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Father of cardiology
- In Kenya, David Silverstein, MD’67, is known as the father of cardiology. Shortly after his arrival there in the 70s, he established the first cardiac catheterization laboratory or cath lab, an examination room where doctors use diagnostic imaging equipment to diagnose and treat heart conditions with catheters instead of surgery.
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Feb 15, 2020 · Who is Dr David Silverstein? Shortly after his arrival in Kenya in the 70s, he operated the first cardiac catheterization laboratory or cath lab, an examination room where doctors use diagnostic imaging equipment to diagnose and treat heart conditions with catheters instead of surgery.
Oct 21, 2023 · (REVIEW) In his new book, “Heartbeat: An American Cardiologist in Kenya,” Dr. David Silverstein, who is Jewish, recounts the highs and lows of being Moi’s personal physician. It meant that he was privy to some of the biggest secrets and decisions ever made in Kenya.
Oct 8, 2023 · In this second instalment, Dr David Silverstein reveals how he attempted to get the intervention of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin’s personal doctor during the Entebbe hostage crisis, untold details of Kenya’s role in the dramatic operation and his experience treating the rescued captives at Nairobi Hospital. Show plans.
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Oct 7, 2023 · News. Premium. David Silverstein: Why I chose Kenya over Israel and South Pacific. Saturday, October 07, 2023. By David Silverstein. Cardiologist. What you need to know: Israel appealed for its cultural and religious pull and because I spoke Hebrew. Then there was Kenya, suggested by Dr Ashvin Patel, who was to become a dear lifelong friend.
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On Feb. 4, 2020, former Kenyan President Daniel arap Moi died at the Nairobi Hospital. Moi was one of the most outspoken supporters of the State of Israel among African leaders, and his doctor for...
Oct 16, 2023 · David Silverstein’s memoir, Heartbeat, an American Cardiologist in Kenya, has just been published.
Oct 7, 2023 · This is the first instalment of a five-part serialisation of ‘Heartbeat: An American Cardiologist in Kenya’ by Dr David Silverstein. Dr Silverstein writes about failed attempts by two doctors to save Mzee Jomo Kenyatta’s life and how Moi manoeuvred intense succession intrigues to rise to power.
