Daniel R. Schimmel, MD, explains how balloon pulmonary angioplasty (BPA) uses balloons and specialized catheters to open narrowed vessels in the lungs to improve circulation and reduce symptoms…
Nick Norwitz interviews Aseem Malhotra, MD, a consultant cardiologist, on controversial new findings challenging LDL cholesterol’s role as an independent risk factor for heart disease. They discuss data…
Advancements in AI-driven diagnostics could transform cardiology, enabling autonomous interpretation of up to 80% of cardiac imaging within a decade. David Ouyang, MD, discusses overcoming barriers to running…
This video explains Kawasaki disease, a rare vasculitis causing inflammation of blood vessels. It covers the three phases: acute (high fever, red eyes, lips, palms, soles), subacute (peeling…
The video presents a comprehensive breakdown of the cardiac cycle, focusing on both mechanical and electrical events in the heart. Key phases are discussed, such as atrial contraction,…
James Januzzi, MD, explores the use of cardiac biomarkers like natriuretic peptides and troponin in heart failure management. He discusses their evolution from diagnostic tools to predictors of…
Sunil Rao, MD a cardiologist at NYU Langone Health, answers various heart-related questions from the internet. He discusses what heart rate is considered too high, the reasons behind…
Pradip Jamnadas, MD explains the dangers of arterial plaques and their impact on heart health. He discusses how plaques can narrow arteries, cause angina, and the critical issue…
