Best Cardiology Now Podcasts (2024)

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Inadequate Care Coordination at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System in Las Vegas 31:06

6h ago31:06

31:06

In the latest episode of Veteran Oversight Now, a VA OIG healthcare inspection hotline director discusses allegations that facility staff at the VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System in Las Vegas delayed ordering medications following an elderly patient’s discharge from a community hospital. The OIG substantiated that inadequate care coordination le…

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Diabetes and Cardiovascular Disparities Among Black White and Filipino Women: What's Fat Got to Do with It? 52:59

18h ago52:59

52:59

Maria Rosario (Happy) G. Araneta, Ph.D., M.P.H., highlights the significant impact of prenatal and childhood malnutrition on later health outcomes, including coronary heart disease and diabetes. She emphasizes the importance of physical activity, strength training, and the need for inclusive research to address health disparities. Future research d…

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Patients Delayed Care Due to Failure to Follow Behavior Health Consult and Scheduling Process 23:15

23d ago23:15

23:15

In the latest episode of Veteran Oversight Now, a VA OIG healthcare inspection hotline director discusses allegations that some patients’ behavioral health consults were being discontinued at the Oklahoma City VA Medical Center, which resulted in some significant delays in patients receiving recommended behavioral health services. This podcast edit…

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IG Missal Highlights 91st Semiannual Report to Congress 22:45

2M ago22:45

22:45

In the latest episode of Veteran Oversight Now, VA Inspector General Michael J. Missal discusses the VA OIG’s latest Semiannual Report to Congress that covered our oversight work from October 1, 2023, to March 31, 2024. Specifically, he shares results of our most recent work related to VA’s Electronic Health Record Modernization program. To date, t…

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Veteran Dies Following Delay in “Code Blue” Alert at Memphis VA Medical Center 27:16

3M ago27:16

27:16

In the latest episode of Veteran Oversight Now, a VA OIG healthcare inspection hotline director discusses a telemetry technician’s failure to follow a series of communications within the time frame established in the facility’s cardiac telemetry monitoring policy delayed initiating a code blue alert, ending with the patient’s death. This edition al…

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Chronic Leadership Failures Plague Cardiology Department at Indiana VAMC 26:02

4M ago26:02

26:02

In the latest episode of Veteran Oversight Now, a VA OIG healthcare inspection hotline director discusses how multiple OIG reports detail chronic leadership failures at the Indianapolis, Indiana VA medical center. This edition also includes highlights of the VA OIG’s work from February 2024. “It overall affects the care that the patients receive. S…

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Reversal of Disease using a Whole-Food Plant-Based Diet 12:42

5M ago12:42

12:42

Anthony Lim, M.D., J.D. shares research that tackles diseases through a whole-food, plant-based diet. Learn how food choices can transform your well-being. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39600]By UCTV: UC San Diego

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Unpaid Postage Bill Delays Critical Cancer Screenings 30:43

5M ago30:43

30:43

In the latest episode of Veteran Oversight Now, a VA OIG healthcare inspection hotline director discusses delays in the receipt of patients’ colorectal cancer screening tests due to an unpaid postage bill by the Phoenix VA Health Care System in Arizona. This edition also includes highlights of the VA OIG’s work from January 2024. “The VISN actually…

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IG Missal Reflects on Inspector General 45th Anniversary and Latest Semiannual Report to Congress 36:21

8M ago36:21

36:21

In the latest episode of Veteran Oversight Now, VA Inspector General Michael J. Missal shares his thoughts on changes to federal oversight since the passage of the Inspector General Act in 1978, which established 12 presidentially appointed IGs in federal departments with a mission to provide independent oversight. The VA OIG was one of the origina…

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Beta Adrenergic Receptors and Their Role in Heart Function 56:12

10M ago56:12

56:12

Learn about groundbreaking research being conducted by some of the most highly skilled and intelligent minds in the nation towards enhancing human health, in fields such as biomedical sciences, social sciences, and digital health. This program will talk about beta adrenergic receptors, which are key components of the body's cardiovascular system, p…

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Lessons Learned after Patient Death following a Fall in a Las Vegas VA Outpatient Clinic 31:39

10M ago31:39

31:39

In this latest episode of Veteran Oversight Now, a VA OIG healthcare inspection hotline director discusses the lessons learned in the care of a veteran who died after a fall in a VA outpatient clinic, part of the Southern Nevada Healthcare System in Las Vegas. This edition also includes highlights of the VA OIG’s work from August 2023. “Since [the …

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Stem Cells and Clinical Genomics for Clinical Trials in Dish - Breaking News in Stem Cells 52:04

10M ago52:04

52:04

Joseph C. Wu, M.D., Ph.D., shares his pioneering research on cardiovascular disease mechanisms using patient-specific stem cells. Learn about accelerated drug discovery, "clinical trials in a dish," and precision medicine's impact on treatment. Explore genomics, stem cells, imaging, and more. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Scien…

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“I don’t want to die.” Veteran Left Alone in VA Emergency Department Dies from Suicide 48:30

11M ago48:30

48:30

In the latest episode of Veteran Oversight Now, a VA OIG healthcare inspection hotline director discusses deficiencies in the quality of emergency department care for a veteran who died by suicide at the John Cochran Division of the VA St. Louis Healthcare System in Missouri. This edition also includes highlights of the VA OIG’s work from July 2023…

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Veteran Suicide at Outpatient Clinic in South Carolina Highlights Tragic Missteps in Patient Care 47:21

12M ago47:21

47:21

In the latest episode of Veteran Oversight Now, a VA OIG healthcare inspection hotline director discusses missteps in the care of a veteran who eventually committed suicide on the grounds of the Aiken Community Based Outpatient Clinic, part of the Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia. This edition also includes highlights of the VA…

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How To Manage High Blood Cholesterol 1:25:15

1y ago1:25:15

1:25:15

Having a skilled primary care clinician will go a long way to maintaining your health and wellness. In this program on primary care basics, Dr. Robert B. Baron discusses the best practices for managing blood cholesterol and understanding the benefits and harms to prevent heart attacks and strokes. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Healt…

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Oversight, Employee Participation Critical to Patient Safety Programs Says Healthcare Hotline Director 38:50

1y ago38:50

38:50

In the latest episode of Veteran Oversight Now, a VA OIG healthcare inspection hotline director discusses how she and her team triage healthcare-related hotline inquiries. She shares how concerns over the management of a patient safety program led to an inspection and subsequent report at the Tuscaloosa VA Medical Center in Alabama. This edition al…

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How To Manage High Blood Pressure 1:29:27

1y ago1:29:27

1:29:27

Having a skilled primary care clinician will go a long way to maintaining your health and wellness. In this program on primary care basic, Dr. Robert B. Baron discusses the best practices in how to measure blood pressure, treatment goals, diet, lifestyle and medications. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 3…

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IG Michael J. Missal Discusses VA OIG's 89th Semiannual Report to Congress 25:14

1y ago25:14

25:14

IG Michael J. Missal discusses the VA OIG's 89th Semiannual Report to Congress covering the reporting period of October 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023. Plus oversight highlights from the VA OIG's work in March and April of 2023. For this six-month period, the VA OIG identified more than $401 million in monetary impact for a return on investment of $4 f…

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Proactive Oversight: Senior Leader Shares How the VA OIG is Changing Some Healthcare Inspections 21:07

1+ y ago21:07

21:07

In this episode, host Fred Baker talks with Dr. Julie Kroviak, the principal deputy assistant inspector general of the VA OIG’s Office of Healthcare Inspections, about changes to how cyclical healthcare reviews are conducted. Dr. Kroviak explains how her teams are reworking the Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program cyclical reports to provide…

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Donation after Circulatory Determination of Death in Heart Transplantation 56:45

1+ y ago56:45

56:45

Hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. are receiving treatment for failing kidneys, livers, hearts, and other organs. Learn about the current strategies and new advances to support, provide organs and solutions to those in need. In this program, Dr. Jason Smith discusses the process for determining when to perform a heart transplant after deat…

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Heart Valves: What Can Go Wrong and the Latest Approaches to Making Them Right Again 57:54

1+ y ago57:54

57:54

What role do genetics, diet, exercise and cholesterol play in preventing and treating diseases of the heart? Learn about advances in the prevention and treatment of heart disease, coronary artery disease and heart attacks, abnormal rhythms such as atrial fibrillation, cardiac arrest, the failing heart, and diseases of the heart valves. In this UCSF…

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VA OIG Teams Tackle Security Posture Problems at VA Medical Facilities Nationwide 29:28

1+ y ago29:28

29:28

In this episode of Veteran Oversight Now, host Fred Baker talks with Shawn Steele, the director of the VA OIG’s Office of Audits and Evaluations Healthcare Infrastructure Division. Taking a very unique approach, 150 OIG staff recently mobilized to evaluate the security posture of 70 VA medical facilities over three days. Persistent police staffing …

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Heart Attacks Angioplasties and Stents Oh My! 1:22:21

1+ y ago1:22:21

1:22:21

What role do genetics, diet, exercise and cholesterol play in preventing and treating diseases of the heart? Learn about advances in the prevention and treatment of heart disease, coronary artery disease and heart attacks, abnormal rhythms such as atrial fibrillation, cardiac arrest, the failing heart, and diseases of the heart valves. In this prog…

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Heart Failure: What it Means and the Many Effective Treatments Now Available 58:24

1+ y ago58:24

58:24

What role do genetics, diet, exercise and cholesterol play in preventing and treating diseases of the heart? And what is heart failure? In this UCSF program, Dr. Liviu Klein explains why heart failure is a complex clinical syndrome, and how to treat the condition. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38485]…

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Implantable Devices to Diagnose and Treat Cardiac Rhythm Disorders 1:27:57

1+ y ago1:27:57

1:27:57

What role do genetics, diet, exercise and cholesterol play in preventing and treating diseases of the heart? Learn about advances in the prevention and treatment of heart disease, coronary artery disease and heart attacks, abnormal rhythms such as atrial fibrillation, cardiac arrest, the failing heart, and diseases of the heart valves with Dr. Thom…

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VA OIG Psychiatrist Discusses VHA's Lethal Means Safety Training, Firearms Access Assessment, and Safety Planning 42:53

1+ y ago42:53

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In this episode of Veteran Oversight Now, host Fred Baker chats with Dr. Beth Winter, a psychiatrist with the VA OIG’s Office of Healthcare Inspections. They discuss her path from wanting to provide care for exotic animals to choosing to be “a people doctor instead of an animal doctor.” Dr. Winter’s distinguished career eventually led the granddaug…

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Atrial Fibrillation: Alcohol Caffeine Apple Watches and What They All Have To Do With the Most Common Heart Rhythm Disturbance 1:29:38

1+ y ago1:29:38

1:29:38

What role do genetics, diet, exercise and cholesterol play in preventing and treating diseases of the heart? Learn about advances in the prevention and treatment of heart disease, including an overview of abnormal rhythms such as atrial fibrillation and diet with Dr. Gregory Marcus. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine]…

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Prevention of Heart Disease: What You and Your Doctor Can Do to Minimize Risk 1:21:46

1+ y ago1:21:46

1:21:46

What role do genetics, diet, exercise and cholesterol play in preventing and treating diseases of the heart? Learn about advances in the prevention and treatment of heart disease, and what you and your doctor can do to minimize risk with Dr. Carlin Long. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38482]…

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Inspector General Interview: 88th Semiannual Report to Congress 29:53

1+ y ago29:53

29:53

The Semiannual Report to Congress summarizes the VA Office of Inspector General’s (OIG) oversight efforts from April 1 through September 30, 2022. For this six-month period, the VA OIG identified more than $1.4 billion in monetary impact for a return on investment of $16 for every dollar spent on oversight—which brings the fiscal year 2022 totals t…

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VA OIG Senior Investigator Highlights Noble Mission of Protecting Veterans 28:40

1+ y ago28:40

28:40

Mentioned Investigations: Former VA Hospital Nursing Assistant Sentenced to Seven Consecutive Life Sentences for Murdering Seven Veterans and Assault with Intent to Commit Murder of an Eighth Fayetteville Doctor Sentenced To 20 Years In Federal Prison For Mail Fraud And Involuntary Manslaughter Retail Ready Owner to Forfeit $72M for VA Tuition Frau…

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OIG Healthcare Leaders Talk VHA Staffing Shortages, Stress on the Workforce 29:44

2y ago29:44

29:44

Related Reports: OIG Determination of Veterans Health Administration’s Occupational Staffing Shortages Fiscal Year 2022 Pursuant to the VA Choice and Quality Employment Act of 2017 (VCQEA), the OIG conducted a review to identify clinical and non-clinical occupations experiencing staffing shortages within Veterans Health Administration (VHA). This i…

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Deputy Assistant IGs Discuss Two Burn Pit Reports 34:03

2y ago34:03

34:03

Related Reports: Airborne Hazards and Open Burn Pit Registry Exam Process Needs Improvement Since 1990, some 3.5 million veterans have served in areas that potentially exposed them to airborne hazards and open burn pit toxins, which have been associated with health problems. In 2013, Congress ordered VA to establish a registry to research the poten…

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VA OIG Director Discusses Forensic Auditing 36:24

2y ago36:24

36:24

The Office of Investigations investigates potential crimes and civil violations of law involving VA programs and operations committed by VA employees, contractors, beneficiaries, and other individuals. These investigations focus on a wide range of matters including healthcare, procurement, benefits, construction, and other fraud; cybercrime and ide…

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Senior Benefits Inspector Discusses Risks with VA's Contract Medical Exam Program 29:14

2y ago29:14

29:14

Related report: Contract Medical Exam Program Limitations Put Veterans at Risk for Inaccurate Claims Decisions Report summary: Given the importance of medical exams to disability claims and the high cost of VA’s contracts with exam vendors, the VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) set out to determine whether the Veterans Benefits Administration (V…

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Deputy Inspector General Highlights Newest VA Electronic Health Record Reports 34:38

2+ y ago34:38

34:38

In this episode of Veteran Oversight Now, guest host Deputy Inspector General David Case joins Dr. Joe Etherage, director of national reporting for the Office of Healthcare Inspections, to discuss three recently released reports on VA’s Electronic Health Record Modernization program—a 10-year, multibillion-dollar modernization effort. Since the Oct…

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Senior Healthcare Inspection Leader Discusses New Vet Center Inspection Program 31:55

2+ y ago31:55

31:55

In this episode of Veteran Oversight Now, Dr. Julie Kroviak, deputy assistant inspector general for healthcare inspections, discusses her journey from medical student to VA doctor to leading teams conducting oversight of VHA. She introduces the new vet center inspection program, detailing how the VA OIG will inspect roughly 300 vet centers over the…

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VA OIG Special Agent in Charge Discusses New Healthcare Fraud Division 38:06

2+ y ago38:06

38:06

Visit our website to learn more about the work of the VA OIG's Office of Investigations. Report potentially unlawful activity or potential violations of rules or regulations; fraud, waste, and abuse; and gross mismanagement of VA programs and operations to the VA OIG Hotline: Online: https://www.va.gov/oig/hotline/default.asp Phone: 800-488-8244 Mo…

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VA Inspector General Interview: 86th Semiannual Report to Congress 22:26

2+ y ago22:26

22:26

The Semiannual Report to Congress summarizes the VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) oversight from April 1 through September 30, 2021. For this period, the VA OIG identified over $2.9 billion in monetary impact for a return on investment of $29 for every dollar spent on oversight. This does not include the inestimable value of the healthcare over…

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With Heart For Hearts – A Decade of Excellence at Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center - Health Talks 59:40

3y ago59:40

59:40

Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center at UC San Diego Health marks 10 years of care. Explore patients’ experiences and the center’s impact on the community. From transforming cardiovascular medicine in San Diego to new collaborations, the last decade has led to tremendous success for cardiovascular medicine including the establishment of the Cardiovascula…

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From COVID-19 to Heart Regeneration: The Pluripotent Uses of Human Stem Cells with Chuck Murry - Breaking News in Stem Cells 1:00:39

3y ago1:00:39

1:00:39

Chuck Murry, MD, PhD shares recent research on using cardiomyocytes to model COVID-19 heart disease. He also discusses current efforts to regenerate the heart and reduce arrhythmias. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 37016]By UCTV: UC San Diego

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How We Are Making 100 The New 30 - Overview on Longevity Circle 25:18

3y ago25:18

25:18

In this installment of How We Are Making 100 The New 30, Dr. Gladden explores the important factors contained within the Longevity Circle. Ultimately, people are truly invested in their performance when it comes to their physical or athletic experiences. But what they don't understand, is that performance can be linked to an array of different vari…

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How We Are Making 100 The New 30 - The Gladden Circles of Longevity, Health, and Human Performance 11:57

3y ago11:57

11:57

In this installment of How We Are Making 100 The New 30, Dr. Jeffrey Gladden explores one of his clinic's biggest breakthroughs - The Gladden Circles of Longevity, Health, and Human Performance. Listen as Dr. Gladden takes a deep dive into the various circles, including foundational science, levers, testing, and actions. Each circle contains valuab…

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How We Are Making 100 The New 30 - Episode 3 (The Covid-19 Vaccines) 13:25

3+ y ago13:25

13:25

In the third installment of "How We Are Making 100 The New 30," Dr. Jeffrey Gladden dives into the most pressing medical topic of today: the Covid-19 vaccines. Given an overwhelming amount of misinformation leading to opinions, some right and some wrong, Dr. Gladden sheds some light on this complex process. In addition to describing how the vaccine…

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How We Are Making 100 The New 30 - Episode 2 (Covid Prevention Strategies) 35:52

3+ y ago35:52

35:52

The Covid-19 Pandemic has swept across our nation, leaving millions of Americans with feelings of stress and anxiety. Given the nature of the virus, it can often be difficult to detect and easy to spread. Despite new vaccines being on the horizon, many people are wondering if there are actions they can take now to minimize their risk of contracting…

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Is COVID-19 a Heart Disease? 1:17:37

3+ y ago1:17:37

1:17:37

COVID-19 was initially identified as a respiratory disease, but scientists now know that it also affects several other organs in the body, including the heart. Heart damage is a major determinant of COVID-19 related deaths, and even patients who experience only mild COVID-19 symptoms exhibit signs of cardiac dysfunction after recovery. UCSF researc…

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How We Are Making 100 The New 30 - Episode 1 10:58

3+ y ago10:58

10:58

In his inaugural episode, Dr. Jeffrey Gladden welcomes listeners into his world of human longevity to provide insights and knowledge into living a long and prosperous life. In his mid-fifties, Dr. Gladden's health took a turn for the worse, both personally and professionally. He was getting burned out on traditional medicine, as it became more and …

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The Quest for Pacemaking Cardiomyocytes to Engineer Biopacemakers - Debora Lieu 15:36

4y ago15:36

15:36

Deborah K. Lieu, PhDUC Davis Series: "Women in Science" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36335]By UCTV: University of California

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Cardiac Stem Cells: A Patient Perspective with Pat Farrant 9:23

4y ago9:23

9:23

After a heart attack and triple bypass surgery at age 60, Pat Farrant learned he had an inherited heart condition. He now dedicates his time to raising awareness about heart disease an its warning signs. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36434]By UCTV: UC San Diego

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Cardiac Stem Cells - Anthony DeMaria Deepak Srivistava Mark Mercola Deborah Lieu Pat Farrant 1:17:38

4y ago1:17:38

1:17:38

Can we discover new therapies for the heart with stem cells? From finding safer medication to preventing cardiac arrest, experts share the latest in the field of cardiac stem cell research. Moderated by Anthony DeMaria, MD, UC San DiegoPat Farrant: Patient PerspectiveDeepak Srivastava, MD, Gladstone Institutes: Cellular Reprogramming Approaches for…

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Cellular Reprogramming Approaches for Heart Disease - Deepak Srivistava 14:32

4y ago14:32

14:32

Deepak Srivastava, MDGladstone Institutes Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36333]By UCTV: University of California

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