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Host: Matthew J. Sorrentino, MD, FACC, FASH

Guest: Erin Michos

Dr. Matthew Sorrentino sits down with Dr. Erin Michos, an Associate Professor of Medicine and the Director of Women’s Cardiovascular Health and the Associate Director of Preventive Cardiology at Johns Hopkins Medicine to discuss the ACC/AHA cholesterol guidelines, originally released in 2013 and updated in 2018.

Host: Matthew J. Sorrentino, MD, FACC, FASH

Guest: Heval M. Kelli, MD

Dr. Matthew Sorrentino sits down with Dr. Heval Kelli, a cardiologist who specializes in general non-invasive cardiology and preventive cardiology at Northside Hospital, to discuss his recent nomination for ReachMD’s Heroes in Healthcare Initiative, honoring those recognized by their peers for outstanding contributions to medical care.

Host: Matthew J. Sorrentino, MD, FACC, FASH

Guest: Nanette K. Wenger, MD, MACC, MACP, FAHA

Previously thought to mostly affect men, heart disease puts an equal or greater number of women at risk. What do we need to know about protecting them from this life-threatening condition? Dr. Nanette Wenger, a Professor of Medicine in the division of cardiology at Emory University School of Medicine, joins us to discuss the prevalence of heart disease among women.

Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO

Guest: Wendy J. Sherman, M.D.

Guest: Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, M.D.

Brain tumors can be complicated for neurosurgeons to diagnose and treat, but tumors located in eloquent parts of the brain present their own unique set of challenges. How are neurosurgeons managing these complex tumors while protecting their patients’ neurologic function? Dr. Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa and Dr. Wendy J. Sherman discuss how to diagnoses and carry out brain tumors in eloquent areas.

With state-of-the-art research and laboratory facilities, Mayo Clinic experts are constantly seeking a greater understanding of brain tumors in order to improve patient care. A variety of clinical trials and other studies of tumor biology, neuropathology and epidemiology may be available to for brain tumor treatment at Mayo Clinic.

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Host: Linda Bernstein, Pharm.D.

A sedative commonly used in anesthesia, dexmedetomidine hydrochloride has been the subject of many news reports over the past few months. But most recently, the FDA announced approval for Aurobindo Pharma’s dexmedetomidine hydrochloride in 0.9% sodium chloride injection. In this episode of The Drug Report, Dr. Linda Bernstein reviews recent approvals of dexmedetomidine hydrochloride on initially intubated and mechanically ventilated patients.

Published December 17, 2020

Host: Alan S. Brown, MD, FACC, FAHA, FNLA

Host: Matthew Sorrentino, MD

Developments in the healthcare community have changed the field of preventative cardiology. But how have they impacted cardiology care? Heart Matters hosts Dr. Alan Brown and Dr. Mathew Sorrentino examine adherence to medicine, improvements to compliance, and new entries into the marketplace surrounding cardiology.

Host: Alan S. Brown, MD, FACC, FAHA, FNLA

Host: Matthew Sorrentino, MD

As the field of healthcare continues to change, how will the future of preventative cardiology be impacted? Join our Heart Matters hosts, Dr. Alan Brown and Dr. Mathew Sorrentino, as they sit down to discuss their experiences in preventative cardiology and the future of the healthcare system.

Host: Alan S. Brown, MD, FACC, FAHA, FNLA

Guest: Daniel T. Lackland DrPH

For decades, news reports have focused on the prevalence of high blood pressure among adults in the U.S. But a recent study claims that blood pressure among these adults has actually decreased between 1960 and 2005. Here to divulge the surprising results of his study and discuss systolic blood pressure improvements in adults in the U.S. is Dr. Daniel Lackland.

Host: Matthew Sorrentino, MD

Guest: Laetitia Guillemette, MSc, PhD

Heart disease is a leading cause of death in the United States and may impact young adults earlier than we think. Maybe even before they’re born. Joining Dr. Matthew Sorrentino is Dr. Laetitia Guillemette, who discusses her study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal investigating the relationship between exposure to diabetes in the womb and heart disease in young adults and teenagers.

Host: Matthew Sorrentino, MD

Guest: Nosheen Reza, MD

While the field of cardiology has grown to become more inclusive, female-led research and diversity in study participants remain limited. How can we better understand this lack of representation? Tune in as Dr. Matthew Sorrentino explores a recent study on gender disparities in heart failure research with Dr. Nosheen Reza.