me and my heart

In the series finale, Bill Fitzpatrick and Jack O’Brien reflect on their respective heart ailments and hear cardiovascular experts' thoughts about the future of patient care.

A special thanks to the guests throughout the series, including Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, Ajay J. Kirtane, MD, SM, Chen Fang, PharmD, RPh, Dr. Rohit Vuppuluri and the Fitzpatrick family. 

Me and My Heart was jointly produced by MM+M and Cardiology Advisor.

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Post-hospital discharge, Bill Fitzpatrick adjusts to living with heart disease as he resumes working and trying to maintain a normal life.

However, Fitzpatrick’s return to the office is littered with obstacles like a second COVID-19 diagnosis and the passing of his uncle.

Still, Fitzpatrick perseveres in the face of adversity and ultimately is honored at the 69th Neal Awards with the Best Podcast award and is internally recognized at the 2023 MM+M Awards for Commercial Excellence.

Ajay J. Kirtane, MD, SM, the director of Columbia Interventional Cardiovascular Care at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center, talks about the importance of medications for treating heart disease as well as the fear patients live with.

Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, a preventative cardiologist, spokesperson for Go Red for Women initiative through the American Heart Association and founder of Adesso, a heart prevention and wellness program for women, emphasizes the importance of exercise as a way to combat heart disease on a daily basis.

Dr. Rohit Vuppuluri, a cardiologist based in Chicago, underscores the impact COVID-19 can have on the cardiovascular system.

Chen Fang, PharmD, RPh, clinical strategist, team lead and manager at Cardiology Advisor, walks the audience through the experience for a patient living with heart disease after their emergency care is through.

MM+M, in conjunction with Cardiology Advisor, presents Me and My Heart, a special four-part podcast series delving into Fitzpatrick’s turbulent patient journey, the persistence of heart disease and issues surrounding access to care in America.

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Fresh off an abrupt diagnosis that throws his life into disarray, Bill Fitzpatrick is admitted to the hospital to receive a stent. 

Fitzpatrick guides the audience into a frantic hospital scene that ultimately results in a discharge home, though more health obstacles remain in his way outside the four walls of the hospital. 

His family provides an intimate look at the fear and uncertainty that accompanies a heart disease diagnosis and how perilous the road to recovery looks.

Dr. Rohit Vuppuluri, a cardiologist based in Chicago, details the clinical process behind a coronary angioplasty and how stents are used to treat blocked arteries.

Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, a preventative cardiologist, spokesperson for Go Red for Women initiative through the American Heart Association and founder of Adesso, a heart prevention and wellness program for women, talks about what the recovery timeline looks like for patients who receive treatment for heart disease.

MM+M, in conjunction with Cardiology Advisor, presents Me and My Heart, a special four-part podcast series delving into Fitzpatrick’s turbulent patient journey, the persistence of heart disease and issues surrounding access to care in America.

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Bill Fitzpatrick, Haymarket Media’s senior producer of podcasts, is a 42-year-old married father of three, an award-winning audio engineer and a long-suffering fan of the New York Mets.

Starting in September 2022, Fitzpatrick begins experiencing acute chest pains that he tries to shrug off until he can’t any longer. Months go by without answers from his clinical team but the symptoms remain and escalate in nature.

While others ring in the New Year by popping champagne, Fitzpatrick is recovering from receiving a stent to address an artery that is 90% clogged.

Dr. Suzanne Steinbaum, a preventative cardiologist, spokesperson for Go Red for Women initiative through the American Heart Association and founder of Adesso, a heart prevention and wellness program for women, offers her thoughts on what factors contribute to a heart disease diagnosis.

MM+M, in conjunction with Cardiology Advisor, a Haymarket Media publication, presents Me and My Heart, a special four-part podcast series delving into Fitzpatrick’s turbulent patient journey, the persistence of heart disease and issues surrounding access to care in America.

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