Podcasts about American Heart Association

Nearly 90% of U.S. adults have at least one risk factor for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic (CKM) syndrome, a newly named but long-standing health crisis that links heart, kidney, and metabolic dysfunction The American Heart Association warns that CKM often goes unnoticed until a major event like a heart attack occurs, yet most cases are reversible if identified early and addressed at the metabolic level Critics in PLOS Medicine argue that CKM is less a medical breakthrough and more a rebranding of what's already known — that mitochondrial failure, poor diet, and chronic stress drive the same interconnected diseases True recovery starts by repairing energy production in your cells: lowering linoleic acid intake, restoring magnesium balance, eating real carbohydrates, and supporting hormonal and circadian health through sunlight and rest By fixing mitochondrial function rather than chasing new labels, you help your organs work in sync again — stabilizing blood pressure, improving kidney filtration, and reigniting your metabolism from the inside out

It's so interesting to see how medical evidence evolves, and changes, over time. The result of course is that clinical practice evolves and changes as well. The story of umbilical cord management at time of delivery highlights this very issue very well. The ACOG first recommended delayed cord clamping (DCC) in 2012, for preterm infants, as data showed marked improvement in neonatal outcomes in that population. In this episode, we will briefly walk through the timeline from 2012 to the latest update on DCC which came from the AAP in October 2025, just one month after the ACOG had their DCC update. This story also exemplifies how professional medical societies don't always have the SAME recommendations, with small tweaks, in their guidance. So, Dr Chapa and I will summarize these key updates…Listen in for details!1. ACOG 2012: DCC for preterm infants only 2. ACOG 2016: ACOG Recommends Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping for All Healthy Infants, including term: https://mdedge.com/obgynnews/article/121349/obstetrics/acog-supports-delayed-umbilical-cord-clamping-term-infants3. ACOG Dec 2020, CO 814: Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping After Birth4. ACOG Obstet Gynecol. January 2022; 139(1): 121–137. doi:10.1097/AOG.0000000000004625. Management of Placental Transfusion to Neonates After Delivery5. ACOG (ePUB July ) Sept 2025: ACOG releases a Clinical Practice Update: An Update to Clinical Guidance for Delayed Umbilical Cord Clamping After Birth in Preterm Neonates6. AHA/AAP Oct 2025 Update: Neonatal Resuscitation: 2025 American Heart Association and American Academy of Pediatrics Guidelines for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care

Heart disease and stroke remain urgent health challenges in Philadelphia, with high blood pressure affecting thousands, particularly in underserved communities. This week, we sit down with leaders from the American Heart Association's Greater Philadelphia chapter to discuss their "relentless force" mission. They explain why high blood pressure is called the "silent killer," the specific risks for women, and how new initiatives like "Team Up to Take Down High Blood Pressure" are working to close the health equity gap. Then, Shara Dae takes a festive trip to Jenkintown for some local holiday shopping. We visit the stylish boutique "Dear Laney" and the sweet spot "Banana Nana Pudding," meeting the inspiring Black female entrepreneurs behind these unique community gems. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if everything you've been told about alcohol and health is wrong—or at least incomplete?In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Laura Catena, a Harvard and Stanford-educated physician and fourth-generation vintner behind Argentina's legendary Catena Zapata. As the driving force behind the 'In Defense of Wine' campaign, Dr. Catena is not here to tell you that wine is a miracle cure—she's here to cut through the noise and present what peer-reviewed science actually says about moderate alcohol consumption.Dr. Catena believes the current conversation around alcohol and health has veered away from accurate science, reduced to oversimplified headlines that ignore nuance. She walks us through two landmark reports—one from the U.S. National Academy of Sciences and another from the American Heart Association—that challenge the prevailing black-and-white narratives. These aren't studies cherry-picked to support the wine industry; they're comprehensive reviews that acknowledge both the potential benefits and real risks of alcohol consumption.In this episode we discover what moderation actually mean? We explore the breaking research on wine and health, but we also zoom out to examine the larger picture: the undeniable dangers of smoking, the rapid rise of weight loss drugs and cannabis, and how industrialization and processed foods have fundamentally reshaped both what we consume and our overall health. Dr. Catena argues that informed decision-making requires understanding the full spectrum of evidence—not just the parts that fit a particular narrative.Whether you're a wine lover, a health enthusiast, or simply someone trying to make sense of conflicting headlines, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective grounded in science, context, and honesty. To find out more about Dr Laura Catena's In Defense of Wine Campaign, you can visit her official website here: In Defense of Wine and watch her informative YouTube video here: Wine & Health by Dr. Laura CatenaResearch Papers and Insights Discussed:NASEM report and the American Heart Association's review.Ozempic Curbs Drinking—So What Does That Mean for the Alcohol Industry? | SevenFifty Daily This episode was brought to life by the exceptional writing of the talented Rachael Mamane, a James Beard-nominated author and culinary researcher. Since 2016, Bottled in China brings you into the food and drink scene through conversations with the some of the most happening personalities. Hosted by Emilie Steckenborn, the show is your one spot for all things food, beer, wine and spirits from across the world. Connect with us on LinkedIn or Instagram @bottled.in.chinaPodcast available on iTunes, Spotify , online or wherever you listen to your episodes! Subscribe to Bottled in China to follow the journey!Check out our new website & find out more at https://www.thebottledshow.com

Unmasking Hidden Sugars in 'Healthy' Drinks: Leyla Muedin, a registered dietitian nutritionist, examines the surprising amounts of sugar found in commonly perceived 'healthy' drinks. She discusses how beverages like energy drinks, fruit smoothies, and chai lattes can exceed the daily recommended sugar intake, based on a study by Ben's Natural Health. Leyla warns that even health-focused products and homemade drinks can contain high sugar levels, which can impact weight, blood sugar levels, and overall health. She emphasizes the importance of being an 'ingredient sleuth' and making informed choices. 

Kurt Bramer from Advanced CPR Solutions comes back for a final look at Head-Up CPR as we pull all the pieces from the earlier four episodes together. Dr. Joe Holley is back to bring in the latest research into the process as well. We will tie all this back to the global health disaster that is sudden cardiac arrest. Recent research from across the emergency medical community has pointed to impressive improvements in both return of spontaneous circulation (ROSC) as well as survival to discharge and neurologically intact survival when compared to conventional supine CPR performance. We’ll have links below to some of those studies and papers. Research Bibliography for Head-Up CPR Studies The episode is co-hosted again by our regular hosts, Sam Bradley and Jamie Davis. Elevated CPR Series Episode One Elevated CPR Series Episode Two Elevated CPR Series Episode Three Elevated CPR Series Episode Four CARES Registry for Cardiac Arrest Stats Follow up on more of these segments as we continue to look at the current research trends in future episodes and what is on the horizon for the future. The episode was co-hosted by Sam Bradley and Jamie Davis. Scroll down for Podcast Discussion Summary Thank you as always to Paragon Medical Education Group for their long-term support of the Disaster Podcast. Dr. Joe Holley and the team at Paragon continue to provide excellent and customized disaster response training to jurisdictions around the U.S. and internationally as well. Podcast Discussion Summary Head-Up CPR Research Update Jamie and Sam discussed the upcoming podcast episode, which will focus on wrapping up the last four episodes about head-up CPR and recent research. They mentioned the challenges of implementing new approaches in rural systems with volunteer staff. Sam noted that Dr. Joe and Kurt Bramer have been working on presenting the information in a way that can be applied responsibly. Joe briefly mentioned that SENA teams were activated to assist with floods in Seattle. The main focus of the episode will be on the latest data on head-up CPR, including improved physiology, survival rates, and neurological function, particularly for non-shockable rhythms like asystole. Advantages of Head-Up CPR Studies Sam, Kurt, and Joe discussed the significance of two seminal studies on head-up CPR. The 2016 preclinical animal study showed significant improvement in perfusion when compared to standard CPR, with a synergistic effect when using additional devices like the ITD and suction cup. The 2022 independent registry analysis demonstrated that head-up CPR resulted in a five times greater likelihood of neurologically intact survival compared to conventional CPR, even up to 20 minutes post-cardiac arrest. Joe explained that the bundled care approach for cardiac arrest patients involves multiple components, including appropriate ventilation, high-quality CPR, and post-resuscitation care, all of which contribute to improved outcomes. Bystander CPR System Implementation The discussion focused on the importance of proper implementation of bystander CPR, AEDs, and advanced techniques like impedance threshold devices and suction cup CPR to improve patient outcomes, particularly neurologic ones. Kurt emphasized the need for a system-wide approach, from first responders to hospital care, highlighting successful partnerships like Louisville’s, where continuity of care is prioritized. Jamie inquired about best practices for implementing this system-wide approach, to which Kurt responded with examples from different regions, noting that while ideal partnerships exist, proactive agencies can still achieve good outcomes even with less supportive hospitals. Cardiac Arrest Resuscitation Bundle Implementation The team discussed the importance of addressing multiple aspects of cardiac arrest resuscitation simultaneously, as highlighted by Joe, who emphasized that successful outcomes require implementing all elements of the care bundle equally. Jamie inquired about training approaches, to which Joe responded that effective training involves both initial instruction and ongoing feedback through quality improvement processes, stressing that successful resuscitations require adherence to the entire bundle rather than just some components. Prioritizing Tasks in Resuscitation Joe and Kurt discussed the importance of prioritizing tasks during resuscitation, emphasizing the need to focus on the overall process rather than individual steps. They highlighted the benefits of the Head-Up CPR model, which organizes priorities and reduces chaos during medical emergencies. Kurt explained that this method allows for more efficient and coordinated delivery of therapies, leading to better patient outcomes. Head-Up CPR Survival Benefits The group discussed two significant studies on CPR techniques. Kurt presented findings from a 2023 preclinical study showing that early administration of head-up CPR resulted in a 40% 24-hour survival rate compared to 9% for delayed conventional CPR. Joe highlighted an observational study from 2024 showing that head-up CPR improved survival rates for non-shockable rhythms from 2.8% to 7.6%, representing a nearly 3-fold improvement. Both studies suggested that head-up CPR could significantly enhance survival chances, particularly when administered early. Non-Perfusible Rhythm Blood Flow Method The group discussed a new methodology for perfusing patients with non-perfusible rhythms, which allows for continued blood flow and preserves neurological status. Joe explained that this could open up windows for interventions like ECMO or cardiac catheterization while CPR is underway. Kurt shared anecdotal evidence from agencies that have gained confidence in staying longer during arrests, leading to increased rates of ROSC in non-shockable rhythms. The group also touched on the importance of proper ventilation during CPR, with Joe highlighting the lack of focus on this aspect in many clinical trials. Head-Up CPR Survival Benefits Joe explained the concept of pressure-volume loops in CPR, demonstrating that head-up CPR generates greater blood flow and pressures compared to standard CPR. Kurt presented data from two studies comparing outcomes between CARES and head-up CPR data, showing improved survival rates for head-up CPR patients over one and five-year periods. The research suggests that head-up CPR may lead to better patient outcomes, though these findings were not included in the 2025 American Heart Association guidelines. Cardiac Arrest Economic Impact Discussion The group discussed the economic impact of cardiac arrests, with Kurt noting that the total cost per person in the US is approximately $4,000 annually, highlighting the need for improved resuscitation techniques. Jamie emphasized the importance of community contributions from survivors, while Joe provided recommendations for enhancing CPR quality, including the use of the Lucas 3.1 device with its enhanced lift feature and avoiding overly tight cervical collars during CPR to maintain blood flow. Improving Sudden Cardiac Arrest Response The meeting focused on sudden cardiac arrest, emphasizing its global impact as a leading cause of death. Kurt and Joe discussed the need for first response agencies and emergency managers to explore research and improve care delivery to enhance patient survivability. Joe highlighted the importance of understanding the physiology of cardiac arrest and considering new approaches, as current CPR methods have not changed in 50 years. Jamie suggested applying disaster management strategies to sudden cardiac arrest to improve outcomes. Joe mentioned upcoming procedural cadaver labs and ongoing work on superglottic studies and new airway management tools. Kurt provided contact information for further discussions and was invited to return for future updates on research. Podcast Series Conclusion and Future Plans The group discussed the conclusion of a podcast series on medical topics, with Kurt expressing gratitude for the opportunity to share his message and Jamie inviting him back for future episodes. They agreed to continue the conversation on social media and the Disaster Podcast website, with Kurt planning to draft questions for potential CEU credits. The group the role of specialized training, with Jamie highlighting the sponsorship of the Disaster Podcast by Paragon Medical Education Group. Catch the full episode using the player above or on your favorite podcast platform, and don't forget to subscribe to the Disaster Podcast for weekly insights from leaders in disaster response and research!

Cary Broussard interviews creative writer Poppy Sundeen - also known as "Poppywriter." Cary talks with Poppy about her work with developing new writers. Poppy helps writers find their voice on the written page/computer keyboard.  Poppy's new book THY NEIGHBOR is based on her work as co-founder of the Writers' Workshop at The Stewpot (https://www.thestewpot.org), serving the street community in downtown Dallas. THY NEIGHBOR is a stunning collection of original writings and artwork by the talented artists and writers of The Stewpot's Art Program and Writers Workshop.This amazing, beautiful book can be purchased for $30 at https://www.thestewpot.org/thyneighborIf you've ever wanted a glimpse into the experiences and perspectives of the homeless, this book provides stunning writing and artwork that will quite frankly blow your mind.In her two-decade-plus career, Poppy Sundeen has won more than 100 advertising creative awards, including Clios, Addys and the Adweek Southwest Creative All-Stars Most Valuable Player, working on American Heart Association, Carlson Restaurants (T.G.I.Friday's), Dallas Museum of Art, Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, la Madeleine, Texas Health Resources and many others.  Poppy with her fellow volunteer associates think about the creative talents of people living on the street and use their professionall expertise to teach writing skills and empower individuals to write with confidence, to tell their stories and write articles for publications and more. Fortunately, for our listeners, Poppy shares writing tips from which all writers can benefit. See in show notes below: Cary and Poppy discuss AI and its effect on writers, how homeless is getting worse and if it's acceptable for someone to live on the streets. Whether you live in Dallas, anywhere in the United States or elsewhere, homeless is a societal issue that we all encounter - we hope you find inspiration through Cary Broussard's conversation with Poppy Sundeen to see the creative potential in everyone including yourself.10 Tips for Writing a Strong Essay  1)   Stick to one clear theme.Make sure your essay addresses one main idea so your writing stays focused and easy to follow.  2)   Start each paragraph with a “focus sentence.”This is a short line that tells the reader what the paragraph will be about. Ex: “My favorite place to think is the bus stop on Main Street.”  3)    Rearrange your paragraphs to improve flow.Sometimes a piece becomes clearer just by moving one paragraph earlier or later. Try different orders until the story feels natural and easy to follow.  4)    Use simple, direct sentences.Clear and honest beats complicated every time. If a line doesn't sound like something you'd say out loud, try rewriting it so it feels more authentic.  5)    Show, don't just tell.Try saying something without actually saying it. Ex: Instead of saying “I was scared,” describe what happened: “My hands shook when I reached for the door.” This helps readers feel what you felt.  6)    Read your work out loud.Your ear will catch things your eyes don't—missing words, awkward phrasing, or sentences that are too long.  7)    Don't worry about perfection on the first try.Start messy. You can always clean it up later. The important thing is getting the thoughts down.  8)    Use specifics instead of general statements.“Food was served” is vague. “They handed me a bowl of warm chili” paints a picture.  9)    Keep your reader oriented.If the story jumps in time or place, give a quick clue: “A year earlier…” or “Later that night…”  10) End with something that “lands.”This can be a final thought, a strong image, or a sentence that circles back to the beginning.Acknowledgements for Thy Neighbor: Brenda Snitzer, Executive Director of The Stewpot; Suzanne Erikson, Senior Director, Stewpot Programs; Betty Heckman, Director, Stewpot Enrichment Programs; Wendy Rojo, STREETZine Magazine Editor; Writers' Workshop Editors: Bill McKenzie, Poppy Sundeen and Dee Leone; Portrait Photography: Jesse Hornbuckle; Book Design by Les Kerr.

You're listening to Burnt Toast! I'm Virginia Sole-Smith. Today, my conversation is with Rachel Cahill, a longtime anti-hunger policy advocate based in Ohio. Rachel and her team support national and state-level organizations fighting every day to end hunger and poverty in the United States. Most of her work focuses on making SNAP (the government's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) the most effective, accessible and equitable program it can be in every community. JICYMI: When the federal government shut down this fall, it closed SNAP for the first time in the history of the program, pausing benefits for much of November. Benefits are up and running again in most places, but this has had major ripple effects on the state of hunger in our country right now. And it's led to a lot of long-term questions about what we do to prevent that ever happening again. Rachel knows more about the ins and outs of SNAP, and anti-hunger advocacy, than anyone I know, so I asked her to come on the podcast to explain what's happening, and what we can do to help fight hunger. We also talk quite a bit about how to give strategically because it is that time of year when a lot of us want to do charitable giving. Which is great! But there are good and less good ways to do that. Burnt Toast is a community of helpers, and I think this conversation will help us all be better at helping. If you enjoy this conversation, a paid subscription is the best way to support our work! Join Burnt Toast!

When we go to the supermarket, we're confronted with a vast array of foods — packaged, unpackaged, natural, organic, nonorganic, foods with claims of being nutritious or sustainably farmed or endorsed by the American Heart Association. In the face of such an onslaught, how should we make sense of it all? Nutritionist and molecular biologist Marion Nestle sheds light on the choices we all must navigate when we enter the grocery store. Photo credit: Bill Hayes The post Fund Drive Special: Marion Nestle on Navigating the Supermarket appeared first on KPFA.

Thank you for joining us for our 2nd Cabral HouseCall of the weekend!   I'm looking forward to sharing with you some of our community's questions that have come in over the past few weeks…   Svetlana: Hello, could you please talk about incomplete bladder emptying in females specifically? What is causing it and what can be done to fix it? Someone said that squatting over the toilet without sitting on it to urinate could cause it. Is that true? This is the need of having to urinate again within 15mins of going the first time with small amounts of volume and difficulty "pushing" it out. No infection symptoms.                                                                                                                          Eric: Hi Dr. C, thanks for all your efforts! I use melatonin (extended release) regularly to help w/ sleep. A recent large international study published on the News Medical Life Sciences website, and presented at the American Heart Association's 2025 Scientific Sessions, stated that long-term users of melatonin had a higher risk of heart failure, hospitalization, and even death compared to those who didn't take it. The study looked at more than 130,000 adults with chronic insomnia. This sounds crazy to me. Any thoughts about this? Thanks.                                                                                  Audrey: Hi Dr. Cabral, Is doing a coffee enema while breastfeeding safe? I know detoxes are not safe, but I wasn't sure if a coffee enema is different because the main reason is to increase glutathione                                                                                           Angie: Hi Dr. Cabral, My last job I worked, there were a lot of wireless devices and 5G networks. I noticed how easily drained I would feel and I didn't even work a full 8 hours. I have been dealing with chronic pain and fatigue off and on for years now, and recently have been more cautious of how often I use technology. I am now seeing the trend of products like grounding mats and functional silver infused garments. Can you talk about the connection between adrenal fatigue and EMF exposure? And the new EMF products that may potentially reduce exposure or make it bearable to work in a high-tech environment. Thank you so much for all your help and support that you and your team provides!!       Savannah: Is there any supplement/herb/product to help someone with gastroparesis? what about acid reflux too? i'm wondering what can help with natural stimulation of the stomach nerve/muscle contractions in order to have a bowel movement. i was told that i have slow gut motility & little to no peristalsis. the only thing that works for me is senna but it takes extreme higher dosages. i completed the cbo protocol and finisher and everything was better but now im chronically constipated & have been diagnosed with gastroparesis. i use to go everyday during the protocol but now i feel that ive lost the gut/brain communication too.. as i no longer go by myself as im laxative & enema dependent. any advice? thank you in advance.         Thank you for tuning into this weekend's Cabral HouseCalls and be sure to check back tomorrow for our Mindset & Motivation Monday show to get your week started off right! - - - Show Notes and Resources: StephenCabral.com/3593 - - - Get a FREE Copy of Dr. Cabral's Book: The Rain Barrel Effect - - - Join the Community & Get Your Questions Answered: CabralSupportGroup.com - - - Dr. Cabral's Most Popular At-Home Lab Tests: > Complete Minerals & Metals Test (Test for mineral imbalances & heavy metal toxicity) - - - > Complete Candida, Metabolic & Vitamins Test (Test for 75 biomarkers including yeast & bacterial gut overgrowth, as well as vitamin levels) - - - > Complete Stress, Mood & Metabolism Test (Discover your complete thyroid, adrenal, hormone, vitamin D & insulin levels) - - - > Complete Food Sensitivity Test (Find out your hidden food sensitivities) - - - > Complete Omega-3 & Inflammation Test (Discover your levels of inflammation related to your omega-6 to omega-3 levels) - - - Get Your Question Answered On An Upcoming HouseCall: StephenCabral.com/askcabral - - - Would You Take 30 Seconds To Rate & Review The Cabral Concept? The best way to help me spread our mission of true natural health is to pass on the good word, and I read and appreciate every review!  

Updates on coffee and AFib, a polypill approach for HFrEF, the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor, vitamin D supplementation for secondary prevention, and more: Joanna Chikwe, MD, chair of the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions conference and of the Department of Cardiac Surgery in the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, shares clinical research highlights from the recent meeting. Related Content: Coffee and AFib, Oral PCSK9 Drugs, an HFrEF Polypill, and Vitamin D Post-MI—Highlights From AHA 2025

Send us a textMost people think memory loss is a downhill slide you can't stop. We don't. In this conversation with neurologist and neuroscientist Dr. Majid Fotuhi, we map out a twelve‑week blueprint that measurably improves memory, focus, and even grows hippocampal volume by targeting the real drivers of decline: poor sleep, chronic stress, insulin resistance, hearing loss, inactivity, and hidden medical issues.Dr. Majid Fotuhi is a pioneering neurologist, neuroscientist, and professor with more than thirty-five years of experience in brain health, memory, neuroplasticity, and the prevention of Alzheimer's disease. His work bridges research, clinical innovation, and public education.He earned his PhD in neuroscience from Johns Hopkins University, completed medical training at Harvard Medical School, and returned to Johns Hopkins for his neurology residency. He currently serves as an adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University.An author and communicator, Dr. Fotuhi has written several books and is known for making complex science accessible. His excellence in teaching earned him the American Academy of Neurology's prestigious award. His research has appeared in peer-reviewed journals, been presented at major conferences, and cited widely by scientists worldwide.Dr. Fotuhi has created a twelve-week program that has helped thousands of patients with memory loss, brain fog, concussion, mild cognitive impairment, and early Alzheimer's disease. His expertise has been featured by CNN, NBC News, the Today Show, ABC News, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Times (London).We start by clarifying what mild cognitive impairment is, how it differs from dementia, and why so many cases are preventable. Dr. Fotuhi explains the “type 3 diabetes” model—how decades of sugar spikes and inflammation erode the blood‑brain barrier and starve neurons of a stable environment. Then we get practical. You'll hear how a personalized “brain portfolio” guides treatment: VO2 max testing to shape exercise, sleep studies and CPAP when needed, targeted brain training that matches deficits, and labs for vitamin D, B12, and omega‑3 status. The results? Early wins in two to three weeks, statistically significant gains at six and twelve, and habits that stick.We don't stop at diet and steps. Oral health impacts cognition by limiting whole foods and increasing inflammation; chewing itself engages neural circuits. Hearing loss quietly accelerates decline—hearing aids can move people from mild impairment back to normal. Add a simple, sustainable food approach—ditch ultra‑processed foods, eat vegetables, legumes, fruits, quality proteins, and healthy fats—and consider targeted supplementation with DHA/EPA omega‑3s and corrected D and B12 levels. Along the way, we address why amyloid hogged the spotlight, and point to powerful data: the Lancet's estimate that 45% of dementia cases are preventable and the American Heart Association's claim that 80% of strokes can be avoided.If you want a sharper brain by summer, this is your starting line. Subscribe, share this with someone you love, and leave a review telling us the one habit you'll change this week. Your future brain will thank you.Links:Majid Fotuhi, MD, PhD: https://drfotuhi.com/https://krieger.jhu.edu/mbi/directory/majid-fotuhi/https://neurogrow.com/about-us/dr-majid-fotuhi-md-phd/https://psychology.columbian.gwu.edu/majid-fotuhiTweet me @realdrhamrahIG @drhamrah

Episode 207: Understanding Hypertension and Diabetes (Pidjin English)Written by Michael Ozoemena, MD.You are listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast, your weekly dose of knowledge brought to you by the Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency Program from Bakersfield, California, a UCLA-affiliated program sponsored by Clinica Sierra Vista, Let Us Be Your Healthcare Home. This podcast was created for educational purposes only. Visit your primary care provider for additional medical advice.HypertensionSegment 1: What Is Hypertension?HOST:Let's start with the basics. Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of your arteries. Think of it like water running through a garden hose—if the pressure stays too high for too long, that hose starts to wear out.Hypertension, or high blood pressure, means this pressure is consistently elevated. It is measured using two numbers:Systolic: the pressure when the heart beatsDiastolic: the pressure when the heart relaxesNormally reading is around 120/80 mmHg. Hypertension is defined by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association (ACC/AHA) as 130/80 mmHg or higher.The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) defines hypertension as persistent elevation of systolic and/or diastolic blood pressure, with the diagnostic threshold for office-based measurement set at 140/90 mm Hg or higher.Segment 2: Why Should We Care?HOST:Hypertension is known as “the silent killer” because most people have no symptoms. Even without symptoms, it steadily increases the risk of:Heart attackStrokeKidney diseaseThink of high blood pressure as a constant stress test on your blood vessels. The longer it goes uncontrolled, the higher the chance of complications.Segment 3: What Causes High Blood Pressure?HOST:Hypertension usually doesn't have a single cause. It often results from a combination of genetic factors, lifestyle, and underlying medical conditions.Modifiable FactorsHigh-salt diet and low potassium intakePhysical inactivityTobacco useExcessive alcohol intakeOverweight or obesityChronic stressPoor sleep or sleep apneaNon-Modifiable FactorsFamily history of hypertensionBlack race (higher prevalence and severity)Age over 65Hypertension may also be secondary to other conditions, such as kidney disease, thyroid disorders, adrenal conditions, or medications like NSAIDs or steroids.Segment 4: How Is It Diagnosed?HOST:Diagnosis requires multiple elevated blood pressure readings taken on different occasions. This includes office readings, home blood pressure monitoring, or ambulatory blood pressure monitoring.If you haven't had your blood pressure checked recently, this is your reminder. It's simple—and it could save your life.Segment 5: Treatment and ManagementHOST:Lifestyle changes are often the first line of treatment:Reduce salt intakeEat more fruits, vegetables, and whole grainsAim for 150 minutes of moderate exercise per weekManage stressMaintain a healthy weightGet enough sleepLimit alcoholQuit smokingIf these steps aren't enough, medications may be necessary. These include:Diuretics, ACE inhibitors, ARBs, Calcium channel blockers, Beta-blockersYour healthcare provider will choose the best medication based on your health profile.Segment 6: What You Can Do TodayHOST:Here are three simple, actionable steps you can take right now:Check your blood pressure—at a clinic, pharmacy, or at home.Pay attention to your salt intake—much of it is hidden in processed foods.Move more—even a 20-minute daily walk can help reduce blood pressure over time.Small steps can lead to big, lasting improvements.SummaryHypertension may be silent but understanding it gives you power. Early action can add healthy years to your life. Take charge of your blood pressure today.Diabetes1. Wetin Diabetes Be and Wetin E Go Do to Person Body?Q: Wetin diabetes mean?A: Diabetes na sickness wey make sugar (glucose) for person blood too high. E happen because the body no fit produce insulin well, or the insulin wey e get no dey work as e suppose.Q: Wetin go happen if diabetes no dey treated well?A: If diabetes no dey treated well, e fit damage the blood vessels, nerves, kidneys, eyes, and even the heart.2. Wetin Cause Diabetes and Why Black People Suffer Pass?Q: Wetin cause diabetes?A: E no be one thing wey cause diabetes. E dey happen because of mix of gene, lifestyle, environment, and society factors.Q: Why Black/African Americans get diabetes more?A: Black people for America get diabetes more because of long-standing inequality, stress, low access to healthcare, and the kind environment wey many of them dey live in. These things dey make Black people more at risk.3. Diabetes Rates for America and Black People?Q: How many people get diabetes for America?A: For America today, over 38 million people get diabetes, and the number dey rise every year.Q: Why Black people dey suffer diabetes more than White people?A: About 12% of Black adults get diabetes, compared to just 7% for White adults. Black people also dey get the sickness earlier and e dey more severe.4. Signs and Symptoms of Diabetes?Q: Wetin be the early signs of diabetes?A: The early signs no too strong, but when e show, e fit include:Too much urine (polyuria)Thirst (polydipsia)Hunger, tiredness, and blurred visionWounds no dey heal fastTingling for hand or legSometimes weight loss5. How Doctor Go Diagnose Diabetes?Q: How doctor fit confirm say person get diabetes?A: Doctor go do some lab tests to confirm:Fasting Plasma Glucose (FPG): 126 mg/dL (7.0 mmol/L) or higherHbA1c: 6.5% or higher2-hour Oral Glucose Tolerance Test (OGTT): 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L) or higher after person drink glucose.Random Blood Glucose: 200 mg/dL (11.1 mmol/L) or higher plus classic symptoms like too much urination, thirst, or weight loss.Q: Wetin happen if HbA1c test no match the person?A: If HbA1c result no match person symptoms, doctor fit repeat test or try other tests like FPG or OGTT.6. Wetin Screening and Early Diagnosis Fit Do?Q: Why screening for diabetes dey important?A: Screening dey important because early detection fit prevent serious complications from diabetes.Q: How often person go do diabetes test?A: Adults wey get overweight or obesity, between 35–70 years, suppose do diabetes screening every three years. But because Black adults get higher risk, doctors dey start screening earlier and more often.7. How Person Fit Manage Diabetes?Q: Wetin be the best way to manage diabetes?A: The two main ways to manage diabetes be:Lifestyle changes: Eat better food (vegetables, fruits, whole grain, beans, fish, chicken) and exercise regularly.Medicine: If person sugar still high, doctor fit give drugs like metformin, SGLT-2 inhibitors, or GLP-1 receptor agonists.Q: Wetin be SGLT-2 inhibitors and GLP-1 drugs?A: SGLT-2 inhibitors dey help with kidney and heart problems, while GLP-1 drugs dey help with weight loss and prevent stroke.Q: Wetin be first-line treatment for diabetes?A: First-line treatment for diabetes be metformin, unless person no fit tolerate am.Q: How much exercise a person suppose do?A: Person suppose do at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise per week. This fit include things like brisk walking, swimming, or cycling. E also good to add muscle-strength training two or three times weekly to help control sugar.Q: When insulin therapy go be needed?A: Insulin therapy go be needed if person A1c is higher than 10%, or if person dey hospitalized and their glucose dey above the 140-180 range. This go help bring the blood sugar down quickly.8. Wetin Be the Complications of Diabetes?Q: Wetin fit happen if diabetes no dey well-managed?A: Complications fit include kidney disease, blindness, nerve damage, leg ulcers, heart attack, stroke, and emotional issues like depression.Q: Why Black adults get more complications?A: Black people get higher risk of these complications because of inequality, stress, and poor access to healthcare.9. Wetin Dey Affect Access to Diabetes Treatment?Q: Wetin make Black people struggle to get treatment for diabetes?A: Many Black people no dey get new effective treatments like GLP-1 and SGLT-2 inhibitors because of price, insurance issues, and lack of access. COVID-19 also worsen things.Q: Wetin government and doctors fit do?A: Policymakers dey work on improving access to drugs, better community programs, and screening for social issues wey fit affect diabetes care.10. ConclusionQ: Wetin be the solution to reduce diabetes impact?A: The solution go need medical treatment, early screening, lifestyle support, and policy changes. With proper treatment and community support, e possible to reduce the impact of diabetes, especially for Black communities.Even without trying, every night you go to bed a little wiser. Thanks for listening to Rio Bravo qWeek Podcast. We want to hear from you, send us an email at RioBravoqWeek@clinicasierravista.org, or visit our website riobravofmrp.org/qweek. See you next week! _____________________References: Whelton PK, Carey RM. Overview of hypertension in adults. UpToDate. 2024.Carey RM, Moran AE. Evaluation of hypertension. UpToDate. 2024.Mann SJ, Forman JP. 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We are joined by Kurt Bramer from Advanced CPR Solutions again this week to continue the series on Heads Up CPR and other promising sudden cardiac arrest treatments. He and Dr. Joe Holley kicked off the discussion in two previous episodes. Elevated CPR Series Episode One Elevated CPR Series Episdoe Two We open this week’s episode with a holiday severe weather update from our disaster meteorologist, Dan DePodwin. He reports on several storm systems that will impact Thanksgiving holiday travel across the eastern half of the country. Following that update, we kick off episode 3 of our heads-up CPR series with a look at the long history of the evolutionary changes to cardiac arrest treatment. Kurt Bramer from Advanced CPR Solutions leads off with a response to some comments to the first two episodes in this series. A few listeners worried that we might sound like we were criticizing the individual responders on cardiac arrest calls over the low survival rates for the condition. The team made a joint statement that no criticism of providers in the field was intended. We all are providers ourselves and are merely commenting on the results that everyone has been getting in response to treating cardiac arrest. Some systems do better with resource management than others, but even those areas fail to save even a simple majority of their cardiac arrest patients. CARES Registry for Cardiac Arrest Stats Follow up on more of these segments as we continue to look at the current research trends in future episodes and what is on the horizon for the future. The episode was co-hosted by Sam Bradley and Jamie Davis. Scroll down for Podcast Discussion Summary Thank you as always to Paragon Medical Education Group for their long-term support of the Disaster Podcast. Dr. Joe Holley and the team at Paragon continue to provide excellent and customized disaster response training to jurisdictions around the U.S. and internationally as well. Podcast Discussion Summary CPR Challenges and Future Improvements The meeting began with a discussion about travel weather for the Thanksgiving weekend, with Dan DePodwin warning of widespread lake effect snow in the eastern United States and a potential ground blizzard in the Dakotas and Minnesota. The group then transitioned to their main topic, CPR, where Joe clarified that their previous discussion about CPR’s limitations was not meant to criticize CPR providers, but rather to highlight the challenges and lack of progress in the field over the past 50 years. They planned to explore potential improvements to CPR in future episodes. Advancements in CPR Techniques Kurt Bramer, with 40 years of experience in EMS and emergency management, discussed the history of CPR, highlighting its evolution from mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to modern techniques. He emphasized the need for better tools and more effective methods for emergency responders, as current practices are often based on outdated or insufficiently tested techniques. The group acknowledged that while responders are doing their best with limited tools, recent research may lead to positive changes in CPR practices. They also touched on the introduction of high-performance CPR in the 2010s, which aimed to maximize the effectiveness of current technologies and minimize detrimental pauses during resuscitation efforts. Mechanical CPR Guidelines Review The discussion focused on the American Heart Association’s recent guidelines regarding mechanical CPR, which recommend against routine use but allow for exceptions like transport scenarios. Kurt and Joe highlighted that the guidelines lump together different types of mechanical compressors, ignoring their unique physiological effects and training limitations. They emphasized that current research primarily focuses on patient survival as an endpoint, which may not fully capture the benefits of mechanical CPR, such as improved blood flow and reduced pauses during resuscitation. The conversation also touched on the importance of considering neurological outcomes beyond mere survival and the need for better training on integrating mechanical devices into overall cardiac arrest management. Bundle Care Approach in Resuscitation The group discussed the bundle of care approach in resuscitation, focusing on the use of multiple therapies simultaneously to improve patient outcomes. Kurt and Joe highlighted the success of the ITD (Impedance Threshold Device) when used with high-quality CPR, leading to a 50% increase in one-year survival. They also noted that only a small percentage of resuscitation guidelines are supported by randomized control trials, emphasizing the challenges in interpreting research data. The group discussed the importance of disaster preparedness and the role of specialized training, with Jamie highlighting the sponsorship of the Disaster Podcast by Paragon Medical Education Group. Catch the full episode using the player above or on your favorite podcast platform, and don't forget to subscribe to the Disaster Podcast for weekly insights from leaders in disaster response and research!

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Amniotic fluid embolism (AFE) is life-threatening, unpredictable, sudden, and complex. Miranda Klassen and Kayleigh Summers are two remarkable survivors and leading voices in AFE advocacy, education, and research. In this episode, they describe their life changing experiences, reflect on how AFE can impact nurses and other health care professionals, and share their mission driven work to heal. Immerse yourself in this episode in order to connect with the tools and resources you need to prepare for an AFE or to support survivors. Meet our guests: Miranda Klassen, BSc Read More Miranda Klassen is the Executive Director of the Amniotic Fluid Embolism Foundation, a non-profit organization she founded in 2008, after surviving an AFE during the birth of her son. Miranda is also a co-investigator for the Amniotic Fluid Embolism Registry and Biorepository and has authored several publications on AFE and support after a severe maternal event. She is a frequent lecturer and serves on multiple boards and maternal health initiatives. She lives in San Diego, CA, with her husband Bryce, a critical care nurse, and their son, Van. Kayleigh Summers, LCSW, PMH-C Read More Kayleigh Summers is a licensed therapist, writer, and content expert in perinatal trauma. Drawing from her clinical expertise and lived experience as an amniotic fluid embolism survivor, Kayleigh is dedicated to supporting families navigating perinatal trauma and collaborating with healthcare institutions to implement trauma-informed care tailored to pregnant and postpartum populations. As The Birth Trauma Mama, Kayleigh has cultivated vibrant support communities through Instagram, TikTok, and her podcast, offering connection, storytelling, and valuable resources for individuals impacted by perinatal trauma. Her work bridges clinical knowledge and personal insight, fostering hope and healing for those in need. Episode Resources Amniotic Fluid Embolism Foundation  Crisis Hotline Call: 1-307-363-2337 (1-307-END-AFES)  Course: Amniotic Fluid Embolism: A Practical Approach  AFE Effective Communication Guide  Klassen, M., Summers, K. (2025). Effective communication during and after an amniotic fluid embolism. MCN. The American Journal of Maternal Child Nursing, 50(5), 269-276. doi: 10.1097/NMC.0000000000001121.  AFE Management and Treatment  Pacheco, L. D., Clark, S. M., Fox, K., Bauer, M. E., & Clark, S. L. (2025). Use of atropine, ondansetron, and ketorolac in suspected amniotic fluid embolism. Obstetrics and Gynecology.  doi: 10.1097/AOG.0000000000006095.  Cao, D., Arens, A. M., Chow, S. L., Easter, S. R., Hoffman, R. S., Lagina, III, A. T., Lavonas, E. J., Patil, K. D., Sutherland, L. D., Tijssen, J. A., Wang, G. S., Zelop, C. M., Rodriguez, A. J., Drennan, I. R., & McBride, M. E. (2025). Part 10: Adult and pediatric special circumstances of resuscitation: 2025 American Heart Association guidelines for cardiopulmonary resuscitation and emergency cardiovascular care. Circulation, 152(suppl 2), S578–S672. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000001380.  Ripoll, J. G., Kahn-Pascual, Y. O., Seelhammer, T. G., Bittner, E. A., Chang, M. G., Ortoleva, J., Soto, J. C. D., Elmadhoun, O., Naoum, E. E., Wieruszewski, P. M., Nabzdyk, C. G., & Ramakrishna, H. (2025). ECMO in pregnancy: Analysis of indications, management and outcomes. Journal of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Anesthesia. https://doi.org/10.1053/j.jvca.2025.08.030.  The Birth Trauma Mama Podcast  Holding Hope Perinatal   Documentary: 24 Days Without You  Postpartum Support International: Karen Kleinman's Postpartum Stress Center  Preeclampsia Foundation  Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Theory       The post Understanding AFE: A Dual Survivor Perspective appeared first on AWHONN.

Send us a textAccording to the American Heart Association, Afib affects an estimated 5 million Americans today, and 12 million are projected to have it by 2030. Returning to the podcast to discuss Atrial Fibrillation is Dr. Talha Farid, cardiologist with St. Luke's Heart Care Clinic. To learn more about heart care services at St. Luke's Hospital, visit unitypoint.org/cr-heart.Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your questions at: https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/submit-a-question-for-the-mailbag.aspxIf you have a topic you'd like Dr. Arnold to discuss with a guest on the podcast, shoot us an email at stlukescr@unitypoint.org.

This week, Dr. Kahn provides details on presentations just made and published at the annual scientific meeting of the American Heart Association in New Orleans. Topics include a polypill for heart failure, coffee for atrial fibrillation, an oral PCSK9 inhibitor, beta-blockers after heart attacks, gene editing to lower cholesterol, and the use of PCSK9 inhibitors (Repatha) in a randomized trial of patients at risk for heart attack and stroke.  Dr. Kahn also reviews the role of lycopene in preventing prostate cancer (think tomatoes), colchicine in heart patients, the power of combining statins with ezetimibe, earlier mitral valve repairs, and new data suggesting that drugs like tadalafil (Cialis) may reduce the risk of death and dementia.  Dr. Kahn thanks tryauri.com/drkahn for their support and discount for listeners of Heart Doc VIP.

For more than six decades, the Phoenix Heart Ball has brought our community together to raise critical funds and awareness for the American Heart Association — an organization that's been fighting heart disease and stroke for over 100 years. This year marks the 66th Annual Phoenix Heart Ball, happening November 22, 2025, and it's a celebration of generosity, research, and the people whose dedication keeps every heart beating stronger. Joining me today are Sue Carter and Caroline Conner, both serving as Vice Chairs for this year's Heart Ball. Sue and Caroline are deeply connected to this cause — each with personal family experiences that inspire their passion for advancing heart health — and they're here to share what makes this year's event so meaningful. Calendar of Events Scottsdazzle's Tinsel Trail  Scottsdale is adding even more sparkle to the holidays with its first-ever Tinsel Trail, part of this year's Scottsdazzle celebration. Local artists will transform Old Town storefronts into festive works of art from November 14th - 24th  creating a self-guided holiday window tour for everyone to enjoy from November 29- December 31st Visitors can stroll the trail, meet the artists through an online map, and even vote for their favorite display.   Visit https://scottsdazzle.com/ for more.   Holiday Lights 2025 At McCormick Stillman Railroad Park in Scottsdale November 28 - December 30 The park transforms into a sparkling winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights and festive displays. Hop on the Charros Carousel, soak up the holiday magic, and warm up with a cozy cup of hot cocoa from Hartley's General Store.   https://www.therailroadpark.com/event/holiday-lights/   Vineyards in the Valley  Saturday, December 6th at the Charro Lodge in Scottsdale Stadium.  The event features wines from over 70 ultra-premium, highly allocated wineries from Sonoma and Napa Regions, curated gourmet food pairings, entertainment, and a charity auction — all in support of life-saving health services for women and children in southern Haiti.   VineyardsInTheValley.org.  

For more than six decades, the Phoenix Heart Ball has brought our community together to raise critical funds and awareness for the American Heart Association — an organization that's been fighting heart disease and stroke for over 100 years. This year marks the 66th Annual Phoenix Heart Ball, happening November 22, 2025, and it's a celebration of generosity, research, and the people whose dedication keeps every heart beating stronger. Joining me today are Sue Carter and Caroline Conner, both serving as Vice Chairs for this year's Heart Ball. Sue and Caroline are deeply connected to this cause — each with personal family experiences that inspire their passion for advancing heart health — and they're here to share what makes this year's event so meaningful. Calendar of Events Scottsdazzle's Tinsel Trail  Scottsdale is adding even more sparkle to the holidays with its first-ever Tinsel Trail, part of this year's Scottsdazzle celebration. Local artists will transform Old Town storefronts into festive works of art from November 14th - 24th  creating a self-guided holiday window tour for everyone to enjoy from November 29- December 31st Visitors can stroll the trail, meet the artists through an online map, and even vote for their favorite display.   Visit https://scottsdazzle.com/ for more.   Holiday Lights 2025 At McCormick Stillman Railroad Park in Scottsdale November 28 - December 30 The park transforms into a sparkling winter wonderland filled with twinkling lights and festive displays. Hop on the Charros Carousel, soak up the holiday magic, and warm up with a cozy cup of hot cocoa from Hartley's General Store.   https://www.therailroadpark.com/event/holiday-lights/   Vineyards in the Valley  Saturday, December 6th at the Charro Lodge in Scottsdale Stadium.  The event features wines from over 70 ultra-premium, highly allocated wineries from Sonoma and Napa Regions, curated gourmet food pairings, entertainment, and a charity auction — all in support of life-saving health services for women and children in southern Haiti.   VineyardsInTheValley.org.  

We're excited to welcome Chrissy Meyer from the American Heart Association, Sioux Falls, and Jessica Crawford, Business + Community Relations Manager, to the Build Blue Podcast!In this episode, we delve into Hard Hats with Heart, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to enhancing heart health and wellness within the construction industry. From stress and long hours to physical demands on the jobsite, construction workers face unique risks, and Chrissy breaks down how this program is making a real difference.Catch the full conversation here. #BuildBluePodcast #APXConstructionGroup #HardHatsWithHeart #AmericanHeartAssociation #SiouxFallsSD #ConstructionIndustry #HeartHealthAwareness #SafetyFirst #CommunityFirst

Howie and Harlan are joined by Harvard internist Jerry Avorn to discuss his research on the pharmaceutical industry and his work promoting evidence-based prescribing. Harlan highlights new results from the American Heart Association meeting, including a one-time CRISPR-based therapy for high cholesterol; Howie reports on an outbreak of infant botulism. Show notes: Research from the American Heart Association Meeting "Phase 1 Trial of CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing Targeting ANGPTL3" "First-in-human trial of CRISPR gene-editing therapy safely lowered cholesterol, triglycerides" "Cardiac Allograft Vasculopathy Inhibition with Alirocumab: The CAVIAR Trial" "PCSK9 medication plus statin may help lower cholesterol after heart transplant" "Investigational daily pill lowered bad cholesterol as much as injectables" Jerry Avorn Science Direct: Academic Detailing Jerry Avorn: "Principles of Educational Outreach ('Academic Detailing') to Improve Clinical Decision Making" Alosa Health FDA: Accelerated Approval Jerry Avorn: Rethinking Medications: Truth, Power, and the Drugs You Take FDA: Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Advertisements H.R.5952 - Prescription Drug User Fee Act of 1992 FDA: FY 2025 FDA Budget Summary Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Open Payments  H.R.3590 - Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act "Aducanumab Discontinued as an Alzheimer's Treatment" FDA: ELEVIDYS Brigham and Women's Hospital & Harvard Medical School: Division of Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics Amazon.com: Featured comments on Rethinking Medications Infant Botulism California Department of Public Health: "Outbreak of Infant Botulism Linked to ByHeart Infant Formula" California Department of Public Health: Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program CDC: "Infant Botulism Outbreak Linked to Infant Formula, November 2025" "ByHeart recalls all baby formula sold nationwide as infant botulism outbreak grows" California Department of Public Health: What is BabyBIG? California Department of Public Health: Postponement of BabyBIG Fee Increase California Department Of Public Health: Invoice and Purchase Agreement for BabyBIG In the Yale School of Management's MBA for Executives program, you'll get a full MBA education in 22 months while applying new skills to your organization in real time. Yale's Executive Master of Public Health offers a rigorous public health education for working professionals, with the flexibility of evening online classes alongside three on-campus trainings. Email Howie and Harlan comments or questions.  

The American Heart Association's West Valley Heart Walk returns for its third year this Saturday, November 15th. Katelyn McMahan shares the story of her two-year-old, Goldie, and Heart Walk Chair Ruben Castro with Abrazo Health shares his very personal connection to the event.   

Direto do congresso da American Heart Association, em New Orleans, o DozeCast traz o que realmente interessa: os late-breaking trials que podem mexer na sua conduta (ou não) já na próxima semana — com leitura crítica, contexto e aplicabilidade. Mateus Prata, Raphael Rossi e Victor Bemfica apontam o que é sinal e o que é ruído.Como de costume, filtramos o AHA em mensagens práticas, com erros comuns a evitar, possível impacto em guidelines futuras e se há algo que vale adotar agora.Ouça no Spotify ou assista no YouTube — e mande para o colega que quer voltar do congresso já atualizado.Palavras-chave (SEO): AHA, American Heart Association, AHA New Orleans, late-breaking trials, cardiologia, prevenção cardiovascular, insuficiência cardíaca, fibrilação atrial, antitrombóticos, intervenção coronária, imagem cardiovascular, prática clínica. _______________Assine agora! Revisões didáticas de Cardiologia, semanalmente na DozeNews PRIME: a maneira mais leve e rápida de se manter atualizado(a), através do link dozeporoito.com/prime

This week, Dr. Kahn breaks down new research presented at the American Heart Association linking melatonin use to congestive heart failure. Should you be concerned? He shares his expert perspective. Also in this episode: aspirin use in diabetes, fruit's role in Parkinson's disease, how metformin affects exercise results, the impact of heavy metals like mercury on heart health, why daily walking supports "Life's Essential 8" for Alzheimer's prevention, new CCTA data proving the benefits of statins, and how marriage might influence aging.  Don't forget to sample some high-quality olive oil at getfreshdrkahn.com.

Send us a textImportance of Sleep Inactive Sleep Mask https://inactiveco.com/What if the simplest tool in your bedroom could unlock better recovery, steadier mood, and sharper performance? We sit down with Jill McCray—co-founder of the Inactive Company and former executive at Spanx, Starbucks, and Delta—to unpack how a century-old sleep accessory became a serious performance tool for athletes, veterans, parents, and frequent flyers. Jill traces the journey from “I'll sleep when I'm dead” to building a patented sleep mask that delivers complete darkness, active cooling with phase change material, and hardware‑free comfort that fits any head and even lets you open your eyes under the mask—an insight that dramatically increased adoption in PTSD cohorts.We explore why sleep has jumped to the top of the wellness pyramid (hello, American Heart Association's Essential 8), and how elite programs validated the design. From NFLPA reorders and college football travel kits to third‑party studies showing 15–30 minutes more sleep per night, the data points add up. Jill breaks down the four pillars of better sleep—darkness for melatonin signaling, thermoregulation for fewer 3 a.m. wakeups, deeper REM and slow‑wave quality, and comfort that drives real-world compliance. We also dig into their CBT‑I inspired Sleep Seven playbook, a personalizable routine that turns the mask into a reliable cue—your nightly “sleep warm‑up” that helps your body power down and stay there.If you've tried apps, supplements, and gadgets with little payoff, this conversation offers a refreshing, evidence-aware approach to sleep optimization. You'll learn how textile science borrowed from aerospace quietly stabilizes temperature, why design details matter for anxious or trauma-affected sleepers, and where performance sleepwear is headed next with infrared-friendly, cooling fabrics. Ready to treat sleep like a trainable skill and not a lottery? Tune in, try the playbook at inactiveco.com, and tell us your biggest sleep blocker. If this helped, subscribe, share with a friend who needs better nights, and leave a quick review—we read them all and they mean a lot. Support the show Sponsor Affiliates Empowering Your Health https://www.atecam.com/ Get YOUR Own Joburg Protein Snacks Discount Code: Damaris15 Or Damaris18 Feeling need to Lose Weight & Become metabolically Healthy GET METABOLIC COURSE GLP 1 REseT This course is designed for individuals looking to optimize their metabolic health through integrative and functional medicine approaches. Whether you're on a GLP-1 medication or seeking natural ways to enhance your metabolic function, this course provides actionable steps, expert insights, and a personalized roadmap sustainable wellness. Are you feeling stressed, tired, or Metabolism imbalanced? Take advantage of our free mindful steps to help improve your well-being.ENJOY ONE OF our Books Mindful Ways Health Wealth & Life https://stan.store/Mindfullyintegrative Join Yearly membership ALL IN ONE FUNCTION HEALTH Ask Us for help...

In the latest episode of Parallax, Dr Ankur Kalra welcomes Dr Martha Gulati and Dr Anu Lala for a groundbreaking conversation about reimagining heart failure prevention across the entire disease spectrum. Their discussion centres on an innovative scientific statement developed collaboratively between the American Society of Preventive Cardiology and the Heart Failure Society of America - a document that challenges conventional approaches to cardiovascular disease prevention. Dr Gulati and Dr Lala make a compelling case for expanding prevention beyond atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) to encompass heart failure, a condition affecting one in four individuals over their lifetime. They introduce the American Heart Association's Cardio Kidney Metabolic (CKM) health framework as a superior model for identifying at-risk patients, explaining how this approach shifts focus from disease management to health optimization. The conversation explores practical implementation strategies, including the new PREVENT risk score, which integrates critical heart failure risk factors like obesity and chronic kidney disease that traditional assessment tools overlook. Questions and comments can be sent to "podcast@radcliffe-group.com" and may be answered by Ankur in the next episode. Host: @AnkurKalraMD and produced by: @RadcliffeCardio Parallax is Ranked in the Top 100 Health Science Podcasts (#48) by Million Podcasts.

Send us a textDr. Koren joins Kevin Geddings to report live from the American Heart Association meeting in New Orleans with fresh results on LDL lowering, prevention, and the future of gene editing for cholesterol. They discuss the excitement of big meetings like the AHA and how results can even surprise the investigators that were working on a study.Note: Dr. Koren refers to CRISPR Therapeutics, a company developing gene-based cholesterol lowering technologies. CRISPR-Cas9 is also the general name of a gene editing technique.Be a part of advancing science by participating in clinical research.Have a question for Dr. Koren? Email him at askDrKoren@MedEvidence.comListen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsWatch on YouTubeShare with a friend. Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the MedEvidence! podcast to be notified when new episodes are released.Follow us on Social Media:FacebookInstagramX (Formerly Twitter)LinkedInWant to learn more? Checkout our entire library of podcasts, videos, articles and presentations at www.MedEvidence.comMusic: Storyblocks - Corporate InspiredThank you for listening!

Women and Stroke: Recovery, Prevention and Health Equity In this episode of "Stronger After Stroke," host Rosa Hart, BSN, R.N., SCRN, talks with Tamika Burrus, M.D., a stroke neurology specialist, about how stroke uniquely affects women. Together, they explore critical differences in how women respond to stroke treatments, such as thrombolytics (alteplase and tenecteplase) and mechanical thrombectomy, why recovery can look different for women, and what steps health care systems can take to close the gender gap in stroke outcomes. Dr. Burrus shares insights on physical, cognitive and emotional recovery challenges that women often face after stroke. The conversation also highlights disparities in stroke rehabilitation access, follow-up care and stroke prevention — particularly among Black and Hispanic women, who face a higher risk. Listeners will gain practical takeaways on how women can reduce their stroke risk through lifestyle changes, the importance of early screening by primary care and OB/GYN providers, and how health care professionals can improve outcomes through education, advocacy and equitable care. In this episode, you will learn: How estrogen impacts the cardiovascular system The unique physical, cognitive and emotional recovery challenges women face after stroke Disparities in access to rehabilitation and follow-up care for women compared with men Lifestyle changes that can significantly reduce stroke risk for women at any age How racial and ethnic disparities affect stroke risk among Black and Hispanic women The role of primary care and OB/GYN providers in early stroke risk screening Common misconceptions about stroke in women The most important next steps for women recovering from stroke How nurses and health care professionals can improve stroke outcomes and equity Key takeaway:Women experience stroke differently — biologically, socially and systemically. Improving prevention, early detection and equitable access to care can help save lives and support stronger recoveries. About our guest:Tamika M. Burrus, M.D., is a stroke neurologist with Norton Neuroscience Institute. Dr. Burrus earned her medical degree from the University of Iowa in Iowa City. She completed her residency in neurology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and a fellowship in vascular neurology at the University of California, San Francisco. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Neurology and co-author on several national guidelines for the American Academy of Neurology and the American Heart Association. Dr. Burrus believes it is important to ensure that patients feel as if their interaction is a partnership. She strives to help her patients understand their brain and spine and to collaborate with her regarding the best treatment plan for them. She has specialized expertise in telemedicine and was one of the early adopters in the field of teleneurology. Dr. Burrus is a Louisville native. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and has visited 44 U.S. states and numerous countries outside North America. Dr. Burrus also likes cooking, art and philanthropic endeavors.   Want more inspiring stories and real-life resources? Subscribe and share "Stronger After Stroke" with someone who needs a little extra support navigating life after stroke. For more support after stroke, check out the programs available online and in person through  Norton Neuroscience Institute Resource Centers: https://nortonhealthcare.com/services-and-conditions/neurosciences/patient-resources/resource-center/ If you enjoyed this podcast, listen to Norton Healthcare's "MedChat" podcast, available in your favorite podcast app. "MedChat" provides continuing medical education on the go and is targeted toward physicians and clinicians. Norton Healthcare, a not-for-profit health care system, is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. A strong research program provides access to clinical trials in a multitude of areas. More information about Norton Healthcare is available at NortonHealthcare.com.   Date of original release: Nov. 10, 2025

On this episode of West Virginia Outdoors, Chirs talks with Holly Mitchell from the American Heart Association on their Heart Healthy Hunting campaign, and Steve Rauch from the West Virginia DNR on this year's white-tailed deer rutting season.

Upgrade your biology in 10 minutes with this week's rundown from Dave Asprey. This episode breaks down the six biggest stories in biohacking and health tech, from sleep hormones to mitochondrial rejuvenation, giving you the data you need to live longer, think faster, and perform at your peak. This episode covers: • The Melatonin Heart Warning Everyone Missed A major new study from the American Heart Association reveals that long-term melatonin users face nearly twice the risk of heart failure and 3.5 times higher hospitalization rates. Once considered a harmless sleep aid, melatonin's hormonal effects may disrupt cardiovascular recovery, testosterone, and blood pressure regulation when used nightly. The takeaway: melatonin is a short-term circadian reset tool, not a forever supplement. Source: American Heart Association — newsroom.heart.org/news/long-term-use-of-melatonin-supplements-to-support-sleep-may-have-negative-health-effects • Bryan Johnson's Extreme Microplastics Detox Biohacker Bryan Johnson shared lab-verified results showing an 85% reduction in microplastics in his semen after one year of daily 200°F dry saunas followed by ice packs on the groin. It's not peer reviewed yet, but it'ssparking global discussion about environmental toxins, fertility, and detoxification. Whether or not you follow his protocol, this study highlights how widespread microplastics have become and how heat, sweat, and smarter exposure control may help fight back. Source: New York Post — nypost.com/2025/10/23/health/biohacker-bryan-johnson-got-rid-of-85-of-microplastics-from-his-semen • Urolithin A: The Mitochondrial Molecule That Strengthens Immunity A peer-reviewed human trial published in Nature Aging found that four weeks of daily Urolithin A (Mitopure®) supplementation improved immune function in adults aged 45–70, increasing youthful CD8 T-cells, natural killer cells, and mitochondrial performance inside immune cells. By triggering mitophagy, your body's cleanup process for old mitochondria, Urolithin A enhances energy, resilience, and immune strength. It's the clearest evidence yet that we can modulate immune aging through mitochondrial renewal. Head to timeline.com/dave to get 10% off your first order. Source: BioSpace — biospace.com/press-releases/timeline-continues-to-build-the-most-clinically-researched-longevity-products-targeting-immune-brain-and-muscle-aging • Google's New AI Model That “Talks” to Cells Google DeepMind and Yale launched Cell2Sentence-Scale, an open-source AI model that lets scientists query cellular pathways in natural language. The system can predict how cells transition from healthy to cancerous states and identify molecular switches that might reverse those changes. It's compressing years of biology into days and democratizing research for small labs and independent scientists alike. Isn't AI a beautiful thing? Source: Google DeepMind — blog.google/technology/ai/google-gemma-ai-cancer-therapy-discovery • Omega-3s Calm the Brain and the Temper A massive new meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials shows omega-3 fatty acids (EPA and DHA) reduce aggression by up to 28%. That includes both reactive anger and planned aggression. By lowering neuroinflammation and stabilizing cell membranes, omega-3s appear to balance dopamine and serotonin, proving that healthy fats aren't just heart food, they're emotional regulators too. Source: Science Alert — sciencealert.com/one-dietary-supplement-was-shown-to-reduce-aggression-by-up-to-28 • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Finally Gets a Biomarker For the first time, researchers have developed a blood test that accurately identifies chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) using DNA methylation and micro-RNA expression patterns. This breakthrough distinguishes CFS from other autoimmune and viral conditions, marking a turning point for millions of patients long dismissed by traditional medicine. It's proof that data-driven diagnostics can transform how we understand mystery illnesses. Source: Science Daily — sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251102205021.htm All source links provided for easy reference to the original reporting and research above. This is essential listening for fans of biohacking, hacking human performance, functional medicine, and longevity who want actionable tools from Host Dave Asprey and a guest who embodies what it means to age with energy, clarity, and vitality. Dave Asprey is a four-time New York Times bestselling author, founder of Bulletproof Coffee, and the father of biohacking. With over 1,000 interviews and 1 million monthly listeners, The Human Upgrade brings you the knowledge to take control of your biology, extend your longevity, and optimize every system in your body and mind. Each episode delivers cutting-edge insights in health, performance, neuroscience, supplements, nutrition, biohacking, emotional intelligence, and conscious living. New episodes are released every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday (BONUS). Dave asks the questions no one else will and gives you real tools to become stronger, smarter, and more resilient. Keywords: melatonin heart risk, sleep hormones, microplastics detox, Bryan Johnson, Urolithin A, mitophagy, mitochondrial health, immune aging, DeepMind AI, cellular modeling, omega-3 aggression, neuroinflammation, chronic fatigue biomarker, ME/CFS test, biohacking news, longevity research Thank you to our sponsors! -LYMA | Go to https://lyma.sjv.io/gOQ545 and use code DAVE10 for 10% off the LYMA Laser.-Vibrant Blue Oils | Grab a full-size bottle for over 50% off at https://vibrantblueoils.com/dave. 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Filmed live before a studio audience, Del Bigtree and Jefferey Jaxen break down Bill Gates' shocking reversal on climate change — signaling that the global narrative may finally be unraveling. Then, a new American Heart Association study reveals alarming data on the COVID vaccine's impact on the heart — a discovery that could mark the final blow for mRNA technology. Plus, an unprecedented in-studio panel brings together Dr. Andrew Wakefield, Dr. Pierre Kory, and Dr. Suzanne Humphries — three medical truth-tellers confronting the biggest questions of our time: Are we witnessing the collapse of a system built on misinformation? Or the rebirth of true science and transparency?Watch this powerful new episode of The HighWire, where the truth always comes straight from the heart.Guests: Dr. Suzanne Humphries, Dr. Pierre Kory, Dr. Andrew WakefieldBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-highwire-with-del-bigtree--3620606/support.

Featuring Brad Pritchett, Chief Experience Officer at the Dallas Museum of ArtIf there's one person redefining how Dallas connects with culture, it's Brad Pritchett. As the Chief Experience Officer at the Dallas Museum of Art, Brad isn't just curating exhibits; he's curating connection. With his trademark blend of creativity, candor, and charm, he's turning one of the city's most storied institutions into a living, breathing experience that invites everyone in.His path here wasn't exactly linear, and that's part of what makes it brilliant. From growing up in a Southern Baptist home to performing on cruise ships, from television correspondent to community advocate, Brad's story is about becoming who you really are, even when that means rewriting your own script.In this episode of Counsel Brew, Brad opens up about authenticity, transformation, and finding joy in the work that moves you. He shares what it means to lead with empathy and imagination, and how art can be both a mirror and a megaphone for community. We talk about Dallas' thriving arts scene, his passion for making the DMA accessible to everyone, and yes, his unapologetic love for fall décor and a perfectly crafted pecan cortado.Brad reminds us that art isn't confined to galleries; it's found in the stories we tell, the spaces we create, and the courage it takes to live out loud.So pour your brew (bonus points if has a hint of Fall flavor) and join us for a conversation with the man who Dreams it, Makes it, and Amplifies it, one bold, beautiful idea at a time.

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Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Erica Vogel, CEO of Community Matters, to the Restorative Works! Podcast for this special series titled Matters that Restore Community in partnership with Community Matters. Community Matters is an internationally recognized, innovative, and thought-leading organization committed to improving the social-emotional climate of schools and communities. Founded in 1996, Community Matters has evolved from its roots in youth development and bullying prevention to become a respected provider of training, consulting, and programs delivered through its whole school climate framework. Community Matters has empowered more than 170,000 students and served over 2,100 schools across 42 states, the District of Columbia, as well as Guam, Paraguay, Japan, Puerto Rico, and Canada. Erica reflects on decades of youth empowerment work, sharing moving stories that show how small acts of courage ripple across entire communities. From a student in Wyoming who used humor to defuse a fight, shouting "I love rainbows and unicorns!" to Erica's own son, whose quiet leadership as a Safe School Ambassador shaped his path toward a career in mental health, these moments illustrate the heart of restorative practices culture: connection, belonging, and empowerment. Erica is the CEO of Community Matters whose mission is to engage, equip and empower youth and adults to create schools and communities that are safe, welcoming and inclusive for all. Erica has extensive experience in youth development and programming with a specialization in developing and implementing youth empowerment programs for disadvantaged and culturally diverse young people. Erica has over 25 years of experience in the non-profit management, education, and youth development field, holding executive and senior level positions with Big Brothers Big Sisters, the American Heart Association, and the YMCA prior to joining Community Matters in 2010. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Management and Organizational Development from Spring Arbor University (Michigan).  Tune in to explore how shifting adult mindsets, fostering youth-adult partnerships, and supporting students year-round cultivates not just safety, but deep, lasting community. After the interview with Erica, stay tuned to hear from Safe School Ambassador Elli who shared more about her experience as a student leading her community.

Things can get hectic during AEP. From sales appointments, applications, and following up with clients, it's easy to brush aside rest and self-care, so consider this episode as a reminder!   Read the text version   Save Time, Sell More - IntegrityCONNECT   Contact the Agent Survival Guide Podcast! Email us ASGPodcast@Ritterim.com or call 1-717-562-7211 and leave a voicemail.   Resources: A Review of Integrity's Top Medicare Quoting Tools Agent Survival Kits Do's and Don'ts of Medicare Compliance How Ask Integrity Can Streamline Your Medicare Sales Appointments IntegrityCONNECT - Login PlanEnroll – Take Your Business to the Next Level Ritter's Round Table Your Guide to Forming an Insurance Agent Network   Fun Local Resources near Harrisburg PA: Lancatster Cat Cafe Meditation to Calm the Mind (Free) Round-A-Bout-Bagels Carlisle Cat Cafe Volunteer with The Harrisburg Humane Society (Free) Wildwood Park (Free) – Harrisburg PA Yoga at Harrisburg YMCA   References: “3 Tips to Manage Stress.” Www.Heart.Org, American Heart Association, https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/3-tips-to-manage-stress. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025. “Your Frontline Source for Tech News.” Techreport, 6 Oct. 2025, https://techreport.com/. Mayo Clinic Staff. “Stress Relievers: Tips to Tame Stress.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 3 Aug. 2023, https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/stress-relievers/art-20047257. Matijczak, Angela, et al. “The Influence of Interactions With Pet Dogs on Psychological Distress.” American Psychological Association, American Psychological Association, https://psycnet.apa.org/fulltext/2023-97081-001.html. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.   Follow Us on Social! Ritter on Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/RitterIM Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/ritter.insurance.marketing/ LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/company/ritter-insurance-marketing TikTok, https://www.tiktok.com/@ritterim X, https://x.com/RitterIM and YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/user/RitterInsurance     Sarah on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjrueppel/ Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/thesarahjrueppel/ and Threads, https://www.threads.net/@thesarahjrueppel  Tina on LinkedIn, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-lamoreux-6384b7199/   Not affiliated with or endorsed by Medicare or any government agency.

Dr Sharonne Hayes, Professor of cardiovascular medicine and founding director of Mayo Clinic women's heart clinic, and Dr. Marysia Tweet, Associate Professor of cardiovascular medicine, and co-leader of the Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Registry and leader in women's heart health join the show for this amazing November chapter of Always on EM. They are world experts on Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection authoring over 60 peer reviewed articles on the topic and in this chapter we explore with them the pitfalls and pearls related to making this diagnosis in the ED. SCAD is an important cause of myocardial infarction especially in patients who would not otherwise seem to be at risk for heart attacks for example active young women without comorbidities, and its imperitive that we as emergency physicians are current on this diagnosis.   DONATE TO DR JIM GREGOIRE SCHOLARSHIP FUND To honor the life of Dr. Jim Gregoire, dear friend of this show, consider donating to his scholarship fund. Go to https://give.mayoclinic.org/give/616870/#!/donation/checkout Go to: What would you like your donation to support? Choose “other” Enter: James Gregoire Scholarship Fund   CONTACTS X - @AlwaysOnEM; @VenkBellamkonda; @Marysia_Tweet; @SharonneHayes YouTube - @AlwaysOnEM; @VenkBellamkonda Instagram – @AlwaysOnEM; @Venk_like_vancomycin; @ASFinch; @SharonneHayes Email - AlwaysOnEM@gmail.com   DO YOU HAVE SCAD? DOES YOUR PATIENT HAVE SCAD? WANT TO GET CONNECTED? SCAD Research: www.scadresearch.org National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease: www.womenheart.org Mayo Clinic Womens Heart clinic: https://www.mayoclinic.org/departments-centers/womens-heart-clinic/overview/ovc-20442061   REFERENCES & LINKS Saleh G, Al-Abcha A, Chaaban K, Adi MZ, Tweet M, Collins JD, Alkhouli M, Gulati R. Concomitant Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: Exploring the Role of Cardiac Mechanics on Coronary Disruption. JACC Cardiovasc Imaging. 2025 Oct;18(10):1161-1166. doi: 10.1016/j.jcmg.2025.05.020. Epub 2025 Aug 5. PMID: 40758075. Baqal O, Karikalan SA, Hasabo EA, Tareen H, Futela P, Qasba RK, Shafqat A, Qasba RK, Hayes SN, Tweet MS, El Masry HZ, Lee KS, Shen WK, Sorajja D. In- hospital and long-term outcomes in spontaneous coronary artery dissection with concurrent cardiac arrest: Systematic review and meta-analysis. Heart Rhythm O2. 2025 Apr 24;6(6):843-853. doi: 10.1016/j.hroo.2025.03.023. PMID: 40717849; PMCID: PMC12287955. Morosato M, Gaspardone C, Romagnolo D, Pagnesi M, Baldetti L, Dormio S, Federico F, Scandroglio AM, Chieffo A, Godino C, Margonato A, Adamo M, Metra M, Tchetche D, Dumonteil N, Tweet MS, Saw J, Beneduce A. Left Main Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: Clinical Features, Management, and Outcomes. JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2025 Apr 28;18(8):975-983. doi: 10.1016/j.jcin.2025.01.427. Epub 2025 Apr 9. PMID: 40208153; PMCID: PMC12290918. Tweet MS, Pellikka PA, Gulati R, Gochanour BR, Barrett-O'Keefe Z, Raphael CE, Best PJM, Hayes SN. Coronary Artery Tortuosity and Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: Association With Echocardiography and Global Longitudinal Strain, Fibromuscular Dysplasia, and Outcomes. J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 2024 May;37(5):518-529. doi: 10.1016/j.echo.2024.02.013. Epub 2024 Mar 11. PMID: 38467311; PMCID: PMC11605948. Tweet MS, Hayes SN, Grimaldo ABG, Rose CH. Pregnancy After Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: Counseling Patients Who Intend Future Pregnancy. JACC Adv. 2023 Dec;2(10):100714. doi: 10.1016/j.jacadv.2023.100714. Epub 2023 Nov 14. PMID: 38915307; PMCID: PMC11194843. Tarabochia AD, Tan NY, Lewis BR, Slusser JP, Hayes SN, Best PJM, Gulati R, Deshmukh AJ, Tweet MS. Association of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection With Atrial Arrhythmias. Am J Cardiol. 2023 Jan 1;186:203-208. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2022.09.032. Epub 2022 Oct 31. PMID: 36328832; PMCID: PMC10403149. Murugiah K, Chen L, Dreyer RP, Bouras G, Safdar B, Lu Y, Spatz ES, Gupta A, Khera R, Ng VG, Bueno H, Tweet MS, Spertus JA, Hayes SN, Lansky A, Krumholz HM. Depression and Perceived Stress After Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection and Comparison With Other Acute Myocardial Infarction (the VIRGO Experience). Am J Cardiol. 2022 Jun 15;173:33-38. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2022.03.005. Epub 2022 Mar 29. PMID: 35365290; PMCID: PMC9133198. Johnson AK, Tweet MS, Rouleau SG, Sadosty AT, Hayes SN, Raukar NP. The presentation of spontaneous coronary artery dissection in the emergency department: Signs and symptoms in an unsuspecting population. Acad Emerg Med. 2022 Apr;29(4):423-428. doi: 10.1111/acem.14426. Epub 2021 Dec 26. PMID: 34897898; PMCID: PMC10403148. Murugiah K, Chen L, Dreyer RP, Bouras G, Safdar B, Khera R, Lu Y, Spatz ES, Ng VG, Gupta A, Bueno H, Tweet MS, Spertus JA, Hayes SN, Lansky A, Krumholz HM. Health status outcomes after spontaneous coronary artery dissection and comparison with other acute myocardial infarction: The VIRGO experience. PLoS One. 2022 Mar 23;17(3):e0265624. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0265624. PMID: 35320296; PMCID: PMC8942215. Adlam D, Tweet MS, Gulati R, Kotecha D, Rao P, Moss AJ, Hayes SN. Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: Pitfalls of Angiographic Diagnosis and an Approach to Ambiguous Cases. JACC Cardiovasc Interv. 2021 Aug 23;14(16):1743-1756. doi: 10.1016/j.jcin.2021.06.027. PMID: 34412792; PMCID: PMC8383825. Kok SN, Tweet MS. Recurrent spontaneous coronary artery dissection. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2021 Mar;19(3):201-210. doi: 10.1080/14779072.2021.1877538. Epub 2021 Feb 26. PMID: 33455483. Campbell KH, Tweet MS. Coronary Disease in Pregnancy: Myocardial Infarction and Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection. Clin Obstet Gynecol. 2020 Dec;63(4):852-867. doi: 10.1097/GRF.0000000000000558. PMID: 32701519; PMCID: PMC10767871. Tweet MS, Young KA, Best PJM, Hyun M, Gulati R, Rose CH, Hayes SN. Association of Pregnancy With Recurrence of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Among Women With Prior Coronary Artery Dissection. JAMA Netw Open. 2020 Sep 1;3(9):e2018170. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020. PMID: 32965500; PMCID: PMC7512056. Hayes SN, Tweet MS, Adlam D, Kim ESH, Gulati R, Price JE, Rose CH. Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: JACC State-of-the-Art Review. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2020 Aug 25;76(8):961-984. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2020.05.084. PMID: 32819471. Johnson AK, Hayes SN, Sawchuk C, Johnson MP, Best PJ, Gulati R, Tweet MS. Analysis of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, and Resiliency Within the Unique Population of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection Survivors. J Am Heart Assoc. 2020 May 5;9(9):e014372. doi: 10.1161/JAHA.119.014372. Epub 2020 Apr 28. PMID: 32342736; PMCID: PMC7428589. Tweet MS, Akhtar NJ, Hayes SN, Best PJ, Gulati R, Araoz PA. Spontaneous coronary artery dissection: Acute findings on coronary computed tomography angiography. Eur Heart J Acute Cardiovasc Care. 2019 Aug;8(5):467-475. doi: 10.1177/2048872617753799. Epub 2018 Jan 29. PMID: 29376398; PMCID: PMC6027604. Tan NY, Tweet MS. Spontaneous coronary artery dissection: etiology and recurrence. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2019 Jul;17(7):497-510. doi: 10.1080/14779072.2019.1635011. Epub 2019 Jul 5. PMID: 31232618. Waterbury TM, Tweet MS, Hayes SN, Eleid MF, Bell MR, Lerman A, Singh M, Best PJM, Lewis BR, Rihal CS, Gersh BJ, Gulati R. Early Natural History of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection. Circ Cardiovasc Interv. 2018 Sep;11(9):e006772. doi: 10.1161/CIRCINTERVENTIONS.118. PMID: 30354594. Hayes SN, Kim ESH, Saw J, Adlam D, Arslanian-Engoren C, Economy KE, Ganesh SK, Gulati R, Lindsay ME, Mieres JH, Naderi S, Shah S, Thaler DE, Tweet MS, Wood MJ; American Heart Association Council on Peripheral Vascular Disease; Council on Clinical Cardiology; Council on Cardiovascular and Stroke Nursing; Council on Genomic and Precision Medicine; and Stroke Council. Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: Current State of the Science: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association. Circulation. 2018 May 8;137(19):e523-e557. doi: 10.1161/CIR.0000000000000564. Epub 2018 Feb 22. PMID: 29472380; PMCID: PMC5957087. Tweet MS, Kok SN, Hayes SN. Spontaneous coronary artery dissection in women: What is known and what is yet to be understood. Clin Cardiol. 2018 Feb;41(2):203-210. doi: 10.1002/clc.22909. Epub 2018 Mar 1. PMID: 29493808; PMCID: PMC5953427. Tweet MS, Codsi E, Best PJM, Gulati R, Rose CH, Hayes SN. Menstrual Chest Pain in Women With History of Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2017 Oct 31;70(18):2308-2309. doi: 10.1016/j.jacc.2017.08.071. PMID: 29073960; PMCID: PMC5957076. Lindor RA, Tweet MS, Goyal KA, Lohse CM, Gulati R, Hayes SN, Sadosty AT. Emergency Department Presentation of Patients with Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection. J Emerg Med. 2017 Mar;52(3):286-291. doi: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2016.09. Epub 2016 Oct 8. PMID: 27727035. Tweet MS, Gulati R, Williamson EE, Vrtiska TJ, Hayes SN. Multimodality Imaging for Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection in Women. JACC Cardiovasc Imaging. 2016 Apr;9(4):436-50. doi: 10.1016/j.jcmg.2016.01.009. PMID: 27056163. Tweet MS, Gulati R, Hayes SN. What Clinicians Should Know Αbout Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection. Mayo Clin Proc. 2015 Aug;90(8):1125-30. doi: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2015.05.010. PMID: 26250728. Prasad M, Tweet MS, Hayes SN, Leng S, Liang JJ, Eleid MF, Gulati R, Vrtiska TJ. Prevalence of extracoronary vascular abnormalities and fibromuscular dysplasia in patients with spontaneous coronary artery dissection. Am J Cardiol. 2015 Jun 15;115(12):1672-7. doi: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2015.03.011. Epub 2015 Mar 23. PMID: 25929580. Goel K, Tweet M, Olson TM, Maleszewski JJ, Gulati R, Hayes SN. Familial spontaneous coronary artery dissection: evidence for genetic susceptibility. JAMA Intern Med. 2015 May;175(5):821-6. doi: 10.1001/jamainternmed.2014. PMID: 25798899. Liang JJ, Prasad M, Tweet MS, Hayes SN, Gulati R, Breen JF, Leng S, Vrtiska TJ. A novel application of CT angiography to detect extracoronary vascular abnormalities in patients with spontaneous coronary artery dissection. J Cardiovasc Comput Tomogr. 2014 May-Jun;8(3):189-97. doi: 10.1016/j.jcct.2014.02.001. Epub 2014 Apr 4. PMID: 24939067. Tweet MS, Hayes SN, Pitta SR, Simari RD, Lerman A, Lennon RJ, Gersh BJ, Khambatta S, Best PJ, Rihal CS, Gulati R. Clinical features, management, and prognosis of spontaneous coronary artery dissection. Circulation. 2012 Jul 31;126(5):579-88. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.112. Epub 2012 Jul 16. PMID: 22800851. Tweet MS, Gulati R, Aase LA, Hayes SN. Spontaneous coronary artery dissection: a disease-specific, social networking community-initiated study. Mayo Clin Proc. 2011 Sep;86(9):845-50. doi: 10.4065/mcp.2011.0312. PMID: 21878595; PMCID: PMC3257995.   WANT TO WORK AT MAYO? EM Physicians: https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/emergencymedicine EM NP PAs: https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/em-nppa-jobs   Nursing/Techs/PAC: https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/Nursing-Emergency-Medicine EMTs/Paramedics: https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/ambulanceservice All groups above combined into one link: https://jobs.mayoclinic.org/EM-Jobs

Last week was the Menopause Society meeting in Orlando, and while I couldn't attend in person due to getting sick, I spent the weekend watching all the sessions remotely from bed. What struck me most were the cardiovascular sessions. Recording this on the eve of my mother's one-year death anniversary from a massive heart attack, I want to talk about the real changes that happen when estrogen leaves the chat and why cardiovascular disease awareness among women has actually dropped from 65% to 44% in recent years.I talk through the key cardiovascular takeaways including why white coat hypertension isn't benign, how the 2025 American Heart Association guidelines changed what's considered normal blood pressure, and why perimenopause is a time of accelerated cardiovascular risk when cholesterol and blood pressure can spike suddenly. The most fascinating session covered invisible heart disease: INOCA (ischemia with no obstructive coronary arteries) and microvascular dysfunction. This is when women have chest pain, get full cardiac workups showing wide-open arteries, yet still have reduced blood flow to the heart through tiny vessels that don't show up on standard angiograms.I discuss mental stress ischemia, a hidden killer where emotional stress causes measurable damage and reduced perfusion to the heart even when exercise stress tests are normal. How many women were told they had panic attacks when they actually had coronary microvascular dysfunction? The mind-heart connection is real, and the sympathetic nervous system surge during high stress can constrict small vessels cutting off microcirculation. I share practical steps including finding preventative cardiologists, getting CT angiograms if you have family history, understanding your blood pressure parameters, and why stress reduction isn't just self-care, it's cardiovascular medicine.Highlights:Why awareness that heart disease is the #1 killer in women dropped from 65% to 44%.How white coat hypertension is NOT benign and leads to cardiovascular events.New 2025 blood pressure guidelines: normal is now less than 120/80.Why perimenopause causes accelerated cardiovascular risk with sudden cholesterol spikes.What INOCA and microvascular dysfunction mean for women with chest pain and normal angiograms.How mental stress ischemia causes measurable heart damage even with normal stress tests.If this episode helped you understand cardiovascular risks in menopause and why symptoms like chest pain deserve thorough evaluation beyond standard testing, please share it with women who need this information. Subscribe and leave a review to help more people discover these critical discussions about heart health in midlife.Resources: Microvascular NetworkINOCA Get in Touch with Me: WebsiteInstagramYoutubeSubstack

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Drs Harrington, Rodriguez, and Ridker discuss the changing field of cardiac prevention, where imaging fits in, and the new concept of standard modifiable risk factor-less patients. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to comment, visit https://www.medscape.com/author/bob-harrington Life's Essential 8: Updating and Enhancing the American Heart Association's Construct of Cardiovascular Health: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association https://doi.org/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001078 Development and Validation of the American Heart Association's PREVENT Equations https://doi.org/10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.123.067626 C-Reactive Protein and Cardiovascular Risk Among Women With No Standard Modifiable Risk Factors: Evaluating the 'Smurf-Less but Inflamed' https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehaf658 Mortality in STEMI Patients Without Standard Modifiable Risk Factors: A Sex-Disaggregated Analysis of SWEDEHEART Registry Data https://doi.org/10.1016/S0140-6736(21)00272-5 Inflammation, Cholesterol, Lipoprotein(a), and 30-Year Cardiovascular Outcomes in Women https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa2405182 Statins for the 'SMuRFLess But Inflamed': Silent Vascular Inflammation and the Challenge of Translational Science https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jacbts.2025.101318 VERVE-101: A Promising CRISPR-Based Gene Editing Therapy That Reduces LDL-C and PCSK9 Levels in HeFH Patients https://academic.oup.com/ehjcvp/article/10/2/89/7492807 You may also like: Hear John Mandrola, MD, give a summary and his perspective on the top cardiology news each week, on This Week in Cardiology https://www.medscape.com/twic Questions or feedback, please contact news@medscape.net

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What if one side of your body suddenly stopped moving — and your doctor said, “It's a migraine”?Hemiplegic migraines are rare, disorienting, and often confused with strokes. They challenge everything you think you know about how your brain, body, and energy connect.In this episode of Migraine Heroes Podcast, hosted by Diane Ducarme, we explore the science and the story behind this rare form of migraine — one that blurs the line between neurology and mystery. Together, we look at how the body can temporarily lose its flow, and how to gently help it find its rhythm again.In this episode, you'll learn:

This week on Fat Science, Dr. Emily Cooper, Mark Wright, and Andrea Taylor dive into the latest U.S. blood pressure guidelines—and reveal why nearly half of all Americans face risks that can no longer be ignored. Early intervention and smart lifestyle changes are at the heart of these new recommendations.Why is high blood pressure such a hidden danger? What do the new “elevated” and “stage one” categories mean for real people? How do doctors decide when it's time for medication versus lifestyle changes? And how does blood pressure connect to kidneys, strokes, and even dementia? Dr. Cooper unpacks the science, gives practical advice, and shares why home monitoring is now a crucial part of medical care.In this conversation-dense episode, the team breaks old myths and empowers listeners to take charge—so that “keeping an eye” on blood pressure becomes active prevention, not passive worry.Key Takeaways:New guidelines lower the bar for concern—120 over 80 is now “caution,” and 130 over 80 is “hypertension.” Early action matters.Untreated high blood pressure can lead to irreversible organ damage, strokes, kidney disease, and cognitive decline.Doctors now have a better toolkit: updated cutoffs, risk “calculators” that include zip code, and clearer protocols for who needs medication right away.Lifestyle changes (fruit, vegetables, less sodium, more movement, quality sleep, stress management, and alcohol moderation) are the first line for many—especially in the “elevated” category.Metabolic syndrome often includes high blood pressure; medicines like GLP-1s and metformin may help regulate pressure as well as metabolism.Accurate home blood pressure monitoring is strongly recommended, with validated cuff meters (not wrist models).Dr. Cooper shares actionable tips:Eat five servings of fruits and vegetables daily for potassium—bananas, spinach, potatoes, kiwis all help.Get a “validated” cuff monitor and check morning/evening, resting, following best practices.Ask your doctor about the new guidelines and risk calculators (found at the American Heart Association website).Notable Quote:“Home readings are very valuable. I really encourage people to look at the Validate BP site, find a good meter, and keep a log. Catching high blood pressure early and treating it aggressively can have profound impacts on your future health.”— Dr. Emily CooperResources from the episode:Fat Science is your source for understanding why blood pressure—and metabolic health—matter more than ever. No diets, no agendas, just science that makes you feel better.This show is informational only, not medical advice.Check out our website to submit a question to the listener mailbag.Have questions for Dr. Cooper, a show idea, feedback, or just want to connect?Email questions@fatsciencepodcast.com or dr.c@fatsciencepodcast.com.Connect with:Dr. Emily Cooper on LinkedInMark Wright on LinkedInAndrea Taylor on Instagram

If there's anyone who proves that planning is a form of art, it's Susan Wetzel. Whether she's mapping out her one-, five-, or ten-year goals, or guiding clients through the legal maze of mergers and acquisitions, Susan doesn't wing it, she designs it. Every decision, every move, every cup of tea.Her brew of choice? Ginger turmeric tea for its bold, balanced, and quietly powerful impact, much like her approach to leadership and life.In this episode of Counsel Brew, Susan walks us through how she builds a career and a life by design. From her habit of printing every draft before she hits send (even emails!) to her meticulous approach to long-term planning, Susan shows us that being intentional doesn't mean being rigid…It means making room for what matters most.She also shares her deep commitment to the American Heart Association, where she channels her leadership beyond the boardroom, advocating for stronger, healthier communities with the same energy and focus she brings to her work.And because life's not all paper and plans, Susan lets us peek behind the scenes where Halloween and costumes reign supreme. From full-on costumes to an enthusiasm that could give the neighborhood kids a run for their candy, she reminds us that joy isn't just something to schedule in; it's something to celebrate.This episode is for the planners, the thinkers, and anyone who finds peace in a well-organized stack of paper, a perfectly steeped cup of tea, and a great costume idea waiting in the wings.

The Rich Zeolli Show- Full Show (10/22/2025): 3:05pm- Democrats and media members are apoplectic over the Trump administration's decision to construct a grand ballroom at the White House—expanding the residence's East Wing. President Trump has insisted construction will be privately funded, at no expense to the taxpayer. Despite left-wing outrage, Teddy Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, Woodrow Wilson, Calvin Coolidge, Herbert Hoover, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Harry Truman, John F. Kennedy, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama all oversaw major construction projects while serving as president. Speaker Mike Johnson noted during a press conference earlier today: This is proof Democrats will attack President Trump for anything and everything he does. 3:30pm- Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) is in New Jersey campaigning alongside Jack Ciattarelli. While on the show yesterday, Rep. Donalds emphasized that Mikie Sherrill is no moderate: “I served with her. I know how she votes. She is a RADICAL.” 3:45pm- Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to issue new dietary guidance encouraging Americans to increase saturated fat consumption. 4:00pm- Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to issue new dietary guidance encouraging Americans to increase saturated fat consumption. Will the American Heart Association update its own guidance? They currently state: “Saturated fats are found in butter, cheese, red meat, other animal-based foods and tropical oils. Decades [of] science has proven that saturated fats can raise your ‘bad' cholesterol and put you at higher risk for heart disease.” 4:10pm- During a segment on Piers Morgan Uncensored, progressive commentator/activist Harry Sisson said: “I dare you to name one high-ranking Democrat who compared Trump to Hitler.” Rich plays clips of then-President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris both doing it prior to the 2024 election! 4:20pm- Democrats and media members are apoplectic over the Trump administration's decision to construct a grand ballroom at the White House—expanding the residence's East Wing. President Trump has insisted construction will be privately funded, at no expense to the taxpayer. Despite left-wing outrage, Teddy Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, Woodrow Wilson, Calvin Coolidge, Herbert Hoover, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Harry Truman, John F. Kennedy, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama all oversaw major construction projects while serving as president. Speaker Mike Johnson noted during a press conference earlier today: This is proof Democrats will attack President Trump for anything and everything he does. 4:30pm- Cracker Barrel Logo Change: Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Felss Masino explained that the restaurant chain's short-lived logo change wasn't ideological—instead, it was intended to make highway signs more visible. 5:00pm- Sheriff Shaun Golden—Monmouth County Sheriff—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to preview New Jersey's November 4th election. Earlier today, Sheriff Golden attended Jack Ciattarelli's diner tour with Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL). 5:20pm- On Wednesday afternoon, President Donald Trump met with Secretary General of NATO Mark Rutte in the Oval Office. While taking questions from the press, President Trump discussed his administration's targeted strikes on drug-carrying boats from Venezuela, a recently canceled summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin, and his White House renovations! 5:50pm- Is Rich still angry that he didn't get a “Baier hug” while at Fox News? Newman Price creates two new songs about the incident—do you prefer the country or death metal version? 6:05pm- Terry Schilling—President of the American Principles Project—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the governor's race in New Jersey. To learn more about the American Principles Project visit: https://americanprinciplesproject.org/about/. 6:30pm- While speaki ...

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:00pm- Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to issue new dietary guidance encouraging Americans to increase saturated fat consumption. Will the American Heart Association update its own guidance? They currently state: “Saturated fats are found in butter, cheese, red meat, other animal-based foods and tropical oils. Decades [of] science has proven that saturated fats can raise your ‘bad' cholesterol and put you at higher risk for heart disease.” 4:10pm- During a segment on Piers Morgan Uncensored, progressive commentator/activist Harry Sisson said: “I dare you to name one high-ranking Democrat who compared Trump to Hitler.” Rich plays clips of then-President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris both doing it prior to the 2024 election! 4:20pm- Democrats and media members are apoplectic over the Trump administration's decision to construct a grand ballroom at the White House—expanding the residence's East Wing. President Trump has insisted construction will be privately funded, at no expense to the taxpayer. Despite left-wing outrage, Teddy Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, Woodrow Wilson, Calvin Coolidge, Herbert Hoover, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Harry Truman, John F. Kennedy, Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama all oversaw major construction projects while serving as president. Speaker Mike Johnson noted during a press conference earlier today: This is proof Democrats will attack President Trump for anything and everything he does. 4:30pm- Cracker Barrel Logo Change: Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Felss Masino explained that the restaurant chain's short-lived logo change wasn't ideological—instead, it was intended to make highway signs more visible.

Heart disease is the most common serious chronic condition among adults. In fact per the latest report staggering 1 in 3 US adults received care for a cardiovascular risk factor or condition in 2020. The same report projects that annual inflation-adjusted health care costs attributable to cardiovascular conditions will nearly quadruple from $393 billion in 2020 to $1,490 billion by 2050.Truly astounding numbers. Heart disease is an umbrella term that encompasses coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular disease, arrhythmias, congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathies, and other structural or functional heart disorders.But, despite this complexity, there is clear guidance from the American Heart Association about what to do to improve and maintain heart health, they call them them Life's Essential 8: 1. Consume a healthy diet emphasizing vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole grains, lean proteins (including fish), and minimizing trans fats, red and processed meats, refined carbohydrates, and sweetened beverages.2. Maintain a healthy body weight through caloric restriction and counseling for those with overweight or obesity.3. Engage in regular physical activity, specifically at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-intensity or 75 minutes per week of vigorous-intensity exercise.4. Avoid tobacco products and exposure to secondhand smoke.5. Limit alcohol intake to moderate levels, if consumed at all.6. Manage blood pressure through lifestyle changes and, if needed, medication.7. Control blood cholesterol with diet, physical activity, and medication when indicated.8. Prevent and manage diabetes with lifestyle modifications and appropriate pharmacologic therapy when necessary.We know that behavioral counseling for these lifestyle changes can be effective. But, to date, occupational therapy has been underutilized in this critical public health initiative. In today's course, we'll talk to one occupational therapist, Sabina Kahn, who is using her OT skill-set to help tackle this large scale problem, through new technologies. We'll discuss why OT has been under-utilized to date, what opportunities exist for OTs to play a larger role, and what new technologies might help us step into this critical role, with our unique expertise.Support the show

In this powerful kickoff to a collaborative series with the AHA Women in Cardiology (WIC) Committee, CardioNerds (Dr. Apoorva Gangavelli, Dr. Gurleen Kaur, and Dr. Jenna Skowronski) explore the evolving landscape of women in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology, featuring insights from two inspiring leaders in the field. Dr. Mariell Jessup, Chief Science and Medical Officer of the American Heart Association, reflects on her decades-long journey in heart failure cardiology, from navigating early career barriers to becoming a trailblazer in clinical leadership and research. Dr. Nosheen Reza, an advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist at the University of Pennsylvania, shares how Dr. Jessup's pioneering work has inspired her own career and shaped her approach to mentorship, advocacy, and academic development. Together, they discuss the systemic challenges women continue to face, the importance of sponsorship, and the evolving culture within cardiology. Listeners will gain a multigenerational perspective on how far the field has come and what is still needed to ensure equity, excellence, and innovation in advanced heart failure care. Enjoy this Circulation 2022 Paths to Discovery article to learn about the CardioNerds story, mission, and values. CardioNerds Heart Success Series PageCardioNerds Episode PageCardioNerds AcademyCardionerds Healy Honor Roll CardioNerds Journal ClubSubscribe to The Heartbeat Newsletter!Check out CardioNerds SWAG!Become a CardioNerds Patron! References DeFilippis EM, Moayedi Y, Reza N. Representation of Women Physicians in Heart Failure Clinical Practice. Card Fail Rev. 2021;7:e05. Published 2021 Mar 31. doi:10.15420/cfr.2020.31 

In 1968, the American Heart Association made an announcement that would influence people's diets for decades: they recommended that people avoid eating more than three eggs a week. Their reasoning was that the cholesterol packed into egg yolks could increase cardiovascular disease risk. So, what exactly is cholesterol? And is it actually bad for you? Hei Man Chan digs into this complex molecule. [Directed by Igor Ćorić, Artrake Studio, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Cem Misirlioglu].After the talk, Shoshana interviews Dr. Eric Topol, a cardiologist and founder of the Scripps Research Translational Institute on AI, genomics, and the digital tools that are revolutionizing the way we prevent, detect, and treat illness—including heart disease. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.