Episode 18. Sex Differences, Psychosocial Factors, and Angina with Dr. Harmony Reynolds
In this new episode of Aha! with JAHA, Dr. Laxmi Mehta interviews Dr. Harmony Reynolds (NYU Grossman School of Medicine) about her article, “Sex Differences in Psychosocial Factors and Angina in Patients with Chronic Coronary Disease”. They discuss how stress and depression impact angina severity, sex differences in patient outcomes, and the implications for managing chronic coronary artery disease, particularly in women. Read the full article here.
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Special Episode: JAHA Distinguished Hearts and Minds Roundtable 2024
Catch up with the AHA's 2024 Distinguished Scientist honorees in conversation with JAHA's Editor-in-Chief Bruce Ovbiagele, and Senior Associate Editor Katherine Wu, in our second annual Distinguished Hearts and Minds Roundtable. This year, we spoke with these brilliant scientists in person at AHA Scientific Sessions in Chicago about their vital contributions to their respective fields, their career journeys, and their thoughts on the future of cardiovascular and stroke research.
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Episode 17. Optimizing Psychological Health Across the Perinatal Period: An Update on Maternal Cardiovascular Health: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association
In this new episode of Aha! with JAHA, Dr. Eva Rocha interviews Dr. Allison E. Gaffey (Yale School of Medicine; VA Connecticut Healthcare System) and Dr. Diana Wolfe (Albert Einstein College of Medicine) about the new AHA Scientific Statement, “Optimizing Psychological Health Across the Perinatal Period: An Update on Maternal Cardiovascular Health”. They discuss the critical intersection of psychological health and cardiovascular health during the perinatal period and explore opportunities for creating care delivery models that perinatal psychological health in cardio-obstetric care. They also provide personal insights from their own career journeys and their strategies for maintaining psychological well-being. Read the full AHA Scientific Statement here.
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Episode 16. Lipid-Lowering Therapy and Ischemic Stroke Severity with Dr. Richa Sharma
In this new episode of Aha! with JAHA, Dr. Eva Rocha interviews Dr Richa Sharma (Yale School of Medicine) about her new JAHA article “Lipid-Lowering Therapy Use When Indicated and Subsequent Ischemic Stroke Severity.” They discuss the potential impact of lipid-lowering therapy in mitigating stroke severity, as well as Dr Sharma’s career journey and advice for trainees in her field. Read Dr Sharma’s article here.
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Episode 15. Trisomy 21 and Congenital Heart Disease with Dr. Jennifer Peterson
In this new episode of Aha! with JAHA, Dr. Laxmi Mehta Rocha interviews Dr. Jennifer Peterson (Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing) about “Trisomy 21 and Congenital Heart Disease: Impact on Health and Functional Outcomes From Birth Through Adolescence: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association, which she chaired. Dr Peterson discusses the complex ongoing health concerns for children with trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) and congenital heart disease from birth through adolescence, and leading a “dream team” of researchers in developing a framework to maximize health and functional outcomes for this unique population throughout their lives. Dr Peterson also shares her career journey and advice for trainees in her field. Read the full AHA Scientific Statement here.
Aha! With JAHA is a podcast where Science, Policy, and Practice intersect. The Journal of American Heart Association presents dynamic discussions with authors, key leaders, and policymakers around the latest science published in the journal. Tune in monthly for a new episode.
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