Cardiology (Audio)

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Cardiology (Audio) episodes

April 19, 2019 How To Check Your Heart Rate
Dr. Gregory Marcus demonstrates how to take one's pulse, or heart rate. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34720]
2 min
January 28, 2019 Normal Skipped or Irregular Heart Beats: Does My Heart Rate Determine My Fate?
Your heart can get out of rhythm. Dr. Gregory Marcus explores why the heart may beat too slowly or too fast, or in a disorganized or chaotic manner. Some of these different types of arrhythmias can be dangerous if not properly treated, while others may be annoying but are not life-threatening. Find out how to tell the difference. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 34162]
1 hr 28 min
September 28, 2018 Getting to the Heart of Cell Fate Control
Laurie A. Boyer, PhD, Associate Professor of Biology and Biological Engineering at MIT, discusses her work studying cell fate and cardiac regeneration. She shares how her lab is dissecting the gene regulatory mechanisms that control lineage commitment during heart development and congenital heart defects and applying this knowledge toward engineering cardiac tissues. Series: "Women in Science" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 33775]
1 hr 4 min
April 09, 2018 The Heart of a Cyclist: Insights from Sports Cardiology
Long term endurance exercises lead to specific cardiac adaptations, known as athlete's heart. Find out the impacts of lifelong high-intensity endurance training and find out what you need to know to take care of your athlete's heart. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33441]
50 min
February 13, 2018 Strategies for Easing Stress
Michelle A. Albert, MD, MPH, reveals strategies to help alleviate stress. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33276]
2 min
February 12, 2018 How Heart Failure is Diagnosed
UCSF cardiologist Dr. Munir Janmohamed discusses the signs and symptoms of heart failure. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33147]
6 min
February 12, 2018 I Have High Cholesterol...What Should I Do?
Dr. Payal Kohli lists ways for a person to lower their high cholesterol levels. Physical activity, die and cessation of smoking lowers the risk of heart attack. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33270]
3 min
February 06, 2018 Quick Stress Relief Activities
Michelle A. Albert, MD, MPH, suggests some quick stress relief exercises. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33277]
1 min
February 02, 2018 Types of Cholesterol
Payal Kohli, MD, describes the various types of cholesterol. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 33279]
3 min
January 22, 2018 Accurate Blood Pressure Measurement
Dr. Robert Baron, UCSF Professor of Medicine, lists the ways to take an accurate blood pressure reading. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 33296]
5 min