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Heart Matters

Since cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., cardiology physicians are continuously working to better understand this common disease and to help patients improve their heart health. And here to assist cardiology physicians in this mission is Heart Matters, a series dedicated to covering essential strategies and research efforts focusing on all types of heart problems, including coronary artery diseases, heart attacks, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and

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Anticoagulation Therapies for Atrial Fibrillation

Heart Matters ·

2010/09/09

Host: Janet Wright, MD Guest: Stuart Connolly, MD, FRCPC Because atrial fibrillation increases the risk for stroke, especially among those with other underlying conditions, what anticoagulation therapies should be considered for these patients? Dr. Stuart Connolly, professor of medicine and director of the division of cardiology and the Salim Yusuf Chair in Cardiology at McMaster University in Ontario, Canada, weighs the benefits and risks of different anticoagulation therapies, in

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Genetic Clues to Heart Health

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2010/09/09

Host: Janet Wright, MD Guest: Christopher O'Donnell, MD, MPH We know that genes play a role in cardiovascular health, but new research has identified specific DNA regions that are associated with risk factors for coronary heart disease. It's estimated that 30-50% of cardiovascular health is influenced by family history or genetics, while the rest is influenced by other environmental factors, diet and exercise. How might these new genetic discoveries lead to new treatment

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Comparative-Effectiveness Research on Implantable...

Heart Matters ·

2010/08/23

Host: Janet Wright, MD Guest: Mark Hlatky, MD Implantable cardioverter defibrillators, or ICDs, can be life saving for patients after myocardial infarction, but are also costly and may not be appropriate for all of the hundreds of thousands of patients who have had MI. Which subsets of patients might benefit most from ICDs, and might prophylactic use of ICDs early after MI reduce the risk of cardiac death? Dr. Mark Hlatky, professor of medicine and professor of health research and

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The 50th Anniversary of the First Prosthetic Heart Valve

Heart Matters ·

2010/08/23

Host: Janet Wright, MD Guest: Albert Starr, MD On the 50th anniversary of the first successful prosthetic mitral valve replacement, how far has cardiac surgery come, and where are we headed? Tune in to hear Dr. Albert Starr, co-founder of the first artificial mitral valve, medical director of the Providence Heart and Vascular Institute, and director of Academic Affairs & Bioscience Development for Providence Health & Services in Portland, Oregon, recounts his first foray

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Expanding the Anti-Arrhythmia Armamentarium: Where...

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2010/08/03

Host: Janet Wright, MD Guest: Sanjay Kaul, MD, MPH Atrial-fibrillation, or a-fib, affects nearly 2.5 million patients in the US, and is one of the more common forms of arrhythmia. The antiarrhythmic armamentarium has been expanded to include dronedarone, which was recently approved by the FDA for the treatment of a-fib. What's the efficacy and safety of dronedarone, compared to other antiarrhythmic agents, and how should you use it? Dr. Sanjay Kaul, director of the Vascular

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Should We Add ECG to Routine Screening of Young...

Heart Matters ·

2010/08/03

Host: Janet Wright, MD Guest: Paul Heidenreich Sudden cardiac death among high school or college athletes is rare but tragic, and is jarring to families, friends and communities. What additional measures can physicians take to prevent sudden cardiac death among these students? Current guidelines for screening of young athletes in the U.S. do not include electrocardiography but should they, especially in light of recent Italian research about the efficacy of EKG screenings in

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Should We Add ECG to Routine Screening of Young...

Heart Matters ·

2010/08/03

Host: Janet Wright, MD Guest: Paul Heidenreich Sudden cardiac death among high school or college athletes is rare but tragic, and is jarring to families, friends and communities. What additional measures can physicians take to prevent sudden cardiac death among these students? Current guidelines for screening of young athletes in the U.S. do not include electrocardiography but should they, especially in light of recent Italian research about the efficacy of EKG screenings in

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Linking Air Pollution and Heart Disease

Heart Matters ·

2010/07/15

Host: Janet Wright, MD Guest: Sidney Smith Jr., MD New evidence strengthens the link between air pollution and heart disease. How strong is the data suggesting a causal relationship between the two? Dr. Sidney Smith, professor of medicine and director of the Center for Cardiovascular Science and Medicine at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill says there are two areas of interest in determining the effect of air pollution on the heart. One area being examined is whether

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Linking Air Pollution and Heart Disease

Heart Matters ·

2010/07/15

Host: Janet Wright, MD Guest: Sidney Smith New evidence strengthens the link between air pollution and heart disease. How strong is the data suggesting a causal relationship between the two? Dr. Sidney Smith, professor of medicine and director of the Center for Cardiovascular Science and Medicine at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill says there are two areas of interest in determining the effect of air pollution on the heart. One area being examined is whether air

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All Things in Moderation: Small Lifestyle Changes for...

Heart Matters ·

2010/07/15

Host: Janet Wright, MD Guest: Stephen Kopecky, MD Drastic lifestyle changes can seem daunting to patients and physicians alike. Fortunately, new research is demonstrating the importance of moderation in improving cardiovascular health. How can small tweaks to a patient's lifestyle have a substantial impact his or her heart health? Dr. Steve Kopecky, cardiologist at Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Health Clinic, specifies some of the minor changes patients can make, and the data

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All Things in Moderation: Small Lifestyle Changes for...

Heart Matters ·

2010/07/15

Host: Janet Wright, MD Guest: Stephen Kopecky, MD Drastic lifestyle changes can seem daunting to patients and physicians alike. Fortunately, new research is demonstrating the importance of moderation in improving cardiovascular health. How can small tweaks to a patient's lifestyle have a substantial impact his or her heart health? Dr. Steve Kopecky, cardiologist at Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Health Clinic, specifies some of the minor changes patients can make, and the data

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The Clinically Broken Heart: Stress-Induced...

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2010/07/15

Host: Janet Wright, MD Guest: Scott Sharkey, MD Takotsubo, or stress-induced cardiomyopathy (also known as 'broken heart syndrome'), was first recognized in Japan in the 1990s. Acute emotional or physical stress trigger the condition, which mimics the symptoms of a myocardial infarction (or MI). How can physicians differentiate between stress-induced cardiomyopathy and a more conventional MI, and how is stress-induced cardiomyopathy treated? What characteristics might make a

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The Clinically Broken Heart: Stress-Induced...

Heart Matters ·

2010/07/15

Host: Janet Wright, MD Guest: Scott Sharkey, MD Takotsubo, or stress-induced cardiomyopathy (also known as 'broken heart syndrome'), was first recognized in Japan in the 1990s. Acute emotional or physical stress trigger the condition, which mimics the symptoms of a myocardial infarction (or MI). How can physicians differentiate between stress-induced cardiomyopathy and a more conventional MI, and how is stress-induced cardiomyopathy treated? What characteristics might make a

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Catheter Ablation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation

Heart Matters ·

2010/06/09

Host: Janet Wright, MD Guest: David Wilber, MD Although medications are generally first-line therapy for patients with atrial fibrillation, or a-fib, adverse events or inadequate efficacy often make drug therapy suboptimal. How effective is catheter ablation, and should it be considered first-line therapy for some patients? Host Dr. Janet Wright talks with Dr. David Wilber, director of the Cardiovascular Institute and the George M. Eisenberg professor of cardiovascular sciences at

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Catheter Ablation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation

Heart Matters ·

2010/06/09

Host: Janet Wright, MD Guest: David Wilber, MD Although medications are generally first-line therapy for patients with atrial fibrillation, or a-fib, adverse events or inadequate efficacy often make drug therapy suboptimal. How effective is catheter ablation, and should it be considered first-line therapy for some patients? Host Dr. Janet Wright talks with Dr. David Wilber, director of the Cardiovascular Institute and the George M. Eisenberg professor of cardiovascular sciences at

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The Road Less Traveled: Recognizing Comorbidities and...

Heart Matters ·

2010/06/09

Host: Janet Wright, MD Guest: John Spertus, MD, MPH Addressing the totality of care for patients with heart failure is crucial to reducing readmissions. How can physicians better recognize the comorbities that may affect older patients with heart failure in order to improve outcomes? What type of benefits can a more holistic, nuanced approach to managing heart failure offer patients? Dr. John Spertus, cardiologist and professor of medicine at the University of Missouri-Kansas City,

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The Road Less Traveled: Recognizing Comorbidities and...

Heart Matters ·

2010/06/09

Host: Janet Wright, MD Guest: John Spertus, MD, MPH Addressing the totality of care for patients with heart failure is crucial to reducing readmissions. How can physicians better recognize the comorbities that may affect older patients with heart failure in order to improve outcomes? What type of benefits can a more holistic, nuanced approach to managing heart failure offer patients? Dr. John Spertus, cardiologist and professor of medicine at the University of Missouri-Kansas City,

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The Myths and Realities of Myocardial Infarction...

Heart Matters ·

2010/06/09

Host: Janet Wright, MD Guest: Mohammad Madjid, MD, MS, FACC* When high-risk patients, such as the elderly, develop respiratory infections there can be a cascade effect of inflammation that moves from the lungs to the heart, triggering myocardial infarction (or MI). What is the mechanism by which vaccination might prevent MI? Dr. Mohammed Madjid, senior research scientist at Texas Heart Institute in Houston, explains the cause and effect relationship between the influenza and

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The Myths and Realities of Myocardial Infarction...

Heart Matters ·

2010/06/09

Host: Janet Wright, MD Guest: Mohammad Madjid, MD, MS, FACC* When high-risk patients, such as the elderly, develop respiratory infections there can be a cascade effect of inflammation that moves from the lungs to the heart, triggering myocardial infarction (or MI). What is the mechanism by which vaccination might prevent MI? Dr. Mohammed Madjid, senior research scientist at Texas Heart Institute in Houston, explains the cause and effect relationship between the influenza and

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Doctor as Patient Advocate: Top Tools to Empower Your...

Heart Matters ·

2010/05/24

Host: Jack Lewin, MD Guest: Jim Guest Recommendations and ratings are a dime a dozen for patients looking for more information about a physician or procedure online, but finding quality, consumer-friendly information that's also reliable can be more of a challenge. What tools can physicians recommend to patients for understanding the implications of both reform and other healthcare matters? Jim Guest, president at CEO of Consumers Union, which publishes Consumer Reports, and

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