Baptist HealthTalk

Minimally invasive heart procedures like TAVR and MitraClip have made headlines in recent years. What makes these innovative approaches so remarkable? And what other advanced techniques are available to make heart surgery less traumatic while changing lives for the better?

Host, Dr. Jonathan Fialkow, deputy medical director and chief of cardiology at Baptist Health’s Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, (MCVI), and Dr. Ramon Quesada, medical director of interventional cardiology at MCVI, delve into the fascinating world of heart procedure innovations.

 Dr. Quesada was the first physician in Florida to perform a percutaneous mitral valve repair with MitraClip. He’s been a clinical investigator on multiple trials for coronary interventions and structural heart disease and a leader in developing minimally invasive techniques.

While we all know that being overweight has a negative impact on our health, more and more of us struggle to reach and maintain a healthy weight for our body's frame.  It's not always a simple matter of eating less and being more active.  Often, obesity can be attributed to a hormonal abnormality that leads to storing energy as fat.

Weight management expert Manuel Torres, M.D., physician lead at Baptist Health Primary Care of Kendall Breeze, shares the medical field's latest understanding of the scientific reasons behind weight gain with host, Jonathan Fialkow, M.D.

Their discussion covers the difference between 'weight loss' and becoming leaner, the impact of genetics, the role of the brain in controlling our weight and the latest information on treatment strategies. 

The most common sleep disorder, insomnia, often goes undiagnosed or untreated. Whether it's difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or waking up too early, insomnia has health consequences that can impact every aspect of a person's life.

Sleep specialist Dr. Harneet Walia, medical director of sleep medicine and continuous improvement at Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute, joins host, Dr. Jonathan Fialkow, to explain the vital connection between sleep and our health. 

Think athletic people are immune from cardiac issues because they work out all the time? Think again.

Athletes are subject to the same conditions that affect us all. When it comes to taking care of their hearts, however, they have very specialized needs.

That's where the field of Sports Cardiology comes into play.  Eli Friedman, M.D., Director of Sports Cardiology at the Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute joins host and fellow cardiologist, Jonathan Fialkow, M.D., to talk about what makes athletes a different breed when it comes to heart health.

Get the facts athletes need to know about symptoms, supplements, sleep and getting back into training after COVID-19.

Noticing your hands shaking when you try to write, eat, or hold a glass?

It can be unsettling—and for many people, the first thought is Parkinson’s disease. But in many cases, it may be something more common: essential tremor.

In this episode of Baptist HealthTalk, Dr. Jonathan Fialkow and neurosurgeon Dr. Justin Sporrer explain why hands shake, how essential tremor differs from Parkinson’s disease, and what treatment options are available today.

You’ll learn:

• The most common causes of hand tremors
• How essential tremor is different from Parkinson’s disease
• Why tremors often appear during movement—not at rest
• How this condition can affect everyday tasks like eating or writing

(See dramatic before and after video of a patient who received HiFu treatment at Miami Neuroscience Institute.)

What's the difference between diagnostic tests and screening tests? How do doctors decide which ones you need?  Why are some conditions under-screened or over-screened for?  And where do you turn for answers?

Host Jonathan Fialkow, M.D. sorts out the facts with guest Douglas Inciarte, M.D., chief of family medicine at West Kendall Baptist Hospital.

We've all forgotten where we left our car keys, or the name of an old acquaintance.  It's not uncommon to develop some memory issues as a part of the aging process.  At what point should be we concerned that these "senior moments" are a symptom of something serious, like dementia?

Host Jonathan Fialkow, M.D., chief population health officer for Baptist Health, welcomed Patricio Espinosa, M.D., chief of neurology at Marcus Neuroscience Institute at Boca Raton Regional Hospital to the podcast to explore memory disorders and dementia. 

The discussion covered diagnosis, prevention, treatment and the facts about supplements advertised to aid memory function.

This podcast contains excerpts from Baptist Health's Resource Live program.

If any of your New Year’s resolutions involve getting healthier in 2021, a great place to start is with a visit to your primary care doctor.  They not only treat illnesses, they provide preventative care services and manage the kinds of chronic health conditions associated with greater vulnerability to COVID-19.

Host Jonathan Fialkow, M.D. welcomes Baptist Health Primary Care physicians Kamaljit Kaur, M.D. and Maria L. Ordonez, M.D. to the podcast, to talk about the essential role they play in the health and wellness of their patients.

This podcast contains excerpts from Baptist Health's Resource Live program.

2020 is coming to a close with the death toll from the COVID-19 pandemic surpassing 1.5 million lives worldwide.  There is some good news, however, in the form of new vaccines and treatments available to fight the disease and help us take the first steps back toward normal.

Join host, Jonathan Fialkow, M.D.,  chief population health officer at Baptist Health, and his guests Madeline Camejo, Pharm.D., chief pharmacy officer and vice president of pharmacy services; Samer Fahmy, M.D., chief medical officer at Boca Raton Regional Hospital; and Rachel Evers, R.N., director of surgical services at Baptist Hospital for a discussion of the latest developments in the battle against COVID-19, with hope for a brighter 2021.

This podcast contains excerpts from Baptist Health's Resource Live program.

Information about COVID-19 vaccines is available at BaptistHealth.net/Vaccine

 The holiday season is known for celebrations and cheer. It’s also recognized as a peak time of year for strokes and heart attacks -- and not just for older people. What’s behind this potentially deadly phenomenon and how can we reduce our risk?  

 Host, Jonathan Fialkow, M,D., chief population health office at Baptist Health looks into this “holiday phenomenon” with guest experts Felipe De Los Rios, M.D., medical director of the stroke program at Miami Neuroscience Institute and Leo Huynh, D.O., chief of emergency medicine at Baptist Hospital.

 This podcast contains excerpts from a recent episode of Baptist Health’s Resource Live program, which also focused on the importance of never delaying care for symptoms of a heart attack or stroke. Emergency rooms are open and safe, with strict protocols in place to protect patients, staff and visitors from exposure to the novel coronavirus.

For more information about COVID-19 please visit BaptistHealth-coronavirus.com