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New ERASE program aims to save lives through early cardiac risk detection
April 23, 2025 — The ERASE program, led by Dr. M. Alaric Franzos, is a pilot initiative aimed at reducing sudden cardiac arrest in military personnel through early ECG screening at basic training and service academies. Reviving a previously discontinued practice, the program uses modern technology and data to identify hidden cardiac risks and improve medical readiness. With promising early results, ERASE could shape future Department of Defense screening policy... MORE

Capt. (Ret.) M. Alaric Franzos, MD, MPH, FACC, FACP, a staff cardiologist at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, conducts a clinical examination as part of the ERASE program at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, March 22, 2025.

The heartbeat of the clinic: 59th Medical Wing cardiology pumps out awards
March 21, 2025 — Three members of the 59th Medical Wing’s cardiology clinic were recognized in January for their dedication and versatility, earning group-level awards for their contributions to patient care... MORE

Suzanne Packard, a registered cardiac sonographer, points out an ultrasound of a heart to Amanda Engelke, a Licensed Vocational Nurse, at Wilford Hall’s 59th Medical Wing cardiology clinic March 13, 2025.