Conversations Like No Other: Heart Care
Dive into heart health with experts from Valley who share insights on prevention, treatments, and innovations. Your guide to a stronger, healthier heart.
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Let's Talk Heart Surgery (opens the original)
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This episode walks through the most common heart operations and why they matter, breaking down CABG, valve repair and replacement, aortic surgery, and minimally invasive options in terms patients can understand. Juan B. Grau, MD, Director of Cardiothoracic Surgery at The Valley Hospital, explains coronary artery bypass grafting, valve repair versus valve replacement, aortic aneurysm and aortic dissection, and what minimally invasive heart surgery can mean for recovery. Visit valleyhealth.com/hea
Your Heart Recovery Team (opens the original)
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What should I expect after a heart failure diagnosis and how do I stay involved in my care? Samit Shah, MD, Director, Mechanical Circulatory Support Program, The Valley Hospital, explains the team‑based approach to ongoing care, the “four pillars” of medications (beta blockers, Entresto, spironolactone, SGLT2 inhibitors), remote monitoring like CardioMEMS, lifestyle checks (weight, symptoms), and how coordinated follow‑up aims to reduce hospitalizations and improve daily function. Learn more abo
When Should You Worry About Heart Palpitations? (opens the original)
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This episode breaks down how to tell harmless heart palpitations from a dangerous arrhythmia and why early evaluation matters for preventing stroke and heart failure. Tina Sichrovsky, MD, electrophysiologist, explains common symptoms and red flags to watch for. Topics include atrial fibrillation, PVCs, SVT, palpitations, and stroke risk, plus practical guidance on ECG monitoring and wearable heart monitor use. Learn when to seek care, what to expect from ambulatory monitoring and loop recorders,
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