Welcome back to Beatwise The Podcast!

In this episode, I, your host, Sarah Birkhoelzer, sit down with the inspiring Dr. Sarah Kraus, Senior Clinical Researcher and Doctor of Medicine at the University of Capetown.  

In this episode, we make sense of heart failure, breaking it down in a way that’s easy to understand. 

We also dive into the World Heart Federation’s roadmap for tackling heart failure and explore how care varies around the world. Dr. Krauss offers valuable insights into the challenges of treating heart failure effectively, shedding light on the African Cardiomyopathy and Myocarditis Registry Program and the critical role of women in medical research. 

We discuss the latest treatment options, the importance of patient-centered care, and how social and economic factors can shape health outcomes. Dr. Krauss also shares some heartfelt stories from her practice, highlighting the importance of seeing patients as more than just their symptoms.

Episode Highlights:

• [00:00] - Introduction to the Podcast
• [01:29] - Understanding Heart Failure: Breaking down what heart failure really means.
• [07:12] - Heart Failure Treatment Options: Exploring the latest ways to manage heart failure.
• [11:25] - Global Perspectives on Heart Failure: How heart failure care differs around the world.
• [18:10] - The African Cardiomyopathy and Myocarditis Registry: What it means for heart health in Africa.
• [23:30] - The Role of Women in Medicine and Research: Celebrating the impact of female medical researchers.
• [25:41] - Lessons Learned from Patients: Heartwarming stories that remind us of the importance of truly understanding patients.
• [29:08] - Conclusion and Future Insights: Wrapping up with thoughts on what’s next in heart failure care.

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