September 30, 2022

Using Voice to Save Lives: Interview with James Amihood, CEO of Cardiokol

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Know Stroke Podcast Ep 34 -Spotlight on Afib AwarenessSeptember is Afib Awareness Month. Atrial fibrillation (Afib) is the most common irregular heartbeat and is characterized by heart palpitations, dizziness, and shortness of breath. Afib is sometimes silent and may not exhibit symptoms at all yet it increases stroke risk and can lead to heart failure, kidney problems and dementia. It can also increase your risk of death so early detection and treatment is critical to reduce risk.About our Guest:On today’s show we were joined by James Amihood, CEO of CardiokolCardiokol is a privately-owned digital telehealth company that develops voice-based markers and methods for monitoring and screening heart rhythm disorders in large at-risk populations.James has 25 years of management experience including CEO of PRM Inc., GM of Syqe Medical and senior positions at multinational pharmaceutical and healthcare companies (Teva, Schering Plough, Perrigo), managing subsidiaries and heading BD and M&A. He holds BSc in Chemistry, BSc IE, MBALearn more here: https://www.cardiokol.com/Watch this Episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/B6ASanGFWz8Today’s Show Resources:Afib Awareness Resource https://www.stopafib.orgApple Watch Study https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/digital-health/nih-funded-study-test-if-apple-watch-can-prevent-strokes-limit-blood-thinnersShow Info:Music intro credit to Jake Dansereau, connect at JAKEEZo on Soundcloud @user-257386777. Our intro welcome is the voice of Caroline Goggin, a stroke survivor and our first podcast guest! Please listen to her inspiring story on Episode 2 of the podcast. Thank you Caroline!Until next time, be sure to give the show a like and share, +follow and connect with us on social or contact us to be a guest on the Know Stroke Podcasthttps://www.know-stroke.org

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Music intro credit to Jake Dansereau. Our intro welcome is the voice of Caroline Goggin, a stroke survivor and our first podcast guest! Please listen to her inspiring story on Episode 2 of the podcast.

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