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LVAD: Left Ventricular Assist Device with Drs. Jason Guichard and David McGiffin

July 2, 2020 by David McGiffin, MD Leave a Comment

Graphic illustration of an LVAD in a patient.

The LVAD (left ventricular assist device) has become something of a necessity for treating patients who are waiting on the transplant list – some of whom could deteriorate before receiving that life-saving operation. Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Mustafa Ahmed are joined by Dr. Jason Guichard of South Carolina and Dr. David McGiffin of Australia […]

Filed Under: Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathies, Podcast

Spicing Up the Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease with Chili Peppers

June 30, 2020 by Martin Juneau, MD Leave a Comment

Chili peppers in a bowl.

OVERVIEW The frequency of weekly consumption of chili peppers by 22,811 Italians from the Molise region was measured over an 8-year period. At the same time, researchers identified deaths from cardiovascular disease, cancer, or other causes that occurred during this period. Results show that people who eat chilies 4 or more times per week have a […]

Filed Under: Diet & Nutrition, Heart Disease, Risk & Prevention Tagged With: Cardiovascular disease, heart disease

Remote Patient Monitoring in Heart Failure with Dr. Jason Guichard

June 25, 2020 by Dr. Jason L. Guichard, MD, PhD 1 Comment

Doctor using a cell phone.

An exciting — and expensive — type of device allows doctors to monitor their heart failure patients from afar. Through Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM), medical professionals can keep tabs on their patients without requiring them to risk the dangers of a hospital visit and would, in fact, aid in early detection and treatment. But what’s […]

Filed Under: Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathies, Podcast, Risk & Prevention

COVID-19 and Cardiovascular Disease

June 23, 2020 by Martin Juneau, MD Leave a Comment

Originally published April 9, 2020, on observatoireprevention.org OVERVIEW People with cardiovascular disease are more likely to develop the more severe forms of COVID-19, which significantly increases the mortality rate of this disease. In addition to being an important risk factor for COVID-19, cardiovascular disease can also be a consequence of SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infection. Patients with […]

Filed Under: Featured Articles, Heart Disease, Hypertension (High Blood Pressure), Medical News, Vascular Disease

New Breakthrough in Treatment of Congestive Heart Failure with Dr. Jason Guichard

June 18, 2020 by Dr. Jason L. Guichard, MD, PhD 13 Comments

X-ray of a patient with congestive heart failure.

Experts are heralding the use of SGLT2 inhibitors as a breakthrough in the treatment of congestive heart failure. In this episode of the MyHeart.net podcast, Dr. Bouchard and Dr. Ahmed discuss the new approach with heart failure specialist Dr. Jason Guichard of Prisma Health in South Carolina, covering the incredible benefits of a class of […]

Filed Under: Featured Articles, Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathies, Medical News, Podcast Tagged With: Congestive Heart Failure

Mick Jagger’s Heart Surgery — Explained by a Cardiologist

June 16, 2020 by Dr. Mustafa Ahmed Leave a Comment

A photo of Mick Jagger from a Rolling Stones concert in 1976. Mick Jagger's heart surgery happened in 2019.

In 2019, Mick Jagger underwent heart surgery on a heart valve. Amazingly, he was able to get back to his musical activities rather quickly after surgery. This is a result of his heart surgery being performed through a very minimally invasive technique. Mick Jagger’s heart surgery is known as ‘aortic valve replacement’. The aortic valve […]

Filed Under: Aortic disease, Featured Articles, Heart Valves Tagged With: tavr

TAVR: Everything You Wanted to Know with Dr. Mustafa Ahmed

June 11, 2020 by Dr. Mustafa Ahmed 21 Comments

TAVR

Who knew that you could be awake during aortic valve replacement surgery? Dr. Mustafa Ahmed and Dr. Alain Bouchard discuss everything you ever wanted to know about the revolutionary procedure known as TAVR. Subscribe to the MyHeart.net Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts. Please comment below if you would like us to include a transcript of […]

Filed Under: Heart Valves, Podcast

Metoprolol Tartrate – Profiled By A Cardiologist

June 5, 2020 by Dr. Mustafa Ahmed 12 Comments

A stethoscope and blood pressure cuff.

Has a doctor prescribed Metoprolol Tartrate to you or a loved one? Are you wondering what exactly this medication is, how it works, and if there are any side effects? All of these questions and more will be answered in this quick and simple profile. What is Metoprolol Tartrate? Metoprolol Tartrate is a commonly prescribed […]

Filed Under: Featured Articles, Heart Disease, Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathies Tagged With: medication

Amyloidosis: Treating a Rare Disease with Dr. Jason Guichard

June 4, 2020 by Dr. Jason L. Guichard, MD, PhD 2 Comments

Apolipoprotein A1

What exactly is amyloidosis, and how do doctors treat it? Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Mustafa Ahmed discuss this rare disease with Dr. Jason Guichard, a cardiologist with Prisma Health in South Carolina specializing in heart failure/transplant. Subscribe to the MyHeart.net Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Google Podcasts. Please comment below if you would like us to […]

Filed Under: Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathies, Podcast

COVID-19 and Children with Dr. Mark Law

May 29, 2020 by Mark Law, MD Leave a Comment

A child's bear with a mask on to prevent COVID -19 spread, test against a yellow background.

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 […]

Filed Under: Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathies, Medical News, Podcast Tagged With: cardiology, pediatric cardiology

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