MyHeart.net Thu, 21 May 2026 11:26:19 -0500 https://myheart.net en-us © 2026 MyHeart.net yes 871296a9-2dcb-527d-aed4-1953ba0d7c86 Dr. Alain Bouchard episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) cardiology, cardiologist, heart health, health, medicine, heart failure, myocardial infarction, doctor, doctors, medical Dr. Alain Bouchard https://storage.buzzsprout.com/pe7spl29uv8zq7xszrl9irk0g0z8?.jpg MyHeart.net https://myheart.net Dr. Alain Bouchard Dr. Mustafa Ahmed The Obesity and Chronic Kidney Disease Connection with Dr. Norman Winn Seay The Obesity and Chronic Kidney Disease Connection with Dr. Norman Winn Seay In this episode of the MyHeart.net podcast, Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Norman Winn Seay to discuss chronic kidney disease, the connection between obesity and kidney health, and how early awareness, lifestyle changes, and newer medications can help protect kidney function.

To learn more about kidney health and chronic kidney disease, explore our lastest article, Why Obesity Matters for Kidney Health.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at UAB Medicine.

Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.

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]]> In this episode of the MyHeart.net podcast, Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Norman Winn Seay to discuss chronic kidney disease, the connection between obesity and kidney health, and how early awareness, lifestyle changes, and newer medications can help protect kidney function.

To learn more about kidney health and chronic kidney disease, explore our lastest article, Why Obesity Matters for Kidney Health.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at UAB Medicine.

Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-19217060 Thu, 21 May 2026 11:00:00 -0500 1530 full false All About Peripheral Artery Disease with Dr. Chris DeGroat All About Peripheral Artery Disease with Dr. Chris DeGroat In this episode of the MyHeart.net podcast, Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Chris DeGroat, a cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, to discuss all things peripheral artery disease.

To learn more about new methods for combating peripheral artery disease, explore our article, The Next Frontier in Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at UAB Medicine.

Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.

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The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast!

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk.

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]]> In this episode of the MyHeart.net podcast, Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Chris DeGroat, a cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, to discuss all things peripheral artery disease.

To learn more about new methods for combating peripheral artery disease, explore our article, The Next Frontier in Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at UAB Medicine.

Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.

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If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-18954845 Fri, 03 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0500 952 full false The Role of Nutrition in Reversing Fatty Liver Disease with Amy Goss, PhD The Role of Nutrition in Reversing Fatty Liver Disease with Amy Goss, PhD Is fatty liver disease reversible through diet?

Amy Goss, PhD, Associate Professor of Nutrition Sciences at UAB and Registered Dietitian, returns to the MyHeart.net podcast to discuss metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), also known as fatty liver disease, and her research on how a carbohydrate-restricted diet may help reduce liver fat in those already diagnosed with the condition. Learn practical tips on making dietary changes that are both effective and sustainable.

To read more about how exercise, diet, and other lifestyle changes may help with MASLD by exploring our article, Lifestyle Intervention as the Foundation of Care in Obesity-Related Fatty Liver Disease (MASLD).

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at UAB Medicine.

Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.

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The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast!

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk.

The Podcast and the Content are provided on an “as is” basis.

]]> Is fatty liver disease reversible through diet?

Amy Goss, PhD, Associate Professor of Nutrition Sciences at UAB and Registered Dietitian, returns to the MyHeart.net podcast to discuss metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), also known as fatty liver disease, and her research on how a carbohydrate-restricted diet may help reduce liver fat in those already diagnosed with the condition. Learn practical tips on making dietary changes that are both effective and sustainable.

To read more about how exercise, diet, and other lifestyle changes may help with MASLD by exploring our article, Lifestyle Intervention as the Foundation of Care in Obesity-Related Fatty Liver Disease (MASLD).

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at UAB Medicine.

Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.

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The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast!

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-18711886 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 02:00:00 -0600 2031 full false HFpEF and Obesity: More Than a Comorbidity with Dr. Michelle Kittleson HFpEF and Obesity: More Than a Comorbidity with Dr. Michelle Kittleson In this episode of the MyHeart.net podcast, Dr. Alain Bouchard discusses the interplay between Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction, or HFpEF, and obesity with Dr. Michelle Kittleson, Director of Heart Failure Research at the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai.

Learn more about the diagnosis, challenges, and management of this condition by exploring our article, Managing Obesity in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at UAB Medicine.

Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.

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The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast!

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk.

The Podcast and the Content are provided on an “as is” basis.

]]> In this episode of the MyHeart.net podcast, Dr. Alain Bouchard discusses the interplay between Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction, or HFpEF, and obesity with Dr. Michelle Kittleson, Director of Heart Failure Research at the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai.

Learn more about the diagnosis, challenges, and management of this condition by exploring our article, Managing Obesity in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF).

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at UAB Medicine.

Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.

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The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast!

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-18585819 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 02:00:00 -0600 2421 full false When Obesity Becomes a Disease: A Clinical Perspective with Dr. Timothy Garvey When Obesity Becomes a Disease: A Clinical Perspective with Dr. Timothy Garvey In this episode of MyHeart.net, cardiologist Dr. Alan Bouchard sits down with Dr. Timothy Garvey, Professor of Medicine in the Department of Nutrition Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, to discuss the evolving definition of obesity as a disease. Drawing from The Lancet’s 2025 clinical framework, Dr. Garvey explains when excess adiposity begins to impair organ function, how this redefinition changes patient care, and why understanding obesity as a chronic disease is essential for preventing cardiometabolic complications.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at UAB Medicine.

Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.

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The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast!

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk.

The Podcast and the Content are provided on an “as is” basis.

]]> In this episode of MyHeart.net, cardiologist Dr. Alan Bouchard sits down with Dr. Timothy Garvey, Professor of Medicine in the Department of Nutrition Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, to discuss the evolving definition of obesity as a disease. Drawing from The Lancet’s 2025 clinical framework, Dr. Garvey explains when excess adiposity begins to impair organ function, how this redefinition changes patient care, and why understanding obesity as a chronic disease is essential for preventing cardiometabolic complications.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at UAB Medicine.

Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.

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The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast!

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-18179346 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 09:00:00 -0600 1537 full false Beyond Blood Thinners: Rethinking Stroke Prevention in AFib with Dr. Charles V. Pollack Beyond Blood Thinners: Rethinking Stroke Prevention in AFib with Dr. Charles V. Pollack Atrial fibrillation raises stroke risk fivefold. But what if blood thinners are too dangerous after a brain bleed or major fall?

A new monthly injection, abelacimab, may prevent strokes without the bleeding risk of traditional anticoagulants.

Is this the future for AFib patients who can’t take blood thinners? Cardiologist Dr. Alain Bouchard discusses this groundbreaking drug with Dr. Charles V. Pollack, a consultant clinical scientist and professional educator with Novartis, owner of abelacimab.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at UAB Medicine.

Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.

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The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast!

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk.

The Podcast and the Content are provided on an “as is” basis.

]]> Atrial fibrillation raises stroke risk fivefold. But what if blood thinners are too dangerous after a brain bleed or major fall?

A new monthly injection, abelacimab, may prevent strokes without the bleeding risk of traditional anticoagulants.

Is this the future for AFib patients who can’t take blood thinners? Cardiologist Dr. Alain Bouchard discusses this groundbreaking drug with Dr. Charles V. Pollack, a consultant clinical scientist and professional educator with Novartis, owner of abelacimab.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at UAB Medicine.

Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.

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The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast!

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-17984847 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 14:00:00 -0500 3099 full false From Obesity to Diabetes: The Cost of Convenience Foods with Amy Goss, PhD From Obesity to Diabetes: The Cost of Convenience Foods with Amy Goss, PhD Are busy lifestyles and convenience foods quietly reshaping our health? Cardiologist Dr. Alain Bouchard talks with dietitian and researcher Dr. Amy Goss about the impact of ultra-processed foods on children, families, and communities. From school lunches to quick weeknight dinners, they share tips for identifying hidden risks on food labels and creating healthier meals...even on a budget.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at UAB Medicine.

Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.

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]]> Are busy lifestyles and convenience foods quietly reshaping our health? Cardiologist Dr. Alain Bouchard talks with dietitian and researcher Dr. Amy Goss about the impact of ultra-processed foods on children, families, and communities. From school lunches to quick weeknight dinners, they share tips for identifying hidden risks on food labels and creating healthier meals...even on a budget.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at UAB Medicine.

Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-17873784 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0500 1770 full false Hypertriglyceridemia: The Hidden Residual Risk with Dr. Vera Bittner Hypertriglyceridemia: The Hidden Residual Risk with Dr. Vera Bittner Dr. Vera Bittner, Section Head of General Cardiology, Prevention, and Imaging and Medical Director of the Coronary Care Unit at UAB, discusses the risks associated with elevated triglycerides and how to combat this potentially dangerous condition.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at UAB Medicine.

Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.

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The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast!

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk.

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]]> Dr. Vera Bittner, Section Head of General Cardiology, Prevention, and Imaging and Medical Director of the Coronary Care Unit at UAB, discusses the risks associated with elevated triglycerides and how to combat this potentially dangerous condition.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at UAB Medicine.

Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-17722214 Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0500 1298 full false Life After an Amyloidosis Diagnosis with Dr. Pankaj Arora Life After an Amyloidosis Diagnosis with Dr. Pankaj Arora Is there hope for a better quality of life when amyloidosis is a part of it? Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Pankaj Arora, Director of the Cardiogenomics Clinic Program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, to discuss amyloidosis's causes, symptoms, and, most importantly, emerging treatments.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at UAB Medicine.

Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.

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The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast!

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]]> Is there hope for a better quality of life when amyloidosis is a part of it? Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Pankaj Arora, Director of the Cardiogenomics Clinic Program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, to discuss amyloidosis's causes, symptoms, and, most importantly, emerging treatments.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at UAB Medicine.

Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.

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The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast!

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk.

The Podcast and the Content are provided on an “as is” basis.

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-17542612 Tue, 22 Jul 2025 08:00:00 -0500 1278 full false Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle: Harmony Within Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle: Harmony Within  While a certain level of stress can serve as a motivator, chronic and excessive stress can take a toll on both our physical and mental well-being. It's essential to recognize the detrimental effects stress can have on our bodies, particularly its role in triggering an increase in stress hormones and inflammatory chemicals. Dr Alain Bouchard, MD discusses with Dr. Martha Gulati, Director of Prevention & Associate Director of the Barbra Streisand Women’s Heart Center, and the President-Elect of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology.


]]>  While a certain level of stress can serve as a motivator, chronic and excessive stress can take a toll on both our physical and mental well-being. It's essential to recognize the detrimental effects stress can have on our bodies, particularly its role in triggering an increase in stress hormones and inflammatory chemicals. Dr Alain Bouchard, MD discusses with Dr. Martha Gulati, Director of Prevention & Associate Director of the Barbra Streisand Women’s Heart Center, and the President-Elect of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology.


]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-16436344 Tue, 14 Jan 2025 10:00:00 -0600 692 full false Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle: Moderation Matters Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle: Moderation Matters Alcohol – it's a ubiquitous part of social gatherings, celebrations, and even daily routines for many. Yet, amidst the conviviality, it's crucial to understand the delicate balance between indulgence and moderation when it comes to alcohol consumption. Dr Alain Bouchard, MD discusses with Dr. Martha Gulati, Director of Prevention & Associate Director of the Barbra Streisand Women’s Heart Center, and the President-Elect of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology.


]]> Alcohol – it's a ubiquitous part of social gatherings, celebrations, and even daily routines for many. Yet, amidst the conviviality, it's crucial to understand the delicate balance between indulgence and moderation when it comes to alcohol consumption. Dr Alain Bouchard, MD discusses with Dr. Martha Gulati, Director of Prevention & Associate Director of the Barbra Streisand Women’s Heart Center, and the President-Elect of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology.


]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-16246350 Mon, 09 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0600 398 full false Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle: Fit and Fabulous Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle: Fit and Fabulous In today's fast-paced world, where stress levels are soaring and lifestyles are increasingly sedentary, the importance of regular exercise cannot be overstated. Incorporating exercise into your daily routine is not just about achieving a certain physique; it's about nurturing your body, mind, and overall well-being. Dr Alain Bouchard, MD discusses with Dr. Martha Gulati, Director of Prevention & Associate Director of the Barbra Streisand Women’s Heart Center, and the President-Elect of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology.


]]> In today's fast-paced world, where stress levels are soaring and lifestyles are increasingly sedentary, the importance of regular exercise cannot be overstated. Incorporating exercise into your daily routine is not just about achieving a certain physique; it's about nurturing your body, mind, and overall well-being. Dr Alain Bouchard, MD discusses with Dr. Martha Gulati, Director of Prevention & Associate Director of the Barbra Streisand Women’s Heart Center, and the President-Elect of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology.


]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-16126469 Mon, 18 Nov 2024 08:00:00 -0600 807 full false Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle: Fueling Wellness Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle: Fueling Wellness In a world where dietary choices abound, understanding what constitutes a truly healthy diet can be challenging. However, several well-researched dietary patterns have emerged as effective frameworks for promoting overall health and well-being. Dr Alain Bouchard, MD discusses with Dr. Martha Gulati, Director of Prevention & Associate Director of the Barbra Streisand Women’s Heart Center, and the President-Elect of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology.


]]> In a world where dietary choices abound, understanding what constitutes a truly healthy diet can be challenging. However, several well-researched dietary patterns have emerged as effective frameworks for promoting overall health and well-being. Dr Alain Bouchard, MD discusses with Dr. Martha Gulati, Director of Prevention & Associate Director of the Barbra Streisand Women’s Heart Center, and the President-Elect of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology.


]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-15760472 Mon, 16 Sep 2024 08:00:00 -0500 1764 full false Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle: A Balancing Act Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle: A Balancing Act In today's fast-paced world, where convenience often takes precedence over health, maintaining an optimal weight can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. However, understanding the importance of weight management as a crucial component of a healthy lifestyle is paramount. Dr Alain Bouchard, MD discusses with Dr. Martha Gulati, Director of Prevention & Associate Director of the Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center, and the President-Elect of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology.

]]> In today's fast-paced world, where convenience often takes precedence over health, maintaining an optimal weight can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. However, understanding the importance of weight management as a crucial component of a healthy lifestyle is paramount. Dr Alain Bouchard, MD discusses with Dr. Martha Gulati, Director of Prevention & Associate Director of the Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center, and the President-Elect of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology.

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-15618315 Tue, 03 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0500 517 full false Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle: Clearing the Air Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle: Clearing the Air The widespread use of tobacco products, including traditional smoking and vaping, continues to take a heavy toll on public health. Despite concerted efforts to raise awareness of the associated risks, smoking-related illnesses remain a leading cause of preventable death worldwide. Dr Alain Bouchard, MD discusses with Dr. Martha Gulati, Director of Prevention & Associate Director of the Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center, and the President-Elect of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology.

]]> The widespread use of tobacco products, including traditional smoking and vaping, continues to take a heavy toll on public health. Despite concerted efforts to raise awareness of the associated risks, smoking-related illnesses remain a leading cause of preventable death worldwide. Dr Alain Bouchard, MD discusses with Dr. Martha Gulati, Director of Prevention & Associate Director of the Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center, and the President-Elect of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology.

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-15618209 Wed, 21 Aug 2024 08:00:00 -0500 1263 full false Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle: A Shield Against Heart Disease Embracing a Healthy Lifestyle: A Shield Against Heart Disease In a world inundated with conflicting health messages and sedentary lifestyles, the concept of living a healthy life can seem elusive. Yet, amidst the chaos, lies a simple truth: the choices we make each day profoundly shape our well-being and longevity. Dr Alain Bouchard, MD discusses with Dr. Martha Gulati, Director of Prevention & Associate Director of the Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center, and the President-Elect of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology.

]]> In a world inundated with conflicting health messages and sedentary lifestyles, the concept of living a healthy life can seem elusive. Yet, amidst the chaos, lies a simple truth: the choices we make each day profoundly shape our well-being and longevity. Dr Alain Bouchard, MD discusses with Dr. Martha Gulati, Director of Prevention & Associate Director of the Barbra Streisand Women's Heart Center, and the President-Elect of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology.

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-15302129 Mon, 24 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0500 671 full false Perfecting the Beat: Navigating Rhythm Control in AFib Perfecting the Beat: Navigating Rhythm Control in AFib Atrial Fibrillation is the most prevalent sustained arrhythmia worldwide affecting over 50 million patients. Characterized by erratic, ofter rapid heart beat, Atrial Fibrillation represent a significant challenge to the patient's health and well being. Dr Alain Bouchard, MD discusses with Dr. Ibrahim Hanna, a clinical cardiac electrophysiologist in Birmingham, AL with over 25 years of experience in the medical field. 

]]> Atrial Fibrillation is the most prevalent sustained arrhythmia worldwide affecting over 50 million patients. Characterized by erratic, ofter rapid heart beat, Atrial Fibrillation represent a significant challenge to the patient's health and well being. Dr Alain Bouchard, MD discusses with Dr. Ibrahim Hanna, a clinical cardiac electrophysiologist in Birmingham, AL with over 25 years of experience in the medical field. 

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-15149367 Tue, 28 May 2024 08:00:00 -0500 1443 full false Guarding Your Heart: A Practical Guide to Prevent Atrial Fibrillation Guarding Your Heart: A Practical Guide to Prevent Atrial Fibrillation Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is a common heart rhythm disorder that can significantly impact a patient's quality of life and lifespan. The incidence and prevalence of Afib are increasing in the US and globally. Dr Alain Bouchard, MD discusses with Dr. Ibrahim Hanna, a clinical cardiac electrophysiologist in Birmingham, AL with over 25 years of experience in the medical field. 

]]> Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) is a common heart rhythm disorder that can significantly impact a patient's quality of life and lifespan. The incidence and prevalence of Afib are increasing in the US and globally. Dr Alain Bouchard, MD discusses with Dr. Ibrahim Hanna, a clinical cardiac electrophysiologist in Birmingham, AL with over 25 years of experience in the medical field. 

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-14891128 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0500 1663 full false The Evolution And Promises of GLP-1 Agonists The Evolution And Promises of GLP-1 Agonists In the last 15 years, the landscape of diabetes and obesity management has been significantly transformed by the advent of GLP-1 receptor agonists which are about to become the most successful drugs in the history of medicine, eclipsing drugs like insulin and statin. Dr Alain Bouchard, MD discusses with Dr. Timothy Garvey, Professor of Medicine in the Department of Nutrition Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. 

]]> In the last 15 years, the landscape of diabetes and obesity management has been significantly transformed by the advent of GLP-1 receptor agonists which are about to become the most successful drugs in the history of medicine, eclipsing drugs like insulin and statin. Dr Alain Bouchard, MD discusses with Dr. Timothy Garvey, Professor of Medicine in the Department of Nutrition Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. 

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-14710734 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 08:00:00 -0500 1200 full false Transforming Type 2 Diabetes Care Transforming Type 2 Diabetes Care Living with diabetes presents a myriad of challenges, and one of the most significant concerns is the heightened risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and related complications. Dr Alain Bouchard, MD discusses with Dr. Timothy Garvey, Professor of Medicine in the Department of Nutrition Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. 

]]> Living with diabetes presents a myriad of challenges, and one of the most significant concerns is the heightened risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) and related complications. Dr Alain Bouchard, MD discusses with Dr. Timothy Garvey, Professor of Medicine in the Department of Nutrition Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. 

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-14496034 Wed, 14 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0600 1390 full false A Journey of Resilience A Journey of Resilience In the realm of medical miracles and stories of resilience, few can match the inspiring journey of patients who have battled against the odds. Dr Alain Bouchard, MD discusses one such journey with his patient, Houston Dill.

]]> In the realm of medical miracles and stories of resilience, few can match the inspiring journey of patients who have battled against the odds. Dr Alain Bouchard, MD discusses one such journey with his patient, Houston Dill.

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-14249855 Thu, 04 Jan 2024 16:00:00 -0600 3055 full false Young Adults and Heart Disease Risk Young Adults and Heart Disease Risk Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a significant public health challenge, affecting individuals of all ages. In recent years, there has been a growing realization that risk assessment for CVD should extend beyond the traditional focus on older adults. Dr Alain Bouchard, MD discusses with Dr Pankaj Arora, associate professor of medicine at UAB.

]]> Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a significant public health challenge, affecting individuals of all ages. In recent years, there has been a growing realization that risk assessment for CVD should extend beyond the traditional focus on older adults. Dr Alain Bouchard, MD discusses with Dr Pankaj Arora, associate professor of medicine at UAB.

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-14089840 Tue, 05 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0600 972 full false Exploring Inherited Cardiomyopathies Exploring Inherited Cardiomyopathies Within the intricate realm of cardiovascular health, the blueprint of our genes exerts a profound influence on the fate of our hearts. Dr Alain Bouchard, MD discusses with Dr Pankaj Arora, associate professor of medicine at UAB.

]]> Within the intricate realm of cardiovascular health, the blueprint of our genes exerts a profound influence on the fate of our hearts. Dr Alain Bouchard, MD discusses with Dr Pankaj Arora, associate professor of medicine at UAB.

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-13846998 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500 1637 full false Unlocking the Secrets of Your DNA Unlocking the Secrets of Your DNA Genetic screening for cardiovascular disease (CVD) can provide valuable insights into an individual's risk factors, potential genetic causes, and personalized treatment options. Dr. Alain Bouchard, MD discusses with Dr Pankaj Arora, associate professor of medicine at UAB.

]]> Genetic screening for cardiovascular disease (CVD) can provide valuable insights into an individual's risk factors, potential genetic causes, and personalized treatment options. Dr. Alain Bouchard, MD discusses with Dr Pankaj Arora, associate professor of medicine at UAB.

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-13696038 Mon, 02 Oct 2023 00:00:00 -0500 1009 full false Women, Heart Disease, and the Need for Better Research Women, Heart Disease, and the Need for Better Research Heart disease is a leading cause of death in women, yet it is often thought of as a predominantly male disease. Dr Alain Bouchard, MD discusses with Nicole L. Lohr, MD,   Director of the Division of Cardiovascular Disease and Co-Director of the UAB Medicine Cardiovascular Institute 

]]> Heart disease is a leading cause of death in women, yet it is often thought of as a predominantly male disease. Dr Alain Bouchard, MD discusses with Nicole L. Lohr, MD,   Director of the Division of Cardiovascular Disease and Co-Director of the UAB Medicine Cardiovascular Institute 

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-13664545 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0500 1078 full false Women and Heart Disease Women and Heart Disease Heart disease is a leading cause of death in women, yet it is often thought of as a predominantly male disease. Dr. Alain Bouchard, MD, discusses with Nicole L. Lohr, MD, Director of the Division of Cardiovascular Disease and Co-Director of the UAB Medicine Cardiovascular Institute.

]]> Heart disease is a leading cause of death in women, yet it is often thought of as a predominantly male disease. Dr. Alain Bouchard, MD, discusses with Nicole L. Lohr, MD, Director of the Division of Cardiovascular Disease and Co-Director of the UAB Medicine Cardiovascular Institute.

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-13664122 Tue, 26 Sep 2023 08:00:00 -0500 1098 full false Primary Prevention Episode 5: Diabetes Primary Prevention Episode 5: Diabetes Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Martha Gulati delve into everything you ever wanted to know about primary prevention with this week's focus: Diabetes

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Martha Gulati delve into everything you ever wanted to know about primary prevention with this week's focus: Diabetes

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-12948819 Mon, 04 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0500 665 full false Primary Prevention Episode 4: Cholesterol Primary Prevention Episode 4: Cholesterol Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Martha Gulati delve into everything you ever wanted to know about primary prevention with this week's focus: Cholesterol

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Martha Gulati delve into everything you ever wanted to know about primary prevention with this week's focus: Cholesterol

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-12948808 Mon, 21 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0500 931 full false Primary Prevention Episode 3: Hypertension Primary Prevention Episode 3: Hypertension Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Martha Gulati delve into everything you ever wanted to know about primary prevention with this week's focus: Hypertension

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Martha Gulati delve into everything you ever wanted to know about primary prevention with this week's focus: Hypertension

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-12948798 Mon, 24 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0500 1133 full false Primary Prevention Episode 2: Aspirin Primary Prevention Episode 2: Aspirin Does an aspirin a day keep the doctor away? Is alcohol good or bad for your cardiac health? In this week’s episode, Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Martha Gulati delve into everything you ever wanted to know about primary prevention with this week's focus: Aspirin

]]> Does an aspirin a day keep the doctor away? Is alcohol good or bad for your cardiac health? In this week’s episode, Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Martha Gulati delve into everything you ever wanted to know about primary prevention with this week's focus: Aspirin

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-12948711 Mon, 10 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0500 601 full false THE RISING STAR: FACTOR XI THE RISING STAR: FACTOR XI THE RISING STAR: FACTOR XI, A PROMISING ANTICOAGULANT FOR THE FUTURE


Featuring: 
Michael Gibson M.S., M.D. - Chief Executive Officer, Baim Institute for Clinical Research
Kenneth Mahaffey M.D. - Professor - Stanford, Medicine - Cardiovascular Medicine

]]> THE RISING STAR: FACTOR XI, A PROMISING ANTICOAGULANT FOR THE FUTURE


Featuring: 
Michael Gibson M.S., M.D. - Chief Executive Officer, Baim Institute for Clinical Research
Kenneth Mahaffey M.D. - Professor - Stanford, Medicine - Cardiovascular Medicine

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-13039222 Mon, 19 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0500 1105 full false Primary Prevention Episode 1: Prevention Primary Prevention Episode 1: Prevention Does an aspirin a day keep the doctor away? Is alcohol good or bad for your cardiac health? In this week’s episode, Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Martha Gulati delve into everything you ever wanted to know about primary prevention with this week's focus: Prevention

]]> Does an aspirin a day keep the doctor away? Is alcohol good or bad for your cardiac health? In this week’s episode, Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Martha Gulati delve into everything you ever wanted to know about primary prevention with this week's focus: Prevention

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-12948624 Tue, 30 May 2023 16:00:00 -0500 1741 full false Familial Hypercholesterolemia with Dr. Pradeep Natarajan Familial Hypercholesterolemia with Dr. Pradeep Natarajan Dr. Bouchard discusses " Familial Hypercholesterolemia" with Dr. Pradeep Natarajan from Harvard.

]]> Dr. Bouchard discusses " Familial Hypercholesterolemia" with Dr. Pradeep Natarajan from Harvard.

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-12810357 Mon, 08 May 2023 18:00:00 -0500 1233 full false Arts in Health with Dr. Julian Owens Arts in Health with Dr. Julian Owens Arts in Health can involve artists trained to implement art to promote healing in healthcare and community settings. 

]]> Arts in Health can involve artists trained to implement art to promote healing in healthcare and community settings. 

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-12697801 Fri, 21 Apr 2023 14:00:00 -0500 2342 full false Hypertension with Dr. Suzanne Oparil Hypertension with Dr. Suzanne Oparil Dr. Bouchard discusses " Hypertension" with Dr. Suzanne Oparil, M.D. Distinguished Professor of Medicine. Professor of Cell, Developmental and Integrative Biology. Director, Vascular Biology and Hypertension Program. Section Chief of Vascular Biology and Hypertension.

Hypertension is a pervasive problem and affects nearly 50% of the US population including over 90 million adults with uncontrolled hypertension and an estimated 34 million untreated. For an adult 40 years of age without high blood pressure, the lifetime risk of developing hypertension is 93% for African Americans, 92% for Hispanics, 86% for whites, and 84% for Chinese adults.

]]> Dr. Bouchard discusses " Hypertension" with Dr. Suzanne Oparil, M.D. Distinguished Professor of Medicine. Professor of Cell, Developmental and Integrative Biology. Director, Vascular Biology and Hypertension Program. Section Chief of Vascular Biology and Hypertension.

Hypertension is a pervasive problem and affects nearly 50% of the US population including over 90 million adults with uncontrolled hypertension and an estimated 34 million untreated. For an adult 40 years of age without high blood pressure, the lifetime risk of developing hypertension is 93% for African Americans, 92% for Hispanics, 86% for whites, and 84% for Chinese adults.

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-12579456 Mon, 03 Apr 2023 13:00:00 -0500 1490 full false HDL Conundrum with Dr John J.P. Kastelein HDL Conundrum with Dr John J.P. Kastelein Dr. Bouchard discusses " THE HDL CHOLESTEROL CONUNDRUM" with Dr. John J.P. Kastelein, M.D., Ph.D., FESC, Professor of Medicine, University of Amsterdam.

The role of High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol in the development of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular (CV) morbidity and mortality has long been recognized.

]]> Dr. Bouchard discusses " THE HDL CHOLESTEROL CONUNDRUM" with Dr. John J.P. Kastelein, M.D., Ph.D., FESC, Professor of Medicine, University of Amsterdam.

The role of High-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol in the development of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular (CV) morbidity and mortality has long been recognized.

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-12361175 Thu, 02 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0600 1111 2 21 full false Non-Statin Treatment for LDL Cholesterol with Dr. John J.P. Kastelein Non-Statin Treatment for LDL Cholesterol with Dr. John J.P. Kastelein Dr. Bouchard discusses " NON-STATIN THERAPIES FOR LDL CHOLESTEROL LOWERING" with Dr. John J.P. Kastelein, M.D., Ph.D., FESC, Professor of Medicine, University of Amsterdam.

The role of statin in the treatment of patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) has been well demonstrated to lower major cardiovascular events.

]]> Dr. Bouchard discusses " NON-STATIN THERAPIES FOR LDL CHOLESTEROL LOWERING" with Dr. John J.P. Kastelein, M.D., Ph.D., FESC, Professor of Medicine, University of Amsterdam.

The role of statin in the treatment of patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) has been well demonstrated to lower major cardiovascular events.

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-12315488 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 14:00:00 -0600 1326 2 20 full false LP(a) with Dr. Leslie Cho LP(a) with Dr. Leslie Cho Dr. Bouchard discusses "LIPOPROTEIN (a), A BIOMARKER FOR STROKE" with Dr. Leslie Cho, Director of the Cleveland Clinic's Women's Cardiovascular Center.

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death and disability worldwide.

Despite advances in lipid management, there remain significant risks of heart disease and stroke in patients treated with current therapies such as statin. 

]]> Dr. Bouchard discusses "LIPOPROTEIN (a), A BIOMARKER FOR STROKE" with Dr. Leslie Cho, Director of the Cleveland Clinic's Women's Cardiovascular Center.

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death and disability worldwide.

Despite advances in lipid management, there remain significant risks of heart disease and stroke in patients treated with current therapies such as statin. 

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-12213044 Fri, 10 Feb 2023 00:00:00 -0600 1069 2 19 full false Regards Podcast Regards Podcast Dr. Bouchard discusses "Regards" in the stroke belt with Dr. George Howard at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

"REGARDS” is an abbreviation for Reasons for Geographic And Racial Difference in Stroke. It is an observational study of risk factors for stroke in adults 45 years or older. It is co-sponsored by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and the National Institute on Aging.

]]> Dr. Bouchard discusses "Regards" in the stroke belt with Dr. George Howard at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

"REGARDS” is an abbreviation for Reasons for Geographic And Racial Difference in Stroke. It is an observational study of risk factors for stroke in adults 45 years or older. It is co-sponsored by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke and the National Institute on Aging.

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-12202220 Tue, 07 Feb 2023 09:00:00 -0600 2102 2 18 full false Arts in Medicine podcast with Kimberly Kirklin at UAB and Dr Rachel Easterwood in New York Arts in Medicine podcast with Kimberly Kirklin at UAB and Dr Rachel Easterwood in New York This podcast was done in collaboration with Kimberly Kirklin, Director of UAB Arts In Medicine, and Dr Rachel Easterwood, a Hospitalist with Mount Sinai Health System in New York.


Arts in Health is a diverse, multidisciplinary approach dedicated to improving health through arts. 

The field integrates visual arts and design, musical, literary, and performing arts into healthcare and community settings to enhance health and well-being. 

Arts in Health can involve artists trained to implement art to promote healing in healthcare and community settings.

This is the video referred to in the podcast:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkQx6e8bncg&t=3s 

]]> This podcast was done in collaboration with Kimberly Kirklin, Director of UAB Arts In Medicine, and Dr Rachel Easterwood, a Hospitalist with Mount Sinai Health System in New York.


Arts in Health is a diverse, multidisciplinary approach dedicated to improving health through arts. 

The field integrates visual arts and design, musical, literary, and performing arts into healthcare and community settings to enhance health and well-being. 

Arts in Health can involve artists trained to implement art to promote healing in healthcare and community settings.

This is the video referred to in the podcast:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mkQx6e8bncg&t=3s 

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-12146192 Mon, 30 Jan 2023 14:00:00 -0600 1926 2 17 full false Leaky Mitral Valve Leaky Mitral Valve Dr. Bouchard discusses the Leaky Mitral Valve with Dr. Mustafa Ahmed at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

]]> Dr. Bouchard discusses the Leaky Mitral Valve with Dr. Mustafa Ahmed at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-11864961 Thu, 29 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0600 1267 2 16 full false Leaky Aortic Valve Leaky Aortic Valve Dr. Bouchard discusses the Leaky Aortic Valve with Dr. Mustafa Ahmed at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

]]> Dr. Bouchard discusses the Leaky Aortic Valve with Dr. Mustafa Ahmed at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-11864948 Thu, 22 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0600 1560 2 15 full false STATIN VS SUPPLEMENTS FOR HIGH CHOLESTEROL STATIN VS SUPPLEMENTS FOR HIGH CHOLESTEROL With the high prevalence of risk factors and cardiovascular disease in the US, looking at Statin vs Supplements appears well-timed. As physicians, we face the hurdle that overall patients are reluctant to take medicine and would rather take dietary supplements. 

]]> With the high prevalence of risk factors and cardiovascular disease in the US, looking at Statin vs Supplements appears well-timed. As physicians, we face the hurdle that overall patients are reluctant to take medicine and would rather take dietary supplements. 

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-11782320 Thu, 01 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0600 1594 2 14 full false Echocardiography with Nelson Schiller: Past, Present, and Future Echocardiography with Nelson Schiller: Past, Present, and Future Since its development in the 1970s, Doppler echocardiography has occupied a position of increasing importance in the assessment of patients with valvular heart disease. Continuous-wave and pulsed Doppler measurements, as well as color Doppler, have been used to monitor the progression of chronic valvular disease.

]]> Since its development in the 1970s, Doppler echocardiography has occupied a position of increasing importance in the assessment of patients with valvular heart disease. Continuous-wave and pulsed Doppler measurements, as well as color Doppler, have been used to monitor the progression of chronic valvular disease.

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-11525824 Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0500 3348 2 13 full false Fatness and Fitness with Chip Lavie Fatness and Fitness with Chip Lavie The Obesity pandemic is well established with >70% of US adults being overweight (BMI >25) or obese (BMI >30) or severely obese (BMI >40). Obesity contributes directly to cardiovascular risk factors, including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, abnormal lipids, and sleep apnea. Obesity leads also to cardiovascular disease and cardiac mortality independently of other risk factors. Obesity is associated with coronary artery disease, heart failure, and cardiac arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation and sudden cardiac death.


About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast!

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk.

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]]> The Obesity pandemic is well established with >70% of US adults being overweight (BMI >25) or obese (BMI >30) or severely obese (BMI >40). Obesity contributes directly to cardiovascular risk factors, including type 2 diabetes, hypertension, abnormal lipids, and sleep apnea. Obesity leads also to cardiovascular disease and cardiac mortality independently of other risk factors. Obesity is associated with coronary artery disease, heart failure, and cardiac arrhythmias including atrial fibrillation and sudden cardiac death.


About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast!

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-11361967 Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0500 2317 2 12 full false Weight Loss with Tim Garvey Weight Loss with Tim Garvey Well, welcome to our podcast on the treatment of overweight and obesity. And with us today, we have a very distinguished professor of medicine department of nutritional sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Dr. Timothy Garvey.



About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Medical Disclaimer
The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast!

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk.

The Podcast and the Content are provided on an “as is” basis.

]]> Well, welcome to our podcast on the treatment of overweight and obesity. And with us today, we have a very distinguished professor of medicine department of nutritional sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Dr. Timothy Garvey.



About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Medical Disclaimer
The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast!

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk.

The Podcast and the Content are provided on an “as is” basis.

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-11237921 Fri, 02 Sep 2022 01:00:00 -0500 2658 2 11 full false CAR T Cell Therapy with Dr. Amit Mehta & Dr. Carrie Lenneman CAR T Cell Therapy with Dr. Amit Mehta & Dr. Carrie Lenneman What is chimeric antigen receptor T cell therapy, or CAR T therapy? Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Amit Mehta, director of the lymphoma and CAR T programs at UAB, and Dr. Carrie Lenneman, a cardio-oncologist, in a discussion of this new form of immunotherapy to target cancer cells.

Learn more about CAR T cell therapy here.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Medical Disclaimer
The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast!

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk.

The Podcast and the Content are provided on an “as is” basis.

]]> What is chimeric antigen receptor T cell therapy, or CAR T therapy? Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Amit Mehta, director of the lymphoma and CAR T programs at UAB, and Dr. Carrie Lenneman, a cardio-oncologist, in a discussion of this new form of immunotherapy to target cancer cells.

Learn more about CAR T cell therapy here.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Medical Disclaimer
The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast!

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk.

The Podcast and the Content are provided on an “as is” basis.

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Amit Mehta, Dr. Carrie Lenneman Buzzsprout-11083224 Thu, 11 Aug 2022 01:00:00 -0500 1743 2 10 full false Cardiac Rehab with Dr. Chip Lavie Cardiac Rehab with Dr. Chip Lavie Surviving a heart attack is difficult enough, but for many patients, this is just the beginning of an often overlooked journey. Dr. Alain Bouchard discusses cardiac rehabilitation and secondary prevention with Dr. Chip Lavie, Professor of Medicine and Medical Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation and Prevention and Director of the Exercise Laboratories at the John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute, Ochsner Clinical School-The University of Queensland School of Medicine in New Orleans.

Learn more about cardiac rehab here.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Medical Disclaimer
The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast!

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk.

The Podcast and the Content are provided on an “as is” basis.

]]> Surviving a heart attack is difficult enough, but for many patients, this is just the beginning of an often overlooked journey. Dr. Alain Bouchard discusses cardiac rehabilitation and secondary prevention with Dr. Chip Lavie, Professor of Medicine and Medical Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation and Prevention and Director of the Exercise Laboratories at the John Ochsner Heart and Vascular Institute, Ochsner Clinical School-The University of Queensland School of Medicine in New Orleans.

Learn more about cardiac rehab here.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Medical Disclaimer
The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast!

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk.

The Podcast and the Content are provided on an “as is” basis.

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Chip Lavie Buzzsprout-10981392 Mon, 18 Jul 2022 13:00:00 -0500 1470 2 9 full false Prostate Cancer and Cardiology with Drs. Michael Bivins, Mollie deShazo, & Carrie Lenneman Prostate Cancer and Cardiology with Drs. Michael Bivins, Mollie deShazo, & Carrie Lenneman How can we treat prostate cancer while still protecting the heart? Dr. Alain Bouchard explores this subject with expert guests Dr. Michael Bivins, a urologist at Urology Centers of Alabama (UCA), Dr. Mollie deShazo, a medical oncologist at UCA Van Scott Cancer Center, and Dr. Carrie Lenneman, director of the Cardio-Onocology program at the University of Alabama in Birmingham.

Learn more about how to treat prostate cancer and protect your heart here.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Medical Disclaimer
The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast!

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk.

The Podcast and the Content are provided on an “as is” basis.

]]> How can we treat prostate cancer while still protecting the heart? Dr. Alain Bouchard explores this subject with expert guests Dr. Michael Bivins, a urologist at Urology Centers of Alabama (UCA), Dr. Mollie deShazo, a medical oncologist at UCA Van Scott Cancer Center, and Dr. Carrie Lenneman, director of the Cardio-Onocology program at the University of Alabama in Birmingham.

Learn more about how to treat prostate cancer and protect your heart here.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Medical Disclaimer
The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast!

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk.

The Podcast and the Content are provided on an “as is” basis.

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Michael Bivins, Dr. Mollie deShazo, Dr. Carrie Lenneman Buzzsprout-10800026 Thu, 30 Jun 2022 03:00:00 -0500 2549 2 8 full false PTSD in Hospital Workers with Lyndsey Robinson PTSD in Hospital Workers with Lyndsey Robinson Dr. Alain Bouchard discusses PTSD, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, in frontline hospital workers, a ripple effect of the pandemic with special guest Lyndsey Robinson. Lyndsey Robinson is a family emergency medicine nurse practitioner with experience in pediatric and women's health. She's also a former licensed counselor and therapist using yoga expertise for the treatment of mental health and addiction.

Learn more about PTSD in frontline healthcare workers here.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Medical Disclaimer
The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast!

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk.

The Podcast and the Content are provided on an “as is” basis.

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard discusses PTSD, or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, in frontline hospital workers, a ripple effect of the pandemic with special guest Lyndsey Robinson. Lyndsey Robinson is a family emergency medicine nurse practitioner with experience in pediatric and women's health. She's also a former licensed counselor and therapist using yoga expertise for the treatment of mental health and addiction.

Learn more about PTSD in frontline healthcare workers here.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Medical Disclaimer
The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast!

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-10682971 Wed, 01 Jun 2022 02:00:00 -0500 1639 2 7 full false Stem Cells in Heart Failure with Dr. Emerson Perin Stem Cells in Heart Failure with Dr. Emerson Perin How can we utilize the regenerative stem cells already found in the human adult body to combat the effects of heart failure? Dr. Alain Bouchard discusses this cutting edge realm of medicine with Dr. Emerson Perin, director of the Center for Clinical Research at the Texas Heart Institute.

Learn more about stem cells for the treatment of heart failure here.

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Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> How can we utilize the regenerative stem cells already found in the human adult body to combat the effects of heart failure? Dr. Alain Bouchard discusses this cutting edge realm of medicine with Dr. Emerson Perin, director of the Center for Clinical Research at the Texas Heart Institute.

Learn more about stem cells for the treatment of heart failure here.

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Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-10613345 Fri, 13 May 2022 13:00:00 -0500 1195 2 6 full false Late Cardiac Effects After Stem Cell Transplant with Drs. Wendy Bottinor & Carrie Lenneman Late Cardiac Effects After Stem Cell Transplant with Drs. Wendy Bottinor & Carrie Lenneman Dr. Alain Bouchard continues his discussion of the cardiac effects of cancer treatment with Drs. Wendy Bottinor, VCU Health, Richmond, Virginia and Carrie Lenneman, UAB Medicine, this time focusing on stem cell transplant patients.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard continues his discussion of the cardiac effects of cancer treatment with Drs. Wendy Bottinor, VCU Health, Richmond, Virginia and Carrie Lenneman, UAB Medicine, this time focusing on stem cell transplant patients.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-10379902 Mon, 04 Apr 2022 21:00:00 -0500 784 2 5 full false Heart Disease in Childhood Cancer Survivors with Drs. Wendy Bottinor & Carrie Lenneman Heart Disease in Childhood Cancer Survivors with Drs. Wendy Bottinor & Carrie Lenneman It is estimated that over 500,000 childhood cancer survivors live to adulthood, but the cure of cancer sometimes comes at a cost. Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Drs. Wendy Bottinor, VCU Health, Richmond, Virginia and Carrie Lenneman, UAB Medicine, in a discussion of heart disease in childhood cancer survivors.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> It is estimated that over 500,000 childhood cancer survivors live to adulthood, but the cure of cancer sometimes comes at a cost. Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Drs. Wendy Bottinor, VCU Health, Richmond, Virginia and Carrie Lenneman, UAB Medicine, in a discussion of heart disease in childhood cancer survivors.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Wendy Bottinor, Dr. Carrie Lenneman Buzzsprout-10299201 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 16:00:00 -0500 1517 2 4 full false Cardio-Oncology 101 with Dr. Yan Liu Cardio-Oncology 101 with Dr. Yan Liu When undergoing cancer treatment, the last thing any patient wants to worry about is a heart attack. Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Yan Liu of Ascension Seton in a discussion of the intricate nature of cardio-oncology.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> When undergoing cancer treatment, the last thing any patient wants to worry about is a heart attack. Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Yan Liu of Ascension Seton in a discussion of the intricate nature of cardio-oncology.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-10102852 Mon, 21 Feb 2022 04:00:00 -0600 1564 2 3 full false When Cancer and Blood Clots Collide with Dr. Yan Liu When Cancer and Blood Clots Collide with Dr. Yan Liu What happens when cancer and blood clots collide? Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Yan Liu, Director of Cardio-Oncology at Ascension Seton, in a discussion of the cardiology risks involved when cancer patients undergo treatment.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> What happens when cancer and blood clots collide? Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Yan Liu, Director of Cardio-Oncology at Ascension Seton, in a discussion of the cardiology risks involved when cancer patients undergo treatment.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-10045236 Wed, 09 Feb 2022 15:00:00 -0600 2352 2 2 full false The Breast Cancer and Heart Disease Connection with Dr. Ramey Marshell The Breast Cancer and Heart Disease Connection with Dr. Ramey Marshell There has been growing interest in the complex issues surrounding the relationship between treatment of breast cancer and heart disease. But who is at risk? How can we prevent cardiac complications? What kind of follow-up is there for breast cancer patients after remission? Dr. Alain Bouchard discusses these questions and more with Dr. Ramey Marshell from Arkansas Cardiology, part of the Baptist Health Heart Institute in Little Rock.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> There has been growing interest in the complex issues surrounding the relationship between treatment of breast cancer and heart disease. But who is at risk? How can we prevent cardiac complications? What kind of follow-up is there for breast cancer patients after remission? Dr. Alain Bouchard discusses these questions and more with Dr. Ramey Marshell from Arkansas Cardiology, part of the Baptist Health Heart Institute in Little Rock.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-9870408 Tue, 11 Jan 2022 17:00:00 -0600 4056 2 1 full false Cryptogenic Stroke and PFO with Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, Dr. Soo Young Kwon, and Dr. Ekaterina Bakradze Cryptogenic Stroke and PFO with Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, Dr. Soo Young Kwon, and Dr. Ekaterina Bakradze When a patient has a PFO, or hole in the heart, doctors are left with a decision: to close or not to close. Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Mustafa Ahmed discuss cryptogenic stroke and PFO, as well as the role of the heart-brain team, with Dr. Soo Young Kwon and Dr. Ekaterina Bakradze, both of the neurology department at UAB.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

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]]> When a patient has a PFO, or hole in the heart, doctors are left with a decision: to close or not to close. Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Mustafa Ahmed discuss cryptogenic stroke and PFO, as well as the role of the heart-brain team, with Dr. Soo Young Kwon and Dr. Ekaterina Bakradze, both of the neurology department at UAB.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, Dr. Soo Young Kwon, Dr. Ekaterina Bakradze Buzzsprout-9277141 Tue, 28 Sep 2021 19:00:00 -0500 5185 1 47 full false Intermittent Fasting with Courtney Peterson, PhD Intermittent Fasting with Courtney Peterson, PhD Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Courtney Peterson, PhD, in a discussion of intermittent fasting, from methods and effects to current clinical trials in the field. If you are interested in participating in one of Dr. Peterson's trials, please call 205-484-5633.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Courtney Peterson, PhD, in a discussion of intermittent fasting, from methods and effects to current clinical trials in the field. If you are interested in participating in one of Dr. Peterson's trials, please call 205-484-5633.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Courtney Peterson Buzzsprout-9168902 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 17:00:00 -0500 3436 1 46 full false Disparities in Cardiovascular Care with Dr. Antoine Keller and Dr. Stephen Clarkson Disparities in Cardiovascular Care with Dr. Antoine Keller and Dr. Stephen Clarkson How can the medical community cross the divide caused by disparities in care, and where can those lines be drawn? Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Antoine Keller at Baton Rouge General and Dr. Stephen Clarkson at UAB in a discussion of racial, geographic, and socioeconomic divisions affecting cardiovascular care for our communities.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> How can the medical community cross the divide caused by disparities in care, and where can those lines be drawn? Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Antoine Keller at Baton Rouge General and Dr. Stephen Clarkson at UAB in a discussion of racial, geographic, and socioeconomic divisions affecting cardiovascular care for our communities.

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Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Antoine Keller, Dr. Stephen Clarkson Buzzsprout-9086104 Thu, 26 Aug 2021 03:00:00 -0500 3789 1 45 full false The Ketogenic Diet with Dr. Amy Goss The Ketogenic Diet with Dr. Amy Goss What is the ketogenic diet, and what is its effect on cardiovascular health? Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Amy Goss, Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition Sciences at UAB, in a discussion of all things keto.

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Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> What is the ketogenic diet, and what is its effect on cardiovascular health? Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Amy Goss, Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition Sciences at UAB, in a discussion of all things keto.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard Buzzsprout-8715886 Thu, 17 Jun 2021 03:00:00 -0500 3163 1 44 full false Diets, Diets, Diets: Diffusing the Confusion with Dr. Danielle Belardo Diets, Diets, Diets: Diffusing the Confusion with Dr. Danielle Belardo From trendy diets to shifting opinions on carbs, today's world is full of conflicting information about proper nutrition. Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Danielle Belardo, a cardiologist from California, in a discussion ranging from omega-6 fats to the paleo diet.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> From trendy diets to shifting opinions on carbs, today's world is full of conflicting information about proper nutrition. Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Danielle Belardo, a cardiologist from California, in a discussion ranging from omega-6 fats to the paleo diet.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Danielle Belardo Buzzsprout-8594105 Thu, 27 May 2021 03:00:00 -0500 3084 1 43 full false Cardiac CT: From Prognosis to Diagnosis with Dr. Satinder P. Singh Cardiac CT: From Prognosis to Diagnosis with Dr. Satinder P. Singh Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Satinder P. Singh, Chief of the Cardiopulmonary Radiology and Director of Cardiac CT at UAB, in a discussion of cardiac CT cases, from prognosis to diagnosis...back to prognosis!

Watch a video version of this podcast here!

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Satinder P. Singh, Chief of the Cardiopulmonary Radiology and Director of Cardiac CT at UAB, in a discussion of cardiac CT cases, from prognosis to diagnosis...back to prognosis!

Watch a video version of this podcast here!

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Satinder P. Singh Buzzsprout-8508821 Thu, 13 May 2021 03:00:00 -0500 3971 1 42 full false AFib Dilemma: Stroke vs. Bleed with Dr. Yoaav Krauthammer AFib Dilemma: Stroke vs. Bleed with Dr. Yoaav Krauthammer Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Yoaav Krauthammer in a discussion of stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation and high bleeding risk.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Yoaav Krauthammer in a discussion of stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation and high bleeding risk.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Yoaav Krauthammer Buzzsprout-8386210 Thu, 22 Apr 2021 15:00:00 -0500 1682 1 41 full false Primary Prevention with Dr. Martha Gulati Primary Prevention with Dr. Martha Gulati Does an aspirin a day keep the doctor away? Is alcohol good or bad for your cardiac health? In this week's episode, Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Martha Gulati delve into everything you ever wanted to know about primary prevention.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk.

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]]> Does an aspirin a day keep the doctor away? Is alcohol good or bad for your cardiac health? In this week's episode, Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Martha Gulati delve into everything you ever wanted to know about primary prevention.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Martha Gulati Buzzsprout-8299084 Thu, 08 Apr 2021 17:00:00 -0500 5072 1 40 full false The Watchman Device with Dr. Greg Von Mering The Watchman Device with Dr. Greg Von Mering Implantable heart devices can serve as alternatives to anticoagulants for patients with high stroke risk. Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Greg Von Mering discuss the Watchman device and other similar solutions in this episode of the MyHeart.net Podcast.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk.

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]]> Implantable heart devices can serve as alternatives to anticoagulants for patients with high stroke risk. Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Greg Von Mering discuss the Watchman device and other similar solutions in this episode of the MyHeart.net Podcast.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Greg Von Mering Buzzsprout-8089596 Thu, 25 Mar 2021 03:00:00 -0500 3718 1 39 full false Living a Healthy Lifestyle with Dr. Martha Gulati Living a Healthy Lifestyle with Dr. Martha Gulati How much can a healthy lifestyle improve heart health, and how are we to know what is truly healthy in a world obsessed with fad diets and an all-or-nothing attitude towards exercise? Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Martha Gulati in a discussion ranging from sedentary lifestyles to the Mediterranean diet.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> How much can a healthy lifestyle improve heart health, and how are we to know what is truly healthy in a world obsessed with fad diets and an all-or-nothing attitude towards exercise? Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Martha Gulati in a discussion ranging from sedentary lifestyles to the Mediterranean diet.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Martha Gulati Buzzsprout-8124324 Thu, 11 Mar 2021 16:00:00 -0600 5461 1 38 full false Cardiovascular Health in Women with Dr. Nikki Stamp Cardiovascular Health in Women with Dr. Nikki Stamp How much does cardiovascular health differ between men and women? Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Nikki Stamp of Australia in a discussion of cardiovascular health in women, particularly the effect of estrogen on cardiovascular disease risk.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> How much does cardiovascular health differ between men and women? Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Nikki Stamp of Australia in a discussion of cardiovascular health in women, particularly the effect of estrogen on cardiovascular disease risk.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, Dr. Philip Johnson Buzzsprout-8031191 Thu, 25 Feb 2021 16:00:00 -0600 3347 1 37 full false Coronary Microvascular Disease with Dr. Janet Wei Coronary Microvascular Disease with Dr. Janet Wei How is it that some patients with chest pain end up not having obstructive coronary disease? Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Janet Wei in a discussion of angina without obstructive coronary artery disease.

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Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> How is it that some patients with chest pain end up not having obstructive coronary disease? Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Janet Wei in a discussion of angina without obstructive coronary artery disease.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, Dr. Philip Johnson Buzzsprout-7930243 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 16:00:00 -0600 2427 1 36 full false Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm with Dr. Adam Beck Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm with Dr. Adam Beck What does smoking have to do with abdominal aortic aneurysms? Quite a lot, actually. Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Adam Beck, the director of the Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy division at UAB, discuss all you ever needed to know about AAA.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> What does smoking have to do with abdominal aortic aneurysms? Quite a lot, actually. Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Adam Beck, the director of the Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy division at UAB, discuss all you ever needed to know about AAA.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Adam Beck Buzzsprout-7815379 Thu, 11 Feb 2021 14:00:00 -0600 3188 1 35 full false Sudden Death: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy with Dr. Michelle Kittleson Sudden Death: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy with Dr. Michelle Kittleson Why do athletes die suddenly? Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Michelle Kittleson in a discussion of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, from detection to genetic testing to prognoses.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> Why do athletes die suddenly? Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Michelle Kittleson in a discussion of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, from detection to genetic testing to prognoses.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, Dr. Philip Johnson Buzzsprout-7681978 Thu, 04 Feb 2021 15:00:00 -0600 4688 1 34 full false OCT and Virtual Reality: A Conversation with Dr. Nick West of Abbott OCT and Virtual Reality: A Conversation with Dr. Nick West of Abbott Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Mustafa Ahmed are joined by Dr. Nick West of Abbott in a discussion of the use of optical coherence tomography (OCT) and virtual reality to image coronary atherosclerosis and optimize coronary stent procedures.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Mustafa Ahmed are joined by Dr. Nick West of Abbott in a discussion of the use of optical coherence tomography (OCT) and virtual reality to image coronary atherosclerosis and optimize coronary stent procedures.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, Dr. Nick West Buzzsprout-6807226 Fri, 29 Jan 2021 03:00:00 -0600 3433 1 33 full false Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease with Dr. Kyle Eudailey Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease with Dr. Kyle Eudailey Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Kyle Eudailey in a discussion of the most common congenital heart defect that represents the coexistent aspect of a genetic disorder of the aorta and cardiac development: Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease. This disease is found in approximately 2% of the population with a male predominance of 2:1.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Kyle Eudailey in a discussion of the most common congenital heart defect that represents the coexistent aspect of a genetic disorder of the aorta and cardiac development: Bicuspid Aortic Valve Disease. This disease is found in approximately 2% of the population with a male predominance of 2:1.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, Dr. Philip Johnson Buzzsprout-7376434 Tue, 19 Jan 2021 12:00:00 -0600 4594 1 32 full false PAD: When Leg Pain Isn't Just Leg Pain with Dr. Munish Goyal PAD: When Leg Pain Isn't Just Leg Pain with Dr. Munish Goyal Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Munish Goyal, an interventional cardiologist at St. Vincent's, part of Ascension, in a discussion of PAD, or peripheral artery disease.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Munish Goyal, an interventional cardiologist at St. Vincent's, part of Ascension, in a discussion of PAD, or peripheral artery disease.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Munish Goyal Buzzsprout-7212346 Thu, 14 Jan 2021 03:00:00 -0600 4184 1 31 full false HFpEF: Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction with Drs. Shane Nanayakkara and Jason Guichard HFpEF: Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction with Drs. Shane Nanayakkara and Jason Guichard In this week's episode, Dr. Alain Bouchard discusses HFpEF, or heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, with Dr. Shane Nanayakkara and Dr. Jason Guichard.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> In this week's episode, Dr. Alain Bouchard discusses HFpEF, or heart failure with preserved ejection fraction, with Dr. Shane Nanayakkara and Dr. Jason Guichard.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, Dr. Philip Johnson Buzzsprout-7002460 Thu, 24 Dec 2020 15:00:00 -0600 4384 1 30 full false PVC Heartbeats: When to Treat with Dr. Jose Osorio PVC Heartbeats: When to Treat with Dr. Jose Osorio In this week's episode, Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Jose Osorio, director of the electrophysiology lab at the Grandview Medical Center, to discuss the nature of PVCs.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> In this week's episode, Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Jose Osorio, director of the electrophysiology lab at the Grandview Medical Center, to discuss the nature of PVCs.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, Dr. Philip Johnson Buzzsprout-6927227 Sat, 19 Dec 2020 17:00:00 -0600 2847 1 29 full false Venous Insufficiency: From Leg Pain to Spider Veins with Dr. Robert Foster Venous Insufficiency: From Leg Pain to Spider Veins with Dr. Robert Foster Do your legs hurt? Do you have spider veins? Then you've got to tune in to this discussion of venous insufficiency, featuring Dr. Alain Bouchard and special guest Dr. Robert Foster of the Birmingham Heart Clinic.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> Do your legs hurt? Do you have spider veins? Then you've got to tune in to this discussion of venous insufficiency, featuring Dr. Alain Bouchard and special guest Dr. Robert Foster of the Birmingham Heart Clinic.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, Dr. Philip Johnson Buzzsprout-6709912 Sat, 05 Dec 2020 18:00:00 -0600 3153 1 28 full false Atrial Fibrillation: Rhythm Control Including Ablation with Dr. Richard Vest Atrial Fibrillation: Rhythm Control Including Ablation with Dr. Richard Vest Just because it doesn't feel like atrial fibrillation doesn't mean it isn't there, and early detection can be key to effective treatment! Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Richard Vest, an electrophysiology expert, discuss the treatment of atrial fibrillation as well as clinical research into advancing those methods.

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Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> Just because it doesn't feel like atrial fibrillation doesn't mean it isn't there, and early detection can be key to effective treatment! Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Richard Vest, an electrophysiology expert, discuss the treatment of atrial fibrillation as well as clinical research into advancing those methods.

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Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Richard Vest Buzzsprout-6557251 Thu, 26 Nov 2020 03:00:00 -0600 3988 1 27 full false Atrial Fibrillation: What Your Heart is Trying to Tell You with Dr. Richard Vest Atrial Fibrillation: What Your Heart is Trying to Tell You with Dr. Richard Vest Some atrial fibrillation patients have described their heartbeat as a sort of Morse code. But what is it trying to say? Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Richard Vest, an electrophysiology expert, discuss atrial fibrillation and its prevalence, detection, and treatment.

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Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> Some atrial fibrillation patients have described their heartbeat as a sort of Morse code. But what is it trying to say? Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Richard Vest, an electrophysiology expert, discuss atrial fibrillation and its prevalence, detection, and treatment.

About the Host

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Richard Vest Buzzsprout-6403189 Mon, 16 Nov 2020 14:00:00 -0600 3059 1 26 full false Medical Treatment of Functional Mitral Regurgitation with Dr. Jason Guichard Medical Treatment of Functional Mitral Regurgitation with Dr. Jason Guichard In today's episode of the MyHeart.net podcast, Drs. Alain Bouchard, Mustafa Ahmed, and Jason Guichard discuss the medical treatment of functional mitral regurgitation.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

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]]> In today's episode of the MyHeart.net podcast, Drs. Alain Bouchard, Mustafa Ahmed, and Jason Guichard discuss the medical treatment of functional mitral regurgitation.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, Dr. Jason Guichard Buzzsprout-6226762 Thu, 05 Nov 2020 03:00:00 -0600 3742 1 25 full false CTEPH: A Curable Cause of Pulmonary Hypertension with Drs. David McGiffin and Jason Guichard CTEPH: A Curable Cause of Pulmonary Hypertension with Drs. David McGiffin and Jason Guichard Join Drs. Alain Bouchard, David McGiffin, and Jason Guichard as they discuss CTEPH — also known as chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

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]]> Join Drs. Alain Bouchard, David McGiffin, and Jason Guichard as they discuss CTEPH — also known as chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, Dr. Philip Johnson Buzzsprout-6031303 Fri, 23 Oct 2020 11:00:00 -0500 4597 1 24 full false Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension with Drs. Barry Rayburn and Jason Guichard Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension with Drs. Barry Rayburn and Jason Guichard How does one treat pulmonary arterial hypertension? Following up on last week's episode, What is Pulmonary Hypertension?, Drs. Alain Bouchard, Barry Rayburn, and Jason Guichard discuss the different treatment measures for this widespread issue.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

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]]> How does one treat pulmonary arterial hypertension? Following up on last week's episode, What is Pulmonary Hypertension?, Drs. Alain Bouchard, Barry Rayburn, and Jason Guichard discuss the different treatment measures for this widespread issue.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, Dr. Philip Johnson Buzzsprout-5915956 Thu, 15 Oct 2020 17:00:00 -0500 2102 1 23 full false What is Pulmonary Hypertension with Drs. Barry Rayburn and Jason Guichard What is Pulmonary Hypertension with Drs. Barry Rayburn and Jason Guichard In this week's episode, Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Jason Guichard, and Dr. Barry Rayburn discuss a substantial global health issue: Pulmonary Hypertension — specifically, Type 1 Pulmonary Hypertension (PAH).

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

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If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk. 

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]]> In this week's episode, Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Jason Guichard, and Dr. Barry Rayburn discuss a substantial global health issue: Pulmonary Hypertension — specifically, Type 1 Pulmonary Hypertension (PAH).

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

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If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk. 

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Jason Guichard, Dr. Barry Rayburn Buzzsprout-5821822 Fri, 09 Oct 2020 14:00:00 -0500 3255 1 22 full false Surgical Repair of the Mitral Valve with Dr. Clifton Lewis Surgical Repair of the Mitral Valve with Dr. Clifton Lewis Dr. Alain Bouchard discusses the history of surgical options and modern techniques for degenerative mitral valve disease and mitral regurgitation with Dr. Clifton Lewis, Director of Adult Cardiac Surgery at UAB, and Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, Director of Interventional and Structural Cardiology at UAB.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

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If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk. 

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard discusses the history of surgical options and modern techniques for degenerative mitral valve disease and mitral regurgitation with Dr. Clifton Lewis, Director of Adult Cardiac Surgery at UAB, and Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, Director of Interventional and Structural Cardiology at UAB.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, Dr. Philip Johnson Buzzsprout-5697304 Thu, 01 Oct 2020 14:00:00 -0500 4154 1 21 full false Mitral Clip: Everything You Ever Needed to Know with Dr. Mustafa Ahmed Mitral Clip: Everything You Ever Needed to Know with Dr. Mustafa Ahmed When a patient has mitral regurgitation but is not a candidate for open-heart surgery, what is a doctor to do? Thankfully, with the groundbreaking MitraClip (or mitral clip), these patients can still be treated through specialized techniques. Dr. Mustafa Ahmed discusses the procedure's history, benefits, and more with Dr. Alain Bouchard in our latest podcast.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

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]]> When a patient has mitral regurgitation but is not a candidate for open-heart surgery, what is a doctor to do? Thankfully, with the groundbreaking MitraClip (or mitral clip), these patients can still be treated through specialized techniques. Dr. Mustafa Ahmed discusses the procedure's history, benefits, and more with Dr. Alain Bouchard in our latest podcast.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

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If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk. 

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, Dr. Philip Johnson Buzzsprout-5574406 Thu, 24 Sep 2020 03:00:00 -0500 3777 1 20 full false Mitral Regurgitation with Dr. Mustafa Ahmed Mitral Regurgitation with Dr. Mustafa Ahmed Join Drs. Mustafa Ahmed and Alain Bouchard as they discuss Mitral Regurgitation — also known as 'the leaky valve.'

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

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If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk. 

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]]> Join Drs. Mustafa Ahmed and Alain Bouchard as they discuss Mitral Regurgitation — also known as 'the leaky valve.'

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

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The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast! 

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk. 

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, Dr. Philip Johnson Buzzsprout-5483758 Thu, 17 Sep 2020 09:00:00 -0500 2711 1 19 full false Pulmonary Embolism: The Killer Clot in the Lungs with Dr. David McGiffin Pulmonary Embolism: The Killer Clot in the Lungs with Dr. David McGiffin How is COVID-19 complicating the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism? Drs. Alain Bouchard and Mustafa Ahmed are joined by Dr. David McGiffin to discuss this aspect of the often deadly clot in the lungs and more.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

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The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast! 

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk. 

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]]> How is COVID-19 complicating the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism? Drs. Alain Bouchard and Mustafa Ahmed are joined by Dr. David McGiffin to discuss this aspect of the often deadly clot in the lungs and more.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

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The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast! 

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk. 

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, Dr. David McGiffin Buzzsprout-5261590 Thu, 03 Sep 2020 03:00:00 -0500 3638 1 18 full false The Future of the Cardiac Transplant with Drs. David McGiffin and Jason Guichard The Future of the Cardiac Transplant with Drs. David McGiffin and Jason Guichard Where is the future of the cardiac transplant headed? From pig hearts to 3D printing, Dr. David McGiffin, Dr. Jason Guichard, and Dr. Alain Bouchard discuss current experimentation and future possibilities in this episode of the MyHeart.net podcast.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast! 

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk. 

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]]> Where is the future of the cardiac transplant headed? From pig hearts to 3D printing, Dr. David McGiffin, Dr. Jason Guichard, and Dr. Alain Bouchard discuss current experimentation and future possibilities in this episode of the MyHeart.net podcast.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast! 

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk. 

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. David McGiffin, Dr. Jason Guichard Buzzsprout-5147479 Thu, 27 Aug 2020 03:00:00 -0500 2935 1 17 full false Coronavirus Vaccination: Will It Work with Dr. Leland Allen Coronavirus Vaccination: Will It Work with Dr. Leland Allen Dr. Leland Allen, head of Infectious Disease at St. Vincent's of Birmingham, discusses current development of vaccines for COVID-19 as well as the importance of influenza vaccination for this upcoming flu and cold season.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast! 

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk. 

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]]> Dr. Leland Allen, head of Infectious Disease at St. Vincent's of Birmingham, discusses current development of vaccines for COVID-19 as well as the importance of influenza vaccination for this upcoming flu and cold season.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast! 

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk. 

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, Dr. Philip Johnson Buzzsprout-5068361 Thu, 20 Aug 2020 03:00:00 -0500 3675 1 16 full false Dementia Prevention: Where Do We Go from Here with Dr. Louis Bherer Dementia Prevention: Where Do We Go from Here with Dr. Louis Bherer Dr. Louis Bherer, an expert in the neuropsychology of aging, and MyHeart.net's Dr. Alain Bouchard discuss the research conducted at the ÉPIC Center of the Montreal Heart Institute. The ÉPIC Center focuses on multi-domain intervention for those with cardiac disease and prevention of cognitive deficits and has continued its work even in the era of COVID-19.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast! 

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk. 

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]]> Dr. Louis Bherer, an expert in the neuropsychology of aging, and MyHeart.net's Dr. Alain Bouchard discuss the research conducted at the ÉPIC Center of the Montreal Heart Institute. The ÉPIC Center focuses on multi-domain intervention for those with cardiac disease and prevention of cognitive deficits and has continued its work even in the era of COVID-19.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast! 

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk. 

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Louis Bherer Buzzsprout-4898738 Thu, 13 Aug 2020 03:00:00 -0500 1328 1 15 full false Dementia and Exercise: Prevention Through Exertion with Dr. Louis Bherer Dementia and Exercise: Prevention Through Exertion with Dr. Louis Bherer How can exercise aid in the prevention of dementia? Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Louis Bherer, an expert in the neuropsychology of aging, in a lively discussion of what people can do to potentially aid in the retainment of cognitive function as they age.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk. 

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]]> How can exercise aid in the prevention of dementia? Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Louis Bherer, an expert in the neuropsychology of aging, in a lively discussion of what people can do to potentially aid in the retainment of cognitive function as they age.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

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If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk. 

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Louis Bherer Buzzsprout-4874057 Thu, 06 Aug 2020 03:00:00 -0500 2285 1 14 full false Heart Transplant: A Comprehensive Overview with Dr. David McGiffin Heart Transplant: A Comprehensive Overview with Dr. David McGiffin In this episode, Dr. David McGiffin, an expert heart and lung transplant surgeon at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, discusses everything from the history of heart transplant to the technical aspects of the procedure in this comprehensive overview of one of the most amazing medical therapies performed today.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

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]]> In this episode, Dr. David McGiffin, an expert heart and lung transplant surgeon at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, discusses everything from the history of heart transplant to the technical aspects of the procedure in this comprehensive overview of one of the most amazing medical therapies performed today.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, Dr. Philip Johnson Buzzsprout-4775003 Thu, 30 Jul 2020 03:00:00 -0500 4363 1 13 full false Treatment of Cardiogenic Shock Using ECMO with Dr. Jason Guichard Treatment of Cardiogenic Shock Using ECMO with Dr. Jason Guichard The conversation on cardiogenic shock continues as Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, and Dr. Jason Guichard discuss ECMO, or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

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If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk. 

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]]> The conversation on cardiogenic shock continues as Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, and Dr. Jason Guichard discuss ECMO, or extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

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If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk. 

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, Dr. Jason Guichard Buzzsprout-4673261 Thu, 23 Jul 2020 03:00:00 -0500 1978 1 12 full false Cardiogenic Shock: Part 1 with Dr. Jason Guichard Cardiogenic Shock: Part 1 with Dr. Jason Guichard How do cardiologists treat cardiogenic shock? Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, and Dr. Jason Guichard discuss two types of treatment in the latest podcast from MyHeart.net.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

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]]> How do cardiologists treat cardiogenic shock? Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, and Dr. Jason Guichard discuss two types of treatment in the latest podcast from MyHeart.net.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

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The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast! 

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk. 

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, Dr. Jason Guichard Buzzsprout-4584815 Thu, 16 Jul 2020 03:00:00 -0500 2925 1 11 full false Disparities in Healthcare with Randy Granata, RN-BC, DNP Disparities in Healthcare with Randy Granata, RN-BC, DNP In this episode of the MyHeart.net podcast, Dr. Alain Bouchard discusses disparities in healthcare with Randy Granata, RN-BC, DNP, who is Vice President of Population Health at Ascension.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.

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The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast! 

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk. 

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]]> In this episode of the MyHeart.net podcast, Dr. Alain Bouchard discusses disparities in healthcare with Randy Granata, RN-BC, DNP, who is Vice President of Population Health at Ascension.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.

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The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast! 

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk. 

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Randy Granata, RN-BC, Dr. Philip Johnson Buzzsprout-4494611 Thu, 09 Jul 2020 03:00:00 -0500 1295 1 10 full false LVAD: Left Ventricular Assist Device with Drs. Jason Guichard and David McGiffin LVAD: Left Ventricular Assist Device with Drs. Jason Guichard and David McGiffin The LVAD (left ventricular assist device) has become something of a necessity for treating patients who are waiting on the transplant list - some of whom could deteriorate before receiving that life-saving operation. Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Mustafa Ahmed are joined by Dr. Jason Guichard of South Carolina and Dr. David McGiffin of Australia to discuss LVAD and so-called "destination therapy."

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.

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The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast! 

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk. 

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]]> The LVAD (left ventricular assist device) has become something of a necessity for treating patients who are waiting on the transplant list - some of whom could deteriorate before receiving that life-saving operation. Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Mustafa Ahmed are joined by Dr. Jason Guichard of South Carolina and Dr. David McGiffin of Australia to discuss LVAD and so-called "destination therapy."

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.

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The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast! 

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk. 

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, Dr. Jason Guichard, Dr. David McGiffin Buzzsprout-4405559 Thu, 02 Jul 2020 03:00:00 -0500 3070 1 9 full false Remote Patient Monitoring in Heart Failure with Dr. Jason Guichard Remote Patient Monitoring in Heart Failure with Dr. Jason Guichard An exciting — and expensive — type of device allows doctors to monitor their heart failure patients from afar. Through Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM), medical professionals can keep tabs on their patients without requiring them to risk the dangers of a hospital visit and would, in fact, aid in early detection and treatment. But what's stopping these devices from being implanted in all heart failure patients? Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, and Dr. Jason Guichard discuss the ins and outs of Remote Patient Monitoring as it relates to heart failure.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.

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The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast! 

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk. 

The Podcast and the Content are provided on an “as is” basis.

]]> An exciting — and expensive — type of device allows doctors to monitor their heart failure patients from afar. Through Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM), medical professionals can keep tabs on their patients without requiring them to risk the dangers of a hospital visit and would, in fact, aid in early detection and treatment. But what's stopping these devices from being implanted in all heart failure patients? Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, and Dr. Jason Guichard discuss the ins and outs of Remote Patient Monitoring as it relates to heart failure.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.

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The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast! 

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk. 

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, Dr. Jason Guichard Buzzsprout-4279502 Thu, 25 Jun 2020 03:00:00 -0500 2824 1 8 full false New Breakthrough in Treatment of Congestive Heart Failure with Dr. Jason Guichard New Breakthrough in Treatment of Congestive Heart Failure with Dr. Jason Guichard The use of SGLT2 inhibitors has been heralded as a breakthrough in the treatment of congestive heart failure. In this episode of the MyHeart.net podcast, Dr. Bouchard and Dr. Ahmed discuss the new approach with heart failure specialist Dr. Jason Guichard of Prisma Health in South Carolina, covering the incredible benefits of a class of medication traditionally used to treat diabetes as well as some of the obstacles that may lie in the path of patients adding it to their regimen.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.

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]]> The use of SGLT2 inhibitors has been heralded as a breakthrough in the treatment of congestive heart failure. In this episode of the MyHeart.net podcast, Dr. Bouchard and Dr. Ahmed discuss the new approach with heart failure specialist Dr. Jason Guichard of Prisma Health in South Carolina, covering the incredible benefits of a class of medication traditionally used to treat diabetes as well as some of the obstacles that may lie in the path of patients adding it to their regimen.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.

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If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk. 

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, Dr. Jason Guichard Buzzsprout-4220609 Thu, 18 Jun 2020 03:00:00 -0500 2761 1 7 full false TAVR: Everything You Wanted to Know with Dr. Mustafa Ahmed TAVR: Everything You Wanted to Know with Dr. Mustafa Ahmed Who knew that you could be awake during aortic valve replacement surgery? Dr. Mustafa Ahmed and Dr. Alain Bouchard discuss everything you ever wanted to know about the revolutionary procedure known as TAVR.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.

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If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk. 

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]]> Who knew that you could be awake during aortic valve replacement surgery? Dr. Mustafa Ahmed and Dr. Alain Bouchard discuss everything you ever wanted to know about the revolutionary procedure known as TAVR.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.

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If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk. 

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, Dr. Philip Johnson Buzzsprout-4127381 Thu, 11 Jun 2020 03:00:00 -0500 3562 1 6 full false Amyloidosis: Treating a Rare Disease with Dr. Jason Guichard Amyloidosis: Treating a Rare Disease with Dr. Jason Guichard What exactly is amyloidosis, and how do doctors treat it? Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Mustafa Ahmed discuss this rare disease with Dr. Jason Guichard, a cardiologist with Prisma Health in South Carolina specializing in heart failure/transplant.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.

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The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast! 

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk. 

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]]> What exactly is amyloidosis, and how do doctors treat it? Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Mustafa Ahmed discuss this rare disease with Dr. Jason Guichard, a cardiologist with Prisma Health in South Carolina specializing in heart failure/transplant.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.

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The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast! 

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk. 

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, Dr. Jason Guichard Buzzsprout-4034324 Thu, 04 Jun 2020 03:00:00 -0500 2727 1 5 full false Cardiac MRI: What to Expect with Dr. David Fieno Cardiac MRI: What to Expect with Dr. David Fieno What exactly is a cardiac MRI, and what should you expect if your doctor has ordered one? Dr. David Fieno, cardiologist at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, as well as Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Mustafa Ahmed break down the benefits and drawbacks of this technology as well as what patients will most likely experience at their cardiac MRI scan.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.

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The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast! 

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk. 

The Podcast and the Content are provided on an “as is” basis.

]]> What exactly is a cardiac MRI, and what should you expect if your doctor has ordered one? Dr. David Fieno, cardiologist at Shelby Baptist Medical Center, as well as Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Mustafa Ahmed break down the benefits and drawbacks of this technology as well as what patients will most likely experience at their cardiac MRI scan.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.

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The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast! 

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk. 

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, Dr. David Fieno Buzzsprout-3945020 Thu, 28 May 2020 01:00:00 -0500 2665 1 4 full false COVID-19 and the Heart with Dr. David Fieno COVID-19 and the Heart with Dr. David Fieno Please Note: Due to the ever-changing nature of information surrounding COVID-19, some statements in this podcast episode may be outdated. This episode was previously recorded on May 10, 2020.

Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, and Dr. David Fieno discuss the effect of COVID-19 on the heart as well as current studies into therapies to combat coronavirus.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.

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The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast! 

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk. 

The Podcast and the Content are provided on an “as is” basis.

]]> Please Note: Due to the ever-changing nature of information surrounding COVID-19, some statements in this podcast episode may be outdated. This episode was previously recorded on May 10, 2020.

Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, and Dr. David Fieno discuss the effect of COVID-19 on the heart as well as current studies into therapies to combat coronavirus.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.

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The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast! 

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk. 

The Podcast and the Content are provided on an “as is” basis.

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, Dr. Philip Johnson Buzzsprout-3818993 Thu, 21 May 2020 01:00:00 -0500 2608 1 3 full false Pediatric COVID-19 with Dr. Mark Law Pediatric COVID-19 with Dr. Mark Law Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Mustafa Ahmed are joined by Dr. Mark Law, a pediatric cardiologist at Children's of Alabama, and Dr. David Fieno of Shelby Baptist Medical Center to discuss the effect of COVID-19 on children's cardiological health as well as its relationship to Kawasaki disease.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Mustafa Ahmed are joined by Dr. Mark Law, a pediatric cardiologist at Children's of Alabama, and Dr. David Fieno of Shelby Baptist Medical Center to discuss the effect of COVID-19 on children's cardiological health as well as its relationship to Kawasaki disease.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.

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]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, Dr. Mark Law, Dr. David Fieno Buzzsprout-3733427 Thu, 14 May 2020 03:00:00 -0500 1714 1 2 full false Not All Masks Are Created Equal with Dr. David Fieno Not All Masks Are Created Equal with Dr. David Fieno In the first episode of MyHeart.net's podcast, three cardiologists discuss face masks in the healthcare field in the face of a pandemic. Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Mustafa Ahmed are joined by Dr. David Fieno to discuss the effectiveness of face masks during the coronavirus pandemic, as well as Dr. Fieno's initiative to provide free N99 masks to medical workers on the frontlines.

You can learn more about Dr. Fieno's mission on his practice's Facebook page as well as his GoFundMe page, where you can also contribute to this cause.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.

Medical Disclaimer
The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast!

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk.

The Podcast and the Content are provided on an “as is” basis.

]]> In the first episode of MyHeart.net's podcast, three cardiologists discuss face masks in the healthcare field in the face of a pandemic. Dr. Alain Bouchard and Dr. Mustafa Ahmed are joined by Dr. David Fieno to discuss the effectiveness of face masks during the coronavirus pandemic, as well as Dr. Fieno's initiative to provide free N99 masks to medical workers on the frontlines.

You can learn more about Dr. Fieno's mission on his practice's Facebook page as well as his GoFundMe page, where you can also contribute to this cause.

About the Team

Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained in Internal Medicine at McGill University in Montreal. He continued as a Research Fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute. He did a clinical cardiology fellowship at the University of California in San Francisco. He joined the faculty at the University of Alabama Birmingham from 1986 to 1990. He worked at CardiologyPC and Baptist Medical Center at Princeton from 1990-2019. He is now part of the Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham at St. Vincent’s Health System, Ascension.

Dr. Mustafa Ahmed is a Structural Heart Specialist, Interventional Cardiologist and Scientist, and is the director of the Structural Heart Disease Program at UAB. He is a leading performer of minimally invasive heart procedures, including the Mitraclip procedure. He is credited with several first of their kind procedures and internationally recognized in areas including valvular and surgical heart disease and POTS. He was born in Nottingham, England, and went to medical school at the Victoria University of Manchester. He took postgraduate positions at the Manchester Royal Infirmary, then the Queens Medical Center. Dr Ahmed moved to Birmingham, AL, where he was the first person selected for the Physician Scientist Training Program with specialization in cardiology and interventional cardiology.

Dr. Philip Johnson is originally from Selma, AL. Philip began his studies at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, where he double majored in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering. After a year in the “real world” working for his father as a machine design engineer, he went to graduate school at UAB in Birmingham, AL, where he completed a Masters and PhD in Biomedical Engineering before becoming a research assistant professor in Biomedical Engineering. After a short stint in academics, he continued his education at UAB in Medical School, Internal Medicine Residency, and is currently a cardiology fellow in training with a special interest in cardiac electrophysiology.

Medical Disclaimer
The contents of the MyHeart.net podcast, including as textual content, graphical content, images, and any other content contained in the Podcast (“Content”) are purely for informational purposes. The Content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read or heard on the Podcast!

If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. MyHeart.net does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions, or other information that may be mentioned on the Podcast. Reliance on any information provided by MyHeart.net, MyHeart.net employees, others appearing on the Podcast at the invitation of MyHeart.net, or other visitors to the Podcast is solely at your own risk.

The Podcast and the Content are provided on an “as is” basis.

]]> Dr. Alain Bouchard, Dr. Mustafa Ahmed, Dr. Philip Johnson, Dr. David Fieno Buzzsprout-3666745 Thu, 07 May 2020 19:00:00 -0500 2075 1 1 full false