heart-disease

Join cardiologist Dr. Raaid Musetif to discuss Cornary Artery Disease and Heart Month.

90% of blood flow to the heart comes through tiny blood vessels, not through larger coronary arteries. Detecting blockages in these small blood vessels can be difficult. Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital is deploying a new technology, Coroflow, that is specifically designed to detect blockages in small blood vessels.

Did you know that heart disease is the number one killer among women? Women who have heart attacks are twice as likely to die as men because they don’t recognize the symptoms of a heart attack—and nearly 50% of women admitted to the hospital for heart attacks don’t present with any chest pain. Dr. Hoyle will discuss how to recognize subtle heart attack symptoms for both genders and how to prevent heart disease with some simple strategies that could save your life.

According to the CDC, Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death in men in the US. Cardiologist, Dr. Ryan Lahey, shares his expertise on CHD from prevention strategies to treatment options.

In today's episode, we tackle the obesity epidemic's impact on heart health in America. Join us as we explore the link between excess weight, heart disease, and heart attacks, and examine the potential of weight loss drugs to not only shed pounds but also prevent cardiovascular risks. Uncover the complexities, challenges, and promising solutions in this brief but insightful discussion

Receiving the diagnosis of a fetal congenital heart defect can be overwhelming. This podcast explores what to expect if your unborn baby has a heart condition and answers questions expecting parents might have to prepare them for a fetal cardiology visit. See more information about fetal heart conditions on childrens.com.

Dr. Joshua Rovin discusses causes, symptoms and diagnosis of mitral valve regurgitation as well as the preventative measures at treatment options available.

Learn from an interventional cardiologist with particular training and interest in structural heart disease about the increased risk for strokes and the treatment options available for patients diagnosed with a patent foramen ovale (PFO); commonly known as a "hole in the heart."

Dr. Angelo Milazzo and Dr. Andrew Landstrom discuss cardiovascular genetics and when it may be time for parents to worry about passing heart conditions down to their children.

Learn more about the younger patients you are seeing who experiencing heart disease; What types of heart disease specifically we are seeing in this generation; Learn the signs and symptoms they are experiencing.

Aortic stenosis is one of the most common and serious valve disease problems. Listen as Dr. Joshua Rovin, a cardiovascular surgeon and director of the Center for Advanced Valve and Structural Heart Care at Morton Plant Hospital, discusses the main symptoms, causes and progression of aortic stenosis.