Inside the Texas Heart Studio

On this episode of Inside the Texas Heart Studio, Dr. Joseph G. Rogers sits down with special guest Dr. Esmaeil Porsa, President and CEO of Harris Health, to explore the profound impact of physical activity on community health. 

They will discuss:

• Innovative programs at Harris Health, such as the #WALK30 Campaign and The Food Farmacy program.
• How these initiatives not only improve physical well-being but also address health disparities and empower individuals to take charge of their health journey. 

For more information regarding #WALK30, visit  texasheart.org/tag/walk30

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On this Inside the Texas Heart Studio episode, Dr. Joseph G. Rogers sits down with Stephen Ives, the President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Houston, to discuss a new campaign launch encouraging people everywhere to #WALK30.

Join them as they discuss these topics:

• The importance of integrating movement into daily life.
• Some benefits of walking for cardiovascular health.
• The power of community in sustaining healthy lifestyles. 
• Innovative approaches to promoting exercise.
• Accountability partners in fitness journeys.
• Upcoming initiatives from the YMCA aimed at fostering active communities.

For more information regarding #WALK30, visit  texasheart.org/tag/walk30

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On this Inside the Texas Heart Studio episode, Dr. Joseph G. Rogers sits down with Dr. Jagat Narula to discuss the cutting-edge advancements in cardiac imaging, specifically focusing on CT-based methodologies for atherosclerosis characterization.

They will discuss:

• Dr. Narula's personal journey and emotional connection to cardiac health.
• Importance of CT-based methodologies in early plaque detection.
• Role of AI in refining diagnostic accuracy and patient triage.
• Discussions on the cost-effectiveness of coronary CT and plaque morphology analysis.

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On this episode of Inside the Texas Heart Studio, Dr. Joseph G. Rogers interviews the CEO of Baker Ripley, Claudia Aguirre, as part of Fit Houston's campaign encouraging people everywhere to #WALK30. 

They will discuss:

• How exercise doesn't have to be hardcore; even a simple daily walk can lead to physical and mental benefits.
• As CEO of Baker Ripley, Claudia highlights strategies to inspire employees and the community to prioritize physical activity.
• The role of accurate information and expert guidance in promoting healthy behaviors like walking.

Join the conversation as they delve into how walking can be a transformative tool for wellness and community health.

For more information regarding #WALK30, visit  texasheart.org/tag/walk30

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On this episode of Inside the Texas Heart Studio, Dr. Joseph G. Rogers sits down with Reginald DesRoches, president of Rice University, to discuss Fit Houston's #WALK30 campaign and the importance of incorporating physical activity into your daily routine.

They will discuss:

• The importance of daily movement
• President DesRoches' personal fitness routine
• Rice University's health initiatives

For more information regarding #WALK30, visit  texasheart.org/tag/walk30

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On this episode of Inside the Texas Heart Studio, Dr. Stephanie Coulter sits down with Dr. Lance Gould to discuss the “PET Guided Randomized CENTURY Trial and Interventions in Complex CAD." Dr. Gould is a pioneer in the field of coronary physiology and will discuss his groundbreaking work on PET guided interventions for complex coronary artery disease (CAD).

Key points that Dr. Gould will discuss:

• He reflects on his illustrious career and the evolution of coronary physiology over the past four decades.
• He emphasizes the importance of translating complex physiological data into routine clinical practice through automation and software development.
• Dr. Gould highlights the current need for young investigators to focus on making this knowledge readily available for everyday use, paving the way for the future of cardiology.

For more information on CAD visit texasheart.org/heart-health/heart-information-center/topics/coronary-artery-disease/

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On this episode of Inside the Texas Heart Institute Studio, Dr. Joseph G. Rogers sits down with Dr. William E. Cohn to discuss the latest advancements in mechanical circulatory support and the development of the BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart (TAH). Dr. Cohn, a leading expert in the field, sheds light on the potential benefits of the BiVACOR TAH for patients with severe heart failure.

The conversation explores:

• Limitations of current ventricular assist devices (LVADs)
• Patient populations that might benefit most from a TAH
• Potential applications of the BiVACOR TAH as a bridge to transplant or destination therapy
• The unique design features of the BiVACOR TAH and how it balances circulation
• The future of TAH technology and its potential impact on heart failure management

This episode offers valuable insights for healthcare professionals, patients with heart failure, and anyone interested in the future of cardiac care.

For more information on the BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart (TAH) visit texasheart.org/tag/bivacor

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Disclaimer:
The views and opinions expressed by Inside the Studio guests do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of The Texas Heart Institute.
Disclosure:
The Texas Heart Institute has an equity ownership interest in BiVACOR.

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On this episode of Inside the Texas Heart Studio, Dr. Stephanie Coulter sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Olin to discuss, "Fibromuscular Dysplasia: The Rare Disease That Isn’t."

This episode explores how social media has transformed the way patients with rare diseases, like fibromuscular dysplasia, find specialists and connect with others facing similar challenges. Dr. Jeffrey Olin, is the Director of Vascular Medicine and the Vascular Diagnostic Laboratory at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

Dr. Olin discusses:

• His journey into researching fibromuscular dysplasia, a rare vascular disease.
• The importance of curiosity and perseverance in medical practice.
• The power of social media in raising awareness and empowering patients.
• How social media has transformed patient referrals for uncommon diseases.
• The need for responsible social media use by medical professionals.
• The broader impact of research on fibromuscular dysplasia on understanding other women's health issues.

For more information on the FMD Registry visit texasheart.org/fmd

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On this episode of Inside the Texas Heart Studio, Dr. Stephanie Coulter sits down with Dr. Daniella Kadian-Dodov, a vascular medicine specialist at Mount Sinai, to discuss Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD).

The conversation dives deeper than the typical presentation of FMD, which is often characterized by the "string-of-beads" appearance on angiography. Dr. Kadian-Dodov sheds light on the evolving understanding of this condition, including:

• How the phenotype of FMD has broadened to encompass a wider range of presentations beyond young women with hypertension.
• The association of FMD with other vascular diseases like SCAD (spontaneous coronary artery dissection) and aneurysms.
• The importance of registries like the IRAD Registry and the FMD Registry at Mount Sinai in improving our understanding and treatment of FMD.
• The challenges of obtaining long-term prognostic data due to the relatively young age of most FMD patients.

For more information on the FMD Registry visit texasheart.org/fmd

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