On Saturday, October 13, 2018 The Christ Hospital is hosting the First Annual Midwest Structural Heart & Valve Symposium.Satya Shreenivas, MD, interventional cardiologist at the Christ Hospital Health Network, shares details of the symposium, including the wide variety of catheter based therapies, and how it will be a powerful all-day experience designed specifically for physicians, residence, advanced practice clinicians and nurse coordinators.

Nearly 30 percent of all women will develop a pelvic floor disorder in their lifetime, but many don't seek help. They may be too uncomfortable talking about their symptoms, think it's just a normal part of aging, assume these kinds of problems can't be corrected, or just aren't sure what kind of specialist to see.At The Christ Hospital, we specialize in treating these disorders and have specialists in female bladder and bowel dysfunction, pelvic organ prolapse, female sexual dysfunction, chronic pelvic pain and other disorders of the pelvic floor, as well as a dedicated Pelvic Floor Center and a physician training program that offers comprehensive training in all areas of urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery.Dr. Mickey Karram discusses treatment options for pelvic floor disorders available at The Christ Hospital Pelvic Floor Center.

The Christ Hospital Health Network now offers improved treatment for men receiving radiation therapy for prostate cancer.Brian Mannion, MD, discusses the benefits to the patient when Space OAR Hydrogel is used, what the procedure is like, who is a good candidate for it and when to refer to the specialists at The Christ Hospital Health Network.

At the Christ Hospital Health Network, we offer a complete range of orthopaedic services for the treatment of sports medicine and active lifestyle injuries for adolescents and adults. One such service is PRP,(Platelet-Rich Plasma) injections.PRP plays a key role in the process of wound and soft tissue healing – helping with injured tendons, ligaments, muscles, and joints.Jennifer Chung, MD, joins the show to discuss the many benefits of PRP and when to refer to specialist.

The Christ Hospital Joint & Spine Center has rapidly become known as a national destination for the most advanced joint & spine care available. Orthopedic surgeon Marc C. Schneider, M.D., discusses using a new technology to offer patients guided personalized surgery for their total shoulder replacements. ExactechGPS® is the latest advancement in technology that provides surgeons with real-time visual guidance and alignment data in total shoulder surgery. The technology’s preoperative planning tool allows surgeons to plan their cases in advance of the surgery through a virtual simulation. Surgeons can then execute their plan in real time during the surgery based on a 3-D anatomical model of the patient’s shoulder, making adjustments as needed.

The Christ Hospital is recognized for exceptional treatment of aortic aneurysms, a major cause of death and disability in the U.S. Geoff Answini, MD, discusses the latest advances in treatment options available at The Christ Hospital for Aortic Aneurysm, and when to refer to a specialist.

When PAD advances to the extreme stage, the lower limbs become susceptible to Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI). JD Corl,MD, discusses Peripheral Artery Disease and Critical Limb Ischemia, and when to refer to a specialist.

Resistant hypertension is a common problem faced by both primary care clinicians and specialists. John Szawaluk, MD, discusses treatment protocols and when a specialist referral is necessary.

Resistant hypertension occurs in approximately 20-30 percent of individuals with high blood pressure and is a common problem faced by both primary care clinicians and specialists. John Szawaluk, MD, discusses treatment protocols and when a specialist referral is necessary.

Dr. Eugene Chung discusses treatment options for heart failure and when to refer to a specialist.

Dr. Michael Karram joins the show to discuss minimally invasive gynecologic surgery at The Christ Hospital Health Network.