Northwestern Medicine PodTalk

Dr. Rod Passman, a leading researcher into the connection between atrial fibrillation and stroke, shares the latest research and treatment options and the best ways to get this condition under control to reduce the risk of stroke.

High blood cholesterol is one of the major risk factors for heart and vascular disease. Robert Nierzwicki, MD, cardiologist at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage and Delnor Hospitals, discusses the lifestyle and genetic factors that impact cholesterol and other fats in the blood, as well as how genetic testing can impact treatment.

While diet and lifestyle play a large role in developing heart disease, research has found that as much as 30 percent of heart disease cases are influenced by genetic factors. Anjan Tibrewala, MD, heart failure specialist at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital and Delnor Hospital, and Rebecca VanDyke, MS, LCGC, licensed genetic counselor at Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, discuss how genetic testing can provide patients with a sophisticated and personalized cardiovascular evaluation that has implications on the diagnosis, prognosis and management of heart conditions.

In this panel interview, Gayle Kricke MSW, PhD and Alison Bodor MBA, MS OTR/L share what elements The Human Rights Campaign Foundation looks for to make hospitals leaders in LGBTQ healthcare, the unique healthcare needs of patients in the LGBTQ community and what NM hospitals doing to meet these needs.

Dr. Benjamin Nager explains what the pseudobulbar affect is, how common it is, how it affects a patient and their family, and treatment options available.

Dr. Ilana Ruff Treiber discusses the F.A.S.T warning signs of a stroke, the importance of receiving treatment after suffering a stroke and the different treatment options available.

Dr. Sara Padalik shares when stroke rehabilitation will begin, the types of treatments offered, if a patient will fully recover, and some of the challenges a stroke patient may face.

Gestational diabetes is on the rise with pregnant women and a balanced diet and exercise are not the only way to ward off the condition. Hear from two leading experts, Dr. Szmuilowicz, and Dr. Metzger in gestational diabetes about how you can lower your risk and keep you and your baby healthy.

Dr. Jessica Delaney discusses the symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options for heart rhythm disorders.

Dr. Brian Chielli discusses the symptoms of cartilage damage in the knee, and the many non-operative treatments options available to restore function and reduce pain.