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The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasBlood Clots, Near-Amputation, and a Deputy's Fight to Save His Leg: A PAD Comeback StoryThis week on The Heart of Innovation, we bring you a true story of grit, muscle, and unwavering determination. Meet Deputy John Dent—20 years on the road in West Virginia law enforcement, a body built for durability, and a diagnosis that threatened it all: peripheral artery disease (PAD). He was the guy who'd outrun everyone in the academy at 275 lbs. He was the guy strides ahead of his peers. Then one day his leg seized up in the cruiser. What seemed like a cramp became a blood-clot. A fasciotomy followed. Then the vascular surgeon told him...
2025-11-2246 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasHow One Veteran Advocate Is Reversing Diabetes & Impacting PTSDThis week, we're featuring someone whose impact on veterans' health spans nearly two decades — John Wordin, a visionary who has transformed how our nation supports wounded warriors, trauma survivors, and veterans living with diabetes, PTSD, and mobility challenges. Wordin's work has been nothing short of groundbreaking. He created Ride 2 Recovery (now Project Hero), helped build more than 300 custom adaptive bikes for injured servicemembers, designed the DoD's Warrior Games, and has personally supported tens of thousands of veterans in their journeys toward physical and emotional recovery. His programs have consistently shown something too often overlooked in traditional care: move...
2025-11-1546 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasA Daughter's Fight To Prevent Her Mom's Leg AmputationIn this week's episode, hosts Kym McNicholas and Interventional Cardiologist present Jimontanae "Jae" McBride with the Global PAD Association's PAD Family Advocate of the Year Award through the Global PAD Impact Awards. This award recognizes Jae's exceptional advocacy journey that began with saving her mother's limbs from amputation. When faced with limited options for her mother's PAD wound care, Jae didn't just accept the status quo—she invented a solution to fill the critical gap in care that threatened her mother's limbs. Her determination led her to contact the Leg Saver Hotline (1-833-PAD-LEGS), pursue mul...
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We're Not Stumped - Centering on life stories of the Limb Loss / Amputee and Disabled CommunitiesPeripheral Artery Disease: The Hidden Condition That Can Lead to Amputation | Kym McNicholas Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) affects millions worldwide — yet most people don’t recognize the warning signs until it’s too late. In this powerful episode of We’re Not Stumped, host Mike Bolland welcomes Emmy Award-winning journalist and Global PAD Association co-founder Kym McNicholas to explain what PAD is, how it causes poor circulation, and why early detection is critical in preventing amputation. Kym shares her inspiring journey from covering a medical story to becoming one of the leading advocates for PAD awareness and patient empowerment. She sheds light on how education, proper diagnosis, and access to the right care can...
2025-10-2849 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasBreakthrough in Arthritis Care: Dr. Sid Rao on Transarterial EmbolizationIn this episode of The Heart of Innovation, host Kym McNicholas sits down with Dr. Sid Rao, one of the nation's pioneers in transarterial embolization (TAE) — a minimally invasive procedure offering new hope for patients with osteoarthritis. Dr. Rao explains how TAE targets abnormal blood vessels that drive chronic inflammation in the joints, sparing healthy tissue while reducing pain and improving mobility. The discussion explores the procedure's evolution from treating knee arthritis to now addressing hand osteoarthritis, with early data showing up to 70% of patients achieving complete pain relief within six months. Kym also shares her...
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We're Not Stumped - Centering on life stories of the Limb Loss / Amputee and Disabled CommunitiesKym McNicholas: How a Quick Chat Turned Into Preview Talk on Awareness on Peripheral Artery Disease In Part 1 of this special episode, host Mike Bolland sits down with Emmy Award–winning journalist and Global PAD Association founder Kym McNicholas for an impromptu, post-interview discussion that turned into an insightful recording. What started as a quick chat evolved into a powerful conversation about Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), early detection, and Kym’s mission to raise global awareness and prevent unnecessary amputations. Send Mike a Message!Support the showWant to be considered as a guest? Fill out the form here: https://werenotstumped.com/podcast-guest-information/Learn more about...
2025-10-2311 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasBeyond Surgery: New Minimally Invasive Osteoarthritis TreatmentsJoin hosts Kym McNicholas and Dr. John Phillips as they go LIVE from Vascular Solutions of North Carolina's 1st Annual Multidisciplinary Conference with Patient Pro Marketing CEO Justin Lesh. Discover how interventional specialists and orthopedic doctors are collaborating to offer groundbreaking minimally invasive treatments for knee, foot, hand, and shoulder osteoarthritis. Learn about new pain relief options for patients who aren't candidates for surgery but deserve life-changing care. Don't miss this inside look at the future of osteoarthritis treatment and how Patient Pro Marketing is helping connect patients with these innovative solutions. #OsteoarthritisInnovation...
2025-10-0446 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasMeet America's Top Podiatrist For Peripheral Artery DiseaseJoin us THIS SATURDAY, September 27th, on "The Heart of Innovation" as we honor Dr. Sara Rose-Sauld, DPM, of MGH, Boston, MA with our U.S. PAD Podiatrist of the Year Award! Hosts Kym McNicholas and Dr. John Phillips, along with special guest world-renowned Podiatrist Dr. David Alper, will interview Dr. Rose-Sauld about her extraordinary contributions to PAD care. Selected by patients themselves, Dr. Rose-Sauld has demonstrated exceptional dedication to improving the lives of those with Peripheral Artery Disease. Patients consistently praise her ability to explain complex PAD issues in understandable terms while providing compassionate...
2025-09-2746 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasGlobal Interventional Angiologist (Vascular Medicine) of the Year | Global PAD Impact AwardsJoin us for an interview with Dr. Grigorios Korosoglou, our 2025 Global PAD Interventional Angiologist of the Year, on the Heart of Innovation Radio Show! 📆 Date: Saturday, September 13th 🕚 Times: 11:00 AM Pacific Time 2:00 PM Eastern Time 8:00 PM Central European Time Hosted by: Global PAD Association CEO Kym McNicholas Interventional Cardiologist Dr. John Phillips Discover: -Dr. Korosoglou's approaches to PAD treatment -Research in vascular interventions -The impact of PAD care strategies -Techniques that improve patient outcomes and limb preservation Learn how Dr. Korosoglou is adv...
2025-09-1346 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasHonoring a Pioneer In Treatments To Save Legs From Amputation | Dr. Marco ManziOn this episode of The Heart of Innovation, we are continuing we are joining the Global PAD Association in honoring a pioneer in treatment for a disease more prevalent and deadlier than most cancers combined. It's Peripheral Artery Disease, poor circulation in the legs that if left undiagnosed and untreated early can lead to amputation. We are presenting the "Lifetime Achievement Award" in PAD care to Dr. Marco Manzi, the pioneering interventional radiologist from Padua, Italy, whose groundbreaking techniques have revolutionized limb salvage worldwide! For over two decades, Dr. Manzi has been at the forefront of...
2025-09-0646 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas"Amputation Nation" Wins Best PAD Awareness Video Award 2025In this episode of The Heart of Innovation with hosts Kym McNicholas and Dr. John Phillips, we are kicking off PAD Awareness Month to raise awareness of peripheral artery disease (PAD), a disease more prevalent and deadlier than most cancers combined. Leg pain, leg cramps, and neuropathy are all indications of poor circulation that could signal PAD. We begin our celebration with the first of 40 Global PAD Impact Awards, honoring the most impactful contributors in the space. The Global PAD Association proudly recognizes "Amputation Nation" by Even Keel Productions with this year's Best PAD Awareness Video Award!
2025-08-3044 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasFrom PAD Patient to World-Class Triathlete at 82 | Learn Kevin's Secrets!Don't miss this week's "Heart of Innovation" podcast as hosts Kym McNicholas (Global PAD Association CEO) and Dr. John Phillips (Interventional Cardiologist) welcome an extraordinary guest - Dr. Kevin Morgan (PhD)! At 82, Dr. Morgan isn't just surviving with Peripheral Artery Disease—he's THRIVING as a competitive triathlete, recently placing 3rd in his age group at the 2023 World Ironman Championships! His new book "Peripheral Artery Disease Training Plan For PAD Heroes: From Amputees to Athletes" reveals the 14-week training program that's kept him competing despite 100% blockage in his right popliteal artery. 🔹 Learn about his evide...
2025-08-2346 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasNew Breakthrough Treatment For Hand OsteoarthritisIn this episode, host Kym McNicholas and guest co-host Dr. Michael "Misha" Ginsburg" entertain a discussion on innovative treatments for hand and wrist osteoarthritis, featuring both embolization and orthopedic perspectives. Dr. Yuji Okuno, founder of the Okuno Clinic and pioneer of the "Okuno Method," will share insights on his groundbreaking approach to treating osteoarthritis pain. Since first reporting his technique in 2012, Dr. Okuno has transformed arthritis management by targeting abnormal blood vessels in pain-producing tissues rather than using conventional approaches. The Okuno Method stands out for its ability to address the root cause of osteoarthritis pain with m...
2025-08-1545 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasUnderstanding Why You Have Heart Disease or Peripheral Artery Disease | Dr. Lily JohnstonBlood Work Decoded: Understanding the "Why" Behind Heart Disease and PAD Saturday LIVE on "The Heart of Innovation," Global PAD Association CEO Kym McNicholas and Dr. John Phillips welcome vascular surgeon Dr. Lily Johnston from Scripps La Jolla in California to discuss the root causes of peripheral artery disease and heart conditions. Dr. Johnston brings her extensive background (Princeton, Mayo Clinic, Johns Hopkins) to explore how advanced blood work can reveal underlying issues that traditional approaches might miss. She'll decode: • What your lipid panel actually means for your vascular health • Key blood cell...
2025-08-0946 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasHow To Use Your Sperm To Check Your Cardiovascular HealthHosts Kym McNicholas and Dr. John Phillips talks with world renowned diabetes reversal and vascular expert Dr. Michael Dansinger about a connection most men never consider - what sperm health reveals about heart disease risk and risk of other chronic illnesses Turns out male reproductive issues might be your body's early warning system for cardiovascular problems as well as other chronic health issues. Dr. Dansinger breaks down the science behind this unexpected link and what it means for preventive care. Not the conversation you expected from The Heart of Innovation, but possibly one of our most important. #menshealth #h...
2025-07-2547 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasA PAD Patient's Fight To Save his Legs After his Mum Lost One LegThis Week on The Heart of Innovation, Hosts Kym McNicholas and Dr. Phillips talk to Mike, who's sharing his journey with peripheral artery disease (PAD), poor circulation in mainly the legs due to artery blockages. After watching his mom lose her leg to PAD, Mike's now facing the same diagnosis himself. He's making serious lifestyle changes - improving his diet, quitting smoking, and adding regular exercise to his routine - all in hopes of improving his circulation naturally. What makes this episode special is how Mike connects his mother's experience to his own determination. He's...
2025-07-1946 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasGroundbreaking New PAD Testing Initiative In India | The Heart of InnovationThis week, we're tackling a critical health crisis affecting millions in India - Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). Join us as hosts Kym McNicholas and Dr. John Phillips talk with the visionary father-daughter duo behind iiV Health Systems, Alfred and Pooja Arambhan! With diabetes rates soaring in India, PAD has become a silent epidemic leading to devastating complications including amputations. The Arambhans have groundbreaking PAD testing technology that's changing the game for early detection and treatment. Their journey from concept to market hasn't been easy, but their innovation is now saving limbs and lives! Discover how...
2025-07-1246 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasNon-Surgical Treatment May Delay Or Prevent Knee ReplacementCan't walk because of knee pain? This could save your legs AND your knees! Join hosts Kym McNicholas and Dr. John Phillips as they interview interventional cardiologist Dr. Sid Rao about Genicular Arterial Embolization (GAE) – a groundbreaking minimally-invasive procedure targeting the root cause of osteoarthritis knee pain. What makes GAE revolutionary: • Performed through a tiny nick in the skin • Targets inflamed blood vessels feeding the painful knee • Can provide significant pain relief without major surgery • Potentially delays or eliminates the need for knee replacement • Quick recovery compared to surgical alternatives ...
2025-06-2846 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasThe Silent Crisis: Fighting to Save Limbs in El SalvadorIn El Salvador, where diabetes affects approximately 12.5% of the adult population, vascular surgeons like Dr. Fernando Javier Martínez Irigoyen face a daily battle against limb loss due to peripheral artery disease (PAD). While specific amputation statistics for El Salvador are limited, the reality in developing nations is sobering: • Patients in low-resource settings often present with advanced disease due to limited healthcare access • Treatment options for PAD are significantly constrained by availability of specialized equipment • Geographic and socioeconomic barriers can delay critical interventions that could save limbs Join us on the next episode...
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This Kaleidoscope Career PodcastMeet Kym McNicholas: From Dancing with Whales & Covering Silicon Valley to Health AdvocacyIn this episode of 'This Kaleidoscope Career,'host Helen Jonsen is joined by Kym McNicholas, CEO of the Global PAD Association. Kym shares her remarkable career journey that spans from being ashy college student aspiring to become an athletic trainer, to becoming aprofessional water skier, sports, tech and business journalist, and now anadvocate for Peripheral Artery Disease awareness. Global PAD Associationwww.thewaytomyheart.org The conversation delves deep into Kym’sexperiences in journalism, her pivotal moments, and the profound impact she ismaking in the field of global health. Listeners will...
2025-06-1645 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasHow To Protect Your Feet From Summer Foot Dangers | Dr. David AlperJoin hosts Kym McNicholas, Emmy Award-winning journalist and CEO of Global PAD Association, and Dr. John Phillips, Interventional Cardiologist, as they welcome Dr. David Alper, podiatrist, to discuss critical summer foot health issues. In this episode, Dr. Alper shares entertaining stories about the biggest foot follies that occur during summer—from beach mishaps to BBQ blunders. But the conversation takes a serious turn as he reveals the hidden summer dangers for people with diabetes and peripheral artery disease (PAD). Learn essential strategies to protect vulnerable feet and prevent wounds that could lead to amputation. Dr. Al...
2025-05-2445 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasPrecision Medicine Breakthrough: TruNeura's Personalized Approach to Reversing Cognitive DeclineThis Saturday on The Heart of Innovation, Emmy Award-winning Journalist Kym McNicholas and Interventional Cardiologist Dr. John Phillips welcome James Maskell to discuss TruNeura, founded by Dr. Kristine Burke, to pioneer personalized medicine for Alzheimer's and dementia. Inspired by innovative treatments that helped his own father, Maskell will share how TruNeura's precision medicine approach is creating new possibilities for patients with cognitive decline. The conversation will explore how vascular health impacts brain function, with special attention to how arterial buildup restricts critical blood flow to the brain. Get an exclusive preview of the...
2025-05-1046 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasSilicon Valley Entrepeneur's Award-Winning Effort To Save His HeartJoin us on "The Heart of Innovation" as hosts Kym McNicholas (Global PAD Association CEO) and Dr. John Phillips (Interventional Cardiologist) interview Silicon Valley entrepreneurial powerhouse Robert Nathanson! From spotting healthcare gaps as a chiropractor to co-founding GrubMarket (now a $3.6 billion + company), Robert's journey exemplifies innovation at its finest. After his early success connecting farmers directly to consumers through a digital marketplace, Robert's life took an unexpected turn when he faced his own health crisis - blocked arteries requiring medical intervention. This wake-up call prompted a complete lifestyle transformation. Despite always being active with tennis...
2025-05-0244 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasBioelectric-Energy Pioneer Albert Chen Reveals Groundbreaking Healing TechniquesJoin us on "The Heart of Innovation" as we welcome Albert Chen, a visionary bioelectric energy specialist. Albert will unveil his organization's three revolutionary branches: 1️⃣ Bios Vitalium: A cutting-edge healing energy practice 2️⃣ BioSingularity Institute: A 501(c)(3) research foundation conducting clinical studies on bioelectric energy healing 3️⃣ BioDavinci: Focused on therapeutics and drug development for regenerative healing Albert and his team are at the forefront of reverse-engineering bioelectric energy healing techniques to develop scalable therapeutics. Their groundbreaking work even explores how bioelectricity can potentially regenerate the gut lining, addressing issues caused by stress and other factors.
2025-04-2646 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasGroundbreaking Diabetes Advances That Could Change Your Life!Join us for an exclusive interview with Dr. Robert Gabbay, endocrinologist and former chief medical officer of the American Diabetes Association, on "The Heart of Innovation" hosted by Dr. John Phillips and Emmy-award-winning journalist Kym McNicholas. Dr. Gabbay will share cutting-edge developments in diabetes care that go beyond just lowering A1C—they're revolutionizing heart health, kidney function, and mobility for patients! He answers questions about: - Game-changing medications that reduce heart attack risk AND help you walk farther - The latest insulin pump technology transforming daily management - Advanced diabetes screening me...
2025-04-1946 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasFrom Amputation to Inspiration: Baseball Coach Thomas Francois Redefines Limb LossThis Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month, The Heart of Innovation presents an extraordinary story of resilience and transformation. Join hosts Kym McNicholas and Dr. John Phillips as they welcome Thomas Francois, a peripheral artery disease amputee turned Santa Rosa Junior College baseball coach. Discover how Thomas views his amputation as a "gift" and a pivotal "Saul to Paul" moment in his life. Don't miss this powerful episode exploring: • Overcoming physical challenges • Finding purpose through adversity • Redefining success in sports and life Tune in to hear Thomas's remark...
2025-04-1246 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasWeight Loss Drug Reduces Leg Cramps In Diabetics With PADFor the first time in over TWO DECADES, there's a new medication treatment approach for peripheral artery disease! The groundbreaking STRIDE Trial has shown that semaglutide significantly improves walking ability and quality of life for those suffering from PAD with type 2 diabetes. JOIN US THURSDAY as we interview Dr. Marc Bonaca, co-investigator of this landmark study that revealed: ✅ 40-meter improvement in walking distance ✅ Significant quality of life benefits ✅ 54% reduction in disease progression requiring intervention ✅ Benefits potentially extending beyond weight loss This could be life-changing for millions who struggle with leg...
2025-04-0447 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasRobert Parant's Journey To Reshape Diabetes and PAD CareThis Limb Loss Awareness Month, The Heart of Innovation brings you an extraordinary story of resilience, advocacy, and patient-driven healthcare reform. Robert Parant turned his struggles with diabetes and peripheral artery disease into a powerful force for change. Discover how he: • Advocated for drug affordability alongside President Joe Biden • Advances cutting-edge diabetes research • Amplifies the voices of the amputee community Tune in to hear one man's plight to change the landscape of diabetes and PAD care. #DiabetesAdvocacy #LimbLossAwareness #PatientVoices #HealthcareInnovation
2025-03-2949 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasA Nurse's Plight To Save Her Grandfather's Life and OthersTune in to The Heart of Innovation this week as we share an incredible story of a young woman who helped save her grandfather's life and now is trying to save others through organ donation advocacy. Since it's National Kidney Month, Emmy Award-winning journalist Kym McNicholas and Dr. John Phillips interview Danica Almazan, RN and Miss Marin County 2025, whose family's courageous fight against kidney disease sparked a powerful mission of hope. You might wonder why we are talking about kidney disease on a show about cardiovascular and vascular health. Kidney disease, especially in advanced stages...
2025-03-2246 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasStoryboard Capital: Unlocking Funding Secrets for InnovatorsIn our next episode of The Heart of Innovation, co-hosts Dr. John Phillips and Emmy award-winning journalist Kym McNicholas talk to the Founders of Storyboard Capital about how they're helping startups, including healthcare innovators, secure crucial funding and partnerships. Michael Likosky and Jeff Kafka are literally announcing their launch on this show. So you don't want to miss this episode to discover how they're democratizing access to funding and resources for startups across various sectors, including healthcare: • Unlocking hidden funding opportunities in government and private sectors • Connecting innovators with strategic partnerships, from tech to medi...
2025-03-1444 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasHow An Innovative No-Cut Leg Bypass Saves Rose's LegJoin Dr. John Phillips and Kym McNicholas on The Heart of Innovation as they share Rose's story of perseverance and medical innovation Rose, an oil industry worker and antique seller, Had her life upended by undiagnosed peripheral artery disease (PAD): • Misdiagnosed for 4 years, with leg cramps attributed to low vitamin D • Struggled to walk across her 93-foot house without resting • PAD discovered only after a lung cancer removal procedure Her Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Dr. John Davis, faced a challenge: Rose's severe PAD required a revolving door of interventions that needed to stop, but she...
2025-03-0751 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasPreventing Diabetic Amputations: Dr. Mark Hinkes' Revolutionary ApproachJoin Dr. John Phillips and Emmy Award-winning journalist Kym McNicholas as they interview podiatrist Dr. Mark Hinkes on The Heart of Innovation. Discover a groundbreaking program to reduce unnecessary amputations in patients with diabetic foot ulcers and critical limb ischemia. Dr. Hinkes shares essential strategies for healthcare professionals to assess, screen, and mitigate risks in diabetic patients. Learn about comprehensive foot exams, risk stratification, and how AI is shaping personalized diabetes care. Don't miss this crucial discussion on preventing lower extremity complications and saving limbs. #DiabeticFootCare #AmputationPrevention #InnovativeHealthcare #peripheralarterydisease #padsupport #pvdsupport #peripheralvasculardisease #DFUtreatment #amputation #amputationprevention #globalpadassociation
2025-02-2747 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasA Medical Missionary's Plight To Save Legs From AmputationReverend and Dr. Don J. Tynes cares so much for his patients. He will drive them across the State of Michigan if need-be to prevent amputation for those suffering in advanced stages of peripheral artery disease, known as Critical Limb Ischemia. He knows it's possible for doctors to at least try to open up arteries below the knee, but he has discovered that so many physicians tell patients it can't be done. He doesn't settle for that. He strives to ensure his patients have all options exhausted to save their limbs before an amputation is considered. He shares what...
2025-02-2245 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasWalking: The Best Medicine for PAD?Join us for an exciting episode of The Heart of Innovation on National PAD Awareness Day! Discover how a simple walk can be your body's natural bypass surgery. Learn: • The secret "back-up system" in your body • How pushing through pain grows new blood vessels • The right way to walk for maximum circulatory benefits Dive deep into the science of collateral vessels and learn why walking through discomfort could be the key to improving your circulation. #PADAwareness #WalkingIsMedicine #HeartOfInnovation #VascularHealth #peripheralarterydisease #sockittopad #padsupport #walkingpad #walkingwithpad #naturalbypass #amputation #amputationprevention
2025-02-1546 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasTreating Pain And Healing Diabetic Wounds with ElectricityDon't Miss the Next Episode of "The Heart of Innovation" to learn more about a groundbreaking technology that helps treat pain, reduce inflammation, remove scar tissue, and heal wounds! Hosts Dr. John Phillips, Interventional Cardiologist and Kym McNicholas, Emmy Award-Winning Journalist & CEO of Global PAD Association, interview Chris Bazzy, Co-founder of BioCell. Discover how BioCell's is: using electrical frequencies to combat inflammation, dissolving scar tissue with cutting-edge methods, and accelerating healing for diabetic foot wounds. We will explore how this technology differs from traditional treatments, the science behind electrical frequencies in healing, and whether tthis innovation may prevent amputations. Tune in...
2025-02-0750 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasRegenerative Farming Practices Vying To Stop Food From Making Us SickIn our latest episode of The Heart of Innovation, Emmy Award-winning journalist Kym McNicholas and interventional cardiologist Dr. John Phillips dive deep into the transformative world of regenerative farming with two extraordinary guests. Groundbreaking Nutrient Density Research: Recent studies reveal the incredible potential of regenerative agriculture: 21% More Nutrients: The Bionutrient Food Association found regeneratively-grown vegetables contain significantly more nutrients than USDA averages Mineral Boost: Regenerative wheat shows: 58% more selenium 27% more zinc Vitamin Power: Regenerative vegetables demonstrate: 22% more iron 19% more vitamin C
2025-01-3154 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasBreaking Barriers in Prostate Health Innovation!Join Emmy Award-winning journalist Kym McNicholas and Dr. John Phillips this week on **The Heart of Innovation** as we dive deep into a groundbreaking solution for men struggling with enlarged prostate: 🔬 Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE): - A game-changing, minimally invasive procedure - Featuring expert insights from: - Dr. Michael "Misha" Ginsburg (Bloomfield, CT) - Dr. Osman Ahmed (Chicago, IL) We'll uncover: ✓ What is an enlarged prostate? ✓ Who does it impact? ✓ What causes it? ✓ Symptoms patients experience ✓ ALL treatment options - including the revolutionary PAE 🚨 The Hidden Battle...
2025-01-2548 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasOne Couple's Battle Against the Silent Killer More Deadly Than Three Major Cancers Combined 🦵❤️Saving Legs, Saving Lives: When Hector faced the terrifying prospect of leg amputation, his wife Melissa became his lifeline. 🚨He has what's known as Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), a silent threat more prevalent and deadlier than breast, colon, and prostate cancer COMBINED. Join us on The Heart of Innovation as Dr. John Phillips and Emmy Award-winning journalist Kym McNicholas dive deep into Hector's journey with Hector, his wife Melissa, and his Podiatrist Dr. Amy Bodart. Learn how early detection and the right specialists can literally save your limbs—and your life. 🔍 K...
2025-01-1846 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasRegenerative Revolution: RFK Ranching and the Future of Food
2025-01-1146 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasMeet The Next Viral Sensation - The Zumba Doctor🌟 Get Ready to Meet A Doctor Who Practices What He Preaches 🩺💃 Join Emmy Award-winning journalist Kym McNicholas and an Interventional Cardiologist Dr. John Phillips as we dive into the inspiring story of the "Zumba Doctor" - Dr. Raymond E. Poliquit, a pediatrician who's taking social media by storm! 🔥 Tune in to discover how a medical professional became a viral dance sensation 🔥 🕺 Learn about his journey from medical practice to inspiring thousands through free online Zumba sessions on Facebook and through his own El Doco Loco Dance Studio!🕺🏽 Don't miss this fun episode of The Heart...
2025-01-0446 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasUnveiling the Hidden Threat: How Peripheral Artery Disease Outpaces Major CancersJoin Emmy Award-winning journalist Kym McNicholas and Interventional Cardiologist Dr. John Phillips in this eye-opening episode of "The Heart of Innovation." Discover the alarming gaps in healthcare that contribute to inadequate care for patients with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), a condition deadlier than breast, colon, and prostate cancers combined. Learn how the Global PAD Association is bridging these gaps, saving lives, and preventing amputations. If you experience leg pain, cramps, neuropathy, or sleepy legs, contact the Leg Saver Hotline at (415) 320-7138 or visit PADhelp.org for assistance. Don't miss this crucial conversation on improving PAD care and advocacy!
2024-12-2447 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasWhy Heart Attacks Spike in Winter: Climate Impact, Symptoms, and New Warning SignsIn this episode of "The Heart of Innovation," Emmy Award-winning journalist Kym McNicholas and Interventional Cardiologist Dr. John Phillips explore why heart attacks are more prevalent during the winter months. Discover the potential impact of cold weather on circulation throughout the body and learn about the signs and symptoms of a heart attack. We also discuss a newer warning sign that could be the new 'angina'—fatigue. Stay informed and protect your heart health this winter!
2024-12-1944 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasWhat A Limb Salvage Center of Excellence Looks LikeThe Heart of Innovation host Kym McNicholas talks to El Paso Cardiology Associates Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Laiq Raja about the formation of the "Limb Savers Society" in El Paso, Texas and how El Paso Cardiovascular Associates' Peripheral Artery Disease treatment program has earned the designation as a Center of Excellence, one of only two in the Country. The mission of the Limb Savers Society is to provide education, advocacy and support research to help prevent unnecessary amputations in the El Paso community by promoting multidisciplinary team-based treatment for patients with peripheral artery disease, critical limb ischemia and non-healing wounds. T...
2024-12-1145 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasWatch This Before Settling For Amputation**Don't Miss This Leg and Life-Saving Episode!** Join us on this episode **Save My Piggies** for an incredible interview with Dr.Zola N'Dandu and his patient Samuel, who was on the brink of amputation due to Peripheral Artery Disease(PAD) - a condition more deadly than breast, prostate, and colon cancer combined. This patient faced Critical Limb Ischemia, the most advanced stage of PAD, and was told amputation was the only option. But thanks to his son Sam's discovery of DR. N'Dandu on Youtube, they found hope in a groundbreaking procedure called. **Deep Vein Arterialzation**. This "Hail...
2024-12-0746 min2024-12-0146 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasInnovative Holidays Gifts for Peripheral Artery Disease Patients
2024-11-2346 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasCalcium In YOUR Arteries Is No Match For This Technology: LithotripsyJoin this week's episode of The Heart of Innovation, where Emmy Award-winning Journalist and Patient Advocate Kym McNicholas and Interventional Cardiologist Dr. John Phillips explore the scientific advancements in intravascular lithotripsy technology. Learn how this sophisticated sonic pressure wave system effectively modifies arterial calcium, enhancing vascular access and improving patient outcomes through minimally invasive procedures. 💥❤️ 🎙️ Featured guest Scott Nelson, FastWave CEO, discusses: ✔️Current clinical applications of lithotripsy ✔️Technical principles behind sonic pressure waves ✔️Advancements in vascular treatment protocols Join us for an in-depth analysis of this transformative technology revolutionizing cardiovascular and vascu...
2024-11-1646 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasThe Missing Piece In Healthcare That's Killing Patients: EmpathyJoin hosts Emmy Award-winning journalist Kym McNicholas and Interventional Cardiologist Dr. John Phillips on KDOW radio as they dive deep into a critical issue in healthcare with special guest Alexandra Calingo, Program Specialist at American College of Healthcare Executives. 🔍 In this eye-opening episode, we explore: - Why empathy is more than just a "soft skill" - The impact of empathy (or lack thereof) on patient care - Real-life experiences that highlight the importance of compassion in healthcare - Practical tips for developing and nurturing empathy in professional settings
2024-11-0946 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasHoliday Mindset How to Talk to Self Friend and Family about your Cardiovascular Vascular Conditions.with Special Guest Nicole MarinoAs we approach the holiday season, we're tackling a topic that resonates with many of our listeners: maintaining a healthy mindset during festive times while managing cardiovascular or vascular diseases such as heart disease and peripheral artery disease. Today, we're thrilled to welcome lifestyle and mindset transformation coach, Nicole Marino who will share her expertise on: Navigating conversations with family and friends about your health limitations Addressing potential accommodations needed during holiday gatherings Managing expectations and emotions when faced with dietary restrictions or physical limitations Avoiding the pitfall of comparing your current capabilities to...
2024-11-0246 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasThe Silent Killer - Lipoprotien(a) Or Lp(a)Welcome to The Heart of Innovation. Today, we're talking about a silent killer - a genetic marker called Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), that can significantly increase the risk of heart attacks and cardiovascular disease. Lp(a) affects 1 in 5 people worldwide, yet most don't even know they have it until it's too late. In fact, Lp(a) can increase heart attack risk by 2-5 times. And many don't know they have it until it's too late, unfortunately. But there may be hope on the horizon. New drug trials are underway that could help address this...
2024-10-2645 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasA Limb Saver's Fight To Save Her Own Life (Part 2)Since it's Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we are sharing the harrowing story of a Registered Technologist and Cardiac Invasive Specialist who almost lost her life to Breast Cancer after years of exposure to radiation during limb and life-saving procedures in the Cath Lab. In part one of this two-part series, Sheehan L. Raab shared her passion for saving limbs and her journey to diagnosis of breast cancer. This is part two where Raab candidly walks us through her fight to save her own life and what she learned along the way about the real dangers of radiation exposure, gaps...
2024-10-1648 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasMeet An Aortic Disease Survivor Who is Rockin His Diagnosis To Help Others
2024-10-1246 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasHow A Life and Limb Saver Almost Lost Her Own Life Saving OthersWelcome to our special episode of "The Heart of Innovation." As we commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we're honored to have with us Sheehan L. Raab, a remarkable individual whose story embodies both the triumphs and challenges faced by medical professionals who suddenly become patients themselves. Sheehan is a Registered Technologist and Cardiac Invasive Specialist with over two decades of experience in radiologic technology, interventional cardiology, and interventional radiology. Her journey from a passionate radiologist to a breast cancer survivor offers a unique perspective on the hidden risks faced by those working in fluoroscopy, particularly in Cath...
2024-10-0545 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasMeet The Inventor of a New Leg Artery Bypass That Doesn't Require Major SurgeryTune in to this groundbreaking episode of "The Heart of Innovation" where co-host Kym McNicholas and guest co-host Dr. Nik Patel interview Dr. James Joye, the 2024 PAD Impact Award winner and inventor of the revolutionary PTAB/Detour technology. Dr. Joye discusses his innovative minimally invasive bypass technique for treating Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), performed through small keyhole-sized incisions. Learn about the inspiration behind this game-changing device, the challenges faced in bringing it to market, and its significant impact on patients with comorbidities like diabetes and chronic venous insufficiency. Discover how this breakthrough is transforming vascular surgery, offering hope to...
2024-09-2247 min2024-09-1446 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasThe Most Impactful Peripheral Artery Disease Researcher 2024On this episode of The Heart of Innovation with Emmy Award-winning journalist and Interventional Cardiologist Dr. John Phillips, meet the "Vascular Luminary of the Year" award winner as recognized by the Global PAD Association. This award recognizes a doctor who excels in research, policy change, and advocacy around preventing, treating, and managing PAD and through these efforts, is helping to create the change patients want to see in care. This individual influences clinical practices, and dedicates efforts towards educating both the medical community and the public. Dr. Athanasios Saratzis, from Leicester, England is the Global PAD Association's "Vascular Luminary o...
2024-09-0746 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasNurse Practitioner's Fight To Save Her Patients Leg Over Holiday WeekendThis is the first show of year 3 with the generous support of The Heart of Innovation's new sponsor, Reflow Medical, the pulse of medical ingenuity. Show co-host started this first episode expecting to spend the entire show talking about her visit to their facility where game-changing technology is being manufactured to treat the advanced stage of peripheral artery disease, known as critical limb ischemia. But then co-host Dr. John Phillips, who was on call at his hospital in Ohio, was called in Saturday morning to help save the limb of a patient. Dr. Phillips was able to convince his...
2024-08-3146 min2024-08-2448 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasDon't Eat Fruit Until You Listen To ThisFruit has incredible benefits but for some sensitive to sugar, fruit can be dangerous. Nurse Practitioner Deidre Arms with Desire Wellness addresses attacks on the value of fruit, especially when it comes to diabetes. Host Kym McNicholas talks to NP Arms about fruit, its benefits, drawbacks, and how to maximize the antioxidant benefits.
2024-08-1646 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasWhy A Cardiologist Joins The Offensive Line In Fighting For Life And Limb
2024-08-1046 min2024-08-0345 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasWhy Some Olympians May Be At Risk Of Heart AttackElectrophysiologist and Cardiologist Dr. Joseph Bumgarner with UNC REX Healthcare in North Carolina joins hosts Kym McNicholas and Dr. John Phillips to kick off the Olympics with a discussion about the importance of staying fit but keeping in mind the idea that there is the possibility of too much of a good thing and how to mitigate risk for a heart attack
2024-07-2746 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasHow To Heal Using Energy TherapyAuthor and Health Coach Neil Cannon, who wrote The Vitality Secret and The Vitality Code, is helping to heal his clients through electromagnetic waves. He has been working with show co-host Kym McNicholas' Dad, who has heart disease, helping to reduce his inflammation. So, she and co-host Dr. John Phillips decided to bring him on The Heart of Innovation to unlock the healing power of energy. The idea behind bioresonance is that energy frequencies can be manipulated to allow the body's cells to vibrate at their "natural frequency," which supposedly treats the condition. It's been used to help with s...
2024-07-2046 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasGaps In Wound Care and Their Digital SolutionOne of the biggest causes of amputations for diabetes patients is poor wound care. Different facilities offer different options leading to variances in outcomes. Anne Walsch, ANP-BC, CWOCN, ACHPN, AND WOC NP is joining us to talk about the gaps in wound care that led to her creating a digital solution. She is the brainchild behind "Wound Care Pro," an app that democratizes access to cutting edge treatments that clinicians can turn to when treating patients with wounds (to heal or palliate) & ostomies! It's available on iOS & Android.
2024-07-1346 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasA U.S. Doctor's Quest to Save Patient's in India with Peripheral Artery Disease
2024-07-0646 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasUnveiling The Hidden Meanace Behind Leg Pain: Popliteal Artery Disease Entrapment or Peripheral Artery DiseaseIf your doctor can't figure out why you have pain, cramping, burning, tingling, cold foot, or numbness in the back of your calf, it might be Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome (PAES). Symptoms can often mimic that of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). Those symptoms, coupled with additional swelling, heavy legs, and even a blood clot may also indicate Vein Entrapment. Vascular Surgeon DR. Krishna Mannava, with Vive Vascular in Ohio has seen an increase in the number of patients and talks to hosts Kym McNicholas and Interventional Cardiologist Dr. John Philips about Why PAES is often overlooked and innovative approaches...
2024-06-2946 min2024-06-2346 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasThe Disadvantage of Medicare Advantage PlansRenowned Vascular Surgeon Dr. Krishna Jain talks to hosts Kym McNicholas and Dr. John Phillips about the increased insurance delays and denials for patients with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), a disease more prevalent and deadlier than most cancers combined. Patients with PAD, blocked arteries in mainly their legs, are suffering as vascular specialists are facing delays and denials from insurance companies upon their request to improve the quality of life for their patients by restoring blood flow using minimally invasive tools and techniques. This is leading to unconscionable suffering by patients who struggle with pain and cramping in their l...
2024-06-1245 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasThe Sound of Healing for PAD & CAD PatientsSOUND mind, SOUND Body, SOUND Ocean Let's celebrate World Ocean Day June 8th through healing our mind, our body, and our spirit with the sound of the ocean while raising awareness for ocean conservation! We have a world renowned sound healer and ocean conservationist Joshua Sam Miller, the visionary founder of Embodied Sounds, joining us LIVE! (Link to his site: https://embodiedsounds.com/) Joshua isn't your typical advocate. He's a trailblazer at the intersection of art, mindfulness, and marine conservation. Through his pioneering work with Embodied Sounds, he's redefining how we connect w...
2024-06-0846 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasMeet A Pioneer in Peripheral Artery Disease CareRex Teeslink, M.D. is a Vascular and Interventional Radiologist with over forty years of experience. An honor graduate of Tulane University School of Medicine, Dr. Teeslink went on to do his Residency in Radiology at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, where he served as Chief Resident. Dr. Teeslink began his practice as Chief of Vascular and Interventional Radiology at the Medical College of Georgia in 1968. In addition to his appointment at MCG, he was the Senior Vascular and Interventional Radiologist at the Veterans Administration Hospital, and all private hospitals in Augusta, Georgia. He was also a...
2024-06-0146 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasHow To Reverse Diabetes Type 2Dr. Michael Dansinger is leading our discussion during this episode about how to fix the Diabetes epidemic that the American Diabetes Association says impacts one in every two U.S. adults. He talks to hosts Kym McNicholas and Dr. John Phillips about his new Diabetes Reversal Program that's launched in Massachusettes, which he hopes to scale across America. One of his patients will join the discussion to talk about how the program has helped her and where she still struggles to remain compliant. Dr. Dansinger is a renowned expert in wellness, working with hit cable TV show, 'The Biggest...
2024-04-0746 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasLosing Hope To Giving Hope: Carin's Journey To Creating Aortic HopeThe Heart of Innovation hosts Emmy Award-winning Journalist Kym McNicholas and Interventional Cardiologist Dr. John Phillips talk to Aortic Hope founder Carin Andersen about her journey as a patient that led her to create a foundation to help others at-risk of and suffering from an aortic aneurysm. We talk about signs and symptoms of an aneurysm as well as how to talk to your doctor about checking if you are at-risk. We also discuss the support system she's created through Aortic Hope for herself and others who've been diagnosed with aortic...
2024-03-2345 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasHeart Of Innovation 03/16/2024In this episode of "The Heart of Innovation," hosts Kym McNicholas and Special Guest: Dr. Anahita Dua take front and center stage with discussions on blood thinners and talking with callers.
2024-03-1650 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasRevolutionizing Limb Salvage and Longevity: The Bioelectric BreakthroughIn this episode of "The Heart of Innovation," hosts Kym McNicholas and Dr. John Phillips delve into the groundbreaking advancements in limb salvage tools and techniques for patients with advanced stage peripheral artery disease, also known as Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI). Join us as we interview Howard Leonhardt, the Executive Chairman & CEO at Leonhardt Ventures LLC and Lionheart Health, a pioneering figure at the forefront of research and development in the field. Leonhardt sheds light on their team's innovative work in the development of bioelectrical stimulation signaling sequences, which have the remarkable ability to regulate the release of Klotho...
2024-03-0649 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasHow Unconscious Bias is Putting Patients At-Risk For AmputationAmputations within the African American community occur at a staggering 3-4 times higher rate than their white counterparts, underscoring the urgent need to galvanize the community and other stakeholders to engage in candid discussions about the prevalent gaps in communication and care for a disease more prevalent and deadlier than all cancers combined, except lung cancer, known as peripheral artery disease (PAD). Hosts Kym McNicholas and Dr. John Phillips talk about the key takeaways from The Global PAD Association's event series, "PAD: The Lived African American Experience," which seeks to provide a platform for diverse stakeholders to collaboratively develop...
2024-03-0145 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasWhy ABC's Steve Osunsami Reports On A Disease Deadlier Than Most CancersDiabetes has a deadly secret. Even one extra sugar molecule floating around your blood can damage your arteries putting you at risk for heart attack, stroke, and amputation. ABC News Live Correspondent Steve Osunsami knows this all too well from watching his Dad suffer from Diabetes and one of its most prevalent and deadly complications, known as Peripheral Artery Disease, which is poor circulation mainly in the legs due to plaque build-up. In this episode, Steve talks to The Heart of Innovation's Kym McNicholas and Dr. John Phillips about his Dad's story and its influence on pitching his team...
2024-02-2452 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasThe Role of Micronutrients in Preventing and Managing Chronic Diseases Join Interventional Cardiologist Dr. John Phillips and Emmy Award-winning Journalist Kym McNicholas in a compelling episode of "The Heart of Innovation." This week, our guest is micronutrient expert and health coach Steph Vukovich, known for her specialization in micronutrients and their impact on overall metabolic health. In today's world, chronic diseases stand as the leading cause of morbidity and mortality, presenting a formidable global health challenge. Understanding the interplay of genetic and environmental factors throughout life is paramount in addressing the predisposition to obesity and other non-communicable diseases. Substantial evidence has underscored the pivotal role of macronutrients...
2024-02-1046 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasWhy Leg Pain Can Indicate Your Risk for a Heart AttackThis week on *The Heart of Innovation*, hosted by Interventional Cardiologist Dr. John Phillips and Emmy Award-winning journalist Kym McNicholas, the focus is on the relationship between leg pain and heart health. Since February is American Heart Month, we invited Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Jason Yoho, who practices in San Antonio and Corpus Christi, Texas, and his patient Douglas, to share a life-saving story. Douglas had what's called, Peripheral Artery Disease, which is poor circulation in mainly the leg arteries, and doctors didn't check his heart arteries until it was almost too late. Did you know that three-in-five people who...
2024-02-0345 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasBreak Through Treatment for High Blood PressureThis week on *The Heart of Innovation* Hosted by Interventional Cardiologist Dr. John Philips and Emmy Award Winning Journalist Kym McNicholas, The focus is on groundbreaking treatment for hard-to-treat blood pressure. The featured guest is Interventional Cardiologist Dr Eric Secemsky, Director of Vascular Intervention at BIDMC and Section head of Intervetional Cardiology and Vascular research at the Richard. A. and Susan F. Smith Center for Outcomes Research in Cardiology at BIDMC. Dr. Secemsky delves into the prevalence of high blood pressure, affecting nearly half of American adults, with many being unaware of their condition or facing challenges in consistently...
2024-01-2046 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasBehind The Scenes: Doctors Talk Shop on Vascular CareWhile show co-host Kym McNicholas is on assignment in the Pacific exploring how Princess Cruise Lines adapts its service for vascular and cardiovascular patients, Dr. John Phillips takes the reigns and invites two other renowned vascular and cardiovascular specialists from Texas for a candid conversation about patient care. Vascular Surgeon Dr. Miguel Montero Baker and Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Lucas Ferrer discuss not only their draw to practicing medicine but also the frustrations in trying to care for patients that they didn't expect to experience in their plight to save life and limb. They'll also share details on their new...
2024-01-0645 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasPatients With Peripheral Artery Disease Share Limb-Saving StoriesDoctors don't always have the opportunity to hear about the impact they've had on their patients. So, Interventional Cardiologist Dr. John Phillips and Emmy Award-winning journalist/patient advocate Kym McNicholas talk to patients who have a disease that's deadlier than all cancers combined, except lung cancer, called Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). PAD is a circulation issue in the legs that left untreated can lead to amputation, stroke, and heart attack. Patient Alan offers his thanks to Dr. Kumar Madassery at Rush Hospital as well as Dr. Jihad Mustapha at Advanced Cardiac and Vascular Centers in Michigan, along with his...
2023-12-2952 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasA Daughter's Fight to Save Her 90-Year-Old Mom's LegIn the latest episode of "The Heart of Innovation," hosts Kym McNicholas and Dr. John Phillips delve into the challenging journey of Dee and her 90-year-old mother, who is facing the complex issue of non-healing wounds caused by Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), restricted blood flow in mainly the leg arteries that can prevent critical nutrients, including oxygen, from reaching muscles, tissue, and nerves clear to the foot - nutrients that are essential for wound healing. Dee's mother has been struggling with a non-healing wound on her toe since 2019, which has led to a series of complications. From oxygen therapy to...
2023-12-2249 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasA Daughter's Plight To Save Her Dad's Life From Blood ClotsIn this episode, host Kym McNicholas shares a personal story about her father's battle with blood clots. Joined by InterventionalCardiologist Dr. Jay Mathews and Pain Specialist Dr. Efrain Rivera, they delve into the challenges her father faced after a fall and subsequent sedentary recovery period. Initially misdiagnosed with back issues, they explore how the discovery of blood clots in his lungs and leg veins changed the treatment approach. Together, the medical experts provide guidance on available treatment options, offer valuable insights, and equip listeners with essential questions to ensure the best care for their loved ones. Tune in to...
2023-12-1748 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasManaging Struggles with Vascular Issues and Chronic PainCo-host Kym McNicholas is LIVE at the CLI-F Multidisciplinary limb salvage conference by The Limb Saver Society in El Paso, Texas. She is joined by conference co-founder Lorena Henderson to talk about its focus, which is on complex revascularization techniques, wound care, podiatry and infectious disease best practices for amputation prevention. Also joining Kym is Podiatrist Dr. Gary Grindstaff and Pain Specialist Dr. Efrain Rivera to talk about managing patients with vascular issues and chronic pain. They discuss medication and other modalities to try and bring some relief either temporary or long-term for these patients.
2023-12-1046 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasHow One Doctor Saved Life and Limb of Two SistersShow co-host Kym McNicholas surprises co-host Dr. John Phillips with a live thank you from a patient after saving her limb and her sister's life. You don't want to miss the story these two sisters share of their fight against genetics and the lessons both physicians and patients need to learn in order to prevent heart disease and peripheral artery disease from reaching advanced stages where heart attack, stroke, and amputation are imminent.
2023-11-2247 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasHow To Make Your Thanksgiving Heart Healthy Innovative Food software company Innit's CEO Kevin Brown shares some easy ways to make your Thanksgiving Day favorites just a little bit healthier. He is cooking alongside show co-host Kym McNicholas in his home kitchen while a patient with peripheral artery disease, which is blocked arteries in mainly the legs, shares her favorite farro stuffing recipe. Don't go shopping until you find out some quick and easy substitute ingredients that will sacrifice calories and fat, not flavor. Show co-host Dr. John Phillips shares why you don't have to completely overhaul your entire thanksgiving day feast one day out of the y...
2023-11-1946 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasA Kidney Transplant Patient’s Fight To Save His LegsCharles Winters thought he could breathe a sigh of relief after the gift of a lifetime, a kidney transplant, saved his life. But after his fight for life, he found himself fighting for limb. Doctors hadn’t told him Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) patients are at an increased risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD), blocked arteries in mainly the leg arteries which restrict blood flow, and steps that could be taken such as with diet and exercise to prevent it. So, after he recovered from a kidney transplant and had just started getting his life back in order, he fou...
2023-10-1950 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasBreaking Barriers: How Terry Litchfield is Fighting to Improve Care for CKD and PAD PatientsIndividuals with Chronic Kidney Disease have an increased risk of developing limb-threatening plaque build-up in their leg arteries that restricts blood flow, a disorder known as peripheral artery disease (PAD). That’s why Terry Litchfield, who fought alongside her husband Bill who was a dialysis dependent CKD patient for more than 50 years, is sinking her teeth into prevention efforts and advances in treatment for those with advanced disease that tends to settle in the calf and foot arteries, which are tougher to tackle. She joins hosts Kym McNicholas and Dr. John Phillips in talking about gaps in care for CKD and...
2023-10-1357 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasA Paradigm Shift On How To Treat Blood Clots. Blood clots are a common occurrence that can have fatal consequences. However, they can be prevented by understanding the risk factors, recognizing the signs, and seeking prompt medical attention. This is an important topic, especially with World Thrombosis Day taking place annually on October 13. The International Society on Thrombosis and Haemostasis (ISTH) organizes this global initiative to raise awareness about thrombosis, a condition that is often overlooked or misunderstood. Thrombosis occurs when blood clots form in veins or arteries, leading to serious health risks such as deep vein thrombosis(DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), stroke, and heart attack. In this episo...
2023-10-0648 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasInsurance Claim Denials Lead To Paitent SufferingInterventional Cardiologist Barry Tedder has been advocating for months for one of his patients to undergo a potentially life-saving procedure that uses minimally invasive methods instead of surgery. Unfortunately, their insurance has denied coverage for it, causing frustration for Dr. Tedder and unimaginable suffering for his patient. This situation is not unique - insurance companies are consistently denying reimbursement requests from physicians for minimally invasive procedures that aim to open up the arteries of patients suffering from Peripheral Artery Disease (P.A.D.). P.A.D., a disease that is more prevalent and deadlier than all cancers combined (excluding...
2023-09-3045 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasWhy You Need A Second Opinion Before Surgery For Blocked Leg Arteries Get ready for the unscripted, candid stories of patients and their experiences along their journey with a disease more prevalent and deadlier than all cancers combined except for lung cancer. It's called Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD), which is poor circulation in mainly the leg arteries. Juanita talks about her experience that led her to amputation without a PAD Diagnosis. Without a PAD diagnosis, she didn't know that her arteries need to and could potentially be opened up by an advanced skilled doctor. She explains, that if it weren't for her daughter finding Dr. Jihad Mustapha at Advanced Cardiac and V...
2023-09-1746 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasPatients Say, "Stop The Brush-Off!"This show started out with a conversation about Peripheral Artery Disease (P.A.D.) Awareness Month where I shared my experience meeting and presenting alongside Congressman Henry Cuellar and Mission Heart & Vascular Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Pedro Mego MD FSCAI about this circulation issue that is more prevalent and deadlier than all cancers combined except for lung cancer. It was part of the South Texas CLI (Critical Limb Ischemia, advanced stage of P.A.D.) and Limb Salvage Club’s (501c3) meeting of community leaders and media. During their discussion, they educated Cuellar’s constituents about a piece of legislation he’s...
2023-09-1051 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasThe Smartest and Most Personalized Food App AvailableInsufficient nourishment is responsible for 20% of deaths worldwide (INHME) and contributes to a range of chronic illnesses. The costs associated with unhealthy eating habits have surpassed $11 trillion, exceeding the value of the global food industry, which stands at $9 trillion according to WEF reports. While our health care system has yet to find an effective approach to improving poor dietary habits on a large scale,fortunately, technological advancements are bridging the gap by offering more tailored and practical guidance for individuals' daily nutritional needs. Innit, a technology company, has introduced FoodLM™,the world's first Generative AI platform that incorporates expert va...
2023-08-2645 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasMeet An Innovator Who's Cleaning Up Surgeries And Lowering Complication RatesCotton gauze, Telfa pads, Raytec sponges, lap pads and surgical towels release lint that can put patients at risk. Significant complications have been associated with lint being introduced into the body. Norm "Fuzzy" Furbush is the Founder/CEO of Syntervention that develops innovative products that reduce lint contamination, procedure time, and overall costs to the hospital. He talks to hosts Kym McNicholas and Dr. John Phillips about how he's come up with these inventions and offers advice to others who want to bring healthcare devices to market.
2023-08-1947 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasTo Improve Your Vascular Health...Just BreatheEngaging in a mere five-minute daily fitness routine, termed as "strength training for your breathing muscles," can significantly lower blood pressure and enhance certain vascular health indicators. This is equally or even more effective than aerobic workouts or medicines, according to fresh research from University of Colorado Boulder. Sid Garza-Hillman, Wellness Director for California, luxury, plant-based eco-resort The Stanford Inn along the Mendocino Coast joins hosts Kym McNicholas and Dr. John Phillips to share the evolution of eco-tourism with an increased focus on improving your mind, body, and spirit while reducing your carbon footprint on vacation. Sid walks us...
2023-07-2952 minThe Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholasPeripheral Artery Disease: Treatment Options To Prevent Amputation for Deion Sanders and OthersDeion Sanders courageously shared his struggles with a circulation issue that puts him at-risk of losing his foot in a video posted on social media. It may have been left on the editing room floor, but critical information about this circulation issue and treatment options to prevent amputation were not shared in the video or across other media covering this story. In this episode, hosts Emmy Award-winning Journalist Kym McNicholas and Interventional Cardiologist Dr. John Phillips are joined by specialists trained in advanced treatment of this circulation known as peripheral artery disease (PAD) and its advanced stage critical limb...
2023-06-2446 min
COVID19 Journal with Dr. Larry Burchett, MDKym McNicholas Does Vitamin C treat or prevent Corona? Can you get reinfected? How should you open an amazon box? An Interview with Emmy award winning journalist Kym McNicholas.
2020-04-1000 min
philmckinneyKym McNicholas and the Extreme Tech Challenge S11 Ep37Kym McNicholas joins Phil to share her surprise and enthusiasm for the Boulder start-up scene and her work with Sir Richard Branson and the Extreme Tech Challenge.
S11 Ep37
2015-12-0839 min
Marketing Mavericks (Video)Marketing on the Track - Auto racing, NAIAS, Extreme Tech Challenge
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2015-01-1549 min
Outlier On Air | Founders, Disruptors, & Mavens147: Kym McNicholas - The Unconventional Road to Success “There are no losers in innovation.” -Kym McNicholas About: Kym McNicholas - Emmy Award Winning Journalist Overview: Kym is a feisty go-getter and long-time broadcaster. She has worked as a journalist for Forbes and PandoDaily. Currently, Kym is involved as the Executive Director for the Extreme Tech Challenge. Kym McNicholas | Melinda Yeaman Highlights: Kym’s Background: Kym has quite the resume, from professional water skier, to executive director of the Extreme Tech Challenge, Kym takes the cake on diversity. She graduated with a Communication Studies degree from Sacramento State University. Kym grew w...
2015-01-1526 min