To a first year resident, to second, to third, and on and on! Now, you're a specialist!! You're my true model. You worked so hard and it paid off!! Congratulations!
I work with so many doctors at my hospital and I wish more of them had the positive attitude that you do. I can only imagine how much more amazing healthcare could be with more doctors like you! Your communication skills are great, your attitude is wonderful, and you pay attention to every detail and work through situations thoroughly to make sure you’re making the right decisions.
I wish all doctors are like you... You are fresh, full of energy and your omnipotent smile... And the way you explain things for us non-medical people... easy to understand... Good luck, and greetings from Slovenia!
Great comment. PS. Just a small thing - I think you mean "omnipresent". Omnipotent means all powerful (like God). Omnipresent means always present. Lol. Your English is great. Just one unusual word.
I’m so glad you addressed COVID because yes it’s still here but some people act like it’s not. Obviously it’s not as bad as it previously was but I hear people saying it’s gone away. Also if people are wearing a mask please don’t shame or bully them because maybe they’re immunocompromised, thanks👍🏻
I'm wearing a facemask now when staying in the room with many people, but i'm not immunocompromised. Just i've lost some people from my environment due to COVID-19, and i know that the most of possible viruses inside me will not be dispersed around me: the mask will prevent it. Those who will try to shame me will get the hard possibly obscene answer.
Yes! Or have compromised loved ones. My daughter is in the NICU, and you best believe I’m wearing a mask everywhere so I reduce the risk of giving her something!
@@Emuncan I’m so sorry about your daughter being in the NICU❤️sending love & healing to your little one and your whole family. I have to wear a mask every time I go out cause I have Cancer and the looks & words people send me are cruel! One manager at Tim Hortons pointed, laughed and said wow you really love wearing masks don’t you!!! Then preceded to laugh more. I said no mam I don’t like wearing them but I have cancer & in a few weeks I will be having my 4th major surgery in two years so not that I should have to explain myself to you! Everyone in line clapped & people who weren’t wearing masks put them on realizing it was not only to protect themselves but others as well! Other times in different stores like the bank Ect I’ve had people just act like ridiculous jerks then when I say cancer they shut up & say so sorry miss. People for the most part are great, and I rarely leave the house for my protection but sometimes I need to get out. Other times I get real jerks who say asinine things which I try to ignore.
@@natalievancouver8188 thank you so much ❤️ I appreciate that! I am so sorry you’re dealing with that, as well as having to deal with people who are far too concerned about what the people around them are doing. Im sending you love & healing as well ❤️
I've really enjoyed seeing your career journey over the years! From you taking direction from your superiors to staff coming to you for direction! So neat to see a full 180!
I had the first woman’s problem and found out finally that I needed a pacemaker, since having that done I have not fainted in going on 4 yrs. You are correct saying that it has to be seen in order to find the problem. Love 💕 watching your videos I’ve been a follower for a very long time. God Bless you and Mark.
I just started nursing school but I watch your videos on my downtime (which doesn't really exist: but forced by mental blocks and fog) and I'm learning so much. Thank you.
You are the most engaging doctors am following here,you are making the practice of medicine closer to normal people like us and make us more appreciate how important doctors are. So many times you guys have saved my husband who has heart problems. My daughter and son in law are also reviewing for their boards and I hope they will be like you. Thank you for the inspiration you are giving us Doc! We are always here praying for you and your husbands safety!!!! Continue inspiring the young would be doctors and us who value what you impart to the society.
You are the kind of Dr. I pray for when I'm at the hospital, thanks for being great. Please screen for POTS with fainting. It is still not on the radar of even cardiologists.
I love your vlogs so so much. It got to the point where these vlogs are pretty much the only RUclips videos I watch because they are so wholesome and genuine and real. You seem like such a nice, kind, genuine person and I really really enjoy that opposed to all the other people on RUclips that only care about looks and money and going on pretentious vacations.
ATTENDING!!!!! I swear it was two weeks ago you were a fourth year medical student. Been amazing watching your journey. Congratulations on attending status!!!
Welcome back! :) These videos are really helpful to me, a total non-medical anything person, because they help me understand what all the folks taking care of me/my mom/my dad/etc., are doing during those times when it *feels* like we're being ignored. Frequently, the inner workings of hospitals are confusing to me in every way imaginable--why do we keep seeing different people? why is it all taking so long? what's happening right now, while we sit here?--but this gives me a glimpse into the behind the scenes stuff and makes it a lot easier to be patient because now I know they're not all just kicking back and having a beer--they're working really hard (usually) and managing a lot of chaos.
I have just started my first year of med school here in Australia and just when i'm dying from the stress and work load i watch a video of yours and it just reminds me why i started the journey! You have such a joy for your work and it makes me excited to progress!
POTS/dysautonomia can cause fainting too. It won't show up as an abnormal heart rhythm. It is just sinus tachycardia. It's becoming even more common now after C*vid. Thank you for saying that c*vid isn't over. I just had it last month and it's made my existing health problems a bit worse.
I'm a POTS person too :) I had something tied to my POTS called EDS. It's hard living with fainting triggers that are getting out of bed lol. I've fainted from hugging my friend.
Just a comment. I am 78, have not had the jab , have not had Covid, and ONLY wear a mask when in a doctor’s office. Plus, I am not that healthy because I have Non-Alcoholic cirrhosis of my liver plus type 2 diabetes. With dietary changes, my A1C is nicely down AND my NA cirrhosis has now become an official diagnosis of Fatty Liver disease. Was diagnosed 14 years ago, but did not decide to get serious until 1-1/2 years ago. My doctors look at me cross-eyed and ask “ What ARE you DOING ? “ I simply smile.❤️
@@ChaiLatte13 I would expect no less from you to take this view, dear. The thing is, I KNOW where I am going when I leave this old carcass behind . By the way, you are an identical twin to my second cousin. Do you have Scottish ancestry in you by chance ? You and my cousin could pass for identicals.
I've been a fan watching since I was in college and now I'm here watching this video as a study break as I study for Step 2 after having finished my clinical rotations and fully understanding everything you're doing/talking about. I'm applying to IM residency this summer and I just want to say thank you !! Such a crazy full circle moment 💓
Wow. This video is gold. So text book for new grads RNs and MDs. CHF, Sepsis, and Syncope. It is awesome. The RNs interactions are right on point. Love it. I will save it for the future.
I'm a heart patient and watching your videos make me so happy being hospitalized and laying there and watching you reminds me that you guys just wanna help and how amazing you guys are you are an awesome doc
Thanks ever so much for keeping these videos coming. Despite my hearing loss, you always sound clear and good. You've obviously chosen your recording equipment well. You're also great at describing and explaining what's going on. As a totally blind follower, I deeply appreciate this.
I was misdiagnosed with POTS for years, before I fainted at work… which happens to be in a hospital. I was finally and correctly diagnosed with Vasovagal Syncope! I am not triggered by blood, I’m triggered by the most random things… but what a life changing diagnoses this was for me. Now I’m able to handle it correctly! Luckily I’m able to predict when I’m going to faint and I’m able to get myself somewhere safely with my legs up… usually! Anyway, I went on a bit of a rant but I just wanted to share my story. 😊
I’m someone with EDS who was misdiagnosed as well. My cause of fainting is a carnitine deficiency instead of POTS and it took years to figure that out.
Your vlogs are soo refreshing and the way you explains those conditions are just amazing...looking forward for more vlogs like this Siobhan. Thank you 💓
I’m a student nurse going into consolidation. I was down in the OR watching a surgery last week and I was so worried I might pass out from seeing something. I didn’t luckily and now I’m looking into the OR course at my local hospital, and how RPNs are the scrub nurses. I loved it! It was also so interesting being able to watch the procedure, seeing I have been in the OR 4 times but I’m always the one asleep on the operating table.
In my first year, second semester of med school. I strive to be a doctor like you when I get there! Someone who is pleasant, polite, and warm to those around her. Thank you for inspiring me! (I also end up learning quite a bit when I watch your videos, so thank you!)
I absolutely love these videos! I’m hoping to go to medical school next year and sometimes it feels like such a battle with uni, but watching you always reminds me what I’m working hard for! And that even though it’s hard right now, it’ll be worth it :)) Your passion and positivity is amazing, thank you 🥰
I watch a guy on youtube and his friend was fainting recently, quite a few times with his wife nearby. By the third time they went to ER and it happened again while he was hooked up to all the monitors, turned out he was totally out for 60 to 90 seconds each time & his heart had actually stopped every time he had fainted. Got fitted with a pace maker and on the road to recovery... not somthing you would expect when you're only 33 years old though!!
I almost fainted the doctors yesterday and it’s embarrassing. Yet I was glad the doctor got to see it. This way they know how much my pots is effecting me.
I love watching your videos! I have chronic illnesses for the last 10 years and it is easy to get desilusioned with medicine in general when you don’t get relief. It’s great to see young & enthusiastic doctors doing their absolute best for their patients!
As a patient that has had 4 rounds of sepsis (and 2 rounds of septic shock within 7 months) in the last 2 1/2 years AND I also have a spinal cord injury that is 14 years old from a MRSA infection in my spinal cord at the age of 23, that happened from an ingrown hair (NOT joking) I know how important it is to have amazing doctors, nurses, and medical staff around you! ESPECIALLY since Covid when you couldn't have visitors it's brutal to say the absolute least! Your patients are very lucky to have such a caring, amazing doctor! Coming from the patient side of things after going through as much as I have the biggest thing I ALWAYS make sure I do every single day and really how I live my entire day to day life is with a smile on my face! Being positive and having an optimistic mindset has always been a part of my life even before my injury but it became essential afterwards. I always find the good in every day, sometimes it's extremely small like I was able to take my mind off the pain or I was able to get out of bed, but no matter what I always find something to be positive about. Living with a lifelong injury definitely isn't easy whatsoever but when you're able to find the joy in the little things and also be able to have a positive outlook on life, it makes it better!!!
Hello Siobhan, Nice video of you about taking care of a heart patient. I had many disease Siobhan during last couples of days such as viral fever, allergy, and finally I had to undergo a surgery because of a large swollen wound on my feet Siobhan. You are a kind doctor to me. I don't have a strong body.
May God Continue To Bless you and your Husband ~ YOU ARE BOTH AMAZING DOCTORS, AND IT'S SO WONDERFUL TO BE ABLE TO JOIN YOU FOR A FEW MINUTES TO EXPERIENCE YOUR PASSION FOR MEDICINE 🥰🥰
I faint very frequently, due to POTS, Orthostatic Hypotension, Reactive Hypoglycemia, Vestibular Migraines, and Chiari Malformation. Thank you for talking about it!
I fainted three times in 2017. Always happened in the morning without any warning, I was totally out and unresponsive, the first time was early 2017, my wife called an ambulance and I was taken to hospital, I woke up while having an MRI scan done. The cause could not be found. I then had another blackout about three months later I was in the house alone, don't know how long I was out for. The next time my wife was away but our lodger found me on the kitchen floor, she call emergency and I was revived by paramedics who also booked me an appointment with my GP later that day. My GP arranged for several hospital tests for things like epilepsy and heart problems but no cause was identified and I have not had blackouts since then. In 2018 I had brain surgery to patch a CSF leak that was causing me serious problems. This year I have had several episodes of bradycardia, pulse rate down to under 50 BPM.
Hey Siobhan, I really love your vlogs as they're so informative. I actually passed my exams for my first assignments this semester and now I enough points to go back to university, so I'll actually become a student nurse in September here in England. I more or less already know I want to specialise in cardiology as a nurse specialist. I can't believe how far you've came, it feels like only yesterday you were only a 3rd year
You have such a positive attitude, it must be a blessing for your patients. My current general practitioner, who is an older gentleman in his sixties, has a similarly exuberant attitude, and it has the effect of making me feel better, which is important, given that I have Marfan’s and am frequently in miserable discomfort or dealing with frightening symptoms. I was in one of the better local hospitals for a week in the area of Southern California where I live in January due to a pulmonary embolism, but in contrast to previous visits, for some reason in this particular case the internal medicine attending was mean and unpleasant. I had not met her previously. Most of the nurses and all of the other doctors were wonderful however, particularly the radiologist who administered the technologically thrilling test where one inhales xenon-135 and is injected with technetium-43 as a means of imaging the vascular system in the lungs.
I faint with little warning! Diagnosed this year with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), meaning that yes I am more likely to pass out when I stand up but I also experience further symptoms like a racing heart rate, sweating, and nausea, etc. etc. Thank you for raising awareness of the causes of fainting!!
I love how much you care about your patients are work to find out everything, including wondering about things like oh maybe this can be linked to something else!! My experiences with drs are always surface level diagnosis and "exercise and you'll be fine"
My Dad had bouts of fainting, and syncope, caused by a vascular aortic aneurysm accompanied by weight loss. Diagnosed when we were on holiday in Thailand!
I just love you! You're just the sweetest doctor and so much care and love for your patience. Your patients are just blessed to have you. Thank you for your videos. I really enjoy them.❤️
Thank you so much for looking further into the patient. I had a blood test for my thyroid. They said everything looked normal. After being so tired, I had more blood work done to only be told to take B12 and Vitamin D. After putting my family in debt, they only looked into half of me.
You inspire me a lot. I started following your channel when I was in high school (in Italy). Now I’m in college (in the US). Thank you for what you did and what you do!!🎉✨🤍
I love your videos! I'm a PA student about to start my clinical rotations and your videos make me so excited to finally start using my knowledge and get hands on experience.
I love watching your videos as I always learn something new or I gain a better understanding of things that family members are dealing with such as my partner fainting yesterday or my dad getting Lasix. Thank you for sharing this with us.
you seem like such a nice person, like the nurses seem so good with you, you hear so much about doctors bullying nurses or belitteling them, you give me hope that there may be great hospitals to work at once im done nursing school
I started watching you last year in February when I decided to start studying for the Australian Graduate Medicine entrance exam. It is coming up in one week from today!! 💀 I am from a non-science background so I wanted to give myself as much time as possible to study (idk if it's the same elsewhere but in Australia you don't have to have studied pre-med to apply for a doctor of medicine degree). Anyway, you have been a source of inspiration for me to pursue something I never thought I'd be able to succeed in. I may not succeed, but if not I will try again. I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate your content and the way you express your enthusiasm for the profession. It helps keep my goal fresh in mind ☺️🤞
I am so glad you are videoing your days again! I love watching your videos and learning about autoimmune diseases, since I am currently seeing a rheumatologist for an autoimmune disease right now! Thanks for taking care of people so wholeheartedly!
Brilliant VMD! I think emergency room medicine is your expertise. My Father who had fainting was "theorized" that it was result of an electrical problem with the heart. This condition was so difficult to diagnose even from the "best" cardiologists'
Thank you for your videos, they're so interesting and inspiring. Do you think you could interview Mark about his journey to becoming a doctor and when he first met you? I think that would be a lovely story 🥰 (not sure if you've covered these topics in your videos before?!)
Nice to see Dr. Heilman's name out there. He's an excellent doctor, he's a champion for my community, and he's just super knowledgeable about many different subjects. I've also personally met Dr. Heilman on two trips to my local ER due to AFib, he was also a part of my 2nd cardio version which occurred in the fall of 2021. Thanks for the video Siobhan, I always enjoy them. (:
I work with lots of Doctors in Hospitals (I help set-up & run clinical trials for new pharmaceuticals). These videos are very good at explaining how Hospitals work (the internal workings of Hospitals can be very confusing if you have never worked in one)
Hey Siobhan! Hope all is well with u! You mentioned that u hoped that what you bring us is interesting, well everything u bring to us is super interesting! I love your day in the life videos! You are a great doctor and educator and I thank u 4 that! Be well, be safe and thank u so much🥳
Good to see your videos again! I have vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, so it's interesting to see you working in the Rheumatology field. I really wanted to go into nursing but my health just isn't stable enough for it. If you come across a zebra (someone with a rare illness) let them know they're not alone for me. :)
Dr. Siobhan, I have immensely enjoyed your videos and I follow each of the episodes. Just five days ago, I had a pacemaker surgery. I thought your patient’s experience was very similar to mine. I am a scientist and trained in IT. I am also an avid walker and I do 10 miles every day in very hilly terrain. I am a 69-year-old male. About three years ago, I had my first syncope event. The second event was about 6 months later and then it became more frequent. By the way, I have lived with bradycardia for more than 10 years. My syncope events always occurred during the walking time. It never happened all of a sudden while sitting, resting, or driving. To me, it felt like somebody turned a switch on and off. There was no prior warning before and I was normal after. But then I was more aware of it and I can say that I would have a brief premonition that I was going to faint. But it was very quick to be able to prevent falling. Since I was determined to continue my daily walk, I started wearing a helmet and lots of protective clothing that rugby players use. I did it because twice, I fell on my head and cracked open my skull. In the meantime, my primary doctor and cardiologist did a stress test, and Holter monitors twice, and finally, my cardiologist suggested I put internal loop recorder. I am not a medical professional, but my IT background helped me to unravel some questions I had. I even used ChatGPT! As a non-medical professional, I gathered tons of useful information. I suspected I would need a pacemaker because I concluded I did not have orthostatic hypertension, vasovagal, or seizure. Back to my cardiologist; he said the internal loop monitor that lasts two years would catch the EKG while having a syncope event. I was not against it but I wanted to see if an external monitor like the Zio patch can be helpful. The only problem is that it can be used for at most a month. In my research, I found out that there are at least two devices that are placed under the chest to monitor real-time EKG. The EKG results can be directly sent to a caregiver, a family friend as well the patient. The patient can see their EKG on their cellphone, or computer and they are also kept on the cloud. I told my cardiologist about it and he said that if I can produce an EKG of the syncope event, he could use it. My device records 17 different abnormalities of the heart. In the third month of wearing my device, I have a syncope event. The doctor saw it and I was transferred to a surgical procedure for a dual chamber pacemaker. The doctor himself was not aware of this device but he liked the idea. I had a sick sinus syndrome. Unfortunately, the Holter monitor, and internal loop monitor are the only choice for cardiologists. But I must say that the device I used was far more advanced than what the cardiologists use. It had an advanced AI algorithm that is far superior to FDA approved Holter monitor or internal loop monitor. It cost me less than $300. I am telling you this story because you have a passion for knowledge, and you are very compassionate. You are a young doctor and you come with more IT background. I thought my experience was useful and maybe in the future there will be more FDA-approved devices. Thanks, and keep up the good work. I truly enjoyed your 700 km Europe trip. I did something similar after I graduated from college and went on a walking trip all over Europe.
Late July I fainted and found myself on the garage floor. I didn't know that fainting had a medical term (syncope). Lots of tests and Cardiac monitoring happened while in Hospital, and at home, ultimately because I was on meds that slowed the heart's reaction to standing up a bit too quickly (blood pressure and blood vessel relaxers). However, the worst part about this was because the cause was unknown, the doctors are required to report to the DMV, which will suspend your license until the reason is known and controlled. I felt fine, but it took about 4 months to get my driving privileges back... DMV is quick to suspend, but takes their time to restore.
Your patients are also lucky to have you! I wish you were my Dr. I from South Africa and struggling to get an diagnosis! Even though the answer is so obvious! Also being a medical technician doesn't help and asking questions... Any thoughts on very high renin aldosterone levels in the absence of hypertension? In fact I have hypertension. Using duiretics to get rid of fluid buildup. Again thank you for your videos. So refreshing to see your dedication and support for your patients 🥰🦋
I found this so interesting, your patient reminds me of my first experience going to the ER as I started fainting frequently, several months later through testing it turns out to be POTS a form of dysautonomia! I would be so interested to know if you are able to share much about POTS as I am curious to learn more!
Your patients are so lucky to have you! Your excitement and enthusiasm for medicine is a breath of fresh air.
Yeah if had that job I would have been so tired and pessimistic
Yes it is because most other people in healthcare just complain complain complain
To a first year resident, to second, to third, and on and on! Now, you're a specialist!! You're my true model. You worked so hard and it paid off!! Congratulations!
People like you and Mike are every nurse graduate's dream doctor to work with!
Mark is her husbands name
@@mikeh2129 think they meant doctor Mike on yt but yes market too
@@charmainedethierry4166market😂
@@charmainedethierry4166they most likely did mean doctor mike
The fact you are so positive even tho you are in hospital is so amazing!
I know, right?
OMG YOU ARE SOO CLOSE TO 1M I’ve been watching since 40k
It IS exciting! I have no idea how many subs she had when I started following her, I just remember she was a wee little proto-doctor then.
@@kelly1827 yeah she has grown so much on her platform, the world needs more wholesome channels like this
Same
Me too
Haha amazingly the number I’m seeing right now is 911 k
I work with so many doctors at my hospital and I wish more of them had the positive attitude that you do. I can only imagine how much more amazing healthcare could be with more doctors like you! Your communication skills are great, your attitude is wonderful, and you pay attention to every detail and work through situations thoroughly to make sure you’re making the right decisions.
I wish all doctors are like you... You are fresh, full of energy and your omnipotent smile... And the way you explain things for us non-medical people... easy to understand... Good luck, and greetings from Slovenia!
Great comment.
PS. Just a small thing - I think you mean "omnipresent".
Omnipotent means all powerful (like God). Omnipresent means always present.
Lol. Your English is great. Just one unusual word.
I LOVE the hospital vlogs! Thank you for doing this for us future physicians!
I’m so glad you addressed COVID because yes it’s still here but some people act like it’s not. Obviously it’s not as bad as it previously was but I hear people saying it’s gone away. Also if people are wearing a mask please don’t shame or bully them because maybe they’re immunocompromised, thanks👍🏻
I'm wearing a facemask now when staying in the room with many people, but i'm not immunocompromised. Just i've lost some people from my environment due to COVID-19, and i know that the most of possible viruses inside me will not be dispersed around me: the mask will prevent it. Those who will try to shame me will get the hard possibly obscene answer.
Amen 🙌🙌
Yes! Or have compromised loved ones. My daughter is in the NICU, and you best believe I’m wearing a mask everywhere so I reduce the risk of giving her something!
@@Emuncan I’m so sorry about your daughter being in the NICU❤️sending love & healing to your little one and your whole family. I have to wear a mask every time I go out cause I have Cancer and the looks & words people send me are cruel! One manager at Tim Hortons pointed, laughed and said wow you really love wearing masks don’t you!!! Then preceded to laugh more. I said no mam I don’t like wearing them but I have cancer & in a few weeks I will be having my 4th major surgery in two years so not that I should have to explain myself to you! Everyone in line clapped & people who weren’t wearing masks put them on realizing it was not only to protect themselves but others as well! Other times in different stores like the bank Ect I’ve had people just act like ridiculous jerks then when I say cancer they shut up & say so sorry miss. People for the most part are great, and I rarely leave the house for my protection but sometimes I need to get out. Other times I get real jerks who say asinine things which I try to ignore.
@@natalievancouver8188 thank you so much ❤️ I appreciate that! I am so sorry you’re dealing with that, as well as having to deal with people who are far too concerned about what the people around them are doing. Im sending you love & healing as well ❤️
I've really enjoyed seeing your career journey over the years! From you taking direction from your superiors to staff coming to you for direction! So neat to see a full 180!
In reading some of the comments it is cool to see what a positive role model you are to med students. The rest of us appreciate you also ❤️
I had the first woman’s problem and found out finally that I needed a pacemaker, since having that done I have not fainted in going on 4 yrs. You are correct saying that it has to be seen in order to find the problem. Love 💕 watching your videos I’ve been a follower for a very long time. God Bless you and Mark.
I just started nursing school but I watch your videos on my downtime (which doesn't really exist: but forced by mental blocks and fog) and I'm learning so much. Thank you.
Med student here! I always love your content but this is next level, feels just like shadowing you for a day. Love it😍
same right?!
It's crazy how you released this video and I'm literally learning all about this exact same stuff in school! So relatable!
I've fainted while crossing a 6 lane road traffic light, thankfully my friends were present to support me. I have RBBB
Whats rbbb
Your positive attitude and smile is refreshing! You really look for the reason behind symptoms, we need more doctors like you!!!!!
You are the most engaging doctors am following here,you are making the practice of medicine closer to normal people like us and make us more appreciate how important doctors are. So many times you guys have saved my husband who has heart problems. My daughter and son in law are also reviewing for their boards and I hope they will be like you. Thank you for the inspiration you are giving us Doc! We are always here praying for you and your husbands safety!!!! Continue inspiring the young would be doctors and us who value what you impart to the society.
You are the kind of Dr. I pray for when I'm at the hospital, thanks for being great. Please screen for POTS with fainting. It is still not on the radar of even cardiologists.
I love your vlogs so so much. It got to the point where these vlogs are pretty much the only RUclips videos I watch because they are so wholesome and genuine and real. You seem like such a nice, kind, genuine person and I really really enjoy that opposed to all the other people on RUclips that only care about looks and money and going on pretentious vacations.
All doctors deserve respect, but Siobhan deserves the world
ATTENDING!!!!! I swear it was two weeks ago you were a fourth year medical student. Been amazing watching your journey. Congratulations on attending status!!!
Welcome back! :) These videos are really helpful to me, a total non-medical anything person, because they help me understand what all the folks taking care of me/my mom/my dad/etc., are doing during those times when it *feels* like we're being ignored. Frequently, the inner workings of hospitals are confusing to me in every way imaginable--why do we keep seeing different people? why is it all taking so long? what's happening right now, while we sit here?--but this gives me a glimpse into the behind the scenes stuff and makes it a lot easier to be patient because now I know they're not all just kicking back and having a beer--they're working really hard (usually) and managing a lot of chaos.
Your optimism and enthuziasm is soo contagious! Great to see such dedication! Keep up the great work!
I have just started my first year of med school here in Australia and just when i'm dying from the stress and work load i watch a video of yours and it just reminds me why i started the journey! You have such a joy for your work and it makes me excited to progress!
POTS/dysautonomia can cause fainting too. It won't show up as an abnormal heart rhythm. It is just sinus tachycardia. It's becoming even more common now after C*vid. Thank you for saying that c*vid isn't over. I just had it last month and it's made my existing health problems a bit worse.
I'm a POTS person too :) I had something tied to my POTS called EDS. It's hard living with fainting triggers that are getting out of bed lol. I've fainted from hugging my friend.
Just a comment. I am 78, have not had the jab , have not had Covid, and ONLY wear a mask when in a doctor’s office. Plus, I am not that healthy because I have Non-Alcoholic cirrhosis of my liver plus type 2 diabetes. With dietary changes, my A1C is nicely down AND my NA cirrhosis has now become an official diagnosis of Fatty Liver disease. Was diagnosed 14 years ago, but did not decide to get serious until 1-1/2 years ago. My doctors look at me cross-eyed and ask “ What ARE you DOING ? “ I simply smile.❤️
@@carolcole570 Sounds like playing with fire.
@@ChaiLatte13 I would expect no less from you to take this view, dear. The thing is, I KNOW where I am going when I leave this old carcass behind . By the way, you are an identical twin to my second cousin. Do you have Scottish ancestry in you by chance ? You and my cousin could pass for identicals.
@@carolcole570 Huh? You are nuts.
Love how happy and excited you are in your profession, it really shows in your videos.
I've been a fan watching since I was in college and now I'm here watching this video as a study break as I study for Step 2 after having finished my clinical rotations and fully understanding everything you're doing/talking about. I'm applying to IM residency this summer and I just want to say thank you !! Such a crazy full circle moment 💓
Wow. This video is gold. So text book for new grads RNs and MDs. CHF, Sepsis, and Syncope. It is awesome. The RNs interactions are right on point. Love it. I will save it for the future.
You are one of the best faces to see on youtube. You are sooo honest, happy person ... good for you. It is obvious you love your job
I'm a heart patient and watching your videos make me so happy being hospitalized and laying there and watching you reminds me that you guys just wanna help and how amazing you guys are you are an awesome doc
HOSPITAL VLOGS ARE BACK!!! Yessssss 😁😁
OMG ALMOST 1 MILLION SUBS ❤❤❤ IVE BEEN WATCHING YOU FOR YEARSSS
It's nice to see your vlogs again. I love how you explain the symptoms and the tests used to diagnose illness in your patients. Thank you for sharing
Thanks ever so much for keeping these videos coming. Despite my hearing loss, you always sound clear and good. You've obviously chosen your recording equipment well. You're also great at describing and explaining what's going on. As a totally blind follower, I deeply appreciate this.
I was misdiagnosed with POTS for years, before I fainted at work… which happens to be in a hospital. I was finally and correctly diagnosed with Vasovagal Syncope! I am not triggered by blood, I’m triggered by the most random things… but what a life changing diagnoses this was for me. Now I’m able to handle it correctly! Luckily I’m able to predict when I’m going to faint and I’m able to get myself somewhere safely with my legs up… usually! Anyway, I went on a bit of a rant but I just wanted to share my story. 😊
Imma EDS/POTS girl! Gotta show some love from the dysautonomia family 💙
I’m someone with EDS who was misdiagnosed as well. My cause of fainting is a carnitine deficiency instead of POTS and it took years to figure that out.
Omg you're so close to a million. I remember you from wayyyy back. Love seeing you and mark in the same video and loved the day in the life!
Your vlogs are soo refreshing and the way you explains those conditions are just amazing...looking forward for more vlogs like this Siobhan. Thank you 💓
I’m a student nurse going into consolidation. I was down in the OR watching a surgery last week and I was so worried I might pass out from seeing something. I didn’t luckily and now I’m looking into the OR course at my local hospital, and how RPNs are the scrub nurses. I loved it! It was also so interesting being able to watch the procedure, seeing I have been in the OR 4 times but I’m always the one asleep on the operating table.
In my first year, second semester of med school. I strive to be a doctor like you when I get there! Someone who is pleasant, polite, and warm to those around her. Thank you for inspiring me! (I also end up learning quite a bit when I watch your videos, so thank you!)
I absolutely love these videos! I’m hoping to go to medical school next year and sometimes it feels like such a battle with uni, but watching you always reminds me what I’m working hard for! And that even though it’s hard right now, it’ll be worth it :)) Your passion and positivity is amazing, thank you 🥰
I watch a guy on youtube and his friend was fainting recently, quite a few times with his wife nearby. By the third time they went to ER and it happened again while he was hooked up to all the monitors, turned out he was totally out for 60 to 90 seconds each time & his heart had actually stopped every time he had fainted. Got fitted with a pace maker and on the road to recovery... not somthing you would expect when you're only 33 years old though!!
I almost fainted the doctors yesterday and it’s embarrassing. Yet I was glad the doctor got to see it. This way they know how much my pots is effecting me.
it so weird yet so exciting to hear you say specialist instead of X year resident!!!! I am so glad to have followed your journey through residency!
I love watching your videos! I have chronic illnesses for the last 10 years and it is easy to get desilusioned with medicine in general when you don’t get relief. It’s great to see young & enthusiastic doctors doing their absolute best for their patients!
How are you doing today hope you're having a wonderful day
As a patient that has had 4 rounds of sepsis (and 2 rounds of septic shock within 7 months) in the last 2 1/2 years AND I also have a spinal cord injury that is 14 years old from a MRSA infection in my spinal cord at the age of 23, that happened from an ingrown hair (NOT joking) I know how important it is to have amazing doctors, nurses, and medical staff around you! ESPECIALLY since Covid when you couldn't have visitors it's brutal to say the absolute least! Your patients are very lucky to have such a caring, amazing doctor! Coming from the patient side of things after going through as much as I have the biggest thing I ALWAYS make sure I do every single day and really how I live my entire day to day life is with a smile on my face! Being positive and having an optimistic mindset has always been a part of my life even before my injury but it became essential afterwards. I always find the good in every day, sometimes it's extremely small like I was able to take my mind off the pain or I was able to get out of bed, but no matter what I always find something to be positive about. Living with a lifelong injury definitely isn't easy whatsoever but when you're able to find the joy in the little things and also be able to have a positive outlook on life, it makes it better!!!
Hello Siobhan, Nice video of you about taking care of a heart patient. I had many disease Siobhan during last couples of days such as viral fever, allergy, and finally I had to undergo a surgery because of a large swollen wound on my feet Siobhan. You are a kind doctor to me. I don't have a strong body.
May God Continue To Bless you and your Husband ~ YOU ARE BOTH AMAZING DOCTORS, AND IT'S SO WONDERFUL TO BE ABLE TO JOIN YOU FOR A FEW MINUTES TO EXPERIENCE YOUR PASSION FOR MEDICINE 🥰🥰
I faint very frequently, due to POTS, Orthostatic Hypotension, Reactive Hypoglycemia, Vestibular Migraines, and Chiari Malformation. Thank you for talking about it!
Can’t believe I’ve been watching you for 5 years you’re so inspiring
Thanks Autumn - great to have you here!
@@ViolinMD hello i was just at a Hospital and my cast got removed since i had sugery six weeks ago on my foot
@@ViolinMD as one of my foots bone was a bit shorter then normal
I fainted three times in 2017. Always happened in the morning without any warning, I was totally out and unresponsive, the first time was early 2017, my wife called an ambulance and I was taken to hospital, I woke up while having an MRI scan done. The cause could not be found. I then had another blackout about three months later I was in the house alone, don't know how long I was out for. The next time my wife was away but our lodger found me on the kitchen floor, she call emergency and I was revived by paramedics who also booked me an appointment with my GP later that day. My GP arranged for several hospital tests for things like epilepsy and heart problems but no cause was identified and I have not had blackouts since then. In 2018 I had brain surgery to patch a CSF leak that was causing me serious problems. This year I have had several episodes of bradycardia, pulse rate down to under 50 BPM.
Hey Siobhan, I really love your vlogs as they're so informative. I actually passed my exams for my first assignments this semester and now I enough points to go back to university, so I'll actually become a student nurse in September here in England. I more or less already know I want to specialise in cardiology as a nurse specialist. I can't believe how far you've came, it feels like only yesterday you were only a 3rd year
You have such a positive attitude, it must be a blessing for your patients. My current general practitioner, who is an older gentleman in his sixties, has a similarly exuberant attitude, and it has the effect of making me feel better, which is important, given that I have Marfan’s and am frequently in miserable discomfort or dealing with frightening symptoms. I was in one of the better local hospitals for a week in the area of Southern California where I live in January due to a pulmonary embolism, but in contrast to previous visits, for some reason in this particular case the internal medicine attending was mean and unpleasant. I had not met her previously. Most of the nurses and all of the other doctors were wonderful however, particularly the radiologist who administered the technologically thrilling test where one inhales xenon-135 and is injected with technetium-43 as a means of imaging the vascular system in the lungs.
I love how enthusiastic and entertaining your videos are Dr. Siobhan
That's my boy Jeff!!! Best RN In the Sault
I faint with little warning! Diagnosed this year with POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome), meaning that yes I am more likely to pass out when I stand up but I also experience further symptoms like a racing heart rate, sweating, and nausea, etc. etc. Thank you for raising awareness of the causes of fainting!!
Have you tried apple watch ? Do they warn you somehow ?
I love how much you care about your patients are work to find out everything, including wondering about things like oh maybe this can be linked to something else!! My experiences with drs are always surface level diagnosis and "exercise and you'll be fine"
You and your husband make a great team in the medical field. Can't wait to see more videos.
this is why you are the best, the way you take us through your consults. amazing
The return of the my fav vlogs 🔥
Missed these vlogs! Seems so surreal to see you at the hospital as an attending doctor!
My Dad had bouts of fainting, and syncope, caused by a vascular aortic aneurysm accompanied by weight loss. Diagnosed when we were on holiday in Thailand!
I love this doctor she’s amazing I absolutely LOVE watching her she’s helped me out a lot when it comes to medical stuff!! Thank you!!
We've missed you too Siobhan! So great to have you back!
I just love you! You're just the sweetest doctor and so much care and love for your patience. Your patients are just blessed to have you. Thank you for your videos. I really enjoy them.❤️
How awesome is this Dr , but more importantly how awesome is this person!
Thank you so much for looking further into the patient. I had a blood test for my thyroid. They said everything looked normal. After being so tired, I had more blood work done to only be told to take B12 and Vitamin D. After putting my family in debt, they only looked into half of me.
Hello 👋 how are you doing today hope you're having a wonderful day
You inspire me a lot. I started following your channel when I was in high school (in Italy). Now I’m in college (in the US). Thank you for what you did and what you do!!🎉✨🤍
I love your videos! I'm a PA student about to start my clinical rotations and your videos make me so excited to finally start using my knowledge and get hands on experience.
I love this!thank you for showing us interesting things but also little bits of you daily life!
Yay, another freaking awesome video
Wonderful to see you again
I love watching your videos as I always learn something new or I gain a better understanding of things that family members are dealing with such as my partner fainting yesterday or my dad getting Lasix. Thank you for sharing this with us.
you seem like such a nice person, like the nurses seem so good with you, you hear so much about doctors bullying nurses or belitteling them, you give me hope that there may be great hospitals to work at once im done nursing school
I started watching you last year in February when I decided to start studying for the Australian Graduate Medicine entrance exam. It is coming up in one week from today!! 💀 I am from a non-science background so I wanted to give myself as much time as possible to study (idk if it's the same elsewhere but in Australia you don't have to have studied pre-med to apply for a doctor of medicine degree). Anyway, you have been a source of inspiration for me to pursue something I never thought I'd be able to succeed in. I may not succeed, but if not I will try again. I just wanted to let you know that I appreciate your content and the way you express your enthusiasm for the profession. It helps keep my goal fresh in mind ☺️🤞
@Violin MD My eyes were glued to the screen during this video. It was so interesting and educational. Thank you. I want to see more of these vlogs
I am so glad you are videoing your days again! I love watching your videos and learning about autoimmune diseases, since I am currently seeing a rheumatologist for an autoimmune disease right now! Thanks for taking care of people so wholeheartedly!
You should research a Carnivore diet , for autoimmune .RUclips has countless examples of people who got great respite from symptoms .
I work Internal Medicine outpatient clinic, it’s so neat to see the inpatient side. Stay safe out there! ❤
Brilliant VMD! I think emergency room medicine is your expertise. My Father who had fainting was "theorized" that it was result of an electrical problem with the heart. This condition was so difficult to diagnose even from the "best" cardiologists'
I love you, Siobhan. I love how you love to learn and how exciting everything is. Love watching every video ❤
Thanks for the update on the fainting woman. Your vlogs are great!!
Thank God this world has you in it!!!
Thank you for your videos, they're so interesting and inspiring. Do you think you could interview Mark about his journey to becoming a doctor and when he first met you? I think that would be a lovely story 🥰 (not sure if you've covered these topics in your videos before?!)
I look forward to seeing what Canadian doctor specialist get upto every shift. I am watching from England ❤️
Love these types of videos and your channel as a whole! It is so interesting, educative, and entertaining!
Nice to see Dr. Heilman's name out there. He's an excellent doctor, he's a champion for my community, and he's just super knowledgeable about many different subjects.
I've also personally met Dr. Heilman on two trips to my local ER due to AFib, he was also a part of my 2nd cardio version which occurred in the fall of 2021.
Thanks for the video Siobhan, I always enjoy them. (:
I work with lots of Doctors in Hospitals (I help set-up & run clinical trials for new pharmaceuticals). These videos are very good at explaining how Hospitals work (the internal workings of Hospitals can be very confusing if you have never worked in one)
You are such a bright face and so amazing as a physician. You don’t leave ANY detail left behind. ❤❤
Is this real or what does it entail??? Was your account hacked?
Just imagine how smart she is. I could never
Hey Siobhan! Hope all is well with u! You mentioned that u hoped that what you bring us is interesting, well everything u bring to us is super interesting! I love your day in the life videos! You are a great doctor and educator and I thank u 4 that! Be well, be safe and thank u so much🥳
Always a delight to see your video come up.
It's so good to see you back in the hospital!! Loved this episode and look forward to you and Mark together. x
Hello 👋 how are you doing today hope you're having a wonderful day
Omg, you are waiting for more excitement and I feel like you are already! It’s soo exciting and interesting to watch you, from the drs pov!♥️
Good to see your videos again! I have vascular Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, so it's interesting to see you working in the Rheumatology field. I really wanted to go into nursing but my health just isn't stable enough for it. If you come across a zebra (someone with a rare illness) let them know they're not alone for me. :)
I have hypermobile EDS with POTS!!! Good to see someone in the community 💙 YOU are also not alone!!
i have veds & pots too
Dr. Siobhan,
I have immensely enjoyed your videos and I follow each of the episodes.
Just five days ago, I had a pacemaker surgery. I thought your patient’s experience was very similar to mine.
I am a scientist and trained in IT. I am also an avid walker and I do 10 miles every day in very hilly terrain. I am a 69-year-old male.
About three years ago, I had my first syncope event. The second event was about 6 months later and then it became more frequent. By the way, I have lived with bradycardia for more than 10 years. My syncope events always occurred during the walking time. It never happened all of a sudden while sitting, resting, or driving. To me, it felt like somebody turned a switch on and off. There was no prior warning before and I was normal after. But then I was more aware of it and I can say that I would have a brief premonition that I was going to faint. But it was very quick to be able to prevent falling.
Since I was determined to continue my daily walk, I started wearing a helmet and lots of protective clothing that rugby players use. I did it because twice, I fell on my head and cracked open my skull.
In the meantime, my primary doctor and cardiologist did a stress test, and Holter monitors twice, and finally, my cardiologist suggested I put internal loop recorder.
I am not a medical professional, but my IT background helped me to unravel some questions I had. I even used ChatGPT! As a non-medical professional, I gathered tons of useful information. I suspected I would need a pacemaker because I concluded I did not have orthostatic hypertension, vasovagal, or seizure.
Back to my cardiologist; he said the internal loop monitor that lasts two years would catch the EKG while having a syncope event. I was not against it but I wanted to see if an external monitor like the Zio patch can be helpful. The only problem is that it can be used for at most a month. In my research, I found out that there are at least two devices that are placed under the chest to monitor real-time EKG. The EKG results can be directly sent to a caregiver, a family friend as well the patient. The patient can see their EKG on their cellphone, or computer and they are also kept on the cloud.
I told my cardiologist about it and he said that if I can produce an EKG of the syncope event, he could use it. My device records 17 different abnormalities of the heart. In the third month of wearing my device, I have a syncope event. The doctor saw it and I was transferred to a surgical procedure for a dual chamber pacemaker. The doctor himself was not aware of this device but he liked the idea. I had a sick sinus syndrome.
Unfortunately, the Holter monitor, and internal loop monitor are the only choice for cardiologists. But I must say that the device I used was far more advanced than what the cardiologists use. It had an advanced AI algorithm that is far superior to FDA approved Holter monitor or internal loop monitor. It cost me less than $300.
I am telling you this story because you have a passion for knowledge, and you are very compassionate. You are a young doctor and you come with more IT background. I thought my experience was useful and maybe in the future there will be more FDA-approved devices.
Thanks, and keep up the good work. I truly enjoyed your 700 km Europe trip. I did something similar after I graduated from college and went on a walking trip all over Europe.
So weird seeing you in a different hospital than HHS! So happy to have these videos back!
Welcome back a very warm welcome back Siobhan 🙂
Late July I fainted and found myself on the garage floor. I didn't know that fainting had a medical term (syncope). Lots of tests and Cardiac monitoring happened while in Hospital, and at home, ultimately because I was on meds that slowed the heart's reaction to standing up a bit too quickly (blood pressure and blood vessel relaxers). However, the worst part about this was because the cause was unknown, the doctors are required to report to the DMV, which will suspend your license until the reason is known and controlled. I felt fine, but it took about 4 months to get my driving privileges back... DMV is quick to suspend, but takes their time to restore.
Your patients are also lucky to have you! I wish you were my Dr. I from South Africa and struggling to get an diagnosis! Even though the answer is so obvious! Also being a medical technician doesn't help and asking questions... Any thoughts on very high renin aldosterone levels in the absence of hypertension? In fact I have hypertension. Using duiretics to get rid of fluid buildup. Again thank you for your videos. So refreshing to see your dedication and support for your patients 🥰🦋
I found this so interesting, your patient reminds me of my first experience going to the ER as I started fainting frequently, several months later through testing it turns out to be POTS a form of dysautonomia! I would be so interested to know if you are able to share much about POTS as I am curious to learn more!