Tag: cardiac
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The Mysteries of Heart Disease in Women: An Interview with Dr. Tara Sedlak
Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, yet many people still see it as a man’s disease. Often overlooked, and under-treated, women face numerous obstacles in getting the care they need. For this podcast I’m joined by cardiologist Dr. Tara Sedlak, Director of the Leslie Diamond Women’s Heart Health Clinic who is…
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Adventures (and Misadventures) in Getting a Cardiac Ablation
Going to the hospital is a big event. It doesn’t matter whether you’re there for surgery, a clinic visit, or in my case, preparing for the electrophysiology study with possible ablation. There’s always something to prepare, anxiety to deal with and a bit of the unknown. Will everything turn out okay? Will the cardiologist be…