Dr. Richard A Shand MD
Internist
111 W 2nd St La Junta CO, 81050Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Richard Shand is an internist practicing in La Junta, CO. Dr. Shand specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Shand provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
Univ of Co Sch of Med, Denver Co 1974
University Of Colorado School Of Medicine 1974
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The effects of modulation of prostanoid metabolism on the thoracic platelet accumulation induced by intravenous administration of collagen in the guinea-pig.
- Intrathoracic platelet accumulation in the guinea-pig induced by intravenous administration of arachidonic acid--effect of cyclooxygenase and thromboxane synthetase inhibitors.
- Prolongation of platelet survival in hypercholesterolaemic rabbits by CGS 12970 (3-methyl-2-(3-pyridyl)-1 indoleoctanoic acid) and dazoxiben.
- The kinetics of platelet and fibrin deposition on to damaged rabbit carotid arteries in vivo: involvement of platelets in the initial deposition of fibrin.
- Expression of the platelet procoagulant activity in vivo in thrombus formation in an extracorporeal shunt in the rat.
Treatments
- Heart Disease
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (copd)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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