$MedStar Health DocTalk - Bone health and fracture prevention program$

Bone health and fracture prevention program

01/30/24 • 42 min

Hand surgeon, Dr. Avi Giladi and endocrinologist Dr. Malik Cheikh discuss why their specialties lend to a fracture prevention program; why bone fractures are risky, particularly for seniors, as well as treatment and prevention tips.

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The athlete's heart: A deep dive into sports cardiology with Dr. Aubrey Grant

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In our latest podcast episode, Debra sits down with Dr. Aubrey Grant, a sports and performance cardiologist at Medstar Health, who offers a deep dive into sports cardiology, the athlete's heart, and its capacity to remodel itself.
Dr. Grant, a graduate of the only sports cardiology fellowship in the country, shares his unique insights into the physiological wonders of high-performance athletes. He explains how the heart, much like any other muscle, remodels itself in response to the demands of intense exercise. This remodeling can result in an athlete's heart looking and functioning differently than a non-athlete's heart, with adaptations that are both fascinating and complex.
Listeners will be intrigued by the discussion on how different sports lead to different heart adaptations. For instance, a marathon runner's heart will not be the same as an NFL lineman's. Dr. Grant also sheds light on the importance of differentiating between these healthy adaptations and actual heart disease, a critical aspect of sports cardiology.
Dr. Grant discusses the use of cardiopulmonary exercise testing, echocardiograms, and cardiac MRI to assess and manage the conditions of his patients. The conversation also touches on the alarming topic of sudden cardiac arrest in athletes, the importance of CPR education, and access to defibrillators.
Dr. Grant sees patients at MedStar Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore and MedStar Health at Lafayette Centre in Washington, D.C. For interviews with Dr. Grant, or for more information about this podcast, contact Regional Media Relations Director, [email protected].
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Let's talk AFib, or atrial fibrillation

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Electrophysiologist Dr. Richard Jones, of the MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute, talks about symptoms and treatment for the full spectrum of the most common form of cardiac arrythmia: atrial fibrillation.

Are you feeling a flutter in your chest, or maybe your smartwatch is signaling an irregular heartbeat? It's time to tune in to your heart's health because atrial fibrillation (AFib) is not just a condition for the textbooks—it's a growing concern for millions.

In the latest episode of 'MedStarHealth Doc Talk,' we sit down with Dr. Richard Jones, an electrophysiologist from the MedStar Heart and Vascular Institute, to delve into the intricacies of AFib. With a projected 30% increase in cases every two decades, understanding AFib has never been more critical.

AFib is the most common type of serious heart rhythm abnormality in adults. When the heart's upper chambers quiver chaotically, they fail to pump blood effectively, leading to symptoms like palpitations, fatigue, and potentially life-threatening strokes. But what's more alarming is that some individuals with AFib might not feel any symptoms at all, making them ticking time bombs for stroke risks.

Dr. Jones explains how new guidelines by the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association are categorizing AFib and recommending best practices for treatment. These guidelines emphasize the importance of early intervention and the role of lifestyle changes in managing AFib.

The episode also highlights the latest advancements in treatment, such as catheter ablation—a procedure that targets the heart's electrical misfires to prevent AFib episodes. Dr. Jones shares that while this isn't a cure, it's a significant step forward in managing the condition and improving quality of life.

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MedStar Health DocTalk - Bone health and fracture prevention program

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Comprehensive, relevant, and insightful conversations about health and medicine happen here when MedStar health doc talk.

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Consider your own skeletal frame, formed by living, growing tissue we know as bones. healthy bones are essential to mobility, to protecting your organs and anchoring our muscle system.

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But the