All Things Heart

What began as a simple blister on his foot nearly led to his leg being amputated. Learn about the heart connection, from Cardiologist Dr. Kamal Gupta, and hear from the patient, and the surgeon who performed the unique procedure that saved his leg.

A new study shows breastfeeding is connected to better heart health for the mom. But it's not necessarily the act of breast feeding that brings those benefits. Doctors explain all the other factors involved, and how all new parents can get those benefits.

Jeff Barnthouse was feeling a little rundown. He thought it was probably because he was burning the candle at both ends, as a new dad, with two little ones at home. Then he collapsed. What doctors discovered on his smart watch was a treasure trove of information that helped save his life.

A local woman spent 20 years being misdiagnosed until she finally came to The University of Kansas Health System where doctors diagnosed her with epilepsy. The patient will share her remarkable story with us, and the unique surgery that changed her life. An epileptologist and a cardiologist discuss the heart dangers that seizures pose to the heart, and why it's so important to get proper care for seizures.

We'll talk to our heart specialists about common misconceptions about estrogen therapy, also known as hormone replacement therapy (HRT), and its effect on the heart.

Garen Armstrong ignored all the signs that something was wrong with his heart. When his smart-watch alerted him, he thought it was broken. Turns out — he was in heart failure!

Doctors discuss the science behind "The Bliss Point," which might explain why you can't stop eating certain foods. Bliss point foods have amounts of sugar, far and/or salt that optimize deliciousness. They also have the power to override the natural signals to the brain that tell us we're full and satisfied. Our experts explain it all and the devastating consequences these foods can have on your heart.

Do you tend to drink more around St. Paddy's Day and Spring Break? Did you drink more during the pandemic? Cardiologists are concerned about a condition called "Holiday Heart."