Inside the Texas Heart Studio

On this Inside the Texas Heart Studio episode, Dr. Stephanie Coulter and Keri Sprung sit down with Dr. Casey Means to discuss how food should be viewed as medicine and how we can understand the root causes of illness.

Dr. Means dives into the alarming statistics on chronic disease in the United States and how they fueled her quest to understand the root causes of inflammation. She explores the link between processed foods, increased caloric intake, and a decline in metabolic health.
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On this Inside the Texas Heart Studio episode, Dr. Coulter and Keri Sprung sit down with Dr. Casey Means to discuss her new book, Good Energy.
Dr. Casey Means cuts through the noise of today's confusing dietary landscape. She offers a clear-cut framework, empowering you to make informed choices about what goes on your plate. You'll learn about the 5 key elements to include in every meal to keep your cells fueled and your body functioning optimally.

The five key elements are:

1. Fiber Sources

2. Healthy Proteins

3. Omega-3s

4. Probiotics

5. Antioxidants
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On this episode of Inside the Texas Heart Studio, Dr. Nikolaos Diakos sits down with dietician Kathleen Allen on how to maintain cardiovascular health through diet.
They discuss the following topics during their conversation:

• Significance of the Plant-Based Diet
• Healthy Protein and Fat Sources
• Mindful Eating
• Strategies for Weight Loss
• The Management of Cachexia in Heart Failure

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On this episode of Inside the Texas Heart Institute Studio, Dr. Joseph G. Rogers sits down with Dr. William E. Cohn to discuss the latest advancements in mechanical circulatory support and the development of the BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart (TAH). Dr. Cohn, a leading expert in the field, sheds light on the potential benefits of the BiVACOR TAH for patients with severe heart failure.

The conversation explores:

• Limitations of current ventricular assist devices (LVADs)
• Patient populations that might benefit most from a TAH
• Potential applications of the BiVACOR TAH as a bridge to transplant or destination therapy
• The unique design features of the BiVACOR TAH and how it balances circulation
• The future of TAH technology and its potential impact on heart failure management

This episode offers valuable insights for healthcare professionals, patients with heart failure, and anyone interested in the future of cardiac care.
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The views and opinions expressed by Inside the Studio guests do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of The Texas Heart Institute.
Disclosure:
The Texas Heart Institute has an equity ownership interest in BiVACOR.

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On episode 46 of Inside the Studio, Dr. Joseph G. Rogers sits down with Dr. Mathew S. Maurer to explore cardiac amyloidosis, highlighting the importance of patient evaluation and diagnostic algorithms. They discuss the necessity of thorough diagnostic processes, including biopsies, and the significance of genotyping.

Further in the discussion, they cover:

• The practical approach to diagnosing cardiac amyloidosis from initial patient presentation.
• The critical steps in differentiating AL and TTR amyloidosis.
• The role of genotyping in determining prognosis and guiding treatment decisions.
• The importance of endomyocardial biopsies, particularly when monoclonal proteins are identified.
• Insights into the natural history of wild-type TTR amyloidosis and the factors influencing its development in older adults.
• The latest therapeutic strategies and the necessity of multidisciplinary collaboration, particularly with hematology-oncology.

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