based on personal experiences. I will reference sources when applicable. Please do not confuse a blog post with a scientific paper or multi-referenced review article.
  4. If I am wrong about something, by all means point out my mistake. Bike-racing cardiologists have thick skin. Conversation makes a blog much better.
  5. WordPress requires your email to comment.  Your email address is kept confidential and will not ever be published.

Enjoy. Interact. School me.

Thanks.

John