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who is a Clinical Professor of Medicine and prior Chief of Cardiology at the
Medical College of Georgia. He is the Medical Editor, designer, developer and a
major contributor of educational material for HeartSite.com and CardiologySite.com. Dr. Abdulla has over 18 years of experience in
computer-based learning and has applied innovative technology in teaching
medical students and patients since the early 1980's. He is the recipient of a
dozen ‘Teacher of the Year’ awards from a medical school and was the founding
Medical Editor of ‘Physicians & Computers’ until the winter of 2000, when he
resigned to devote more time to web-based medical education. He is also a former
Teaching Scholar of The American Heart Association and has lectured
internationally on computer-based medical education. Dr. Abdulla is a Fellow of
the American College of Cardiology and American College of Physicians. He is
board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology and
Pacemakers and was elected to the AOA Honors society. Dr. Abdulla has published
multiple research studies and has written chapters in medical text books.
The content material was designed to provide information to patients who are
being evaluated and treated for a heart-related complaint. It is presented as a
public service and not designed to promote the practice of Dr. Abdulla, or any
physician who links to this site. All contents are reviewed by physicians to
ensure accuracy. Our objective is to educate and
NOT to promote specific medications, devices or procedures. The
information provided on this web site is meant to supplement and NOT to replace
those obtained from your personal physician. Please consult your physician
because a specific disease, test or treatment may not be applicable to your
case. If you have any comments or suggestions, please send an e-mail to
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Developer and Medical Editor: Dr. Abdulla M. Abdulla
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