Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Carrie L. Langstraat, M.D. It’s estimated that up to 10% of women in the U.S. will develop an adnexal mass at some point in their life. Whereas most adnexal masses are gynecologic in origin, they may also represent disease of the urinary or GI system. Although adnexal masses may…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Thomas C. Gerber, M.D., Ph.D. Like an automobile engine, our heart runs longer and better when it’s well cared for. In our last podcast, we reviewed the various lifestyle changes our patients can make which benefit the heart and keep it healthy. We’re going to continue that discussion in…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Thomas C. Gerber, M.D., Ph.D. The heart is an amazing organ. At rest, the average heart beats approximately 4500 times per hour, slightly over 100,000 times per day. It’s quite a reliable organ and unlike our kidneys, lungs and eyes, we only have one heart. We expect a lot…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Jeffrey B. Geske, M.D. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy affects 1 in 500 adults or about 600,000 individuals in the U.S. and represents the most common inherited cardiomyopathy.  It often goes undetected, and it’s estimated that about 85% of those with the condition remain undiagnosed. HCM can produce a variety of symptoms,…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, M.D., M.S. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States as well as globally. It’s estimated that over 700,000 individuals in the U.S. die annually from some form of cardiac conditions, most often coronary heart disease.  Cardiac rehabilitation is often recommended to our…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Sandra J. Taler, M.D. Hypertension is an extremely common health problem, affecting at least half of all adults in the United States. Since it’s typically asymptomatic, a significant number of individuals are unaware that they have the condition. In those who are aware of the diagnosis, the majority have…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Sharonne N. Hayes, M.D. We tend to think of heart disease as a health problem for men, yet it’s the leading cause of death for women in the United States and is responsible for over 1/3 of all deaths in women each year, more than all malignancies combined. Women…

Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. Guest: Chris R. Stephenson, M.D., M.H.P.E. Some patients about to have a surgical procedure will have a preoperative assessment completed by the anesthesiologist on the day of the surgery. However, in many cases, patients are having an evaluation at a perioperative clinic, well prior to their procedure. Although this results…

Hosts: Sanj Kakar, M.D. and Dawn Marie R. Davis, M.D. Guests: Rosanne M. Boser and Jonathan L. Verhelst, CFP(R) Financial solvency and independence are relevant for all individuals, though physicians have unique aspects to financial health due to a long training period, education expenses, and lack of formal financial instruction. On today’s podcast, we discuss…

Hosts: Sanj Kakar, M.D. and Dawn Marie R. Davis, M.D. Guests: Rosanne M. Boser and Jonathan L. Verhelst, CFP(R) Financial solvency and independence are relevant for all individuals, though physicians have unique aspects to financial health due to a long training period, education expenses, and lack of formal financial instruction. On today’s podcast, we discuss…