MedStar Health DocTalk (series)

Comprehensive, relevant and insightful conversations about health and medicine happen here… on MedStar Health Doc Talk. Join us for real conversations with physician experts from around the largest healthcare system in the Maryland-DC region.

MedStar Health DocTalk (series) is a health podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 104 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts MedStar Health DocTalk (series), a health show with 104 episodes published.

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  Episode #4

  Renal Denervation for Uncontrolled High Blood Pressure

  Sep 23, 202635 minS7

  Send us Fan Mail Could a new treatment help people whose high blood pressure remains difficult to control? High blood pressure affects nearly half of U.S. adults and can increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney disease and heart failure. But for some people, even multiple medications and lifestyle changes aren't enough to bring their blood pressure under control. In this episode of MedStar Health DocTalk, host Debra Schindler talks with Dr. Brian Case, MedStar Health interventional cardiologist and hypertension specialist, about renal denervation (RDN), an FDA-approved treatment option for certain patients with uncontrolled or resistant hypertension. Dr. Case explains: • What high blood pressure does to the heart, kidneys and body • How doctors determine whether hypertension is truly uncontrolled • Who may be a candidate for renal denervation • How the procedure works and why the kidneys are involved • The difference between ultrasound and radiofrequency renal denervation • What patients can expect before, during and after the procedure • How long it takes to see a reduction in blood pressure • Potential risks and who may not qualify • Why renal denervation is not a cure for hypertension but can be used alongside medications and healthy lifestyle changes • What researchers have learned since the earlier studies of renal denervation • How this emerging treatment could change the future of hypertension care Dr. Case also shares what he and his colleagues are seeing in patients treated through the MedStar Health hypertension program. Learn more about renal denervation at MedStar Health: MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center: 301-877-5677 MedStar Washington Hospital Center: 202-877-5975 This podcast is for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for medical advice. Talk with your healthcare provider about your individual condition and treatment options. #MedStarHealth #DocTalk #HighBloodPressure #Hypertension #RenalDenervation #HeartHealth #BloodPressure #Cardiology For more episodes of MedStar Health DocTalk, go to medstarhealth.org/doctalk.

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  Episode #3

  Joint Replacement for Base of Thumb Arthritis

  Aug 20, 202636 minS7

  Send us Fan Mail Thumb Arthritis: The Game Changing Joint Replacement Thumb arthritis is extremely common, and when pain at the base of the thumb makes it difficult to open a jar, turn a key, grip a golf club, or hold everyday objects, it can have a major impact on daily life. In this episode of MedStar Health DocTalk , host Debra Schindler talks with Dr. Avi Giladi , hand and upper-extremity surgeon and research director at the Curtis National Hand Center, about the latest advances in treating thumb carpometacarpal (CMC) arthritis. For decades, surgery has typically involved removing the trapezium bone, sometimes combined with tendon reconstruction or suspension. While these procedures can provide pain relief, recovery can be lengthy, and some patients experience lasting limitations in grip strength and function. Dr. Giladi discusses a newer option: the Touch Prosthesis , a thumb joint replacement designed to preserve joint height and motion while providing stability. He explains how the implant works, who may be a candidate, how it compares with traditional surgery, and what patients can expect during recovery. The conversation covers: • Why thumb arthritis is so common • Early symptoms and risk factors • Non-surgical treatment options, including splints, therapy and injections • Traditional thumb arthritis surgery and its recovery • How the Touch prosthesis works • Potential benefits, risks and limitations of thumb joint replacement • Who may—and may not—be a candidate • What recovery can look like after surgery • What researchers and surgeons still need to learn about the implant long term Dr. Giladi emphasizes that not everyone with thumb arthritis needs surgery, and that treatment should be individualized. But for appropriately selected patients whose symptoms persist despite non-surgical treatments, newer joint-replacement technology may offer another path toward restoring motion, strength and function. Learn More or Schedule an Appointment: For more information about MedStar Health’s Curtis National Hand Center, visit MedStarHealth.org and search “Curtis.” To schedule an appointment with Dr. Avi Giladi or one of the center’s 14 hand surgeons, call 410-235-5405 . If you’re closer to Washington, DC, call 202-444-3668 to schedule an appointment with hand surgeon Dr. Michael Kessler at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Watch the full episode to learn what patients considering thumb arthritis surgery should know. For more episodes of MedStar Health DocTalk, go to medstarhealth.org/doctalk.

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  Continent Ileostomy: The K Pouch Option

  Aug 5, 202632 min

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  Robot Assisted Transplant Surgery with Dr. Talal Al-Qaoud

  Jul 20, 202617 min

  Send us Fan Mail On this episode of DocTalk, we talk with Dr. Talal Al-Qaoud, transplant surgeon and urologist at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, who explains how robotic-assisted transplant surgeries are improving patient outcomes, and what makes someone an ideal candidate. For an interview with Dr. Al-Qaoud, or for more information about this podcast, contact Medstar Georgetown University Hospital manager of Media Relations, Ryan.M.Miller2@Medstar.net. Learn more about Dr. Al-Qaoud For more episodes of MedStar Health DocTalk, go to medstarhealth.org/doctalk.

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  Episode #14

  Cardi-OB also known as Cardio-Obstetrics- What is it?

  Jun 19, 202644 minS6

  Send us Fan Mail Cardio Obstetrics: What is it? | MedStar Health DocTalk Pregnancy is often described as a natural stress test for the body, and especially for the heart. In this episode of MedStar Health DocTalk, host Debra Schindler sits down with cardiologist and cardio-obstetrics specialist Dr. Minhal Makshood to explore the growing field of cardio obstetrics and why pregnancy can reveal important clues about a woman’s long-term cardiovascular health. Dr. Makshood explains how conditions such as preeclampsia, gestational hypertension, gestational diabetes, and peripartum cardiomyopathy can affect both mother and baby, and why these pregnancy-related complications may increase a woman’s risk of future heart disease, heart failure, stroke, and other cardiovascular conditions. The conversation also highlights the importance of prenatal counseling for women with existing heart conditions, the role of multidisciplinary care teams, and why the postpartum period—sometimes called the “fourth trimester”—is a critical time for monitoring heart health. In this episode, you'll learn: • What cardio obstetrics is and why the specialty is rapidly growing • How pregnancy can uncover previously undiagnosed heart conditions • The warning signs of heart complications during and after pregnancy • Why preeclampsia and gestational diabetes are more than temporary pregnancy complications • How pregnancy history can help predict future cardiovascular risk • The importance of coordinated care between cardiologists, obstetricians, and maternal-fetal medicine specialists • What every woman should know about protecting her heart before, during, and after pregnancy Whether you're planning a pregnancy, currently expecting, recently delivered a baby, or simply interested in women's heart health, this episode provides valuable insights that could have lifelong implications. If you have a heart condition, experienced complications during pregnancy, or want to learn more about protecting your cardiovascular health before, during, or after pregnancy, schedule an appointment with the Women's Health and Cardio Obstetrics Clinic at MedStar Health. Call 301-570-7404 to learn more or make an appointment. Guest: Dr. Minhal Makshood, Cardiologist and Cardio-Obstetrics Specialist Host: Debra Schindler For more episodes of MedStar Health DocTalk, go to medstarhealth.org/doctalk.

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