Podcasts about heart and vascular care

Heart disease and cancer are leading causes of death in the United States. How are they linked and what steps can you take to prevent them? Learn from cardio-oncologist, Dr. Dipan Desai of UM Upper Chesapeake Health, more about how these diseases can affect you.

Ryan Stephens talks about his personal experience with a congenital heart defect, how it impacted his adolescence, and how his life has greatly improved since his open-heart surgery.

Many women think the signs of a heart attack are unmistakable, but the fact is that they can be subtler in women and sometimes harder to recognize. Dr. Thanawala will discuss the most common heart attack symptoms, why women will sometimes experience different symptoms, and why it's important to call 911 if you or a loved one is experiencing a heart attack.

Learn about ventricular assist devices and how Children’s Health uses them for pediatric patients in heart failure.

S. Christopher Malaisrie, MD discusses recent advancements in open heart valve surgery, including minimally invasive access for cardiac surgery. His podcast also includes topics related to improvements in both tissue and mechanical valves, the indications for valve-in-valve procedures, and the benefits of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS).

Christopher Malaisrie, MD discusses recent advancements in minimally invasive cardiac surgery. He shares the newer cardiac access, why arterial grafting is so important in bypass surgery for patient with coronary artery disease and what Northwestern Medicine is doing to further research in valve disease.

Monika Sanghavi MD discusses spontaneous coronary artery dissection and heart attacks in women. She shares some of the factors that contribute to the pathogensis of SCAD, some studies that should lead clinicians to evaluate and treat it differently than the atherosclerotic blockages of arteries they were trained to look for, and the importance of thinking about SCAD as a diagnostic possibility before you enter the cath lab.

Monique Tanna, MD discusses CardioMEMS™ technology at Penn Medicine. She shares the benefits and cost effectiveness that has been shown with the CardioMEMS™ Heart Failure System and how it helps to monitor a patient and possibly ward off issues before they become problematic and end up with hospital readmission.

John Arnold, NP shares important information on how you can keep your heart healthy through diet, exercise, and stress reduction.

Written by: David ColeA cardiac catheterization can help remedy blockages of the coronary arteries. Dr. Tim Wessel explains how this procedure works.

A cardiac catheterization can help remedy blockages of the coronary arteries. Dr. Tim Wessel explains how this procedure works.

Dr. Jessica Delaney discusses the symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options for heart rhythm disorders.

Palmdale Regional Medical Center announced that it has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s Heart-Check mark for Advanced Certification for Primary Stroke Centers. Dr. Kamran Parsa shares the treatment Palmdale offers and why the quality of care sets Palmdale apart from other hospitals.

Heart disease is common among Americans. It is also largely preventable. Dr. David Jones, non-invasive cardiologist with Palouse Heart Center, discusses heart health.

Left untreated, atrial fibrillation, or AFib, can cause life-threatening complications, such as stroke or heart failure. For millions of people, a steady and predictable heartbeat has been replaced by an irregular or extremely rapid one. These abnormal heart rhythms are called arrhythmias, and the most common form is AFib. Electrophysiologist with the MemorialCare Heart and Vascular Institute at Orange Coast, Nikhil Warrier, MD, discusses the symptoms and treatment options for AFib, along with when to seek treatment and the best course of care for this condition.

Rahul Sharma, DO discusses abdominal aortic aneurysm and how to treat this condition.

Trans Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) procedure is for people who have been diagnosed with severe symptomatic aortic stenosis and are at intermediate or greater risk for open heart surgery. Listen in as Dr. Gault discusses Trans Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

In the United States, the most common type of heart disease is coronary artery disease (CAD). For some people the first sign of CAD is a heart attack. However, a Coronary Calcium Scan can help you know your risk and allow you to take steps to improve your heart health.In this informative segment, David K. Murdock MD, Cardiologist at Aspirus Cardiology, joins the show to give expert advice that can help you decide if a coronary calcium scan may be right for you.

It’s a fact that women are more likely to die from heart disease than men.  Cardiovascular disease and stroke cause one in three women’s deaths each year, with an estimated 44 million women in the U.S. affected by cardiovascular diseases. Approximately 80 percent of heart disease and stroke events may be prevented by lifestyle changes and education.  Cardiac surgeon, Dr. Rachel Hargrove, discusses common myths about women’s heart disease, preventive measures to take, lifestyle changes to incorporate into your daily life, the signs and symptoms of heart disease specific to women, and when to seek medical intervention.

Coronary artery chronic total occlusion (CTO) is complete or almost complete blockage of a coronary artery.Listen as Dr.Bahadorani discusses chronic total occlusion (CTO) including symptoms, treatment options, and risk factors.