What role do genetics, diet, exercise and cholesterol play in preventing and treating diseases of the heart? Learn about advances in the prevention and treatment of heart disease, coronary artery disease and heart attacks, abnormal rhythms such as atrial fibrillation, cardiac arrest, the failing heart, and diseases of the heart valves. In this program, Dr. Krishan Soni discusses interventions such as angioplasties and stents to treat heart attacks. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38484]

Heart Attacks Angioplasties and Stents Oh My!

UCTV programs examine the complex, but now preventable and treatable, conditions of the heart and blood vessels.

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Anthony Lim, M.D., J.D. shares research that tackles diseases through a whole-food, plant-based diet. Learn how food choices can transform your well-being. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39600]

Reversal of Disease using a Whole-Food Plant-Based Diet

Learn about groundbreaking research being conducted by some of the most highly skilled and intelligent minds in the nation towards enhancing human health, in fields such as biomedical sciences, social sciences, and digital health. This program will talk about beta adrenergic receptors, which are key components of the body's cardiovascular system, playing a vital role in modulating heart rate, contractility, and blood vessel activity in response to various physiological and environmental stimuli. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38983]

Beta Adrenergic Receptors and Their Role in Heart Function

Joseph C. Wu, M.D., Ph.D., shares his pioneering research on cardiovascular disease mechanisms using patient-specific stem cells. Learn about accelerated drug discovery, "clinical trials in a dish," and precision medicine's impact on treatment. Explore genomics, stem cells, imaging, and more. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 38327]

Stem Cells and Clinical Genomics for Clinical Trials in Dish - Breaking News in Stem Cells

Having a skilled primary care clinician will go a long way to maintaining your health and wellness. In this program on primary care basics, Dr. Robert B. Baron discusses the best practices for managing blood cholesterol and understanding the benefits and harms to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
 Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38794]

How To Manage High Blood Cholesterol

Having a skilled primary care clinician will go a long way to maintaining your health and wellness. In this program on primary care basic, Dr. Robert B. Baron discusses the best practices in how to measure blood pressure, treatment goals, diet, lifestyle and medications.
 Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38791]

Heart Attacks Angioplasties and Stents Oh My!

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