Cardiology (Audio)

Can we discover new therapies for the heart with stem cells? From finding safer medication to preventing cardiac arrest, experts share the latest in the field of cardiac stem cell research. Moderated by Anthony DeMaria, MD, UC San Diego Pat Farrant: Patient Perspective Deepak Srivastava, MD, Gladstone Institutes: Cellular Reprogramming Approaches for Heart Disease Mark Mercola, PhD, Stanford University: Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell (iPSC)-derived Cardiomyocytes for Predicting and Removing Drug Cardiotoxicity Deborah K. Lieu, PhD, UC Davis: The quest for pacemaking cardiomyocytes to engineer biopacemakers Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36336]

COVID-19 was initially identified as a respiratory disease, but scientists now know that it also affects several other organs in the body, including the heart. Heart damage is a major determinant of COVID-19 related deaths, and even patients who experience only mild COVID-19 symptoms exhibit signs of cardiac dysfunction after recovery. UCSF researchers Todd McDevitt and Bruce Conklin explore how SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, inflicts damage on heart cells. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36499]

Deborah K. Lieu, PhD UC Davis Series: "Women in Science" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36335]

After a heart attack and triple bypass surgery at age 60, Pat Farrant learned he had an inherited heart condition. He now dedicates his time to raising awareness about heart disease an its warning signs. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36434]

Deepak Srivastava, MD Gladstone Institutes Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36333]

Mark Mercola, PhD Stanford University Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36334]

Join UC San Diego Vice Chancellor David Brenner, MD and the Cardiovascular Institutes Co-Executive Directors Drs. Michael Madani and Ehtisham Mahmud, for a conversation about how COVID-19 can impact heart healthand how UC San Diego Health is at the forefront of providing care for whatever challenges COVID-19 may present. [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36041]

Dr. Gordon Fung looks at trends of cardiovascular disease in the US and trends in selected states by ethnicity to explore if heart disease and stroke are on the rise in Asians. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35580]

Kawasaki Disease is the most common cause of acquired heart disease in the developed world, but it is often misdiagnosed. Without proper treatment, 1 in 4 children will develop irreversible and potentially fatal heart damage. In this episode of Health Matters, leading Kawasaki Disease researcher Dr. Jane C. Burns explains the signs parents should be able to recognize. Series: "Health Matters" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35076]

Recent developments in medical imaging, especially the modern CT scanner, now make it possible to make extremely accurate pictures of the human heart in less than one heartbeat. This non-invasive, non-expensive imaging method can produce an accurate picture of cardiovascular health. Heart disease kills more people each year than any other disease. We are presented with an interesting problem for medicine: should we all look to see how our own heart is doing? Is it beneficial to us? Can we afford to do this? Elliot McVeigh, PhD, Professor of Bioengineering at UC San Diego, investigates these questions and more. Series: "Exploring Ethics" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33717]

Dr. Gregory Marcus demonstrates how to take one's pulse, or heart rate. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34720]

Your heart can get out of rhythm. Dr. Gregory Marcus explores why the heart may beat too slowly or too fast, or in a disorganized or chaotic manner. Some of these different types of arrhythmias can be dangerous if not properly treated, while others may be annoying but are not life-threatening. Find out how to tell the difference. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34162]

Laurie A. Boyer, PhD, Associate Professor of Biology and Biological Engineering at MIT, discusses her work studying cell fate and cardiac regeneration. She shares how her lab is dissecting the gene regulatory mechanisms that control lineage commitment during heart development and congenital heart defects and applying this knowledge toward engineering cardiac tissues. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 33775]

Long term endurance exercises leads to specific cardiac adaptations, known as athlete's heart. Find out the impacts of lifelong high-intensity endurance training and find out what you need to know to take care of your athlete's heart. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33441]

Michelle A. Albert, MD, MPH, reveals strategies to help alleviate stress. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33276]

UCSF cardiologist Dr. Munir Janmohamed discusses the signs and symptoms of heart failure. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33147]

Dr. Payal Kohli lists ways for a person to lower their high cholesterol levels. Physical activity, die and cessation of smoking lowers the risk of heart attack. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33270]

Michelle A. Albert, MD, MPH, suggests some quick stress relief exercises. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33277]

Payal Kohli, MD, illustrates what LDL, "bad," cholesterol does to the body. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33278]

Dr. Robert Baron, UCSF Professor of Medicine, lists the ways to take an accurate blood pressure reading. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33296]

Payal Kohli, MD, describes the various types of cholesterol. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33279]

Payal Kohli, MD, speaks on various side effects of statins as well as other reasons they are not suitable for all. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33280]

Vicky Newman, a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist shares dietary guidelines for Omega-3 fatty acid intake, particularly for a vegetarian diet. From flaxseeds, walnuts, avocados and spinach learn what plant sources can fulfill recommended omega-3 fatty acid requirements. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33149]

Vicky Newman, a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist with years of experience in dietary behavior change research, talks about the surprising health benefits of cholesterol. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33100]

UCSF cardiologist Dr. Munir Janmohamed discusses the signs and symptoms of heart failure. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33146]

Vicky Newman, a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist shares dietary guidelines for Omega-3 fatty acid intake. From salmon, sardines and scallops learn how much seafood can benefit your health. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33063]

Dr. Van Selby discusses consequences of consuming a high sodium diet. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33148]

Dr. Mimi Guarneri, President of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine, breaks down the reasons behind the widespread epidemic of poor health in the United States. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31185]

Learn the latest practical dietary suggestions to reduce risk and progression of heart disease, including strategies for reducing inflammation and lowering LDL cholesterol (i.e., the “bad” cholesterol). Vicky Newman, a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist with years of experience in dietary behavior change research, talks about the protective compounds found in big color, big flavor plant foods, including dark chocolate and red wine. She also discusses the benefits of fiber-rich foods, and the special role that soluble fiber plays in controlling cholesterol. Additionally, Ms. Newman offers her perspective on the continuing controversies regarding vegan diets (elimination of all animal foods), egg consumption, and saturated fats like coconut oil. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 30568]

Dr. Hannah Valentine is a cardiologist whose research has focused on improving the management of heart-transplant patients. She is a senior investigator in the Laboratory of Transplantation Genomics at the National Institutes of Health. Series: "Lenoir/Hamburger Memorial Lecture" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 30160]

Dr. Robert Nussbaum and genetic counselor Julianne Wojciak,discuss the major approaches to detecting and interpreting those gene changes that have an impact on health. How do changes in gene affect risk for heart disease? How do we use both the old-fashioned tool of family history and the newest tools of DNA sequencing to answer our patient’s important questions about risk. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 29725]

Dr. Munir Janmohamed discuss what is heart failure including signs and symptoms; different types of heart failure; when to go to the doctor; and various diagnostic tests. Dr. Van Selby follows with a discussion on heart failure including how to treat and stay out of the hospital as well as diet, exercise, pharmacologic management, and EP device management. Dr. Liviu Klein will discuss late stage heart failure and the options. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 29724]

Sudden cardiac death is not the same thing as a heart attack. Heart attacks usually cause chest pain and only sometimes cause sudden death. UCSF’s Dr. Bryan Lee discusses what can be done to recognize the person at risk for sudden cardiac death and what newer treatments are available. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 29723]

While open heart surgery is still the gold standard for valve replacement, it carries significant risk: a large surgical incision is made in the chest, and the patient’s heart is stopped while he or she is placed on a heart-lung machine during the procedure. Dr. Vaikom Mahadevan, Division of Cardiology at UCSF, explores what can be done, short of open heart surgery, to open closed coronary arteries or diseased heart valves. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 29721]

UCSF cardiologist Dr. Gregory Marcus covers the basic mechanisms underlying atrial fibrillation - an irregular, often rapid heart rate. He discusses the consequences of the disease, and the various therapies available for treatment. Gregory is the Director of Clinical Research in the Division of Cardiology at UCSF. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 29727]

How do lifestyle changes in terms of exercise, stress, smoking cessation and cholesterol levels affect my chances of getting heart disease? These UCSF doctors explain that physical activity lowers risk of heart attack. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 29720]

Dr. Melvin Scheinman explores what makes for normal heart rhythm, what causes rapid palpitations and how to treat them. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 29722]