Eisenmenger syndrome is an end-stage complication of congenital heart disease that occurs when a left to right shunt causes pulmonary over-circulation, leading to vascular remodeling, increased vascular resistance, and ultimately even shunt reversal. Aside from cardiac complications, this pathology has unique complications secondary to chronic cyanosis. In t ... Show More
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436. Heart Failure: Pre-Heart Transplant Evaluation and Management with Dr. Kelly Schlendorf
In this episode, the CardioNerds (Dr. Rachel Goodman, Dr. Shazli Khan, and Dr. Jenna Skowronski) discuss a case of AMI-shock with a focus on listing for heart transplant with faculty expert Dr. Kelly Schlendorf. We dive into the world of pre-transplant management, discuss the cur ... Show More
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Nov 7
434. Heart Failure: Advanced Therapies Evaluation with Dr. Michelle Kittleson
CardioNerds kicks off its advanced therapies series with Chair of the CardioNerds Heart Failure Council, Dr. Jenna Skowronski, co-chair of the series, Dr. Shazli Khan, and Episode FIT lead, Dr. Jason Feinman. In this first episode, they discuss the process of advanced therapies e ... Show More
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Dec 2024
Hyperdynamic LV Function in Septic Patients: Does It Matter?
In this episode of The Saving Lives Podcast, we dive into a compelling study from the Annals of Intensive Care, exploring the prevalence and impact of hyperdynamic left ventricular systolic function in septic patients. Unpacking the findings, we discuss how this condition influen ... Show More
7m 18s
Feb 2024
Ep. 159 Eustachian Tube Dilation in the Pediatric Population with Dr. Dennis Poe
In this episode, host Dr. Ashley Agan discusses eustachian tube (ET) dilation with Dr. Dennis Poe, neurotologist and Professor of Otolaryngology at Harvard Medical School. First, the surgeons describe clinically meaningful differences between adult and pediatric ETs. Then, Dr. Po ... Show More
51m 5s
Feb 2024
Cardiovascular Disease & Brain Aging During Menopause with Rebecca Thurston, PhD (Episode 166)
<p>For years, hot flashes and night sweats (aka vasomotor symptoms) were considered just a “bothersome” part of being a menopausal woman: we were to wear layers, buy a fan, and soldier on. Then researchers started making some troubling connections between vasomotor symptoms and c ... Show More
58m 46s
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#083 How Vitamin D, Omega-3s, & Exercise May Increase Longevity | Dr. Rhonda Patrick
<p>This episode features Rhonda Patrick, Ph.D., and was originally recorded for the Institute for Functional Medicine's podcast, 'Pathways to Wellbeing.' This episode outlines a series of fundamental tactics you can start applying immediately to enhance cellular health, protect t ... Show More
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What You Need to Know About Your Bloodwork | Renee Deehan
Today, I dive deep into the world of bloodwork, DNA, and fitness tracking with none other than Dr. Renee Deehan, Vice President of Science and Artificial Intelligence at Inside Tracker. As she spearheads a team dedicated to mining the world's most comprehensive dataset on these s ... Show More
44m 21s