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Join Interventional Cardiologist Dr. John Phillips and Emmy Award-winning Journalist Kym McNicholas in a compelling episode of "The Heart of Innovation." This week, our guest is micronutrient expert and health coach Steph Vukovich, known for her specialization in micronutrients and their impact on overall metabolic health.

In today's world, chronic diseases stand as the leading cause of morbidity and mortality, presenting a formidable global health challenge. Understanding the interplay of genetic and environmental factors throughout life is paramount in addressing the predisposition to obesity and other non-communicable diseases. Substantial evidence has underscored the pivotal role of macronutrients and micronutrients in programming metabolic diseases early in life.

This episode aims to shed light on the critical role of micronutrients in developing effective preventive strategies to counter the global burden of non-communicable diseases. By delving into the intricate relationship between micronutrients and metabolic health, our guest, Steph Vukovich, will provide invaluable insights and actionable strategies for promoting overall well-being.

Don't miss this enlightening conversation on the transformative potential of micronutrients in shaping a healthier future. Tune in to "The Heart of Innovation" and be part of the movement toward preventive health strategies.

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Welcome to the first Episode of Save My Piggies on the Heart of Innovation in 2024!

Today Dr. John Phillips Leads the discussion with Dr. John Robert Coates a Primary Care Physician, from Ontario Canada, on a story talking about Hypercoaguability. It is a huge issue, as advanced blood work doesn't show a known risk factor for blood clots and yet his and other families have fallen victim in some form to them. The story on today's show focuses on his sister Melissa. She was a model & wrestler. A very active person prior to this condition in Las Vegas. Unfortunately having to receive an amputation was devastating her career. The recovery was long and arduous with multiple casting for prosthetics. By June of the next year she died in her sleep. They claim she had cardiomyopathy.  Before she died she talked a lot about trying to help others with limb loss. So, that's what her brother John now is trying to do... is figure out ways to raise his sister's voice and help others.  

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: This week on *The Heart of Innovation* Hosted by Interventional Cardiologist Dr. John Philips and Emmy Award Winning Journalist Kym McNicholas, The focus is on groundbreaking treatment for hard-to-treat blood pressure. The featured guest is Interventional Cardiologist Dr Eric Secemsky, Director of Vascular Intervention at BIDMC and Section head of Intervetional Cardiology and Vascular research at the Richard. A. and Susan F. Smith Center for Outcomes Research in Cardiology at BIDMC. Dr. Secemsky delves into the prevalence of high blood pressure, affecting nearly half of American adults, with many being unaware of their condition or facing challenges in consistently accessing or adhering to medications. Shockingly only one in four individuals with high blood pressure have it under control, underscoring the urgency of addressing this public health concern. The discussion highlights the subset of patients facing treatment resistant hypertension, where standard medication prove ineffective or intolerable, posing increased risks of heart of disease, stroke, and cardiovascular complications. Dr. Secemsky introduces the pioneering procedure of renal denervation (RDN), which involves permanently disrupting the nerves, controlling the kidneys' arteries. This innovative approach, developed, offers a potential solution for bringing treatment resistant hypertension back under control, offering hope for patients facing persistent challenges in managing their condition. The episode provides a comprehensive exploration of the groundbreaking RDN procedure, offering valuable insights into a first-of-its kind treatment for high blood pressure. Dr. Secemsky's expertise and the innovative advancements in cardiovascular care showcased in this episode underscore the ongoing pursuit of transformative solutions in the field of interventional cardiology. Tune into * The Heart Of Innovation* for an in-depth discussions on this breakthrough treatment for hypertension and its potential impact on reshaping the landscape of vascular care.

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This week on *The Heart of Innovation* Hosted by Interventional Cardiologist Dr. John Philips and Emmy Award Winning Journalist Kym McNicholas, The focus is on groundbreaking treatment for hard-to-treat blood pressure. The featured guest is Interventional Cardiologist Dr Eric Secemsky, Director of Vascular Intervention at BIDMC and Section head of Intervetional Cardiology and Vascular research at the Richard. A. and Susan F. Smith Center for Outcomes Research in Cardiology at BIDMC. Dr. Secemsky delves into the prevalence of high blood pressure, affecting nearly half of American adults, with many being unaware of their condition or facing challenges in consistently accessing or adhering to medications. Shockingly only one in four individuals with high blood pressure have it under control, underscoring the urgency of addressing this public health concern. The discussion highlights the subset of patients facing treatment resistant hypertension, where standard medication prove ineffective or intolerable, posing increased risks of heart of disease, stroke, and cardiovascular complications. Dr. Secemsky introduces the pioneering procedure of renal denervation (RDN), which involves permanently disrupting the nerves, controlling the kidneys' arteries. This innovative approach, developed, offers a potential solution for bringing treatment resistant hypertension back under control, offering hope for patients facing persistent challenges in managing their condition. The episode provides a comprehensive exploration of the groundbreaking RDN procedure, offering valuable insights into a first-of-its kind treatment for high blood pressure. Dr. Secemsky's expertise and the innovative advancements in cardiovascular care showcased in this episode underscore the ongoing pursuit of transformative solutions in the field of interventional cardiology. Tune into * The Heart Of Innovation* for an in-depth discussions on this breakthrough treatment for hypertension and its potential impact on reshaping the landscape of vascular care.

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Everyone knows of the condition Cardiovascular Disease, also known as Heart Disease, which is plaque build-up in the arteries around the heart. In the legs, plaque build-up in the arteries is known as Peripheral Artery Disease (P.A.D.). It can also impact the arms and sometimes the small arteries in the brain. But it's mainly the legs.

Three-in-five heart attack sufferers, one-five over age 60, and one-three diabetics over age 50 have it. Globally, it is estimated that over 200 million people have P.A.D. Most don't know it until it reaches advanced stages and heart attack, stroke, and amputation are imminent.

Doctors may misdiagnose textbook symptoms of leg pain and leg cramps as diabetic neuropathy, diabetic foot, fibromyalgia, old age, arthritis, or even spinal/sciatic problems. But it’s easy to diagnose or rule out with even two fingers and two seconds with a doctor feeling a patient’s leg pulses.

Douglas, a P.A.D. patient from Texas, calls in to ask about walking as medicine for P.A.D. A brisk 30-minute walk a few times a week can help your body create a ‘natural bypass' around blockages by triggering the body’s collateral network of vessels.

Pushing through some of the pain and cramping caused by that restricted blood flow tells your body, “Hey, we have a demand for additional blood flow that we aren’t meeting, so let’s call in for some back-up!”

The back is our collateral network of vessels that lay dormant until they’re needed to re-route flow around blockages to feed oxygen and other nutrients to the lower extremities. Dr. John Phillips, co-host of The Heart of Innovation, explains to Douglas how to walk effectively to kick that collateral network into gear to improve circulation naturally.

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What is The Heart of Innovation? This first episode, Co-Hosts Emmy Award-winning Journalist/Patient Navigator Kym McNicholas and Interventional Cardiologist Dr. John Phillips talks about the catalysts for creating change in healthcare through this radio show/podcast.

We specifically address vascular diseases with Heart Disease remaining the #1 killer and the many associated ailments contributing to vascular complications, whether diabetes, autoimmune disorders, COVID-19, Peripheral Artery Disease, stroke, aneurysm, or others.

Dr. Phillips and Kym explain their passion for specifically addressing Peripheral Artery Disease (P.A.D.), which is restricted blood flow mainly in the leg arteries because of plaque build-up, which affects three-in-five heart attack sufferers and one in five over age 60.

Dr. Phillips started out his career focusing on unblocking arteries in the heart but has since expanded his practice to include using the same type of tools and techniques to unblock arteries in the legs and prevent amputations. He found patients would come to him for second opinions after a physician would say they have no option but amputation, and his advanced skill set could save their legs.

To encourage all patients to get that very important second opinion from a physician with an advanced skill set, he started the Save My Piggies podcast, featuring patients telling their stories to inspire other patients to fight for their legs and not settle for amputation.

Kym shifted her career from journalist to P.A.D. Navigator started The Way To My Heart (501(c)(3) non-profit) after covering a story on a new device designed to unblock arteries.

For the story, she traveled to nearly a dozen countries and more than thirty states, watching hundreds of doctors perform thousands of hours of procedures to unblock arteries using advanced minimally invasive tools and techniques as well as traditional approaches such as bypass and amputation. It was during her global journey that she learned that different doctors have different tools and techniques that dictate different patient outcomes.

For example, one patient may get their leg saved by one doctor, while another patient with the same presentation of the disease is getting their leg amputated by another.

Listen to the show at this link to hear the details of their journeys and more about what you can expect each week on this show, which encourages doctors, patients, researchers, innovators, decision-makers, and all healthcare professionals to have a candid discussion about how to shape the future of care and improve outcomes for patients with vascular diseases.

One patient called in during this episode and an advanced skilled Interventional Cardiologist, Dr. Fadi Saab, both shared the same message that it’s important for patients and physicians alike to understand what’s new and next in the treatment of vascular disease in order to improve outcomes.

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