Heart Talk on WGY: Recent Episodes
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Heart Talk presented by Capital Cardiology Associates is a half-hour program Sundays at 1pm, focused on patient education on patient education, heart health news, trends, and cardiac risk prevention. Heart Talk is hosted by Michael Arce and features a different board-certified cardiologist from Capital Cardiology Associates every week.
Our featured cardiologists include:
Dr. Robert Benton
Dr. Lance Sullenberger
Capital Cardiology Associate is a benchmark cardiology practice committed to improving our patients’ quality of life. We have offices in Albany, Clifton Park and Troy. By providing state of the art diagnostics, board certified physicians and a caring and competent staff, we offer the highest quality of care in a comfortable, supportive atmosphere.
Dr. Brion Winston joins us to answer the most
common questions in a special edition of “Heart
Health Fact or Fiction” for American Heart Month.
The goal of the annual awareness day on February 22nd is to save lives! While heart valve disease can be disabling and deadly, Dr. James O’Brien visits with us today to talk about how awareness and the available treatments can save lives.
February is American Heart Month. We use this month to raise awareness about heart disease and how people can prevent it — both at home and in the community. Dr. Scott Purga joins us today to discuss how we can fight heart disease: the number one killer of men and women in the United States.
Dr. Kelly Beers has a special interest in pregnancy-associated kidney disease, she works with patients with hypertension, and also treats patients with general kidney conditions. She is our guest today, as we examine the link between heart and kidney health.
Diana Berrent was one of the first people in her area
to test positive for COVID-19. As a self-described
“Canary in the COVID Coalmine,” she became an
advocate and activist for herself and others. Diana
joins us today to talk about Survivor Corps, her
grassroots group and the future ahead for
post-COVID recovery patients.
The COVID pandemic hit the United States during a time when around a third of adults (35%) trust key institutions, like elected officials, business leaders, and the news Media. Dr. Connor Healey checks in to discuss how we can restore trust in our doctors and the healthcare industry.
The third week of January marks Healthy Weight Week. This year is the 26th annual occasion to celebrate healthy, diet-free living habits that last a lifetime and prevent eating and weight problems. Jeannine Trimboli, over of Real Fit Life, is back to share successful weight management strategies
Benita Zahn has been a trusted source for health news and information in the Capital Region for over 40 years, as a news reporter and anchor for NewsChannel 13. Today she visits to discuss health awareness and education in the Capital Region.
Dr. Heather Stahura joins our discussion on how where you live now impacts you heart health, especially in the development of hypertension. Plus, we’ll examine the impact of social distancing in high blood pressure cases
Diane Hart is the President and Executive Director of the National Association for Health and Fitness. She joins us to share what she will be discussing with state and federal lawmakers when it comes to your health, fitness, and wellness needs next year.
Studies have found that heart attack risk increases to 15% during the Christmas and New Year's holidays. Jeannine Trimboli is a certified personal trainer, she joins us today with tips on how to stay heart healthy during the Holiday Season.
Dr. Oscar Alleyne has led local responses to pressing national health issues, like Anthrax, Smallpox, and Ebola. He is on today to share the role of local health
departments in your health.
The CDC established National Influenza Vaccination
Week (NIVW) in 2005 to highlight the importance of
continuing flu vaccination through the holiday season
and beyond. Dr. Brion Winston is an advocate for
public health and is here to talk about the impending
flu season.
Election Day is this Tuesday. As Americans prepare to cast their ballot, Dr. Connor Healey looks at the healthcare trends for 2021 and beyond.
A stroke can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability worldwide, but almost all strokes could be prevented. Dr. Alan Boulos is a neurologist at Albany Med. He joins us today to discuss how almost all strokes can be prevented.
Since entering the world as a novel coronavirus in January to being named COVID-19 in February, the medical and scientific communities have worked non-stop to find a vaccine. Dr. Brion Winston visits to share what we have learned about heart damage
from contracting COVID.
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month is a vital initiative set forth by the Heart Rhythm Society to educate the public and raise awareness for sudden cardiac arrest. Dr. Kevin Woods joins the program today to help us learn more about the risk factors and warning signs that can help save a life.
Is fat the new normal? Diane Hart is the President and Executive Director of the National Association for Health and Fitness. She is here to breakdown America’s obesity epidemic and the public health professionals that are fighting it.
World Heart Day is Tuesday, September 29th. This year’s theme is, “Use Heart” in all decisions, as your heart is the only organ you can hear and feel. Dr. Lance Sullenberger visits with us today to discuss the importance of heart health and preventing cardiovascular disease.
While women make up a little more than half of medical school students and are reaching equality in many medical specialties, they make up less than 13% of cardiologists. Dr. Donna Phelan checks in to address the issues women care most about during Women in Medicine month.
Three US drug companies are in the late-stages of trials on a possible coronavirus vaccine. Maura Falli is a Resident at Albany College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences. She’s here to explain the timetable of drug development.
Charles Woodruff has been coaching runners since the 90’s and joins us to talk about the simplest form of exercise - running!
September marks National Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month, a critically important time to highlight life threatening arrhythmia. Dr. James O'Brien specializes in heart rhythm management. He joins us to share what AFib patients need to be aware of with COVID.
Because your brain controls everything your body does, a stroke will affect the way your body functions. Dr. Alan Boulos, is the Chair of Neurosurgery at Albany Medical Center. He joins us on HeartTalk to explain how stroke affects your brain.
The coronavirus started out as a health pandemic,
but the outbreak will create long-lasting changes to
the way we live and work. Miranda VonFricken is a
career and life coach. She explains how to overcome
the challenges in today’s job market.
Dr. Heather Stahura joins our discussion on how
heart disease continues to be a major driver in
COVID cases. We’ll also discuss how health care
providers are preparing for future virus outbreaks.
Global Employee Health & Fitness Month (GEHFM) is an international and national observance of health and fitness in the workplace created by the National
Association for Health and Fitness. This usually takes play during May but due to coronavirus, GEHFM is virtually year round! Diane Hart is the President and
Executive Director of the National Association for Health and Fitness. She is here to share how you can improve your health where most of us spend a majority of our day --- at work.
The message is clear whether it is from worship or your healthcare provider: It is up to each of us to take care of the body we have been given. Father Doudoukjian visits today to share the role of faith in your health and how churches are in need during this pandemic.
As the Capital Region entered Phase 4 of reopening on July 1st, there were three businesses that did NOT make the list. Jeannine Trimboli is the Owner of Real Fit Life, a private fitness club in Guilderland. She joins us to discuss what gyms will need to show to reopen in New York State.
Regular activity and exercise are two of the most important things you can do every day for your heart health. But how, and how much? Dan Myers is an exercise physiologist at Capital Cardiology Associates and joins us today with tips on how to
safely stay active.
The after-visit summary (AVS) is a paper or electronic document given to patients after a medical appointment, which is intended to summarize patients’ health and guide future care, including self-management tasks. But how many of us really understand what it means? And how does your doctor use it? Dr. Connor Healey is here to share his thoughts on improving your visit.
The role of public health and medical professionals changed during the recent virus pandemic. Dr. Brion Winston is an interventional cardiologist with a Masters in
Public Health from Columbia University. Dr. Winston is on today to discuss who public health officials are and what they do in keeping communities safe.
If you are eating healthy and staying active, you’re doing important work toward preventing heart disease everyday. Structural heart disease is a different problem. Dr.
Krzysztof Drzymalski specializes in structural heart disease and explains the defects or disorders in the heart’s structure.
Heart rhythm problems are called arrhythmias and result from a problem in the electrical system of the heart. About one in 18 people or 5% of people in the U.S. have this heart condition. Dr. James O'Brien specializes in arrhythmia management and joins us today to talk about heart rhythm disorders and treatment.
Dr. Lance Sullenberger is part of the Albany-area COVID task force, working with a team of physicians to treat patients in our area hospitals. He visits today to share his
experience on how healthcare has changed during this pandemic.
Is it stress, a panic attack, or a heart problem? Maryellen King is an Advanced Practice Nurse who specializes in remote monitoring. She joins us today to talk about the
devices a cardiologist could send you home with to monitor your heartbeat.
In five days, the "New York State on Pause" stay-at-home order is supposed to lapse. Dr. Connor Healey checks in to discuss how to balance reopening plans with public
health concerns. And, what we can expect the "new normal" to be following this pandemic.
Last month researchers in the U.K. and the U.S. reported that an Artificial Intelligence (AI) program can reliably predict heart attacks and strokes. Dr. Lance Sullenberger
has a special interest in cardiac imaging. He visits today to talk about the role of AI in the future of healthcare.
COVID-19 is a new disease and we are learning more about it every day. Dr. Scott Purga is part of the task force of local cardiologists working with patients in our area
hospitals. He’s on today to share what doctors have learned about this virus.
World Health Day is Tuesday, April 7th and marks the anniversary of the World Health Organization which was founded in 1948. Dr. Brion Winston is a board-certified
cardiologist with a special area of interest in public health. He’s in the studio to share why global health is a priority.
Dr. Heather Stahura checks in to discuss the current COVID-19 status. We’ll discuss how local physicians and hospitals are managing the virus pandemic as well as how to safely continue living during these times.
During the recent coronavirus pandemic, many Americans have been taking the recommendation to follow social distancing to reduce their risk of infection. This has
increased the use of Telehealth - using remote technology to connect doctors with patients. Maryellen King is an Advanced Practice Nurse who specializes in remote
monitoring.
American Diabetes Association Diabetes Alert Day®is on March 24th. Observed annually on the fourth Tuesday in March, Diabetes Alert Day is a one-day "wake-up call." Felix Perez is the Market Director for the American Diabetes Association and is in to address the seriousness of diabetes and the importance of understanding your risk.
Cardioversion is a medical procedure that restores a normal heart rhythm in people with certain types of abnormal heartbeats (arrhythmias). Dr. James O'Brien specializes in arrhythmia management and joins us today to talk about the technology and medicines available to get your heart back in rhythm.
April is Move More Month. The American Heart Association recommends at least 30-minutes of daily activity/exercise to fight heart disease. Charles Woodruff has been coaching runners since the 90’s and joins us to talk about the simplest form of exercise - running!
Cardioversion is a medical procedure that restores a normal heart rhythm in people with certain types of abnormal heartbeats (arrhythmias). Dr. James O'Brien specializes in arrhythmia management and joins us today to talk about the technology and medicines available to get your heart back in rhythm.
World Health Day is Tuesday, April 7th and marks the anniversary of the World Health Organization which was founded in 1948. Dr. Brion Winston is a board-certified
cardiologist with a special area of interest in public health. He’s in the studio to share why global health is a priority.
The American Heart Association states that, an irregular sleep pattern (one that varies from the seven to nine hours nightly) is linked to a host of cardiovascular risks, including obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes and coronary artery disease. Dr.
Fred Dreher is from the Integrative Sleep Center and joins us today to help us identify sleep apnea.
25% of Americans did not have a primary care provider as of 2015, and that number appears to be part of a declining trend. Dr. Connor Healey is in to discuss the importance of preventative care.
The goal of the annual awareness day on February 22nd is to increase recognition of the specific risks and symptoms of heart valve disease (HVD), improve detection and treatment, and ultimately save lives. Dr. Brion Winston is an interventional cardiologist and is in to talk about this disease which affects 11 million Americans.
About 40 million adults in the U.S. take a statin to lower their cholesterol and reduce the risk for heart disease. New research suggests a relationship between statins and cancer. Dr. Robert Benton is the Director of Research at Capital Cardiology Associates. He's in the WGY studio to explain the connection.
Ten years from now, nearly half of U.S. adults will be obese if current trends continue. Dr. Heather Stahura checks in to discuss the high price of obesity and the controversy with measuring body mass in America.
Capital Cardiology Associates is among a small number of healthcare practices in the United States that is physician-led. Dr. Lance Sullenberger shares why physician-led care is gaining strong momentum and is essential to ensure that health care quality and safety are not compromised by cost-driven changes.
Cardiac Imaging utilizes the latest technology to find heart disease at the earliest stages, when it's most treatable. Dr. Scott Purga has special interests in cardiovascular imaging and cardio-oncology. He is on today to explain the various diagnostic tests available to patients at Capital Cardiology Associates.
There are many drugs prescribed to heart patients. Emily Pulmadore is a Doctor of Pharmacy and graduate of the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. She’s
here to make sense of common medications and prescriptions.
A new heart drug combines four low doses of medication in one pill. It’s called the Polypill. Dr. Robert Benton is the Chief of Cardiology at Samaritan Hospital and he’s
in-studio today to share how the Polypill may soon help heart patients.
The four of the top five most popular New Year's resolutions related to improving our health. Whether it’s a diet or exercise program, or making an effort to live heart healthy --- Catrina K from Catrina K Fitness shares tips on how to make lifestyle changes this year for life!
Since 1996, when California became the first state to OK medical marijuana, 33 states, including New York, have approved the use of medical marijuana. Dr. Jose David is a proponent for the use of medical marijuana in chronic pain management. He joins us to discuss how medical marijuana could be solution to New York State’s opioid crisis.
A recent study explored the association between changes in household income levels and higher risks of CVD -- compared to people with stable income levels. Dr. Robert
Benton is the Chief of Cardiology at Samaritan Hospital, he will help breakdown the link between your income at your heart health.
Two years ago, Dr. Lance Sullenberger wrote his article, “Why Your Cholesterol Doesn’t Matter” which turned many heads in healthcare. He joins us today to explain why the science from 50 years ago still doesn’t support recent evidence on dietary cholesterol and the role it plays in blood cholesterol levels and heart disease.
A 2015 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that nearly 69 million adults aged 30-74 have a heart age older than their actual age. For men, it's about 8 years older than their actual age. For women, it's 5 years. Dr. Connor
Healey explains what your heart "age" is and how you can calculate yours.
The Albany County Legislature failed to muster the 20 votes needed to pass a controversial ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products throughout the county. Legislators who support the bill will likely try again next year. Dr. Guthrie Birkhead has a strong background in local public health and joins us today to discuss the ban and what the options for communities to curb vaping.
The American Diabetes Association is a network of over 1 million volunteers, people with diabetes, health care professionals, and staff members who strive for a life free of diabetes and its burdens. Market Director, Felix Perez and Development
Director, Laura Greenaway visit to share the work of the American Diabetes Association in the Capital District.
Cardiovascular, or cardio, exercise is any kind of exercise that keeps your heart rate up for a suspended period of time. We know that we need at 30 minutes a day or 150 minutes of activity a week to stay healthy. Dr. Kevin Woods explains how cardio
exercise can help your arteries and improve your heart health.
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. People with type 2 diabetes have more than two times the risk for developing heart disease. Theresa Beshara from St. Peter’s Diabetes and Endocrine Care, shares how you can assess your risk of diabetes and
how it impacts your heart health.
For years, doctors thought the connection between mental health and heart health was strictly behavioral – such as the person who is feeling down seeking relief from smoking, drinking or eating fatty foods. That thinking has started to change. Dr. Connor Healey is in studio to discuss the connection between your mental health and heart health.
A cardiac catheterization lab, also known as a “Cardiac Cath Lab,” is a special hospital room where doctors perform minimally invasive tests and procedures to diagnose and treat cardiovascular disease. Dr. Brion Winston performs cardiac procedures and interventions at St. Peters and Albany Medical Center. He takes us inside the Cath lab today to talk about the future of cardiac intervention with the NobleStitch procedure.
Over the past 2 decades, the obesity epidemic has led to a dramatic increase in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in the U.S. It is estimated that over 35 million U.S. adults have diabetes, of which 90-95% of cases are T2D. Alarmingly, an additional 92 million U.S. adults have prediabetes. In a recent opinion article published by the American College of Cardiology, experts have stated that "it's time for Cardiology to get back in the game." Dr. Robert Benton is our Clinical Research Director at Capital
Cardiology Associates and is here today to help breakdown this study and call to fight cardiovascular disease.
Millions of Americans suffer from vascular disease. With the increase in obesity and Type II diabetes in Americans and as the population ages, vascular diseases are becoming epidemic. Dr. Manish Mehta founded the Center Vascular Health and is here to
bring light to the importance of healthy blood flow in
our bodies
Catrina K is a Certified Personal Trainer and Corrective Exercise Specialist. She joins us today to talk National Fruits & Veggies Month™ (NFVM). One of the challenges of a healthy lifestyle is trying to find new or creative ways to add fresh fruits and vegetables to our daily diet. Catrina is in the WGY studio today to share some tips on getting fresh this month!
For decades, US taxpayers have been lamenting the high cost of health care. Since the mid-1980s, Americans have had double-digit spending on health care. Despite this investment, Americans are less healthy than their European and Scandinavian
counterparts across an array of health measures. 80% of registered voters in a recent Gallup poll said that Healthcare is a very important issue. Dr. Connor Healey is in-studio today to discuss the challenge of delivering the highest quality of care in our current system.
September is National Atrial Fibrillation (Afib) Awareness Month. Dr. Lance Sullenberger checks in today to talk about this common heart rhythm abnormality that affects about 3 million Americans. We’ll also discuss the new technology, like the Apple Watch, that is helping physicians and patients monitor and detect Afib before it develops into a cardiac event.
The concept of using an implantable device to manage arrhythmias and heart failure started over 50 years ago. Since then, we have seen these devices improve patient
outcomes from atrial fibrillation, arrhythmias, and heart failure. Maryellen King is a Nurse Practitioner who specializes in Cardiac Devices. She's here today to discuss how this technology continues to evolve to meet the needs of today’s heart patients.
Heart failure, also called congestive heart failure, is when the heart doesn’t pump blood as well as it needs to. While more than 200,000 cases are diagnosed every year, heart failure is typically found in patients over 65. Dr. Heather Stahura is in studio
to discuss the recent shift showing a rise in people under the age of 65, some being diagnosed in their early 40's with heart failure.
Palliative Care focuses on relief from pain, the symptoms and the stress of serious illness with a goal of improving quality of life for patients and their families. It is a team-based approach, involving specialty-trained doctors, nurses, and social workers
who work with the patient's other health care providers to offer an extra layer of support. Dr. George Giokas visits with us today to discuss providing this level of care in the Capital Region.
One of America’s greatest achievements over much of the past century has been a huge decline in death rates from heart disease and strokes. Anti-smoking campaigns,
medications to control blood pressure and cholesterol, and surgical advances have extended millions of lives, fundamentally reshaping the U.S. population. Dr. Robert
Benton, Chief of Cardiology at Samaritan Hospital, is in-studio today to discuss how a "heart attack at 49" is making a deadly comeback.
Today, technology is bridging gaps in health care coverage offering a virtual solution for patients to communicate with their doctor when distances, location, or access present physical barriers. Telemedicine and remote medicine also offers remote-monitoring, as well as virtual consultations. Maryellen King is the Manager of Remote Monitoring and NP/PA Services at CCA. She sits down with us today to discuss how telemedicine is growing to meet the needs of today’s heart patients.
December 2nd through the 8th is National
Influenza Vaccination Week. Established by the
CDC in 2005, this week stresses the importance of
getting your flu shot for peak season from
December through February. Flu season can last
as long as May! Dr. Winston joins us today to talk
about the research done to fight infectious
diseases.