Pro-PA Podcast

Welcome to the 100th episode of the Pro-PA Podcast! 🎙️ In this special milestone episode, Professor G takes a deep dive into the title change from Physician Assistant to Physician Associate. Learn who initiated the change, why it matters, how it’s progressing across the U.S., and what it means for PA students and practicing PAs — including an update on where Texas stands.

This episode is non-partisan and focused on facts, advocacy, and the future of our profession.

🎧 Tune in and celebrate 100 episodes of elevating, educating, and empowering future pros in medicine!

#ProPAPodcast #PhysicianAssociate #PAtitlechange #PAstudent #PANCEprep

Recognizing infective endocarditis is crucial. This episode covers risk factors, clinical presentation, Duke criteria, and management pearls. Perfect for PANCE or PANRE prep and clinical practice! 

#InfectiveEndocarditis #Cardiology #PANCEPrep #ProPAPodcast

In this episode, we break down myocarditis—a condition that can present as mild chest pain or full-blown heart failure. Learn the key clinical pearls, how to recognize it early, and what every primary care PA should know. Perfect for PANCE prep and real-world practice! 

#Myocarditis #Cardiology #PANCEPrep #ProPAPodcast

Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, also known as stress cardiomyopathy or broken heart syndrome, is a transient cardiac condition that mimics acute coronary syndrome but without obstructive coronary disease. In this episode, we break down the pathophysiology, risk factors, diagnosis, and management of this unique condition, along with clinical pearls and case-based learning. 

#StressCardiomyopathy #Cardiolovascular #PANCEPrep #ProPAPodcast

In this episode of the Pro-PA Podcast, we dive into restrictive cardiomyopathy—a rare but important cause of diastolic heart failure. Learn the key clinical features, diagnosis, and management strategies, plus how to differentiate RCM from other heart diseases. Perfect for practicing PAs and PANCE prep! 

#RestrictiveCardiomyopathy #Cardiovascular #PANCEPrep #ProPAPodcast

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) is the most common cause of sudden cardiac death in young athletes. In this episode, we break down its pathophysiology, clinical signs, diagnostic approach, and management strategies. Learn how to recognize red flag symptoms and which treatments make the biggest impact! 

#HypertrophicCardiomyopathy #Cardiovascular #PANCEPrep #PAEducation #ProPAPodcast

Dilated cardiomyopathy is a major cause of heart failure. In this episode, we cover its pathophysiology, causes, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and treatment. Essential for PANCE or PANRE prep and clinical practice! 

#DilatedCardiomyopathy #HeartFailure #Cardiology #PANCEPrep #ProPAPodcast

Master the essentials of STEMI—an absolute cardiac emergency. Learn to recognize ECG patterns, manage acute MI with PCI or fibrinolytics, and understand key treatments for better patient outcomes. Perfect for PANCE prep and clinical practice! 

#STEMI #Cardiology #ER #PANCEPrep #ProPAPodcast

Unstable angina and NSTEMI are two acute coronary syndromes that every PA needs to recognize. In this episode, we break down the pathophysiology, clinical features, and latest treatment guidelines. Perfect for PANCE or PANRE prep and practicing PAs!

#ACS #NSTEMI #UnstableAngina #Cardiology #PANCEPrep #ProPAPodcast

Understand the essentials of Stable Angina & Atherosclerosis, including risk factors, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and management strategies. Perfect for PANCE prep and clinical practice!

#StableAngina #Cardiology #PANCEPrep #PrimaryCare #ProPAPodcast