FOR MORE about surviving healthcare, see robertyohoauthor.com and robertyoho.substack.com. LISTENING HINT: try using 1.5 to 2 x playback speed. I STARTED THIS PODCAST by reading the first half of my two books for you. These are Butchered by “Healthcare” and Hormone Secrets. In return for getting them free, please review them on Amazon! You will find the full audio, ebooks, and paperbacks on Amazon, Audible, Itunes, or many other platforms. I next sponsored guests who help me explain the heal ...
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A Cleveland Clinic podcast to help you learn more about heart and vascular disease and conditions affecting your chest. We explore prevention, diagnostic tests, medical and surgical treatments, new innovations and more.
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Ask The Heart Doctor: Women's Heart Health-Part 2 - Valve Disease
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Learn what you’ve always wanted to know about women’s heart care, from risk prevention to unique symptoms to specialized treatment options. In part two of this panel discussion, our heart doctors answer: Minimally-invasive procedures vs. open surgery in women, what is factored in? Does age impact decision-making? Meet our panelists: Leslie Cho, MD,…
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Patients who have surgery where there is an enhanced recovery program (ERP) recover faster and more effectively. Daniel Chu, M.D., a GI surgeon, discusses the many steps included in an ERP protocol and what it takes to establish the program. He explains how a multidisciplinary team of champions progresses through four phases of implementation. Lear…
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Ask The Heart Doctor: Women's Heart Disease and Surgery Part 1 - Coronary Heart Disease
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Learn what you’ve always wanted to know about women’s heart care, from risk prevention to unique symptoms to specialized treatment options. In part one of this panel discussion, our heart doctors answer: What are diagnostic tests and treatment options for women? What does recovery look like with surgery for women? When is surgery better? Meet our p…
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How Your Heart Surgeon Picks the Best Valve For You
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Have you ever wondered how long a heart valve will last after it is repaired or replaced? Or how your surgeon decides what valve would be best for you? Dr. Tarek Malas and Dr. Xiaoying Lou answer these questions about considerations for valve surgery to ensure you are getting the best outcome. Visit the Valve Center at Cleveland Clinic https://my.c…
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322. MY STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS IN JUNE, 2024, AT VICTORY PARK, PASADENA
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It was a live event, and I answered questions. Support the showBy Robert Yoho, retired cosmetic surgeon
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323. CICI BLAKEMAN TELLS ABOUT THE FORMER FEDS GROUP FREEDOM FOUNDATION
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It is a nonprofit that is trying to stop the hospital murders. Support the showBy Robert Yoho, retired cosmetic surgeon
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There are four valves in your heart. Dr. Tarek Malas and Dr. Xiaoying Lou give an overview of how blood moves through your heart, what can go wrong with the valves, and when you may need surgery. Visit the Valve Center at Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/depts/valve-center…
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Pediatric and adolescent gynecology spans the gap between general pediatric care and adult gynecologic care. Janeen Arbuckle, M.D., speaks on her specialty in pediatric and adolescent gynecology, describing first the common conditions that warrant a visit for young women before and during adolescence. She highlights differences between the care gro…
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The aorta is the body’s main artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. The aorta can have an aneurysm, a balloon-like bulge, or a dissection, when the aorta tears. Dr. Patrick Vargo describes these conditions and discusses when you may need surgery. Learn more about the Aorta Center at Cleveland Clinic: https://my.clevelandc…
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Substance use disorder (SUD) is a deadly disease that can affect anyone — even doctors. But certain social determinants of health and psychological trauma make some more vulnerable than others. In part 2 of their discussion on SUD treatment and recovery,Christopher Godlewski, M.D., and Sudheer Potru, D.O., discuss how doctors can account for the pa…
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Cholesterol numbers are important because they help you know your risk for heart disease. Dr. Ashish Sarraju answers some common questions about cholesterol and your heart. Learn more about the Preventive Cardiology & Rehabilitation Section: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/depts/preventive-cardiology-rehabilitation…
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321. AS A PATIENT, I AM A TOTAL PAIN IN THE A**
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I terminally annoy my doctors by managing my care and second-guessing their decisions. This progress report describes where I have been and where I am going. Support the showBy Robert Yoho, retired cosmetic surgeon
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320. TYLENOL IS A PHARMA ATROCITY, AND ASPIRIN IS A SUPPRESSED WONDER DRUG
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How this came to happen is a lesson about Pharma's mendacity and our age of corruption. Support the showBy Robert Yoho, retired cosmetic surgeon
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Substance use disorder (SUD) is a deadly disease that can affect anyone — even doctors. Christopher Godlewski, M.D., an anesthesiologist, and Sudheer Potru, D.O., an addiction medicine specialist, discuss the barriers to effective treatment of SUDs, both inside and outside of health care. They review the standard pharmacologic and behavioral therap…
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Celebrating 2,400 Robotic Mitral Valve Surgeries
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Since the 1950s, Cleveland Clinic has been a pioneer in heart care. Cleveland Clinic recently celebrated the completion of 2,400 robotic mitral valve surgeries. Dr. Marc Gillinov, Chairman of the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, talks about this amazing milestone. Learn more about the Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Center at Cleveland…
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Behavioral and mental health is part of every serious medical condition. According to Christina Pierpaoli Parker, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist, behavioral medicine belongs closer to patients in primary and specialty care clinics. She explains why many patients are not getting the mental health care they need and how integrated care model…
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319. KEY POST: OSR IS A CHELATOR THAT INACTIVATES MERCURY AND TREATS ALS, PARKINSON'S, AUTISM, AND OTHER DISEASES. IT IS SAFE, POWERFUL, AND ALMOST UNKNOWN
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It irreversibly binds heavy metals, rendering them nontoxic. Weakly binding chelators like EDTA may drop heavy metals in the kidneys, which can cause toxicity or death. Support the showBy Robert Yoho, retired cosmetic surgeon
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Robotically Assisted Coronary Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
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Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery is a surgical treatment for patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Traditionally, this procedure was done through a sternotomy where the breastbone was opened. Dr. Faisal Bakaeen and Dr. Tarek Malas talk about an alternative approach using a surgical robot to assist with this. Visit the State of the Art Coronary…
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Bone disorders such as osteoporosis are silent diseases that most often affect women. Basma Abdulhadi, M.D., explains the importance of screening women over 65 (as well as those with other risk factors) to identify bone density loss and take steps to prevent dangerous fractures. Learn more about the DEXA scan, which helps doctors establish a patien…
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Cleveland Clinic: A Global Leader in Heart Surgery
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As one of the largest integrated heart centers in the world, Cleveland Clinic has long been recognized as a global leader in cardiovascular care. Dr. Marc Gillinov, Chairman of the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, describes how Cleveland Clinic makes coming here a seamless process and provides the best care. Learn more about the H…
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318. CIPRO, LEVAQUIN, AND OTHER FLUOROQUINOLONES ARE NOTORIOUSLY TOXIC. YOU MUST NEVER TAKE THEM UNLESS IT IS LIFE OR DEATH...
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Their chemistry puts them in a chemotherapy drug class, and their adverse effects reflect it. Despite this, they are marketed as antibiotics and carelessly prescribed. Support the showBy Robert Yoho, retired cosmetic surgeon
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Cleveland Clinic’s cardiac transplant program is one of the largest in the US and is the leading center in Ohio. Dr. Anthony Zaki, a cardiac surgeon who specializes in transplantation, talks about 5 interesting facts about heart transplantation. Learn more about the Heart Transplantation Center at Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/dep…
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317. WHO ARE "THEY" AND WHAT ARE THEY DOING?
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I have been followed by a Kaiser specialist for a “small scar” on one of my retinas. He told me reassuringly, “You have a problem, but let me worry about it for you. I will see you about once a year for follow-up.” A few days ago, I went to Costco to get some new glasses for my troubled eyes. They have almost everything, but I knew they did not hav…
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Nutrition and diet apps are a great way to help track calories, weight and other health numbers. Cleveland Clinic health experts have designed a mobile app with the goal of promoting overall health and well-being. Julia Zumpano, a registered dietician nutritionist at Cleveland Clinic, talks about how this app can be used to create and keep heart he…
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316. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS IN MY MOST RECENT CHLORINE DIOXIDE POST
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Chlorine dioxide solution (CDS) is far less effective than the drop method (MMS1) Support the showBy Robert Yoho, retired cosmetic surgeon
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How to Choose the Best Place for Mitral Valve Surgery
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There are many things to think about when you are told you need mitral valve surgery. There are questions to ask and finding answers can be confusing. Dr. Marc Gillinov, Chairman of the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, advises patients to find a center that has expereince and expertise. At Cleveland Clinic, there is a team approac…
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315. A TOP CHLORINE DIOXIDE (CD) EXPERT SAYS WE MUST ALL TAKE IT IF WE WANT TO LIVE
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Steve Smith is encyclopedic, and in our interview, I badgered every detail out of him. Support the showBy Robert Yoho, retired cosmetic surgeon
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Can Your Heart Recover From Cardiogenic Shock?
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Cardiogenic shock is a serious condition that happens when your heart can’t pump enough blood to keep up with your body’s needs. Dr. Michael Tong gives an overview of devices that can help support your heart so it can recover. Cleveland Clinic has a specialized Center for Shock and Circulatory Support that has expertise in each device and develops …
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Maria Helena Lima, M.D., discusses the latest breast reconstruction options, including implants, autologous tissue flaps, and oncoplastic reconstruction. She also addresses patient safety concerns and the efficacy of silicone implants compared their saline counterparts.By UAB
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314. FREAKING FINALLY. JUDAS DENTISTRY IS AVAILABLE IN PAPERBACK FROM AMAZON AND BARNES AND NOBLE
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I have been struggling with the final version and thrashing around the publication process for six months. I wish I were paid by the hour, but I am a no-profit... Support the showBy Robert Yoho, retired cosmetic surgeon
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The American Heart Association defines heart failure in 4 stages. Dr. Amanda Vest, Section Head of Heart Failure and Transplantation Cardiology, reviews these stages and how your doctor defines heart failure.By Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute
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313. A DRAMA IN FOUR ACTS: MY AGE-RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION (AMD)
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Standard medical care has little to offer AMD, so as usual, I was on my own. Support the showBy Robert Yoho, retired cosmetic surgeon
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Advancements in Heart Failure Treatment: How the Left Ventricular Assist Device Has Evolved
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A left ventricular assist device (LVAD) helps the heart pump blood and is a potential treatment option for people with heart failure. Dr. Michael Tong gives a brief history of how LVADs have evolved over the last few decades to be a durable solution for patients with advanced heart failure.By Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute
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312. A CONVERSATION ABOUT SUNLIGHT WITH ZAID DAHHAJ OF THE CIRCADIAN CLASSROOM SUBSTACK
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For new readers: HERE are free links to my ebooks and best recent posts. HERE is the Rumble link for this excellent interview. Zaid’s work is required reading, so I reviewed how to search a substack’s archives for you at the end of the post. Support the showBy Robert Yoho, retired cosmetic surgeon
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Multidisciplinary Consensus in Diagnosis and Treatment Options of Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension
Severe orthostatic headaches could indicate a serious condition called spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH). Neurologist Will Meador, M.D., and interventional neuroradiologist Jesse Jones, M.D., discuss how they interpret a combination of symptoms and imaging to make diagnoses and the common first-line treatments for cases that do not resolve…
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311. HOW JAN CONQUERED ATRIAL FIBRILLATION (AF)
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AF's big risk is that it can produce heart clots that pass into the brain and cause strokes. Support the showBy Robert Yoho, retired cosmetic surgeon
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How Should You be Eating if You Have Heart Failure?
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Dietary recommendations can be confusing. Having a heart condition can make it even more challenging. Dr. Amanda Vest, Section Head of Heart Failure and Transplantation Cardiology, has a special interest in making diet and nutrition choices easier for patients with heart failure. She talks about recommended dietary patterns and considerations for w…
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Learn why robotic-assisted CABG is a groundbreaking technique for many with coronary artery disease. Sasha Still, M.D., a cardiothoracic surgeon, describes the advantages of performing robotic-assisted coronary artery bypass — a minimally invasive version of the traditional CABG procedure that can further be performed on a beating heart. She discus…
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310. HOW WE KNOW THAT SEED OILS ARE THE WORST FOODS IN HUMAN HISTORY
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Part of this article is a repost from Dr. Kilz's website, doctorkiltz.com, written by Liam McAuliffe. It should be titled "The Great Dietary Poisoning." Support the showBy Robert Yoho, retired cosmetic surgeon
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5 Questions to Ask If You Are Considering Robotic Valve Surgery
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Robotic heart surgery has many benefits when done by a skilled surgeon. Drs. Marc Gillinov and Tarek Malas answer the five questions you should think about if you are considering a robotic approach to valve surgery.By Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute
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Heart failure is a term to describe when your heart is not pumping as well as it should. Dr. Amanda Vest, Section Head of Heart Failure and Transplantation Cardiology, talks about how nutrition plays an important role in heart health.By Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute
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Two devices for preventing blood clots are allowing many patients to stop taking blood thinners completely. The Amulet and the Watchman are both devices that allow doctors to perform left atrial appendage occlusion more safely than ever before. Tom McElderry, M.D., co-director of the Heart & Vascular Center, explains what has made these devices eas…
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309. I WAS A KLONIPEN (CLONAZEPAM) ADDICT FOR NINE YEARS
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My psychiatrist friend, whom I will call Albert, told me to take this for anxiety. It was decades before I learned about psychiatric corruption. Support the showBy Robert Yoho, retired cosmetic surgeon
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As blood travels through the heart, it passes through the aortic valve into the aorta. The aorta is the body’s main artery that carries blood to the body. Dr. Eric Roselli, Surgical Director of the Aorta Center, and Dr. Xiaoying Lou talk about how the aortic valve relates to the aorta.By Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute
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308. TANYA CARMONA DANIELS UPDATES US ABOUT CHLORINE DIOXIDE (CD)
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She is a top insider with the Andreas Kalcker Institute, his ALK foundation, and their international umbrella organization, COMUSAV. Support the showBy Robert Yoho, retired cosmetic surgeon
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Heart surgery is complex and requires expert surgeons. This becomes more challenging as more parts of the heart are involved or because of the health history of a patient. Dr. Edward Soltesz and Dr. Anthony Zaki talk about what might make a patient considered high-risk, how that affects their surgical plan, and the benefit of a second opinion. Thei…
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307. DMSO IS A HARMLESS NATURAL WONDER DRUG WITH JUST ONE SIDE EFFECT--BAD BREATH
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The other thing that stinks about it is decades of FDA and AMA suppression. Support the showBy Robert Yoho, retired cosmetic surgeon
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Hepatocellular carcinoma is the most common primary liver cancer. It is a complex disease that requires a multidisciplinary team — for patients, that can mean a drawn-out array of appointments. Robert Cannon, M.D., surgical director of the UAB Liver Transplant Program, discusses the new Hepatocellular Carcinoma Clinic (HCC), which brings together r…
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306. THE HIGHEST SPIRITUAL VALUE IS CORRECT DISCERNMENT--paraphrased Buddha
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Our top priority is to decide what is true and what is a lie. Here are the skills you need to calm down and throw psyops out of your mind. Support the showBy Robert Yoho, retired cosmetic surgeon
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Passion for Care: Exploring the World of Aortic Surgery
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The term "heart surgery" includes structures in the heart, but also connected to the heart. The aorta is the body’s main artery that carries blood to the rest of the body from your heart. Caring for your heart and the vessels around it requires a team approach. Dr. Eric Roselli, Surgical Director of the Aorta Center, speaks with Dr. Xiaoying Lou ab…
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