Cardiology (Audio)

Dr. Mimi Guarneri, President of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine, breaks down the reasons behind the widespread epidemic of poor health in the United States. Series: "Wellbeing " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31185]

Dr. Mimi Guarneri, President of the Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine, breaks down the reasons behind the widespread epidemic of poor health in the United States. Series: "The UC Wellbeing Channel " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31185]

Learn the latest practical dietary suggestions to reduce risk and progression of heart disease, including strategies for reducing inflammation and lowering LDL cholesterol (i.e., the “bad” cholesterol). Vicky Newman, a Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist with years of experience in dietary behavior change research, talks about the protective compounds found in big color, big flavor plant foods, including dark chocolate and red wine. She also discusses the benefits of fiber-rich foods, and the special role that soluble fiber plays in controlling cholesterol. Additionally, Ms. Newman offers her perspective on the continuing controversies regarding vegan diets (elimination of all animal foods), egg consumption, and saturated fats like coconut oil. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 30568]

Dr. Hannah Valentine is a cardiologist whose research has focused on improving the management of heart-transplant patients. She is a senior investigator in the Laboratory of Transplantation Genomics at the National Institutes of Health. Series: "Lenoir/Hamburger Memorial Lecture" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 30160]

Dr. Robert Nussbaum and genetic counselor Julianne Wojciak,discuss the major approaches to detecting and interpreting those gene changes that have an impact on health. How do changes in gene affect risk for heart disease? How do we use both the old-fashioned tool of family history and the newest tools of DNA sequencing to answer our patient’s important questions about risk. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 29725]

Dr. Munir Janmohamed discuss what is heart failure including signs and symptoms; different types of heart failure; when to go to the doctor; and various diagnostic tests. Dr. Van Selby follows with a discussion on heart failure including how to treat and stay out of the hospital as well as diet, exercise, pharmacologic management, and EP device management. Dr. Liviu Klein will discuss late stage heart failure and the options. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 29724]

Sudden cardiac death is not the same thing as a heart attack. Heart attacks usually cause chest pain and only sometimes cause sudden death. UCSF’s Dr. Bryan Lee discusses what can be done to recognize the person at risk for sudden cardiac death and what newer treatments are available. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 29723]

While open heart surgery is still the gold standard for valve replacement, it carries significant risk: a large surgical incision is made in the chest, and the patient’s heart is stopped while he or she is placed on a heart-lung machine during the procedure. Dr. Vaikom Mahadevan, Division of Cardiology at UCSF, explores what can be done, short of open heart surgery, to open closed coronary arteries or diseased heart valves. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 29721]

UCSF cardiologist Dr. Gregory Marcus covers the basic mechanisms underlying atrial fibrillation - an irregular, often rapid heart rate. He discusses the consequences of the disease, and the various therapies available for treatment. Gregory is the Director of Clinical Research in the Division of Cardiology at UCSF. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 29727]

How do lifestyle changes in terms of exercise, stress, smoking cessation and cholesterol levels affect my chances of getting heart disease? These UCSF doctors explain that physical activity lowers risk of heart attack. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 29720]