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Atrial fibrillation remains elusive and deadly. In this episode, Mark Goddard shares his journey from cardiac device management to clinical innovation, highlighting how AI-powered tools are closing diagnostic gaps and enabling predictive care for conditions like atrial fibrillation (AFib). He explains how their wearable, real-time monitoring device empowers providers, improves patient outcomes, and outperforms outdated Holter and patch systems. Tune in and learn how digital health and innovative models can address these challenges and improve patient care! Resources: Connect with and follow Mark Goddard on LinkedIn. Follow InfoBionic.ai on LinkedIn and visit their website!
In this episode of We Talk Health Podcast, Dr. Ted Wright, a Cardiothoracic Surgeon with West Tennessee Medical Group joins us to share information on Hybrid Afib Therapy. This new therapy offers patients another option to help treat atrial fibrillation.Dr. Wright shares how he got his start, how this therapy improves the lives of those with afib, and what the symptoms of atrial fibrillation can be and what other conditions can go along with afib.Guest:Theodore Wright, MDCardiothoracic SurgeonHost:Kara MobleySocial Media CoordinatorResources:West Tennessee Medical Group Cardiothoracic Surgery Center700 W Forest Ave Floor 4Jackson, TN 38301(731) 541-3310West Tennessee Medical Group Cardiology | Jackson700 West Forest Ave Floor 3 Jackson TN 38301(731) 421-6510WBBJ Hybrid AFib Therapy Story
Geoff shares his powerful journey of overcoming serious health issues, including atrial fibrillation and chronic pain. After years of hospital visits and declining health, a life-changing conversation with his son led him down a surprising new path. What happened next shocked even him. From debilitating symptoms to renewed vitality, Geoff's story is a must-watch for ... Read more
Endurance Nerd Talk – Über Ausdauersport und Triathlon: Training, Equipment, Ernährung, Szene
In dieser Episode des Triathlonchats geht es von der Race Action am Wochenende beim IM 70.3 Jesolo bis hin zu Trainings-Philosophischen Fragen. Da ist wirklich für jeden was dabei. Szene, Training, persönliche Insights... viel Spass beim hören!Anzeige: WHOOP Jetzt einen Monat kostenlos testen. join.whoop.com/pushinglimitsThe most advanced WHOOP devices yet, built to give you deeper insights into your health, performance, and longevity.3 new memberships Introducing 3 software tiers: One, Peak, and Life. Each experience is tailored to your goals—whether you want to improve fitness, monitor key vitals, or optimize longevity.14+ day battery lifeAlmost triple the current battery day life and a wireless PowerPack means you'll never miss a beat.7% smaller7% smaller than current WHOOP 4.0, making it sleeker and easier to wear than ever before.Advanced health sensing capabilities WHOOP MG features a “scalloped” indent that enables ECG functionality, included exclusively with the Life membership. WHOOP Life also features new Blood Pressure Insights and AFib detection (EMA cleared April 2025).join.whoop.com/pushinglimitsWerbung | Jetzt AG1 30 Tage risikofrei mit Geld-zurück-Garantie testen! Alle Informationen findest du auf drinkag1.com/pushinglimits Hole dir jetzt AG1 nach Hause, ganz ohne Vertragslaufzeit.
WHOOP 5.0 and WHOOP MG have arrived. On this episode of the WHOOP Podcast, WHOOP Founder and CEO Will Ahmed sits down with Chief Product Officer Ed Baker to unpack the all-new WHOOP experience. They introduce the new devices — 5.0 and MG — and break down the three new WHOOP memberships. From 14+ day battery life to powerful new features like on-demand ECG readings, daily Blood Pressure Insights, Healthspan, and Women's Hormonal Insights, this episode covers it all. Plus, get a first look at our new WHOOP Apparel & Accessories. Whether you're upgrading or just getting started, this is your guide to everything 5.0 and MG.(00:00) Say Hello to WHOOP 5.0 and WHOOP MG(00:13) 4.0 vs 5.0: Hardware Advancements (00:52) 14-Day Battery Life and The New Wireless Powerpack(02:18) WHOOP MG(04:47) Healthspan and WHOOP Age(11:35) Heart Screener with ECG(14:37) Blood Pressure Insights(16:07) VO2 Max(17:30) New and Improved Women's Health Features(19:03) Advanced Sleep Metrics(22:06) Navigation and App Insights(24:25) Accessories and Apparel: A New Look For WHOOP(27:59) WHOOP Membership Tiers Breakdown(36:13) Gift Kit & Upgrade Benefits(37:33) Will & Ed's Favorite WHOOP MetricGet your WHOOP 5.0 now at WHOOP.comThe ECG feature is not intended for users with known arrhythmias other than AFib or users under 22 years old. It is not recommended for users with a cardiac pacemaker, ICDs, or other implanted electronic devices. This is a medically regulated feature and is not currently available in every region. Go to https://www.whoop.com/feature-availability/ to check if it's available in your region.Blood Pressure Insights is not a medical device and cannot diagnose or manage medical conditions. It does not provide medical advice. Always consult your doctor for health concerns and never delay or modify medical care based on its information. Menstrual Cycle Insights should not be used for conception or contraception, and all phases, including the ovulatory phase, are estimates. Menstrual Cycle Insights is not a medical device and cannot diagnose or manage medical conditions. It does not provide medical advice. Always consult your doctor for health concerns and never delay or modify medical care based on its information.Healthspan is not available for users under the age of 18.Support the showFollow WHOOP: www.whoop.com Trial WHOOP for Free Instagram TikTok X Facebook LinkedIn Follow Will Ahmed: Instagram X LinkedIn Follow Kristen Holmes: Instagram LinkedIn Follow Emily Capodilupo: LinkedIn
A panel member's story highlights how the Apple Watch detected AFib, potentially saving a life and gaining medical validation. The panel then discusses Tim Cook's role in securing tariff exemptions, raising ethical questions around corporate influence. EU fines against Apple also come under scrutiny by the panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea, with debate over fairness, enforcement, and political motivation. Multiple perspectives explore the intersection of tech, policy, and accountability. MacVoices is supported by Insta360 and their new Insta360 X5 360° 8K camera. Get a free invisible selfie stick worth $24.99 at store.insta360.com and use the promo code “macvoices”. Selfie stick offer available for the first 30 standard packages. MacVoices is supported by CleanMyMac by MacPaw, your ultimate solution for Mac control and care. Try CleanMyMac for 7 days free, then use the code “MacVoices20” for 20% off at CLNMY.com/MacVoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:09 Introduction to MacVoices 04:37 Marty's Magical Apple Watch Story 10:18 Tech Meets Politics 11:18 Tim Cook and Trump Tariffs 28:07 EU Fines and Apple's Response Links: Why Apple needs Tim Cook more than ever in the age of Trump https://www.fastcompany.com/91319020/apple-needs-tim-cook-trump-steve-jobs-tarriffs-supply-chain-ceo-succession Tim Cook pressed for details on how Apple obtained Trump tariff exemptions https://9to5mac.com/2025/04/23/tim-cook-senator-warren-trump-tariffs Apple and Meta hit with the EU's first DMA antitrust fines https://www.theverge.com/news/627522/apple-meta-eu-dma-antitrust-fines White House Hits Back at Apple's Massive EU Fine https://www.macrumors.com/2025/04/24/white-house-hits-back-at-eu-fine/ Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
A panel member's story highlights how the Apple Watch detected AFib, potentially saving a life and gaining medical validation. The panel then discusses Tim Cook's role in securing tariff exemptions, raising ethical questions around corporate influence. EU fines against Apple also come under scrutiny by the panel of Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Marty Jencius, Web Bixby, and Jim Rea, with debate over fairness, enforcement, and political motivation. Multiple perspectives explore the intersection of tech, policy, and accountability. MacVoices is supported by Insta360 and their new Insta360 X5 360° 8K camera. Get a free invisible selfie stick worth $24.99 at store.insta360.com and use the promo code “macvoices”. Selfie stick offer available for the first 30 standard packages. MacVoices is supported by CleanMyMac by MacPaw, your ultimate solution for Mac control and care. Try CleanMyMac for 7 days free, then use the code “MacVoices20” for 20% off at CLNMY.com/MacVoices. Show Notes: Chapters: 00:09 Introduction to MacVoices 04:37 Marty's Magical Apple Watch Story 10:18 Tech Meets Politics 11:18 Tim Cook and Trump Tariffs 28:07 EU Fines and Apple's Response Links: Why Apple needs Tim Cook more than ever in the age of Trump https://www.fastcompany.com/91319020/apple-needs-tim-cook-trump-steve-jobs-tarriffs-supply-chain-ceo-succession Tim Cook pressed for details on how Apple obtained Trump tariff exemptions https://9to5mac.com/2025/04/23/tim-cook-senator-warren-trump-tariffs Apple and Meta hit with the EU's first DMA antitrust fines https://www.theverge.com/news/627522/apple-meta-eu-dma-antitrust-fines White House Hits Back at Apple's Massive EU Fine https://www.macrumors.com/2025/04/24/white-house-hits-back-at-eu-fine/ Guests: Web Bixby has been in the insurance business for 40 years and has been an Apple user for longer than that.You can catch up with him on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, on his blog, Trending At Work, and as co-host on The Vision ProFiles podcast. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud. Dr. Marty Jencius has been an Associate Professor of Counseling at Kent State University since 2000. He has over 120 publications in books, chapters, journal articles, and others, along with 200 podcasts related to counseling, counselor education, and faculty life. His technology interest led him to develop the counseling profession ‘firsts,' including listservs, a web-based peer-reviewed journal, The Journal of Technology in Counseling, teaching and conferencing in virtual worlds as the founder of Counselor Education in Second Life, and podcast founder/producer of CounselorAudioSource.net and ThePodTalk.net. Currently, he produces a podcast about counseling and life questions, the Circular Firing Squad, and digital video interviews with legacies capturing the history of the counseling field. This is also co-host of The Vision ProFiles podcast. Generally, Marty is chasing the newest tech trends, which explains his interest in A.I. for teaching, research, and productivity. Marty is an active presenter and past president of the NorthEast Ohio Apple Corp (NEOAC). Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Support: Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon http://patreon.com/macvoices Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect: Web: http://macvoices.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner http://www.twitter.com/macvoices Mastodon: https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner MacVoices Page on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/ MacVoices Group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe: Audio in iTunes Video in iTunes Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher: Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss
Episode 121 - Natural Healing for AFib (heart rhythm disorder), medical intuitive healer Catherine Carrigan interviews author Jim Kaveney. Disclaimer: Please note that all information and content on the UK Health Radio Network, all its radio broadcasts and podcasts are provided by the authors, producers, presenters and companies themselves and is only intended as additional information to your general knowledge. As a service to our listeners/readers our programs/content are for general information and entertainment only. The UK Health Radio Network does not recommend, endorse, or object to the views, products or topics expressed or discussed by show hosts or their guests, authors and interviewees. We suggest you always consult with your own professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advisor. So please do not delay or disregard any professional – personal, medical, financial or legal advice received due to something you have heard or read on the UK Health Radio Network.
What started with a rabbit heart in a physiology lab led to a career focused on preventing strokes through early detection of atrial fibrillation. A Stanford cardiologist shares how that moment sparked a lifelong interest in cardiac rhythms and how today's wearables can now detect AFib through simple, continuous monitoring, long before symptoms appear. This shift from reactive care to early detection marks a major step forward in heart health, powered by straightforward algorithms and a growing role for AI in predicting cardiovascular risk.
Howie reflects on his decades-long experience with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and the procedure that has changed his life. Howie and Harlan report on healthcare issues in the news, including the measles outbreak and a vision for a team of personal healthcare AI agents. And student research assistants Inès Gilles and Sophia Stumpf visit for a farewell interview. Links: Eric Topol: Ground Truths Eric Topol: Super Agers Harlan Krumholz: The Expert Guide to Beating Heart Disease: What You Absolutely Must Know Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation “What to know about paroxysmal atrial fibrillation” Joseph Akar, MD, PhD Mayo Clinic: Atrial fibrillation ablation “The True Cost of a Cardiac Ablation in the U.S.” AI Agents “The Four AI Agents of Your Health” “This A.I. Forecast Predicts Storms Ahead” Measles CDC: Measles Cases and Outbreaks “Measles Surge in Southwest Is Now the Largest Single Outbreak Since 2000” Mayo Clinic: History of Measles Food as Medicine “Cooking with the curriculum: a pilot culinary medicine program at the Larner College of Medicine” “Bringing Culinary Medicine to Yale's New Teaching Kitchen” Bird Flu CDC: H5 Bird Flu: Current Situation “Vietnam reports H5N1 avian flu case with encephalitis” Exercise and Brain Waste “Long-term physical exercise facilitates putative glymphatic and meningeal lymphatic vessel flow in humans” “The brain makes a lot of waste. Now scientists think they know where it goes” Learn more about the MBA for Executives program at Yale SOM. Email Howie and Harlan comments or questions.
Howie reflects on his decades-long experience with paroxysmal atrial fibrillation and the procedure that has changed his life. Howie and Harlan report on healthcare issues in the news, including the measles outbreak and a vision for a team of personal healthcare AI agents. And student research assistants Inès Gilles and Sophia Stumpf visit for a farewell interview. Links: Eric Topol: Ground Truths Eric Topol: Super Agers Harlan Krumholz: The Expert Guide to Beating Heart Disease: What You Absolutely Must Know Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation “What to know about paroxysmal atrial fibrillation” Joseph Akar, MD, PhD Mayo Clinic: Atrial fibrillation ablation “The True Cost of a Cardiac Ablation in the U.S.” AI Agents “The Four AI Agents of Your Health” “This A.I. Forecast Predicts Storms Ahead” Measles CDC: Measles Cases and Outbreaks “Measles Surge in Southwest Is Now the Largest Single Outbreak Since 2000” Mayo Clinic: History of Measles Food as Medicine “Cooking with the curriculum: a pilot culinary medicine program at the Larner College of Medicine” “Bringing Culinary Medicine to Yale's New Teaching Kitchen” Bird Flu CDC: H5 Bird Flu: Current Situation “Vietnam reports H5N1 avian flu case with encephalitis” Exercise and Brain Waste “Long-term physical exercise facilitates putative glymphatic and meningeal lymphatic vessel flow in humans” “The brain makes a lot of waste. Now scientists think they know where it goes” Learn more about the MBA for Executives program at Yale SOM. Email Howie and Harlan comments or questions.
Download my “How to Train According to the Experts” guide Discover my premium podcast, The Aliquot Nutrition, supplementation, and recovery are foundational for enhancing exercise performance, but their full potential often remains untapped. In this episode, Dr. Andy Galpin, a renowned expert who has coached Olympians, world champions, and professional athletes across major sports, breaks down exactly how to leverage these critical elements to meaningfully enhance your results. Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction (05:01) Eating to perform vs. eating to live longer—do you have to choose? (08:20) Training fasted—are the mitochondrial benefits worth it? (14:53) What should you eat before early-morning strength training? (16:52) Why nutrient timing isn't critical for the average exerciser (18:44) Is intermittent fasting killing your gains? (29:24) Carbs before resistance training—fuel or fluff? (31:07) Endurance fueling strategies—what actually works? (36:02) When is post-exercise carb intake truly essential? (37:35) Game day fueling—how to get it right (40:25) Carb supplements vs. whole foods—what do elite athletes actually eat? (43:18) Rethinking fat intake for exercise performance (46:14) Metabolic flexibility—how the term got hijacked (50:39) The real test of metabolic health—why skipping a meal shouldn't break you (51:55) Are anaerobic and aerobic systems truly separate? (55:56) Does protein timing really matter? (58:27) Whole foods vs. protein powders (1:03:21) Fat timing—overlooked or irrelevant? (1:04:48) The truth about seed oils and saturated fat (1:09:43) Magnesium—who actually needs to supplement? (1:11:43) The problem with magnesium blood tests (1:13:01) Why the magnesium RDA might not be enough (1:13:54) Magnesium citrate, glycinate, or threonate—does it matter? (1:15:55) Do magnesium supplements really aid recovery? (1:18:35) Omega-3 supplementation—is the AFib risk real? (1:22:10) Can omega-3s prevent muscle loss during inactivity? (1:26:14) Why "performance anchors" matter more than supplements (1:30:47) Iron deficiency—the hidden performance killer? (1:33:42) Does caffeine before workouts increase fat burning? (1:35:29) Caffeine cycling—smart strategy or outdated myth? (1:38:45) Can music measurably enhance workout performance? (1:39:57) Rhodiola rosea—fatigue fighter or placebo? (1:44:38) Beetroot, citrulline, arginine—do nitric oxide boosters work? (1:55:07) Beta-alanine—why the tingles might be worth it (2:01:05) Is 5g of creatine really enough? (2:02:18) Sodium bicarbonate—effective fatigue buffer or GI nightmare? (2:04:36) Can you trust what's in your pre-workout supplement? (2:06:54) Is too much caffeine killing your performance gains? (2:07:41) Can antioxidants blunt exercise performance? (2:08:40) High-dose vitamin C—immune protection or adaptation killer? (2:15:12) Do anti-inflammatories sabotage your gains? (2:17:38) Tart cherry juice—recovery aid or overhyped? (2:21:04) Is glutamine the immune booster athletes need? (2:29:11) Can collagen actually strengthen tendons? (2:33:26) Does glucosamine chondroitin actually help joints? (2:34:28) What really happens during recovery—signaling vs. inflammation (2:37:25) The most important recovery metric (2:39:05) How increased blood flow accelerates muscle repair (2:43:55) Why persistent soreness might mean your fascia's at fault (2:47:02) Can compression boots genuinely speed recovery? (2:47:56) Can simply soaking in water accelerate recovery? (2:51:13) When is sauna a better choice than extra miles? (2:53:12) Can localized heat preserve muscle during downtime? (2:54:31) Cold immersion timing—muscle recovery vs. blunting gains (3:01:16) Why pre-bed cold exposure might improve sleep (3:04:31) Heart rate variability vs. resting heart rate (3:12:45) Why respiratory rate predicts stress better than resting heart rate (3:16:57) Are you overtrained—or just overreached? (3:21:41) Hormones and overtraining—what's the real link? (3:25:48) Does training harder mean you need more sleep? (3:27:54) How to know if you're getting enough sleep (3:31:17) Sleep trackers (3:33:10) Hydration timing—the key to uninterrupted sleep? (3:34:54) Why your wind-down index matters (3:36:02) Is your bedroom's CO₂ buildup sabotaging your sleep? (3:39:40) Are nasal allergies quietly wrecking your recovery? (3:41:23) Sleep hacks—what actually works? Watch this episode on YouTube Show notes are available by clicking here
In this month's EM Quick Hits podcast: Zafar Qasim & Andrew Petrosoniak on whole blood transfusion in trauma, Justin Morgenstern on calcium pre-treatment to prevent diltiazem-induced hypotension, Kiran Rikhraj on dynamic LV outflow tract obstruction, Anand Swaminathan on resuscitative thoracotomy, Andrew Tagg on uterine casts, and Jesse McLaren on scale & proportionality in occlusion MI ECG interpretation. **Please support EM Cases to continue to be free open access by making a donation: https://emergencymedicinecases.com/donation/
Jeff Ryberg's stroke was caused by AFib and alcohol. His inspiring recovery offers hope, healing, and lessons for stroke survivors everywhere. The post Stroke at 55: Jeff Ryberg's Story of Surviving AFib, Alcohol & a Life-Altering Wake-Up Call appeared first on Recovery After Stroke.
This week on Heart Doc VIP, Dr. Joel Kahn explores new and historic data showing that heart disease can begin shockingly early—sometimes before age 30. A pivotal 1998 study revealed that up to one-third of young adults already show signs of atherosclerosis, emphasizing the urgent need for primordial prevention starting in childhood. Dr. Kahn outlines the key health screenings every parent should know: blood pressure checks, body weight monitoring, and essential lab work. Later in the episode, Dr. Kahn revisits new findings on the Paleo diet, showing it may have included more plant- and starch-based foods than often assumed. He also discusses concerning links between processed meats and dementia, plus a cautionary look at a recent study on a specific group following the KETO diet—don't buy into the hype just yet. Additional topics include: The ISCHEMIA trial's insights on blood pressure control New research on the risk of dementia in people diagnosed with atrial fibrillation (AFIB) before age 70 Thanks to our partner endur.com. Use code KahnMD10 for a discount on Endur-Thine.
Listen Saturday mornings at 8 as Dr. Msonthi Levine discusses medical issues and takes your calls on News Talk 560 KLVI. Dr Levine is board certified in Internal Medicine and Geriatrics. His office is located at 3080 Milam in Beaumont, Texas. He can be reached at 409-347-3621.
This episode covers: Cardiology This Week: A concise summary of recent studies Current indications for pulmonary vein isolation Conduction system pacing EHRA 2025 scientific highlights Host: Susanna Price Guests: Haran Burri, Isabel Deisenhofer, Helmut Puererfellner, Emma Svennberg Want to watch that episode? Go to: https://esc365.escardio.org/event/1803 Disclaimer ESC TV Today is supported by Bristol Myers Squibb and Novartis. This scientific content and opinions expressed in the programme have not been influenced in any way by its sponsors. This programme is intended for health care professionals only and is to be used for educational purposes. The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) does not aim to promote medicinal products nor devices. Any views or opinions expressed are the presenters' own and do not reflect the views of the ESC. Declarations of interests Stephan Achenbach, Nicolle Kraenkel and Susanna Price have declared to have no potential conflicts of interest to report. Carlos Aguiar has declared to have potential conflicts of interest to report: personal fees for consultancy and/or speaker fees from Abbott, AbbVie, Alnylam, Amgen, AstraZeneca, Bayer, BiAL, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Daiichi-Sankyo, Ferrer, Gilead, GSK, Lilly, Novartis, Pfizer, Sanofi, Servier, Takeda, Tecnimede. Haran Burri has declared to have potential conflicts of interest to report: institutional research and fellowship support or speaker honoraria from Abbott, Biotronik, Boston Scientific, Medtronic, Microport. Davide Capodanno has declared to have potential conflicts of interest to report: Bristol Myers Squibb, Daiichi Sankyo, Sanofi Aventis, Novo Nordisk, Terumo. Isabel Deisenhofer has declared to have potential conflicts of interest to report: speaker honoraria and travel grants from Abbott Medical, Biosense-Webster, Boston Scientific, BMS, Volta Medical, and research grant (for the institution) from Abbott Medical and Daiichi Sankyo. Steffen Petersen has declared to have potential conflicts of interest to report: consultancy for Circle Cardiovascular Imaging Inc. Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Helmut Puererfellner has declared to have potential conflicts of interest to report: speaker fees, honoraria, consultancy, advisory board fees, investigator, committee member, etc., including travel funding related to these activities for the following companies: Abbott, Biotronik, Biosense Webster, Boston Scientific, Daiichi Sankyo, Medtronic. Emma Svennberg has declared to have potential conflicts of interest to report: Abbott, Astra Zeneca, Bayer, Bristol-Myers, Squibb-Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson.
HR1 From AFIB to Vibrant Living. Longevity Lessons: Healthy Fats, Stress Tips, Easy Exercises 4-9-25 by John Rush
With Giovanni Donato Aquaro, University of Pisa - Italy, and Carmelo De Gori, Fondazione Monasterio, Pisa - Italy. Link to editorial Link to paper
In this episode of Docs in a Pod, host Gina Galaviz sits down with Dr. Rajay Seudath, from Optum - University to break down atrial fibrillation (AFib)—a common but serious heart rhythm disorder. They'll discuss what causes AFib, its symptoms, potential complications, and the latest treatment options. Whether you're a patient, caregiver, or just curious about heart health, this episode offers expert insights to help you better understand and manage this condition. Docs in a Pod focuses on health issues affecting adults. Clinicians and other health partners discuss stories, topics and tips to help you live healthier. Docs in a Pod airs on Saturdays in the following cities: 7:00 to 7:30 am CT: San Antonio (930 AM The Answer) DFW (660 AM, 92.9 FM [Dallas], 95.5 FM [Arlington], 99.9 FM [Fort Worth]) 6:30 to 7:00 pm CT: Houston (1070 AM/103.3 FM The Answer) 7:00 to 7:30 pm CT: Austin (KLBJ 590 AM/99.7 FM) Docs in a Pod also airs on Sundays in the following cities: 1:00-1:30 pm ET: Tampa (860 AM/93.7FM)
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Hosts Mitsuaki Sawano, MD, and Regional Associate Editor Nobuhiro Ikemura, MD, welcome Takashi Ikenouchi, MD, a physician scientist at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Smidt Heart Institute, to discuss the headline-grabbing “Gold Card” sale and a novel approach to atrial fibrillation: an embryological classification of arrhythmogenic triggers. While pulmonary vein isolation (PVI) remains the cornerstone of AF ablation, up to 30% of triggers originate outside the pulmonary veins, contributing to recurrence and suboptimal outcomes. As PVI outcomes begin to plateau, this embryology-informed framework—categorizing triggers into common pulmonary vein, sinus venosus, and primitive atrium origins—offers a path toward more personalized and precise AF therapies.
In this standout episode of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging, we’re bringing back an audience favorite: our eye-opening interview with Nurse Practitioner Liz Jackson from Henry Ford Hospital. Liz breaks down the B.E.F.A.S.T. method for spotting stroke symptoms early, dives into the different types of strokes, and explains why timing is everything when it comes to treatment. We also tackle the red flags of heart attacks, the sneaky signs of vascular disease (yes, even leg cramping!), and how managing conditions like high blood pressure and diabetes can be game-changers. Early detection = lives saved. This episode is packed with info that could protect you or someone you love. Listen now on your favorite podcast platform! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @ConversationsOnAging Visit nextsteps4seniors.com and our foundation at nextsteps4seniorsfoundation.org Questions or ideas? Call 248-651-5010 or email hello@nextsteps4seniors.com Sponsorship inquiries: marketing@nextsteps4seniors.com Sponsored by Aeroflow Urology: You could qualify to receive incontinence supplies at no cost through insurance—discreetly delivered to your door. Visit aeroflowurology.com/ns4s to check eligibility. (*Some exclusions apply.)Learn more : https://nextsteps4seniors.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
AFib with RVR: Quick AdmitThis Quick Admit episode on AFib with RVR will focus on only the highest yield information you need when admitting a patient to the hospital.To take your understanding of the disease to the next level, check out the full-length episode for more information including a discussion of the most important clinical pearls and literature.Visit https://www.pointofcaremedicine.com/inpatient-admission/atrial-fibrillation to see the admission template discussed in this episode.Our mission is to create accessible and easy-to-use digital resources that help healthcare professionals tackle common clinical presentations at the point of care, without getting bogged down by unnecessary details or trivia.Timestamps00:00 Introduction to AFib Management00:24 Initial Assessment and Triage01:06 Reviewing Patient History01:59 Admission Orders and Labs02:29 Initial Treatment Considerations03:41 History of Present Illness (HPI)04:30 Physical Examination04:58 Etiology and Causes05:33 If You Remember Nothing Else06:49 Conclusion and Follow-UpDisclaimer: The content of this video and any associated media is meant for educational and information purposes only. RMO Medical Education does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Cal Beattie defies expectations at every turn. At 90 years old, he's not just surviving—he's thriving as a competitive Masters swimmer who only started racing four years ago and trains alone in a small town in Virginia. He swims unattached with no team members and is amazingly disciplined. His journey from recreational swimmer to competitive athlete began after his wife passed away, when swimming became his solace and strength.What makes Cal's story remarkable isn't just his age, but his approach to training and technology. Despite being born before World War II, Cal uses Form smart goggles to track his performance data with precision that would impress swimmers half his age. His methodical training regimen consists of swimming every other day, always timing his 400-yard freestyle and analyzing the results afterward on his smartphone. "I'm a one-act pony," he admits with characteristic humility, but this singular focus has yielded extraordinary results.Cal Beattie shares his incredible journey as a 90-year-old Masters swimmer who only started competing four years ago after discovering he ranked fourth nationally in his age group while swimming recreationally after his wife's passing.• High school swim team co-captain in 1953, swimming 19.2 seconds for 20 yards freestyle• Swims every other day, focusing on a timed 400-yard freestyle using Form smart goggles that track his performance data• Eliminated his atrial fibrillation through swimming after doctors wouldn't give clear guidance about exercise• Maintains a heart rate of 134-150 during swimming and a resting heart rate of 58• Credits exercise, diet, and 8 hours of sleep as his secrets to longevity• Follows a disciplined nutrition regimen including a breakfast of grapes, flaxseed, lemon juice, olive oil, and baby spinachPerhaps most inspiring is Cal's health transformation through swimming. Twenty years ago, he was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and put on blood thinners. When doctors wouldn't give him clear guidance about exercising, Cal made his own decision to start swimming regularly. The result? "After a year and a half, I went to the doctor. He said you no longer have AFib." Two decades later, his resting heart rate is an impressive 58 beats per minute—a testament to swimming's cardiovascular benefits at any age.Cal's disciplined approach extends beyond the pool. His meticulously consistent diet includes a daily breakfast of grapes, flaxseed, lemon juice, olive oil, and baby spinach. He prioritizes eight hours of sleep, recognizing its direct impact on his swimming performance. "When I get a good sleep, then I go to the pool and I usually get a much better outcome," he explains. These habits form the foundation of his longevity strategy, which he succinctly summarizes as "exercise, diet, and lots of sleep."Ready to be inspired by Cal's remarkable journey? Listen now and discover what's possible when you commit to showing up, regardless of your age. Whether you're a Masters swimmer yourself or simply curious about extending your prime years, Cal's story will change how you think about aging and athletic performance.Email us at HELLO@ChampionsMojo.com. Opinions discussed are not medical advice, please seek a medical professional for your own health concerns.
Can you exercise with AFib? Know someone with AFib—maybe a parent or loved one—who wants to stay active but isn't sure how? In this episode, Dr. Sean Swearingen, sports cardiologist, breaks down exactly how you can stay active while managing atrial fibrillation, without putting your heart at risk. Whether you're new to AFib or just looking to get back into exercise, you'll get expert advice on safe workouts, heart health monitoring, and when to reach out to your cardiologist. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Exercising with AFib: Why staying active is crucial for your heart, and how to safely incorporate exercise into your routine if you have AFib. How to Start Safely: Starting or returning to exercise after an AFib diagnosis? Dr. Swearingen shares the best tips for building up your fitness gradually and safely. Heart Rate Monitoring: The best tools to track your heart health during workouts, including the Zio Patch and Apple Watch, to make sure your AFib stays under control. When to Consult Your Cardiologist: How to know when it's time to check in with your cardiologist, and how to get personalized advice on exercising with AFib. The Role of Sports Cardiology: Why seeing a sports cardiologist can be a game-changer for safely managing AFib while staying fit. Who Should Listen: Anyone living with, or knows someone living with, AFib who wants to get back into exercise safely. People interested in sports cardiology and how it can help you stay active with heart conditions. Anyone who wants to learn to have a healthier heart Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Rush University Sports Cardiology: Learn more about Dr. Swearingen's sports cardiology practice here. Apple Watch: A great tool for tracking heart rate and rhythm during exercise. Find out more here. Zio Patch: Continuous heart monitoring for those with AFib. Learn more here. American Heart Association: Exercise tips and guidelines for those with heart conditions. Check out their recommendations here. Why You Should Listen: If you've been diagnosed with AFib, you're not alone. But that doesn't mean you have to stop being active. Dr. Swearingen gives you the expert advice you need to stay safe, stay fit, and stay healthy with AFib. Don't miss out—tune in now! Connect with Us: Please sign up for our SUBSTACK so you can forward this information to all your friends inboxes! For more episodes, merch, or to send us direct messages: Website: https://yourdoctorfriendspodcast.com Email: yourdoctorfriendspodcast@gmail.com Socials: Follow @your_doctor_friends on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. DM or send us a voice memo—we might feature it on the show! atrial fibrillation, AFib, exercise with AFib, heart health, sports cardiology, heart monitoring devices, Zio Patch, Apple Watch, managing AFib with exercise, post-COVID heart health, exercise guidelines for heart disease, living with AFib, sports cardiology, arrhythmias, fitness for heart patients
William Sauer, MD, FHRS, CCDS, Brigham and Women's Hospital is joined by Tobias Reichlin, MD, University Hospital Basel, Switzerland, and Nikolas Nozica, MD, Brigham and Women's Hospital, to discuss the Nature Medicine article Safety of pulsed field ablation in more than 17,000 patients with atrial fibrillation in the MANIFEST-17K study. The following is a brief summary of the study covered in the article. Pulsed field ablation (PFA) is an emerging technology for the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF), for which pre-clinical and early-stage clinical data are suggestive of some degree of preferentiality to myocardial tissue ablation without damage to adjacent structures. Here in the MANIFEST-17K study, we assessed the safety of PFA by studying the post-approval use of this treatment modality. Of the 116 centers performing post-approval PFA with a pentaspline catheter, data were received from 106 centers (91.4% participation) regarding 17,642 patients undergoing PFA (mean age 64, 34.7% female, 57.8% paroxysmal AF, and 35.2% persistent AF). No esophageal complications, pulmonary vein stenosis, or persistent phrenic palsy was reported (transient palsy was reported in 0.06% of patients; 11 of 17,642). Major complications, reported for ~1% of patients (173 of 17,642), were pericardial tamponade (0.36%; 63 of 17,642) and vascular events (0.30%; 53 of 17,642). Stroke was rare (0.12%; 22 of 17,642) and death was even rarer (0.03%; 5 of 17,642). Unexpected complications of PFA were coronary arterial spasm in 0.14% of patients (25 of 17,642) and hemolysis-related acute renal failure necessitating hemodialysis in 0.03% of patients (5 of 17,642). Taken together, these data indicate that PFA demonstrates a favorable safety profle by avoiding much of the collateral damage seen with conventional thermal ablation. PFA has the potential to be transformative for the management of patients with AF. https://www.hrsonline.org/education/TheLead https://doi.org/10.1038/s41591-024-03114-3 Host Disclosure(s): W. Sauer: Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting: Biotronik, Biosense Webster, Inc., Abbott, Boston Scientific, Research: Medtronic Contributor Disclosure(s): N. Nozica: Nothing to disclose. T. Reichlin: Nothing to disclose. This episode has .25 ACE credits associated with it. If you want credit for listening to this episode, please visit the episode page on HRS365 https://www.heartrhythm365.org/URL/TheLeadEpisode93
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In this episode of Next Steps 4 Seniors: Conversations on Aging, we sit down with Nurse Practitioner Liz Jackson from Henry Ford Hospital to discuss life-saving information on strokes, heart attacks, and vascular health. We break down the B.E.F.A.S.T. method for identifying stroke symptoms early, explore the different types of strokes, and highlight the urgency of seeking immediate medical attention. Elizabeth also shares insights on recognizing heart attack warning signs, managing key risk factors like high blood pressure and diabetes, and understanding how leg cramping may indicate vascular disease. Early detection and fast action can save lives—tune in to learn how you can protect yourself and your loved ones.
The AZALEA–TIMI 71 trial compared abelacimab, a monoclonal antibody targeting factor XI, with rivaroxaban in atrial fibrillation patients at moderate-to-high stroke risk.
It's Valentines Day and Adelle leaving for a trip to L.A. in an hour, The Final Countdown blaring in her head. Lou ponders life without cannabis after a recent bout of atrial fibrillation. Have you seen our 2021 Valentines Day special? You should! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnI2rW687uI&t=266sand, why not join our Substack? https://barlowfamilygeneral.substack.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bruce Koplan, MD, FHRS, Brigham and Women's Hospital is joined by Erik Andrews, MD, MPH, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and Matthew Reynolds, MD, MS, FHRS, Lahey Hospital & Medical Center to discuss why Oral anticoagulation is recommended after ablation for atrial fibrillation among patients at high risk for stroke. Left atrial appendage closure is a mechanical alternative to anticoagulation, but data regarding its use after atrial fibrillation ablation are lacking. https://www.hrsonline.org/education/TheLead https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2408308 Host Disclosure(s): B. Koplan: Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting: GE Healthcare Contributor Disclosure(s): E. Andrews: Stocks, Publicly Traded: Apple, Inc. Microsoft, Intel, Inc., Moderna Therapeutics, Fellowship Support: Boston Scientific, Medtronic, Inc. M. Reynolds: Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting: Medtronic, Edwards Lifesciences, Philips, iRhythm Technologies, Membership on Advisory Committees: Affera, Inc. This episode has .25 ACE credits associated with it. If you want credit for listening to this episode, please visit the episode page on HRS365 https://www.heartrhythm365.org/URL/TheLeadEpisode91
Host: Perry Elliott Guest: Isabelle van Gelder Want to watch that extended interview? Go to: https://esc365.escardio.org/event/1799?resource=interview Disclaimer ESC TV Today is supported by Bristol Myers Squibb. This scientific content and opinions expressed in the programme have not been influenced in any way by its sponsor. This programme is intended for health care professionals only and is to be used for educational purposes. The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) does not aim to promote medicinal products nor devices. Any views or opinions expressed are the presenters' own and do not reflect the views of the ESC. Declarations of interests Stephan Achenbach, Nicolle Kraenkel and Isabelle van Gelder have declared to have no potential conflicts of interest to report. Carlos Aguiar has declared to have potential conflicts of interest to report: personal fees for consultancy and/or speaker fees from Abbott, AbbVie, Alnylam, Amgen, AstraZeneca, Bayer, BiAL, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Daiichi-Sankyo, Ferrer, Gilead, GSK, Lilly, Novartis, Pfizer, Sanofi, Servier, Takeda, Tecnimede. Davide Capodanno has declared to have potential conflicts of interest to report: Bristol Myers Squibb, Daiichi Sankyo, Sanofi Aventis, Novo Nordisk, Terumo. Perry Elliott has declared to have potential conflicts of interest to report: consultancies for Pfizer, BMS, Cytokinetics, AstraZeneca, Forbion. Steffen Petersen has declared to have potential conflicts of interest to report: consultancy for Circle Cardiovascular Imaging Inc. Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Emma Svennberg has declared to have potential conflicts of interest to report: Abbott, Astra Zeneca, Bayer, Bristol-Myers, Squibb-Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson.
This episode covers: Cardiology This Week: A concise summary of recent studies Atrial fibrillation in athletes 'Work and life' of a medical journalist Mythbusters: Female doctors with better outcomes Host: Perry Elliott Guests: Carlos Aguiar, Isabelle van Gelder, Shelley Wood Want to watch that episode? Go to: https://esc365.escardio.org/event/1799 Disclaimer ESC TV Today is supported by Bristol Myers Squibb. This scientific content and opinions expressed in the programme have not been influenced in any way by its sponsor. This programme is intended for health care professionals only and is to be used for educational purposes. The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) does not aim to promote medicinal products nor devices. Any views or opinions expressed are the presenters' own and do not reflect the views of the ESC. Declarations of interests Stephan Achenbach, Nicolle Kraenkel, Isabelle van Gelder and Shelley Wood have declared to have no potential conflicts of interest to report. Carlos Aguiar has declared to have potential conflicts of interest to report: personal fees for consultancy and/or speaker fees from Abbott, AbbVie, Alnylam, Amgen, AstraZeneca, Bayer, BiAL, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Daiichi-Sankyo, Ferrer, Gilead, GSK, Lilly, Novartis, Pfizer, Sanofi, Servier, Takeda, Tecnimede. Davide Capodanno has declared to have potential conflicts of interest to report: Bristol Myers Squibb, Daiichi Sankyo, Sanofi Aventis, Novo Nordisk, Terumo. Perry Elliott has declared to have potential conflicts of interest to report: consultancies for Pfizer, BMS, Cytokinetics, AstraZeneca, Forbion. Steffen Petersen has declared to have potential conflicts of interest to report: consultancy for Circle Cardiovascular Imaging Inc. Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Emma Svennberg has declared to have potential conflicts of interest to report: Abbott, Astra Zeneca, Bayer, Bristol-Myers, Squibb-Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson.
In this episode of Dr. Jockers' Functional Nutrition Podcast, Dr. Jack Wolfson reveals how inflammation drives heart attacks, strokes, and AFib—and why medications aren't the answer. Learn how a leaky gut leads to a "leaky heart" and the importance of addressing root causes like diet and stress. Discover why seafood, like wild salmon and salmon roe, is a superfood packed with omega-3s that fight inflammation and protect your heart. Dr. Wolfson explains why plant-based omega-3s fall short and shares how these nutrients lower disease risk. Uncover the dangers of microplastics in arteries, which triple heart attack and stroke risk. Dr. Wolfson offers detox tips, sleep hacks, and the healing power of nature, like sunlight and forest bathing. Transform your heart health with these insights. In This Episode: 00:00 Introduction to Nutrient-Rich Seafood 03:28 Introducing Dr. Jack Wolfson 04:11 Inflammation and Cardiovascular Health 06:46 Root Causes of Inflammation 12:07 The Importance of Gut Health 14:19 Nutritional Strategies for Heart Health 23:39 The Dangers of Microplastics 29:34 Strategies for Detoxification and Outdoor Benefits 36:59 The Importance of Sleep and Circadian Rhythms 41:01 Key Lab Tests for Cardiovascular Health 50:22 Supplements for Optimal Health 52:10 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Boost your health with Paleo Valley's Organic SuperGreens powder. Packed with 23 nutrient-rich superfoods, it's free from inflammatory cereal grasses and easy to add to any drink or recipe. It's USDA organic, gluten-free, and contains no fillers or sugars. Enhance your daily nutrition with a quick scoop! Save 15% at Paleo Valley using code 'Jockers'. Visit PaleoValley.com/Jockers. Kick off the new year by supercharging your gut health with Just Thrive Probiotic! Unlike ordinary probiotics that perish before they even reach your gut, Just Thrive's revolutionary formula is clinically proven to arrive 100% alive. This ensures optimal digestive health, robust immunity, and vibrant energy—essential components for anyone aiming to conquer their wellness goals this year. Perfect for supporting effortless weight management, Just Thrive Probiotic is your go-to for a healthier lifestyle. Don't wait to start feeling your best—head over to justthrivehealth.com and use code Jockers to snag a 20% discount on your first purchase. Here's to a healthier, happier you with Just Thrive! Unlock the secrets of your body's unique nutritional needs with Genova Connect's Metabolomix Plus, an easy at-home test that dives deep into your metabolism. This comprehensive assessment reveals critical insights into your amino acids, vitamins, antioxidants, and fatty acids levels, guiding you to optimize your diet and supplements with precision. Ready to revolutionize your health? Visit GenovaConnect.com to discover how you can fine-tune your nutrition for peak performance and vitality "Leaky gut can lead to leaky heart and leaky blood vessels. Inflammation in the gut directly impacts your cardiovascular health." ~ Dr. Jack Wolfson Subscribe to the podcast on: Apple Podcast Stitcher Spotify PodBean TuneIn Radio Resources: Visit justthrivehealth.com and use code Jockers for a 20% discount Paleovalley - visit paleovalley.com/jockers Visit GenovaConnect.com Connect with Dr. Jack Wolfson: Website: https://naturalheartdoctor.com/ Book: https://amzn.to/3oyWUIB Connect with Dr. Jockers: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/drjockers/ Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/DrDavidJockers YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/djockers Website – https://drjockers.com/ If you are interested in being a guest on the show, we would love to hear from you! Please contact us here! - https://drjockers.com/join-us-dr-jockers-functional-nutrition-podcast/
In this exclusive interview, I sit down with Mohit Kumar, Founder and CEO of UltraHuman, to explore how their innovative Ring Air Smart Ring is changing the landscape of wearable technology. From its focus on metabolic health to its groundbreaking design, this is a deep dive into what makes UltraHuman a standout in the wearables market. Key Takeaways from the Interview •
This week's topics include a polygenic risk score and COPD, an antibody to reduce bleeding risk in those with AFIB, aspirin use in cardiovascular risk reduction, and best treatments for local esophageal cancer.
Podcast summary of articles from the December 2024 edition of the Journal of Emergency Medicine from the American Academy of Emergency Medicine. Topics include pulmonary embolism in COVID19 patients, intracranial bleeding, diltiazem in patients with heart failure, vital sign abnormalities, naloxone from the ED, and an interesting case report. Guest speaker is Dr. Kinda Sweidan.
With Markus Meyer, Lillehei Heart Institute, University of Minnesota - USA, Tim Van Loon and Joost Lumens, Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM), Maastricht, The Netherlands. Link to paper Link to editorial
Renal denervation, the obesity paradox, JACC and the FINEARTS trial of finerenone in HFpEF, a setback for a PFA system, and coffee are the topics Jon Mandrola, MD, covers this week. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a partial transcript or to comment, visit: https://www.medscape.com/twic I. RDN CMS https://www.cms.gov/medicare-coverage-database/view/ncacal-tracking-sheet.aspx?ncaid=318 Messerli https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2024.09.1244 Filippone https://doi.org/10.1016/j.amjmed.2023.05.010 II. Finerenone FINEHEARTS -HF NEJM https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2407107 FIDELIO-DKD https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2025845 FIGARO-DKD https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2110956 Why Have We Not Been Able to Demonstrate Reduced Mortality in Patients With HFmrEF/HFpEF? https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2024.08.033 Regional Variation TOPCAT https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/circulationaha.114.013255 Time from WHF Subanalysis https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2024.09.004 REDEFINE - https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06008197 Health status paper https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2024.09.023 Obesity subanalysis https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2024.10.111 Kidney outcomes https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0735109724102525 Kidney outcomes 2 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2024.11.020 Kaul editorial https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacc.2024.11.024 III. PFA Setback J&J Halts Varipulse Field Ablation for AFib https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/j-j-halts-varipulse-field-ablation-afib-2025a10000j8 IV. Coffee Stop the Coffee Studies https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/883709 Coffee drinking timing and mortality in US adults You may also like: The Bob Harrington Show with the Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine, Robert A. Harrington, MD. https://www.medscape.com/author/bob-harrington Questions or feedback, please contact news@medscape.net
"In B cell malignancies, BTKi inhibits that BTK enzyme which is very upstream. It tells NF-κB to stop signaling into the nucleus and then inhibits proliferation and survival of B cells." Puja Patel, PharmD, BCOP, Clinical Oncology Pharmacist at Northwestern Medicine Cancer Center at Delnor Hospital in Geneva, IL, told Jaime Weimer, MSN, RN, AGCNS-BS, AOCNS®, manager of oncology nursing practice at ONS, during a conversation about BTK inhibitors. Music Credit: “Fireflies and Stardust” by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons by Attribution 3.0 Earn 1.0 contact hours of nursing continuing professional development (NCPD) by listening to the full recording and completing an evaluation at courses.ons.org by January 17, 2027. The planners and faculty for this episode have no relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. 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ONS Podcast™ Pharmacology 101 series ONS Voice articles: BTK Inhibitor Effective for Relapsed Hairy Cell Leukemia FDA Grants Accelerated Approval to Pirtobrutinib for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia and Small Lymphocytic Lymphoma Ibrutinib Is the First Anticancer Agent to Be Negotiated for Medicare Drug Pricing Oncology Drug Reference Sheet: Pirtobrutinib Oncology Drug Reference Sheet: Zanubrutinib ONS books: Clinical Guide to Antineoplastic Therapy: A Chemotherapy Handbook (fourth edition) Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy Guidelines and Recommendations for Practice (second edition) Clinical Journal of Oncology Nursing article: B-Cell Malignancies: The Use of Small Molecule Agents for Treatment and Management ONS courses: ONS Cancer Biology™ ONS/ONCC Chemotherapy Immunotherapy Certificate™ Safe Handling Basics ONS Guidelines™ and Symptom Interventions: Chemotherapy-Induced Diarrhea Prevention of Bleeding Prevention of Infection: General ONS Learning Library: Oral Anticancer Medication ONS/NCODA/HOPA/ACCC's Oral Chemotherapy Education Sheets Other resources: Advanced Practice Providers Oncology Summit Ash Publications article: Managing Toxicities of Bruton Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors Blood Advances article: BTK Inhibitors in CLL: Second-Generation Drugs and Beyond CLL Society Fact Sheets International Journal of Molecular Sciences article: Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors: Recent Updates National Cancer Institute article: Two Drugs Show Efficacy against Common Form of Leukemia National Comprehensive Cancer Network Guidelines for Patients: Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia National Study of Lymphoma (University of Oxford network site-specific group— Hematology) NCODA's Positive Quality Intervention resources Pharmacy Times BTK Inhibitor Comparison Charts ScienceDirect article: Treating CLL with Bruton Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors: The Role of the Outpatient Oncology Nurse The Video Journal of Hematology and Hematological Oncology To discuss the information in this episode with other oncology nurses, visit the ONS Communities. To find resources for creating an ONS Podcast Club in your chapter or nursing community, visit the ONS Podcast Library. To provide feedback or otherwise reach ONS about the podcast, email pubONSVoice@ons.org. Highlights From This Episode “1952 we have the discovery by Colonel Ogden Bruton of that severe immunodeficiency due to lack of B-cell maturation, and next linked to e-gamma globular anemia. In 1993, we had Professor Vetrie and colleagues discover that this was actually due to mutation in a kinase, and they called that BTK. And then in 1993 was a discovery of our first BTKi inhibitor in the lab setting, and that's called LFM-A13. It wasn't until 2013, so that's 20 years after BTK kinase was discovered, where ibrutinib was our first-in-class BTK inhibitor, and the success of ibrutinib really promoted the exploration of second- and third-generation BTKis.” TS 6:24 “It's thought that BTK and other members in the pathway are constitutively phosphorylated, which just means they're spontaneously on. This leads to this uncontrolled activation of NF- κB signaling and thus uncontrolled proliferation and suppression of apoptosis. So, these B cells are rapidly dividing, but they're not functioning like they're supposed to be, meaning they won't differentiate, or, you know, they won't grow up to be either a plasma cell, like we talked about, or a memory B cell. They've been hacked.” TS 10:11 “This class is generally called—if you have to think of an umbrella term—it's just called targeted small molecule therapies. Now a subclass is BTKi or Bruton tyrosine kinase inhibitors. So, we're really shifting away from the use of cytotoxic chemotherapy, which is kind of designed to indiscriminately destroy rapidly dividing cells, to a more precise approach of targeting cells based on specific molecular changes in tumor DNA.” TS 13:47 “Cardiac toxicity can manifest as atrial fibrillation. And here I'll specifically talk about ibrutinib values because we have the most data with it, and the numbers actually get better with second- and third-generation BTKis. So frequency: Grade 1–2 atrial fibrillation was reported in 12%–15% of patients on Ibrutinib. And grade 3 AFib is 3%–5%. The onset, median onset is 8–13 months.” TS 20:23 “For nurses, they should really advise their patients that the caliber of headaches are easily managed and they will decrease over time over a period of four weeks. This is an upfront conversation reassuring the patient that this is not a long-term side effect.” TS 33:47 “One aspect that was being discussed at length was kind of identifying biases and then methods to neutralize those biases. So, I think first you have to identify what your bias could be toward BTK, maybe it's age or comorbidities or side-effect profile. And then, how can we mitigate our own biases is kind of the solution part to that.” TS 46:26
Learn a systematic approach to management of wide complex tachycardia that doesn't rely on exact rhythm identification or scoring systems with guest Dr. Kevin Butler. By understanding the physiology rather than memorizing a score or algorithm you can use Kevin's approach and ABCD mnemonic to help differentiate between ventricular tachycardia, SVT with aberrancy, and other arrhythmias. Learn how not to miss the vital mimics with his SPAM filter. And finally by understanding which treatments are safe and which treatments potentially dangerous you can understand how to move forward even when you're not exactly sure what the arrhythmia is. Whether you're an EMT, paramedic, or emergency physician, this episode provides the essential principles and stepwise strategies to ensure effective and safe patient management. 00:00 Introduction to Arrhythmia Management 00:29 Personal Anecdote: Lessons from Paramedic School 02:04 Introducing Dr. Kevin Butler 02:16 Sponsor Message: The Recess Tailor 03:35 Welcome to EMS Cast 04:04 Understanding Wide Complex Tachycardia 05:37 Approach to Arrhythmia Management 07:02 Principles of Managing Wide Complex Tachycardia 08:39 Pathophysiology of Wide Complex Tachycardia 18:30 Identifying and Treating Mimics 26:55 Regular vs. Irregular Wide Complex Tachycardia 29:59 Understanding Torsades and Its Management 30:25 Identifying Atrial Fibrillation with Pre-Excitation 32:14 Treatment Considerations for AFib with WPW 35:02 Distinguishing Between VT and SVT with Aberrancy 37:09 Physiological Approach to ECG Interpretation 40:24 ABCD Mnemonic for VT Diagnosis 47:49 EMS Treatment Protocols for Wide Complex Tachycardia 51:54 Pre-Hospital Cardioversion Tips 55:22 Emergency Department Approach to Wide Complex Tachycardia 58:00 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways Resources The Resus Tailor Episode Blog Post with EKG examples Survey- Help us learn what content you want Gear We Like Good Stethoscope - https://amzn.to/3YJJrf2 Good Shears - https://amzn.to/40FROuF or https://amzn.to/3ChZ4Tn Notepad for taking notes on calls - https://amzn.to/3Z1X21J Sunglasses - https://frontline-optics.com/discount/EMSCAST15 Books we recommend - The Dichotomy of Leadership - https://amzn.to/4fiCAjN Extreme Ownership - https://amzn.to/3O1FWfa Managing the Unexpected: Sustained Performance in a Complex World - https://amzn.to/3V7BwYf Thinking Fast and Slow - https://amzn.to/4fiJG85 A Thousand Naked Strangers: A Paramedic's Wild Ride to the Edge and Back - https://amzn.to/3YJJrf2 Guest/Cast/Crew information- Guest- Dr. Kevin Butler, Emergency Physician, Lead Instructor for DHREM's EKG didactic curriculum Host- Ross Orpet, Will Berry Catch up with us after the show Instagram- @emscast Twitter- @ems_cast Website- www.emspodcast.com
This week we will discuss possible treatment methods for AFIB. Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is a common type of irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia) that occurs when the upper chambers of the heart (atria) beat chaotically and out of sync with the lower chambers (ventricles). This can lead to a variety of symptoms, including: Palpitations (a feeling of a racing or irregular heartbeat) Fatigue Shortness of breath Dizziness or lightheadedness Chest discomfort AFib can increase the risk of blood clots, stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications. Treatment Options for AFib Management of AFib focuses on controlling the heart rate and rhythm, preventing blood clots, and addressing underlying conditions contributing to the arrhythmia. The choice of treatment depends on the individual's symptoms, overall health, and risk factors. 1. Medications Medications are often the first line of treatment for AFib. These include: Rate-Control Medications Aim to slow the heart rate to a normal range. Common drugs: Beta-blockers (e.g., metoprolol), calcium channel blockers (e.g., diltiazem, verapamil), and digoxin. Rhythm-Control Medications Help restore and maintain a normal heart rhythm. Common drugs: Antiarrhythmics like amiodarone, flecainide, or sotalol. Anticoagulants (Blood Thinners) Reduce the risk of stroke by preventing blood clots. Examples: Warfarin, direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) like apixaban (Eliquis) or rivaroxaban (Xarelto). 2. Ablation Therapy Ablation is a minimally invasive procedure aimed at correcting the electrical signals causing AFib. It is typically recommended for individuals who: Do not respond to or cannot tolerate medications. Have recurrent or persistent AFib that significantly impacts quality of life. Types of ablation: Catheter Ablation Uses thin tubes (catheters) inserted into blood vessels to deliver energy (radiofrequency or cryotherapy) to destroy small areas of heart tissue causing abnormal electrical signals. Surgical Ablation (Maze Procedure) Often performed during open-heart surgery for other conditions, creating scar tissue to block abnormal signals. Both options have high success rates, but catheter ablation is more commonly performed due to its minimally invasive nature. Choosing the Right Treatment Deciding between medications or ablation depends on factors such as: The severity and frequency of symptoms. The presence of other medical conditions. Patient preference and lifestyle. Consultation with a cardiologist or electrophysiologist is crucial to tailor treatment to the individual's needs.
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Welcome to my podcast. I am Doctor Warrick Bishop, and I want to help you to live as well as possible for as long as possible. I'm a practising cardiologist, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and the creator of The Healthy Heart Network. I have over 20 years as a specialist cardiologist and a private practice of over 10,000 patients. In this podcast episode, Warrick Bishop interviews Jim Kaveney, a 50-year-old atrial fibrillation (AFib) survivor who was diagnosed at 38. Jim shares his journey through multiple medical procedures, including medications and pacemaker implantation, while also managing the pressures of starting a business and raising two young children. He emphasizes the emotional challenges he faced, particularly concerns about his family's future. Jim discusses his book, "Unlimited Heart: How to Transform Your Pain into Purpose," which details his experiences and the importance of aligning the heart and mind to overcome challenges. He encourages listeners to ask their cardiology teams about the causes of AFib, lifestyle changes to prevent it, and available treatment options. Additionally, he highlights the significance of being aware of AFib warning signs and the role of wearable devices in monitoring heart health. Jim's initiative, Unlimited Health, aims to provide support and education for those living with AFib, focusing on lifestyle modifications and creating a community for accountability. He stresses the importance of small, manageable steps towards change and the need for support systems. The episode concludes with Jim's commitment to helping others through his lived experiences and resources.
— On a cold and cozy December night in 2018, Jim Kaveney thinks he is dying. He is a husband, a father, a business owner, an athlete, and innovator. He is also an Afib patient facing massive cardiac trauma. In his memoir, Unlimited Heart: How To Transform Your Pain Into Purpose, Jim Kaveney recounts his dance with death and the events of his life leading up to this fateful, health-defining moment and the shifts in business perspective and priorities that followed. Unlimited Heart takes readers on a three-part, forty-year journey. It traverses the tight budgets of an eleven-member household to the financial burdens strapped to a dream to the sale of a multi-million-dollar startup. It is a raw portrayal of a boy who grapples with his own demons in the midst of his dreams and a man who turns those dreams into a clear, entrepreneurial vision—a vision that is threatened by medicine, technology, and surgeries. Kaveney's entrepreneurial and cardiac journey cannot be separated. Where his heart was weak, his mind became strong. When his mind was weak, his heart was strong. His battle between his metaphorical and physical heart and mind is what inspired him to write Unlimited Heart and to launch a business with the namesake. Turning his pain in life to a greater purpose, Unlimited Heart helps people with cardiac issues be different and better patients. Valeria interviews Jim Kaveney — He is the author of “Unlimited Heart: How To Transform Your Pain Into Purpose.” Jim Kaveney is all heart. In 2012 Jim founded Alkemy Partners (a Life Sciences Learning and Performance company that was ranked by Inc5000 in 2019 and 2020 before achieving acquisition in 2020 by EVERSANA™) and he is currently the founder of Unlimited Heart Health & Wellness —a collaborative organization of health care professionals accelerating cardiac innovation. After years of balancing entrepreneurial ambitions with his own growing cardiac issues, Jim Kaveney, M.S. has turned his pain into a purpose to become an expert in navigating the burgeoning worlds of digital therapeutics, global startup initiatives, and the mindset training required to tackle the pillars of a holistic work-health-faith-family-life balance. Growing up as the youngest of nine in Erie, Pennsylvania, he sought understanding and solace in forces greater than himself, a quest that has influenced his personal and professional journey. Through his story, he hopes to empower others to find strength and resilience in the face of health challenges, while continuing to innovate and advocate for better patient care solutions. To learn more about Jim Kaveney and his work, please visit: https://unlimitedheartbook.com/ and connect with him on https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameskaveney/
Today, Dr. O'Mara is the only physician in the world specializing in health and performance optimization. He works with individuals and corporations interested in the biological optimization of humans through innovation and safe, natural lifestyle strategies shown to be more effective than medications. He especially enjoys working with exceptionally motivated individuals such as business executives, professional performers, and athletes whose livelihoods are predicated upon performance. In 2016, he was awarded a $1.2 million grant from the National Science Foundation for research on reversing chronic disease using innovative biomarkers such as visceral and pericardial fat. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drseanomara Twitter: https://x.com/DrSeanOMara YouTube: https://youtube.com/@drseanomara Other: https://www.growingbetternotolder.com/links Website: https://drseanomara.com/ Timestamps: 00:00 Trailer. 00:53 Introduction. 04:21 Visceral fat as a better marker. 08:08 Abdominal diameter indicates visceral fat. 12:03 Adiponectin benefits health but hides six-packs. 15:36 Facial changes and fat. 17:53 Facial indicators of health. 22:15 Visceral fat reduction improved health outcomes. 23:08 Epicardial and visceral fat increase risks of AFib. 28:18 Visceral fat is bad. 29:03 Grass-fed beef has higher omega-3 content. 33:28 Sprinting reduces visceral fat. 38:05 Sprinting safety. 43:42 Hills improve sprinting technique and safety. 46:29 Intense exercise and stress elimination reduce fat. 48:36 Heart fat reduces fastest, then visceral fat. 51:47 Where to find Sean. See open positions at Revero: https://jobs.lever.co/Revero/ Join Carnivore Diet for a free 30 day trial: https://carnivore.diet/join/ Carnivore Shirts: https://merch.carnivore.diet Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://carnivore.diet/subscribe/ . #revero #shawnbaker #Carnivorediet #MeatHeals #HealthCreation #humanfood #AnimalBased #ZeroCarb #DietCoach #FatAdapted #Carnivore #sugarfree