The heart works as part of a cardiovascular system. This series has so far talked about the heart. But what happens when the rest of this cardiovascular system is affected with disease? Cardiologist Dr. Aravinda Nanjundappa goes through the ins and outs of Peripheral Vascular Disease. Special thanks to Maha Khan and Mariam Rizvi. Without their contributions, this episode would not have been released in a timely manner.

Have you felt your heart beat out of rhythm? You may have atrial fibrillation, a condition that affects the electrical activity of your heart. Today, we find out what that means for you and what you should do to stay heart healthy. Special thanks to Maha Khan and Mariam Rizvi. Without their contributions, this episode would not have been released in a timely manner.

In modern medicine, we have the ability to diagnose and treat heart conditions with a quick and simple test, the cardiac catheterization. Now used in every major medical center, cardiac catheterizations have become an important tool for cardiologists. Cardiologist and cardiac cath guru Dr. Elie Gharib sits with us to go over what the patient should know about cardiac catheterizations. Special thanks to Maha Khan and Mariam Rizvi. Without their contributions, this episode would not have been released in a timely manner.

There exists a treatment for cardiac disease that beats out any pill on the market. And it’s cheap! It seems almost too good to be true! Charleston Area Medical Center’s Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation, Derek Ellison talks to us about how going back to the basics with regular, supervised exercise is the answer for many patients. Special thanks to Maha Khan. Without her contributions, this episode would not have been released in a timely manner.

Cardiologist Dr. George Sokos tells us about the most common sequela of heart attacks, Heart Failure. Although about half all patients who develop heart failure die within 5 years of diagnosis, modern cardiology has developed strategies to keep the Grim Reaper at bay. Learn about what Heart Failure is, how it develops, and how cardiologists manage it. Special thanks to Maha Khan and Mariam Rizvi. Without their contributions, this episode would not have been released in a timely manner.

Cardiologist Dr. Kishore Challa talks to us about the leading killer in the United States: Heart Attacks. Dr. Challa sheds light not only on what causes a heart attack, but also how they are treated and what can be done to prevent them from happening in the first place. Special thanks to Maha Khan and Mariam Rizvi. Without their contributions, this episode would not have been released in a timely manner.

Cardiologist Dr. Sarah Nease tells us about a technology that allows physicians to see the heart pumping in real-time. Learn about the different ways this tool is used and why it has become universally applied. Special thanks to Maha Khan and Mariam Rizvi. Without their contributions, this episode would not have been released in a timely manner.

Cardiologist Dr. Bill Carter tells us about a study so influential that without it, modern cardiology would be nearly unrecognizable. Discover how we know what keeps the heart healthy. Special thanks to Maha Khan and Mariam Rizvi. Without their contributions, this episode would not have been released in a timely manner.