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Alan S. Tenerife, MD, FPCP, FPCC Cardiologist Rm 230 VLI Medical Plaza, Bacolod City

12/10/2025

I'm truly honored to be one of the speakers at The Doctors' Hospital's 75th Founding Anniversary Scientific Forum. This momentous occasion celebrates the long legacy of this institution in providing quality healthcare services to the people of Negros.

27/09/2025

DR. ALAN TENERIFE'S BOOK REVIEWS

Voices of the Fallen Heroes and Other Stories by Yukio Mishima

Currently reading this beautiful collection of stories by Kimitake Hiraoka, more popularly known by his pen name, Yukio Mishima. This collection of 14 short stories was written in the 1960s, the final decade of this famous Japanese author, poet, playwright, and ultranationalist.

One of the best stories, The Peacocks, tells about the slaughter of 27 peacocks in an amusement park, of which Mr. Tomioka, an elderly, seemingly innocuous man who has a fascination for the colorful beauty of peacocks, becomes an unlikely suspect. In his mind, the slaughter of the peacocks is an intertwining of sensual beauty and destruction, and that only by being killed will a peacock be complete. But is he the perpetrator? The ending is both dark and disconcerting.

Mishima's writing is rich in ornate language, detailed descriptions, deep symbolism, evocative imagery, and heightened drama and emotion. Sadly, Mishima's contributions to the world were cut short at age 45 when, after orchestrating a failed coup attempt, he performed seppuku, a Japanese ritual su***de of disembowelment using a short sword.

Rating: 5/5 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Highly recommended.

25/09/2025

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Our clinic is closed today, September 26, 2025 (Friday), due to heavy rains brought about by Typhoon Opong. Keep safe everyone.

24/09/2025

I've been attending medical audits for the past 25 years, where we doctors gather to discuss actual medical cases and explore ways to improve medical management and patient outcomes. These discussions are always challenging, but at the end of the day, we feel grateful for the chance to share our expertise and passion for medicine.

23/09/2025

Patiently wait for your turn at the clinic. You will receive the same medical attention that we give to all our patients. Be kind and considerate to others.

20/09/2025

NO TO CORRUPTION

We stand with the whole country in calling for an end to corruption at all levels. Each peso wasted on corruption represents money that could have been used to provide healthcare and other essential services for Filipinos.

19/09/2025

THE EFFECT OF BP CUFF SIZE ON BLOOD PRESSURE READINGS
by Dr. Alan S.Tenerife

The ideal blood pressure (BP) cuff sizes for taking blood pressure are as follows:

Length - the inflatable part should cover at least 75% of the distance around the upper arm.

Width - it should cover 40-80% of the distance from elbow to shoulder.

A cuff that is too small can result in falsely higher BP readings, while a cuff that is too big can lead to falsely lower BP readings.

The use of the wrong cuff size can result in misdiagnosis and inappropriate management of a patient's blood pressure.

At the Tenerife Heart and Hypertension Clinic, I place great importance on accurate blood pressure measurements using the correct technique and proper BP cuff size. If you have concerns about your blood pressure, visit my office at Rm 230 VLI Medical Plaza, Ipil St. Bacolod City (near The Forth). You may also call my secretary for appointment at 09394612510.

17/09/2025

September 17, 2025: Dr. Alan S. Tenerife delivered a lecture on homocysteinemia as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease to the medical residents of Riverside Medical Center.

13/09/2025

DOC ALAN READS: BOTCHAN

Botchan, a classic novel written in 1906 by famed Japanese writer Natsume Soseki, is about an idealistic young man nicknamed Botchan who leaves Tokyo after the death of his parents to work as a teacher at a high school in the conservative rural town of Matsuyama on Shikoku Island. There he clashes with mischievous students and scheming, hypocritical colleagues. The novel is a satirical exploration of the difference in tradition between modern Tokyo and the traditional values of a rural town representing old Japan. It also underscores the difficulty of maintaining one's values while navigating a corrupt system.

Happy weekend!

12/09/2025

BE PROTECTED. GET A PHILCARE PLAN NOW!

As a physician, I have recognized the importance of preparing for our health needs and medical emergencies. One of the most important ways to be protected is to get an HMO for lab workups, consultations, and hospital admissions. I highly recommend obtaining a PHILCARE Comprehensive Individual Plan because, in my personal experience, it is affordable and dependable, providing outpatient care, hospitalization coverage, emergency care, mental health benefits, and life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance. Please message me if you are interested in more details.

— Dr. Alan S. Tenerife

05/09/2025

The road to becoming a cardiologist is a long and arduous one. It starts with a fascination with hearing the rhythmic cadence of hearts — vital in sustaining life — and a captivation with the mournful wails of a heart in distress, afflicted by disease. Then, a deep-rooted desire to heal and save lives emerges. If a student is passionate enough, patient enough, and works hard enough, he will someday be a cardiologist.

31/08/2025

SEPTEMBER IS ATRIAL FIBRILLATION AWARENESS MONTH
by Dr. Alan S. Tenerife

Hi guys, it's now the first day of September and when the "-ber months" arrive, we are reminded that Christmas season is just around the corner.

September is also Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Awareness Month. It's important for everyone to be aware of this condition, recognize its symptoms, and seek medical attention to prevent its dire complications.

AFib is one of the most common arrhythmias I see in my cardiology practice. It is the chaotic and irregular beating of the heart's upper chambers (atria), causing symptoms such as palpitations, shortness of breath, and lightheadedness, but it can sometimes be asymptomatic. Atrial fibrillation increases the risk of stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications. Risk factors for AFib include advanced age, hypertension, diabetes, hyperthyroidism, valvular heart disease, and heart failure, among others.

Diagnosis of AFib is made after noting an irregular pulse or heartbeat, and it is confirmed with a 12-lead ECG.

If you have the above risk factors or the aforementioned symptoms, see your friendly cardiologist.

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