Heart Matters
Since cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., cardiology physicians are continuously working to better understand this common disease and to help patients improve their heart health. And here to assist cardiology physicians in this mission is Heart Matters, a series dedicated to covering essential strategies and research efforts focusing on all types of heart problems, including coronary artery diseases, heart attacks, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and more.
So whether you’re looking for ways to improve heart health or catch up on the latest cardiology research, you never have to worry about missing a beat thanks to Heart Matters.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Episodes
- 374
- Years Active
- 2008 - 2025
Transforming the Standard of Care for Acute Coronary Syndromes
Guest: Gregg Stone, MD
Results of a recent study may change the standard of care for patients with acute coronary syndromes. Although clopidogrel is generally the …
Transforming the Standard of Care for Acute Coronary Syndromes
Guest: Gregg Stone, MD
Results of a recent study may change the standard of care for patients with acute coronary syndromes. Although clopidogrel is generally the …
Glucose Control After Acute Myocardial Infarction
Guest: Mikhail Kosiborod, MD
Elevated blood sugar levels are quite common among even non-diabetic patients presenting with acute myocardial infarction (or AMI). D…
Glucose Control After Acute Myocardial Infarction
Guest: Mikhail Kosiborod, MD
Elevated blood sugar levels are quite common among even non-diabetic patients presenting with acute myocardial infarction (or AMI). D…
Can Autologous Stem Cells Reverse the Damage of a Heart Attack?
Guest: Eduardo Marbán, MD, PhD
Stem cell therapies across multiple disciplines continue to demonstrate promising results. How successful are autologous cardiac st…
Can Autologous Stem Cells Reverse the Damage of a Heart Attack?
Guest: Eduardo Marbán, MD, PhD
Stem cell therapies across multiple disciplines continue to demonstrate promising results. How successful are autologous cardiac st…
Future Cardiovascular Disease & the Big Impact of Small Salt Reductions
Guest: Glenn Chertow, MD, MPH
Guest: Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD
We are well aware that the overabundance of processed, frozen and fast foods contribute …
Future Cardiovascular Disease & the Big Impact of Small Salt Reductions
Guest: Glenn Chertow, MD, MPH
Guest: Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, MD, PhD
We are well aware that the overabundance of processed, frozen and fast foods contribute …
Surpassing the Clipboard: Integrating HIT Into Your Practice
Guest: Richard Katz, MD
Use of electronic medical records (EMRs) and personal health records (PHRs) can improve adherence, increase efficiency and better coordinate…
Surpassing the Clipboard: Integrating HIT Into Your Practice
Guest: Richard Katz, MD
Use of electronic medical records (EMRs) and personal health records (PHRs) can improve adherence, increase efficiency and better coordinate…
Preparing for Medicare Payment Cuts
Guest: Chris Kaiser
What payment cuts does the 2010 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule include for cardiology? How will these lower reimbursements affect cardiology pr…
Preparing for Medicare Payment Cuts
Guest: Chris Kaiser
What payment cuts does the 2010 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule include for cardiology? How will these lower reimbursements affect cardiology pr…
As Prescribed: Meeting the Challenges of Medication Adherence
Guest: Michael Ho, MD, PhD
Medication adherence is a significant problem in the US. Patients with chronic conditions such as hypertension or high cholesterol can …
As Prescribed: Meeting the Challenges of Medication Adherence
Guest: Michael Ho, MD, PhD
Medication adherence is a significant problem in the US. Patients with chronic conditions such as hypertension or high cholesterol can …
Cardiac Care on Ice: Therapeutic Hypothermia for Cardiac Arrest
Guest: Michael Mooney, MD
Therapeutic hypothermia is a relatively new treatment option for patients who suffer cardiac arrest, that can significantly improve neur…
Cardiac Care on Ice: Therapeutic Hypothermia for Cardiac Arrest
Guest: Michael Mooney, MD
Therapeutic hypothermia is a relatively new treatment option for patients who suffer cardiac arrest, that can significantly improve neur…
The Spectrum of Treatment for Left Ventricular Dysfunction
Guest: Howard Eisen, MD
There are many potential options for treating left ventricular dysfunction, from medical to device therapies. Dr. Howard Eisen, Thomas J. V…
The Spectrum of Treatment for Left Ventricular Dysfunction
Guest: Howard Eisen, MD
There are many potential options for treating left ventricular dysfunction, from medical to device therapies. Dr. Howard Eisen, Thomas J. V…
When to Screen for Fibromuscular Dysplasia
Guest: Jeffrey Olin, DO
Fibromuscular dysplasia, most commonly found in the renal or carotid arteries, often goes undiagnosed, even though the condition may affect…
When to Screen for Fibromuscular Dysplasia
Guest: Jeffrey Olin, DO
Fibromuscular dysplasia, most commonly found in the renal or carotid arteries, often goes undiagnosed, even though the condition may affect…