Dr. Alessi highlights February as Heart Healthy Month, discussing the history of antibiotics, a University of Michigan study on exercise and cancer treatment, and the importance of physical activity for better health outcomes. He also addresses diversity, equity, and inclusion in medical research. Dr. Joseph DeSimone, a cardiac surgeon at Trinity Health of New England, joins to discuss heart function, valve repair, cardiovascular disease risks, and diagnostic tests like CT scans, calcium scores, and CT angiograms. They explore cardiac valvular disease, its symptoms, treatment options, and the differences between bypass surgery and angioplasty.
