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The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
A PAD Patient's Fight To Save his Legs After his Mum Lost One Leg
This 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...
2025-07-19
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Groundbreaking New PAD Testing Initiative In India | The Heart of Innovation
This 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...
2025-07-12
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Non-Surgical Treatment May Delay Or Prevent Knee Replacement
Can'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 ...
2025-06-28
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
The Silent Crisis: Fighting to Save Limbs in El Salvador
In 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...
2025-06-21
46 min
This Kaleidoscope Career Podcast
Meet Kym McNicholas: From Dancing with Whales & Covering Silicon Valley to Health Advocacy
In 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...
2025-06-16
45 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
How To Protect Your Feet From Summer Foot Dangers | Dr. David Alper
Join 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...
2025-05-24
45 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Precision Medicine Breakthrough: TruNeura's Personalized Approach to Reversing Cognitive Decline
This 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...
2025-05-10
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Silicon Valley Entrepeneur's Award-Winning Effort To Save His Heart
Join 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...
2025-05-02
44 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Bioelectric-Energy Pioneer Albert Chen Reveals Groundbreaking Healing Techniques
Join 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.
2025-04-26
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Groundbreaking 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...
2025-04-19
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
From Amputation to Inspiration: Baseball Coach Thomas Francois Redefines Limb Loss
This 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...
2025-04-12
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Weight Loss Drug Reduces Leg Cramps In Diabetics With PAD
For 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...
2025-04-04
47 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Robert Parant's Journey To Reshape Diabetes and PAD Care
This 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
2025-03-29
49 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
A Nurse's Plight To Save Her Grandfather's Life and Others
Tune 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...
2025-03-22
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Storyboard Capital: Unlocking Funding Secrets for Innovators
In 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...
2025-03-14
44 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
How An Innovative No-Cut Leg Bypass Saves Rose's Leg
Join 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...
2025-03-07
51 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Preventing Diabetic Amputations: Dr. Mark Hinkes' Revolutionary Approach
Join 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
2025-02-27
47 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
A Medical Missionary's Plight To Save Legs From Amputation
Reverend 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...
2025-02-22
45 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Walking: 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
2025-02-15
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Treating Pain And Healing Diabetic Wounds with Electricity
Don'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...
2025-02-07
50 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Regenerative Farming Practices Vying To Stop Food From Making Us Sick
In 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
2025-01-31
54 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Breaking 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...
2025-01-25
48 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
One 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...
2025-01-18
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Regenerative Revolution: RFK Ranching and the Future of Food
2025-01-11
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Meet 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...
2025-01-04
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Unveiling the Hidden Threat: How Peripheral Artery Disease Outpaces Major Cancers
Join 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!
2024-12-24
47 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Why Heart Attacks Spike in Winter: Climate Impact, Symptoms, and New Warning Signs
In 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!
2024-12-19
44 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
What A Limb Salvage Center of Excellence Looks Like
The 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...
2024-12-11
45 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Watch 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...
2024-12-07
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Save My Piggies w/ Becca & Nancy 11-30-24
2024-12-01
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Innovative Holidays Gifts for Peripheral Artery Disease Patients
2024-11-23
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Calcium In YOUR Arteries Is No Match For This Technology: Lithotripsy
Join 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...
2024-11-16
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
The Missing Piece In Healthcare That's Killing Patients: Empathy
Join 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
2024-11-09
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Holiday Mindset How to Talk to Self Friend and Family about your Cardiovascular Vascular Conditions.with Special Guest Nicole Marino
As 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...
2024-11-02
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
The 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...
2024-10-26
45 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
A 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...
2024-10-16
48 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Meet An Aortic Disease Survivor Who is Rockin His Diagnosis To Help Others
2024-10-12
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
How A Life and Limb Saver Almost Lost Her Own Life Saving Others
Welcome 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...
2024-10-05
45 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Meet The Inventor of a New Leg Artery Bypass That Doesn't Require Major Surgery
Tune 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...
2024-09-22
47 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Innovative Treatments For Poor Circulation In Canada
2024-09-14
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
The Most Impactful Peripheral Artery Disease Researcher 2024
On 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...
2024-09-07
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Nurse Practitioner's Fight To Save Her Patients Leg Over Holiday Weekend
This 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...
2024-08-31
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
A Candid Convo Between the Doc and Advocate
2024-08-24
48 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Don't Eat Fruit Until You Listen To This
Fruit 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.
2024-08-16
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Why A Cardiologist Joins The Offensive Line In Fighting For Life And Limb
2024-08-10
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
New Approaches To Treating Small Arteries
2024-08-03
45 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Why Some Olympians May Be At Risk Of Heart Attack
Electrophysiologist 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
2024-07-27
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
How To Heal Using Energy Therapy
Author 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 sm...
2024-07-20
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Gaps In Wound Care and Their Digital Solution
One 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.
2024-07-13
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
A U.S. Doctor's Quest to Save Patient's in India with Peripheral Artery Disease
2024-07-06
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Unveiling The Hidden Meanace Behind Leg Pain: Popliteal Artery Disease Entrapment or Peripheral Artery Disease
If 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...
2024-06-29
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Full Show 06-22-24
2024-06-23
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
The Disadvantage of Medicare Advantage Plans
Renowned 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...
2024-06-12
45 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
The Sound of Healing for PAD & CAD Patients
SOUND 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...
2024-06-08
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Meet A Pioneer in Peripheral Artery Disease Care
Rex 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...
2024-06-01
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Trauma and Shame are the gatekeepers to happiness with Brian Cuban
Brian Cuban, the younger brother of Dallas Mavericks owner and entrepreneur Mark Cuban, says "Trauma and Shame are the gatekeepers to happiness." Through his own journey of overcoming addiction to alcohol, cocaine, and bulimia, he learned that lesson and is committed to helping others learn how to build resilience as he did in order to persevere in the face of life's challenges. He will talk about not only his road to recovery, but how he used aspects of his story to become a sought-after speaker and best-selling author. His first novel, The Ambulance Chaser released as the #1 selling debut...
2024-05-22
47 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
80 Year Old Ironman Champion: How to Fight The Crippling Pain of Peripheral Arterial Disease
Special Guest: Kevin Thomas Morgan Website: https://inspirationalselfhelpbooks.com
2024-05-18
45 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Former Professional Football Player Mike Pawlawski on Creating Mental Resilience Against Health Challenges
Mike Pawlawski shares his journey and his process for creating mental resilience to overcome adversity, including health challenges, in order to inspire others. Pawlawski is American former professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL), Arena Football League (AFL), and XFL. He played college football for the California Golden Bears where he led them to a 10–2 record and a No. 8 national ranking in 1991. He is currently a sought-after inspiration speaker, the host of Gridiron Outdoors on Outdoor Channel, and is a radio color commentator for Cal football on KGO 810 and the Cal radio network.
2024-05-09
53 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Meet Marcia: How A Retired XRay Tech is Fighting to Save Her Legs and Legs of Others
Marcia is a retired XRay Tech who is fighting to save her legs and the legs of others. After a University vascular surgeon told her amputation was the next logical step in her care, she found the Global PAD Association (GPAD), who helped her obtain a second opinion from Interventional Radiologist Dr. Arthur Lee. Dr. Lee was able to offer her a different treatment option that has kept her legs in tact so far. She is committed to now helping to raise awareness for peripheral artery disease, blocked arteries in mainly the legs, through her new initiative, in partnership...
2024-05-04
47 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
How To Train For Aging with Aortic Disease and Peripheral...
2024-04-28
45 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Innovation To Make It Easier For Testing Poor Circulation
A new study in Science Direct, shows a disturbing trend in a younger demographic of patients with an advanced stage of Peripheral Artery Disease, or poor circulation in their legs. It’s known as Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI). The study shows an increase in CLI patients age 18 to 40 from 2016 – 2020. One reason is an increase in adolescent diabetes T2. Another reason is doctors telling patients they’re too young to have poor circulation. It’s typically an ‘old person’s disease’. So, younger patients who experience leg pain and leg cramps are brushed off in early stages, leaving their disease to advance to...
2024-04-21
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Paitents Share Their Candid Journy With PAD And Limb Loss
2024-04-14
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
How To Reverse Diabetes Type 2
Dr. 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...
2024-04-07
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Save My Piggies 03-30-24
Tune Into a special episode of the Heart of innovation though our save my piggies deep dive.
2024-03-30
47 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Losing Hope To Giving Hope: Carin's Journey To Creating Aortic Hope
The 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...
2024-03-23
45 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Heart Of Innovation 03/16/2024
In 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.
2024-03-16
50 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Revolutionizing Limb Salvage and Longevity: The Bioelectric Breakthrough
In 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...
2024-03-06
49 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
How Unconscious Bias is Putting Patients At-Risk For Amputation
Amputations 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 de...
2024-03-01
45 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Why ABC's Steve Osunsami Reports On A Disease Deadlier Than Most Cancers
Diabetes 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...
2024-02-24
52 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Why People of Color May Mistrust Healthcare
Amputations 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. In this episode, The Heart of Innovation seeks to provide a platform for diverse stakeholders to discuss some of the disparities patients feel are interfering with timely, effective, life and limb-saving care for poor circulation in their legs known as peripheral artery disease.
2024-02-15
47 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
The 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...
2024-02-10
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Why Leg Pain Can Indicate Your Risk for a Heart Attack
This 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...
2024-02-03
45 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Save My Piggies: Talking with Two John's on Hypercoaguability
Welcome to the first Episode of Save My Piggies on the Heart of Innovation in 2024! Today Dr. John Phillips Leads the discussion with Dr. John Robert Coates a Primary Care Physician, from Ontario Canada, on a story talking about Hypercoaguability. It is a huge issue, as advanced blood work doesn't show a known risk factor for blood clots and yet his and other families have fallen victim in some form to them. The story on today's show focuses on his sister Melissa. She was a model & wrestler. A very active person prior to this condition in...
2024-01-27
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Break Through Treatment for High Blood Pressure
This 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...
2024-01-20
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
How To Find A Restaurant That Meets Your Special Diet Needs
Fisayo Oluwadiya is a principal software engineer for a large organization, working remotely from Manhattan who's side hustle is developing a web application to help people with special dietary requirements find the best restaurants that meet their needs. This idea stemmed from her self-proclaimed obsession with food. While working as an engineer for big name organizations such as JP Morgan, Major League Baseball, and Nordstrom, she has always written restaurant reviews as a food blogger. It wasn't until she joined her current employer, a large entertainment organization, that she decided to turn her passion into something more impactful, combining...
2024-01-11
47 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Behind The Scenes: Doctors Talk Shop on Vascular Care
While 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 thei...
2024-01-06
45 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease Share Limb-Saving Stories
Doctors 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...
2023-12-29
52 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
A Daughter's Fight to Save Her 90-Year-Old Mom's Leg
In 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...
2023-12-22
49 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
A Daughter's Plight To Save Her Dad's Life From Blood Clots
In 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...
2023-12-17
48 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Managing Struggles with Vascular Issues and Chronic Pain
Co-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.
2023-12-10
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
How One Doctor Saved Life and Limb of Two Sisters
Show 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.
2023-11-22
47 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
How 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...
2023-11-19
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Efforts to Improve African American Men's Health
We were live ahead of the The African American Male Wellness Agency Walk in Los Angeles talking to their director Jhade Barnes to talk about the need to improve access and care for African American Men. Since 2004, The AAMW agency has produced a 5K Walk & Run (The Walk) in over 15 cities as an awareness campaign to spotlight the fact that Black Men get Peripheral Artery Disease and Diabetes related amputations at 4x that of their white counterparts and die on average 12 years earlier than their white counterparts. They have incredible partners such as Johnson & Johnson and The Janssen Pharmaceutical Compani...
2023-11-17
52 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
A Diabetes Patient's Journey From Amputation to Advocacy
Salih Hendricks was diagnosed with diabetes as a teen and no one warned him of the potential for vascular complications that comes with an imbalance of sugar in the bloodstream. He shares his personal experience with diabetes, which includes facing challenges such as the rupture of blood vessels behind his eyes, which nearly caused him to lose his vision, as well as the amputation of his leg due to the accumulation of plaque in his leg arteries, restricting blood flow to his foot. Salih has transformed the lessons he learned along his journey into a life purpose, dedicated to as...
2023-11-04
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Innovation Providing Relief for Peripheral Artery Disease and Neuropathy Pain
Individuals with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) describe the pain caused by artery blockages restricting blood flow to their feet as having a tourniquet wrapped tightly around their thigh and calf causing their muscles, tissues, and nerves below to scream for much needed oxygen and other nutrients. Timing is critical to diagnose and treat PAD whether with medication, lifestyle modifications, and/or interventional/surgical approaches because once tissue and nerves are damaged due to lack of blood flow,pain may be permanent. Few options are available to bring relief for that neuropathy pain and chiropractic and general wellness practices across...
2023-10-28
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
A Kidney Transplant Patient’s Fight To Save His Legs
Charles 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...
2023-10-19
50 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Breaking Barriers: How Terry Litchfield is Fighting to Improve Care for CKD and PAD Patients
Individuals 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...
2023-10-13
57 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
A 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...
2023-10-06
48 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Insurance Claim Denials Lead To Paitent Suffering
Interventional 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...
2023-09-30
45 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Why 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...
2023-09-17
46 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Patients 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...
2023-09-10
51 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
The Smartest and Most Personalized Food App Available
Insufficient 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...
2023-08-26
45 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Meet An Innovator Who's Cleaning Up Surgeries And Lowering Complication Rates
Cotton 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.
2023-08-19
47 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
To Improve Your Vascular Health...Just Breathe
Engaging 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...
2023-07-29
52 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Peripheral Artery Disease: Treatment Options To Prevent Amputation for Deion Sanders and Others
Deion 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...
2023-06-24
46 min
COVID19 Journal with Dr. Larry Burchett, MD
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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.
2020-04-10
00 min
The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas
Kym McNicholas On Innovation - Aug 4, 2017
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2017-08-05
38 min
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Kym McNicholas and the Extreme Tech Challenge S11 Ep37
Kym 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
2015-12-08
39 min
Marketing Mavericks (Video)
Marketing on the Track - Auto racing, NAIAS, Extreme Tech Challenge
Auto racing with Collete Davis, NAIAS 2015, Sir Richard Branson's Extreme Tech Challenge. Host: Tonya Hall Guests: Kym McNicholas and Collete Davis Download or subscribe to this show at https://twit.tv/shows/marketing-mavericks. Thanks to CacheFly for the bandwidth for this show. Sponsors: squarespace.com offer code: MM audiblepodcast.com/mm
2015-01-15
49 min
Outlier On Air | Founders, Disruptors, & Mavens
147: 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 with a lov...
2015-01-15
26 min