Previously recorded May 17, 2020 What exactly is a cardiac MRI, and what should you expect if your doctor has ordered one? Dr. David Fieno, a cardiologist at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, as well as Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Mustafa Ahmed break down the benefits and drawbacks of this technology as well as what…
COVID-19 and the Heart
Previously recorded May 10, 2020. Please note that due to the ever-changing nature of information surrounding COVID-19, some statements in this podcast episode may be outdated. Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, and Dr. David Fieno discuss the effect of COVID-19 on the heart as well as current studies into therapies to combat coronavirus. Subscribe…
COVID-19 and Children
Previously recorded May 10, 2020 Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Mustafa Ahmed are joined by Dr. Mark Law, a pediatric cardiologist at Children's of Alabama, and Dr. David Fieno of Shelby Baptist Medical Center to discuss the effect of COVID-19 on children's cardiological health as well as its relationship to Kawasaki disease. Transcript Dr. Philip…
Free N99 Face Masks for Healthcare Practitioners – A Call to Action
David S. Fieno, Ph.D., M.D. Surgical Cardiologist, Entrepreneur, Professional Engineer COVID-19 has caused devastation around the world and in our communities. We have suffered through the financial burden, uncertainty, and risk of severe illness and even death due to the rapid spread of this virus. About three weeks ago, I noticed that many of the frontline…
Pure Fruit Juices: Sugary Drinks Like Any Other?
So-called “sugary drinks” generally refer to beverages containing added sugars (sucrose, corn syrup, juice concentrates, or other sweeteners) such as soft drinks, fruit punches, energy drinks, or even sports drinks. These beverages are the main source of simple sugar in the diet of North Americans and a significant proportion of calories consumed daily, especially among teenagers…
Marked Decline in Youth Smoking Rates (Contrary to What the Headlines Say)
In recent years, there has been much mention of the marked increase in the use of e-cigarettes by young people, a trend that has recently increased with the arrival of Juul. The often alarmist tone that accompanies the reports of these studies suggests that vaping currently reaches “epidemic” proportions and poses a serious threat to…
Anti-Aging Effect of a Healthy Lifestyle
According to recent studies, adopting a healthy lifestyle, i.e., eating well, exercising, managing stress, and not smoking or drinking too much alcohol, has beneficial effects on the aging of our cells. One of the well-documented phenomena that occur during cellular aging is the degradation of telomeres, unique structures found at the ends of each of…
What to Expect: Nuclear Stress Test
Nuclear Stress Test: What is it? A nuclear stress test is a minimally invasive diagnostic imaging procedure designed to evaluate the perfusion of blood through the coronary arteries to the heart muscle. Images of the heart are acquired when the heart is in a baseline resting state and again after the heart has been exercised,…
Stroke: What You Need to Know
What is a Stroke? A stroke is a medical emergency. It is similar to a heart attack for the brain. It occurs when the flow of blood to the brain is interrupted, resulting in oxygen starvation to the brain cells which can no longer perform their task whether it is memory, vision, or muscle control.…
An Increase in Cardiovascular Disease on the Horizon?
The dramatic decrease in mortality from cardiovascular disease between 1970 and 2010 is one of the greatest successes of modern medicine. In several industrialized countries (particularly North America, Western Europe, Japan, Australia, New Zealand), the mortality rate fell by about 70% during this period, so that in some countries (notably Canada), cardiovascular disease is no…
My Watch Told Me to Go to the Hospital
The role technology plays in our lives is rapidly evolving. The rise of wearable technology from fitness trackers to the Apple watch has been made possible by the technology getting smaller and faster. Technology is becoming part of us. As these technologies are being developed and tested, there is a need for guidelines to address…
Cardiac MRI Scans in Patients with Pacemaker Defibrillators
Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) is a completely noninvasive test that uses a magnetic field and radio frequency waves to create detailed pictures of the heart and blood vessels. It depicts the heart wall and valves structure and displays its function. It provides information on the regional and global heart function, valves and their function…
Women and Stress Cardiomyopathy or Takotsubo
Points to Remember:- Stress cardiomyopathy or Takotsubo was initially regarded as benign but can be associated with severe clinical complications including death.- Most common symptoms include chest pain and shortness of breath similar to a heart attack.- 5 - 6% of female present with suspected STEMI.- Women are frequently affected by emotional stress such as…
DO vs MD – What’s the Difference?
What is a Normal Heart Rate?
What is a normal heart rate? Everyone wants to know what is normal, especially when it comes to heart health. Basic questions that are often asked or searched on the internet include: How do I determine a heart rate? What is a normal heart rate or pulse rate? What is a normal resting heart rate?…
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