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Watch the webcast: https://youtu.be/rKOUOWda5bg Read and subscribe to the Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal: https://journal.houstonmethodist.org HOSTS:Miguel A. Quiñones, MD, MACC, FASE Winters Family Distinguished Centennial Chair in Cardiovascular EducationProfessor of CardiologyHouston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Houston Methodist Hospital Ahmed M. Soliman, MD, FACCAssociate Medical Director, Houston Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular AssociatesCardiologist, Preventive CardiologyHouston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Houston Methodist Hospital William A. Zoghbi, MD, FASE, FAHA, MACCElkins Family Distinguished Chair in Cardiac HealthChair, Department of Cardiology, Professor of CardiologyHouston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Houston Methodist Hospital GUESTS: Sanjeev Bhavnani, MDCardiologist and Physician-Scientist, Healthcare Innovation & Practice TransformationScripps Clinic and Research Foundation Arthur “Tim” Garson, Jr., MD, MPH, MACCClinical Professor, Health Systems and Population Health Sciences College of MedicineUniversity of Houston  John Mandrola, MDCardiologist and ElectrophysiologistBaptist Health James K. Min, MDProfessor of Radiology and Director of Non-invasive ImagingWeill Cornell Medicine Khurram Nasir, MD, MPH, MScChief, Division of Cardiovascular Prevention & WellnessCo-Director, Center for Outcomes ResearchHouston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Houston Methodist Hospital

For many surgeons, questions about fertility and family planning loom large as they grapple with when to start a family while working long hours in intense jobs. In this show, vascular surgeons Dr. Linda Le and Dr. Palma Shaw delve into this topic with reproductive endocrinology and infertility expert Dr. Elizabeth McGee from Vermont University Medical Center and surgeons Dr. Lorena Gonzalez and Dr. Erika Sato, who share their deeply personal experiences with fertility, cancer, and surrogacy. Listen on to find out more about fertility facts and myths, costs, and tips for making treatments more affordable, the pros and cons of genetic screening, and more. It’s a must-listen show for anyone interested in the challenges and solutions for fertility and family planning in high-stress, intense careers. To watch the CV Live episode:https://youtu.be/fDIPePCiqbg Speakers on this episode:Linda Le, MDVascular Surgeon, Assistant Professor of Cardiovascular SurgeryHouston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Houston Methodist Hospital Palma M. Shaw, MD, FACS, RPVIProfessor of Surgery, Program Director, Vascular Surgery FellowshipSUNY Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse NY Lorena Gonzalez, MDAssistant Clinical Professor, Division of Breast SurgeryCity of Hope Elizabeth A. McGee, MD   Division Chief, Reproductive Endocrinology and InfertilityUniversity of Vermont Medical Center Erika Sato, MD, FACSPlastic SurgeonHouston Beautiful Body  

In today’s show, we’re bringing you a panel of Latina vascular and endovascular surgeons from across Latin America to highlight their unique perspectives on career and personal success. This podcast is part of the DeBakey CV Live ISEVS series and is hosted by vascular surgeons Dr. Alan Lumsden, President of the International Society of Endovascular Specialists, and Dr. Palma Shaw, ISEVS Secretary. They are joined by Drs. Gabriela Velazquez, Vanessa Rubio, and Fernanda Costa Sampaio Silva to discuss wide-ranging issues from differences in training and professional societies in Latin America to mentorship and support in a male-dominated field to parenting, pregnancy, and work-life balance.  For the show notes:Check out the episode of CV live here:https://youtu.be/MWvnodHMlS8 Speakers on today's show:Palma M. Shaw, MD, FACS, RPVIProfessor of Surgery, Program Director, Vascular Surgery FellowshipSUNY Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse NY Alan B. Lumsden, MDChair, Department of Cardiovascular SurgeryMedical Director, Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular CenterHouston Methodist Hospital Gabriela Velazquez, MD, FACS, RPVIAssociate Professor, Vascular and Endovascular SurgeryDirector, Vascular Surgery Fellowship Program, Wake Forest University School of Medicine Vanessa Rubio, MDVascular and Endovascular SurgeryClínica Vascular de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico Fernanda Costa Sampaio Silva, MD Vascular Surgeon and Vascular Sonographer, Centro Médico Hospital da BahiaResearcher, Federal University of Bahia, Brazil

We’d love to hear from you and continue the discussion, so send us your tweets at @debakeyCVedu and use #CVnow. Here are links to the video of this interview along with Dr. Vial’s full Grand Rounds lecture, “Proving the Value of Integrated Healthcare: The New What is How.”“Proving the Value of Integrated Healthcare: The New What is How” (Grand Rounds lecture) https://youtu.be/INYIDjDnmeoInterview with Dr. Conrad Vialhttps://youtu.be/PR92kS5XlkY Speakers on this episode:Conrad M. Vial, MDChief Physician Executive of Operations, Sutter HealthThoracic and Cardiac SurgerySutter Health Bay Area Moritz C. Wyler von Ballmoos, MD, PhD, MPHDirector, Robotic Cardiac & Vascular SurgeryHouston Methodist Cardiovascular Surgery AssociatesHouston Methodist

To watch the discussion follow the link below:New Directions in Stem Cell Therapies for the Heart (Reza Ardehali, MD, PhD) We’d love to hear your thoughts and questions about stem cells and cardiac regeneration research, so feel free to keep the conversation going online. You can tweet us at @debakeyCVedu with #CVnow.speakers on this episode:Reza Ardehali, MD, PhDAssociate Chief of Cardiology, Regenerative MedicineAdvanced Heart Failure, Mechanical Circulatory Support, and TransplantationBroad Stem Cell Research Center, UCLA School of Medicine John Cooke, MD, PhDChair, Department of Cardiovascular SciencesDirector, Center for Cardiovascular RegenerationHouston Methodist

To watch the discussion follow the link below:Impact of Telemedicine on CV Care for Underserved Communities (Ahmed M. Soliman, MD)We’d love to hear your thoughts on telemedicine’s role in underserved communities. Send us a tweet using #CVnow, and don’t forget to tag @debakeycveduSpeakers in this episode:Ahmed M. Soliman, MD, FACCAssociate Medical Director, Houston Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular AssociatesCardiologist, Preventative CardiologyHouston Methodist Hospital Ami B. Bhatt, MD, FACCDirector, Outpatient Cardiology and TelecardiologyDirector, Adult Congenital Heart Disease ProgramHarvard/Massachusetts General Hospital Jagmeet P. Singh, MD, ScM, DPhilProfessor of Medicine, Harvard Medical SchoolFounding Director, Resychronization and Advanced Cardiac Therapeutics ProgramMassachusetts General Hospital Keith C. Ferdinand, MD, FACC, FAHA, FASPC, FNLAProfessor of Medicine, Tulane University and Heart & Vascular InstituteGerald S. Berenson Endowed Chair in Preventative CardiologyTulane University Medical School

To watch the discussion follow the link below:Telemedicine Beyond COVID-19 (A. Soliman, MD, H. Wassif, MD, W. Downey)We’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences on telemedicine in and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Send us a tweet using #CVnow, and don’t forget to tag @debakeycvedu.The Speakers on this episode:Ahmed M. Soliman, MD, FACCAssociate Medical Director, Houston Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular AssociatesCardiologist, Preventative CardiologyHouston Methodist Hospital Heba Wassif, MD, MPHCardiologist, Cardiovascular MedicineCleveland Clinic William E. Downey, MD, MSCardiologist, Interventional Cardiology, Vascular Medicine/InterventionAtrium Health, Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute - Charlotte

To watch the discussion follow the link below:Training the CV Surgeon of the FutureSpeakers on today's episode:Alan Lumsden, MDChair, Department of Cardiovascular SurgeryMedical Director, Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular CenterHouston Methodist Hospital Thomas MacGillivray, MDChief, Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic TransplantHouston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular CenterHouston Methodist Hospital Marvin Atkins, Jr., MDCardiovascular SurgeonHouston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital

To watch the discussion follow the link below:Emerging Epidemics of Acute MI & Stroke in the Young (Khurram Nasir, MD)Speakers on today's episode:Khurram Nasir, MD, MPH, MScChief, Division of Cardiovascular Prevention & WellnessCo-Director, Center for Outcomes ResearchHouston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular CenterHouston Methodist Hospital Ron Blankstein, MDAssociate Director, Cardiovascular Imaging ProgramDirector, Cardiac Computed Tomography, Bringham and Women’s HospitalAssociate Professor of Medicine and Radiology, Harvard Medical School Salim S. Virani, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FASPCProfessor, Section of Cardiovascular ResearchDirector, Cardiovascular Fellowship Program, Baylor College of MedicineStaff Cardiologist, Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center Haider J. Warraich, MDAssociate Director, Heart Failure Program, VA Boston Healthcare SystemAssociate Physician, Bringham and Women’s Hospital

To watch the discussion follow the link below:How Does COVID-19 Cause Cardiovascular Disease?Speakers on today's episode:John P. Cooke, MD, PhDJoseph C. “Rusty” Walter and Carole Walter Looke Presidential Distinguished Chair in Cardiovascular Disease Research, Department of Cardiovascular SciencesProfessor of Cardiovascular Sciences, Academic InstituteHouston Methodist Leslie T. Cooper, Jr., MDProfessor of Medicine and Chair of Cardiovascular DepartmentMayo Clinic, Florida Martha Gulati, MD, MS, FACC, FAHA, FASPCDivision Chief of Cardiology and Professor of MedicineUniversity of Arizona College of Medicine Geoffrey Barnes, MD, MScAssistant Professor of Internal MedicineInstitute for Healthcare Policy and Innovation, University of Michigan

To watch the discussion follow the link below:What is MICS and What You Should KnowWe’d love to hear from you, so send us a tweet using #CVnow, and don’t forget to tag @debakeycvedu. If you liked the show, please hit that subscribe button and leave us a review! You can find more digital cardiovascular education opportunities through DeBakey CV Education by following us on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. Speakers on this episode:Mahesh Ramchandani, MD, FRCS, FACSChief, Section of Cardiac Surgery, Director of Minimally Invasive Cardiac SurgeryHouston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular CenterHouston Methodist Hospital Nirav C. Patel, MDDirector of Robotic Cardiac Surgery, Northwell HealthVice Chairman of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Lenox Hill Hospital Steven J. Hoff, MDCardiothoracic SurgeryCardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Group, Orlando Health Heart Institute Moritz C. Wyler von Ballmoos, MD, PhD, MPHCardiothoracic SurgeryHouston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular CenterHouston Methodist Hospital Aaron J. Spooner, MDThoracic SurgeryHouston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center

To watch the discussion follow the link below:Cardiovascular Considerations in COVID-19 InfectionsWe’d love to hear from you, so send us a tweet using #CVnow, and don’t forget to tag @debakeycvedu. If you liked the show, please hit that subscribe button and leave us a review! You can find more digital cardiovascular education opportunities through DeBakey CV Education by following us on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter.  Speaker in this episode:Mouaz H. Al-Mallah, MDProfessor of Cardiology, Academic InstituteFull Member, Research InstituteHouston Methodist Hospital

To watch the discussion follow the link below:Critical Care Management of COVID-19 Patients (Faisal N. Masud, MD) April 16, 2020We’d love to hear about your experiences and takeaways caring for COVID-19 patients in the CCU, so send us a tweet using #CVnow, and don’t forget to tag @debakeycvedu. If you liked the show, please hit that subscribe button and leave us a review! You can find more digital cardiovascular education opportunities through DeBakey CV Education by following us on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. Participants in this episode:Faisal Masud, MD, FCCP, FCCMMedical Director, Center for Critical CareVice Chair for Quality and Patient SafetyProfessor of Clinical AnesthesiologyMedical Director, CVICUHouston Methodist HospitalDaniela Moran, MDPulmonology and Critical CareAssistant Professor of Clinical MedicineHouston Methodist HospitalSteven Hsu, MDCritical CareAssistant Professor of Clinical MedicineHouston Methodist HospitalDeepa Bangalore Gotur, MDCritical CareAssistant Professor of Clinical MedicineHouston Methodist HospitalAtiya Dhala, MDPulmonology and Critical CareAssistant Professor of Clinical SurgeryHouston Methodist Hospital

To watch the discussion follow the link below:COVID-19 "Let's Not Learn Alone" Lessons Learned and Early ExperiencesWe’d love to hear about your experiences and takeaways caring for COVID-19 patients in the CCU, so send us a tweet using #CVnow, and don’t forget to tag @debakeycvedu. If you liked the show, please hit that subscribe button and leave us a review! You can find more digital cardiovascular education opportunities through DeBakey CV Education by following us on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. Faisal Masud, MD, FCCP, FCCMMedical Director, Center for Critical CareVice Chair for Quality and Patient SafetyProfessor of Clinical AnesthesiologyMedical Director, CVICUHouston Methodist Hospital Daniela Moran, MDPulmonology and Critical CareAssistant Professor of Clinical MedicineHouston Methodist Hospital Steven Hsu, MDCritical CareAssistant Professor of Clinical MedicineHouston Methodist Hospital Deepa Bangalore Gotur, MDCritical CareAssistant Professor of Clinical MedicineHouston Methodist Hospital Atiya Dhala, MDPulmonology and Critical CareAssistant Professor of Clinical SurgeryHouston Methodist Hospital

Dr. Palma Shaw, a vascular surgeon from SUNY Upstate Medical University in New York, is joined by Dr. Patricia Bellows, obstetrician and gynecologist from Houston Methodist Hospital; Dr. Ellen Dillavou, vascular surgeon from Duke Health; Bernadette Aulivola, vascular surgeon from Loyola University Health System; and Houston Methodist vascular surgeons Charudatta Bavare and Alan Lumsden. This conversation was recorded on April 2, 2020.To watch the discussion follow the link below:ISEVS Critical Issues: COVID-19 Impacts on Career, Pregnancy, & Family We’d love to hear about how working during this pandemic is affecting your life, so send us a tweet using #CVnow, and don’t forget to tag @debakeycvedu.

Patients with congenital heart disease are living longer than ever, making adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) a growing specialty. This episode's interviews feature ACHD specialists Drs. Ari Cedars and Hani Najm. Dr. Cedars practices at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas, and leads the ACHD research interest group for the National Patient Centered Outcomes Research Network. Dr. Najm chairs the Department of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic.Watch videos of Dr. Cedars' and Dr. Najm's Grand Rounds talks and these interviews on the DeBakey CV Education YouTube channel: :Durable Mechanical Circulatory Support in ACHD (Ari M. Cedars, MD)Grand Rounds Interview with Ari M. Cedars, MD (October 25, 2018)Adult Congenital Heart Surgery: Is There a Place for Innovation? (Hani Najm, MD)Grand Rounds Interview with Hani Najm, MD, (June 13, 2019)We'd love to hear your thoughts about ACHD specialization and teams. Post your comments on Twitter with #CVnow and tag @debakeyCVedu, and be sure to follow @debakeyCVedu on all your social media platforms!

This week, we’re bringing you a timely discussion on ECMO during the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Thomas MacGillivray, chief of cardiac surgery and transplantation at Houston Methodist leads a panel discussion on early experiences with ECMO and COVID-19 patients. He’s joined by Dr. Eddie Suarez, surgical director of Houston Methodist’s lung transplantation program; Gill Ford, Houston Methodists’ chief perfusionist; Dr. Faisal Masud, Houston Methodist chief of the department of critical care currently coordinating care of COVID-19 patients; Lena Soo, ICU nurse and ECMO specialist; and Joe Basha, CEO of Houston Extracorporeal Therapies. This conversation was recorded on March 23, 2020.

In this episode, we feature two experts in the field of translational medicine, Dr. Sanjiv Narayan and Dr. Elliott Chaikof. Dr. Narayan is a professor of medicine at Stanford University and cofounder of the Stanford Arrhythmia Center. Dr. Chaikof is the chair of the Department of Surgery at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.Watch videos of Dr. Narayan and Chaikoff's grand rounds talks and these interviews on the DeBakey CV Education YouTube channel: Novel Mechanistic Insights in Atrial Fibrillation (Sanjiv Narayan, MD)Grand Rounds Interview with Sanjiv Narayan, MDBreaking Bad: Thrombosis and Bleeding in the Modern Era (Elliott Chaikof, MD, PhD)Grand Rounds Interview with Elliot Chaikof, MDWe'd love to hear your thoughts about translational innovation. Post your comments on Twitter with #CVnow and tag @debakeyCVedu, and be sure to follow @debakeyCVedu on all your social media platforms!