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On this episode of Advances in Care , host Erin Welsh and Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia discuss the highlights of Dr. Smith’s 40+ year career as a cardiac surgeon and how the culture of Columbia has been a catalyst for innovation in cardiac care. Dr. Smith describes the excitement of helping to pioneer the institution’s heart transplant program in the 1980s, when it was just one of only three hospitals in the country practicing heart transplantation. Dr. Smith also explains how a unique collaboration with Columbia’s cardiology team led to the first of several groundbreaking trials, called PARTNER (Placement of AoRTic TraNscatheteR Valve), which paved the way for a monumental treatment for aortic stenosis — the most common heart valve disease that is lethal if left untreated. During the trial, Dr. Smith worked closely with Dr. Martin B. Leon, Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and Chief Innovation Officer and the Director of the Cardiovascular Data Science Center for the Division of Cardiology. Their findings elevated TAVR, or transcatheter aortic valve replacement, to eventually become the gold-standard for aortic stenosis patients at all levels of illness severity and surgical risk. Today, an experienced team of specialists at Columbia treat TAVR patients with a combination of advancements including advanced replacement valve materials, three-dimensional and ECG imaging, and a personalized approach to cardiac care. Finally, Dr. Smith shares his thoughts on new frontiers of cardiac surgery, like the challenge of repairing the mitral and tricuspid valves, and the promising application of robotic surgery for complex, high-risk operations. He reflects on life after he retires from operating, and shares his observations of how NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia have evolved in the decades since he began his residency. For more information visit nyp.org/Advances…
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3 friends discussing the important topics in our tiny little lives this week
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3 friends discussing the important topics in our tiny little lives this week
From AI: The conversation covers various topics including the benefits of electric lawnmowers, the concept of rest as resistance, and personal experiences with injuries. The hosts discuss the advantages of electric lawnmowers over gas-powered ones, highlighting their quietness and environmental friendliness. They also mention that California has banned gas lawnmowers and leaf blowers. The concept of rest as resistance is explored, with the idea that taking time for rest and self-care is a form of resistance against the constant demands of capitalism. The hosts share their personal experiences with injuries, including back problems and sprained ankles. The conversation explores personal experiences with injuries and surgeries, as well as speculations on the greatest achievements that could occur in our lifetime. The internet is considered the greatest achievement so far, while other possibilities include the cure for all infectious diseases, space travel and colonization, and the discovery of immortality. The conversation also touches on the role of AI in these achievements. In this part of the conversation, the hosts discuss their plans for taking care of their aging parents. Lazarus shares that his mom is already in care and his older sister is managing her finances. They had to sell her house to pay for her care. Lazarus hasn't thought much about his dad's future, but hopes he will be around for a while. Emilio talks about his mom taking care of his 102-year-old grandma and realizes he will likely have to move back to Boston to help take care of them. Z shares that he tried to move his dad to Missoula but it didn't work out. They discuss the challenges and fears of taking care of aging parents.…
Special thanks to the one and only Al Pacino for his appearance early on. Class act
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