Surgical Procedures for Complex Frontal Sinus Disease

Sinusitis can be debilitating. Complex frontal sinus disease may be categorized as infectious, or due to tumors or trauma. When frontal sinus disease is refractory to medical management, what types of surgery should we consider? James Palmer, MD, associate professor and director of the division of rhinology in the department of otorhinolaryngology: head and neck surgery, at Penn Medicine, discusses advances in endoscopic surgical techniques for complex frontal sinus disease. Dr. Lee Freedman hosts.

Source: ReachMD | Aired: May 24, 2010 | Length: 13 min

Women and Heart Disease

Dr. Mariell Jessup, a cardiovascular medicine doctor at Penn Heart and Vascular, discusses how heart disease affects women differently from men. The latest research amplifies the understanding of this differentiation. Dr. Jessup explains and suggests how women can work with their doctors to develop heart health plans.



Dr. Jessup was interviewed by Andrew Schorr, host and founder of Patient Power, at the 2010 American Heart Association (AHA) annual meeting.

Source: Patient Power Originally Aired: December 16, 2010

Understanding Your Genetic Risk for Heart Disease

Dr. Daniel Rader, a cardiovascular medicine doctor at Penn Heart and Vascular, encourages individuals with a family history of heart disease to be screened at a younger age so they can prevent heart disease before it develops. This screening could be life saving.



Dr. Rader was interviewed by Andrew Schorr, host and founder of Patient Power, at the 2010 American Heart Association (AHA) annual meeting

Source: Patient Power Originally Aired: December 16, 2010

The Latest News about Atrial Fibrillation

Dr. Rajat Deo, a cardiovascular medicine doctor at Penn Heart and Vascular, discusses how new and better drugs will be replacing Coumadin to help atrial fibrillation patients avoid strokes. These drugs have fewer side effects and less of a need for careful monitoring.




Dr. Deo was interviewed by Andrew Schorr, host and founder of Patient Power, at the 2010 American Heart Association (AHA) annual meeting.

Source: Patient Power Originally Aired: December 16, 2010

The Latest in Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

Drs. Emile Mohler and Benjamin Jackson, doctors at Penn Heart and Vascular, explain the range of treatment options for individuals with peripheral artery disease (PAD). From physical therapy, to medicine, to minimally invasive surgery, to vascular bypass, the experts reassure patients that there is hope for an active life at any age.




These interviews were conducted by Andrew Schorr, host and founder of Patient Power, at the 2010 American Heart Association (AHA) annual meeting.

Source: Patient Power Originally Aired: December 16, 2010

The Latest in Heart Surgery

Heart surgeons have perfected minimally invasive ways to perform a number of procedures including heart valve repair. Dr. Joe Woo, heart surgeon from the University of Pennsylvania and Penn Medicine explains.



Source: Patient Power Originally Aired: December 16, 2010

The Connection Between Obesity, Inflammation, and Heart Disease

Weight and BMI are giving way to new methods for determining obesity, a major factor making heart disease our number one killer. Dr. Nehal Mehta also explains the correlations between Psoriasis, an inflammatory skin condition, and vascular health.



Source: Patient Power Originally Aired: December 16, 2010

State of the Art Approaches for Heart Failure Patients

An exploratory use for Ventricular Assist Devices may provide a "Bridge to Recovery" for patients allowing weak hearts to "rest" for a time and become stronger.



Source: Patient Power Originally Aired: December 16, 2010

Importance of Adult Congenital Heart Patients Getting Multidisciplinary Care

Dr. Yuli Kim encourages individuals who had Congenital Heart problems as a child to form a care partnership between their pediatric and adult heart specialists.



Source: Patient Power Originally Aired: December 16, 2010

Advances in Minimally Invasive Heart Valve Procedures

Dr. Howard Herrmann, a cardiovascular medicine doctor at Penn Heart and Vascular, discusses heart valve problems and how new techniques allow the valve repair or replacement to be performed in a minimally invasive way through a catheter inserted from the groin.



Dr. Herrmann is interviewed by Andrew Schorr, host and founder of Patient Power, at an American Heart Association (AHA) conference in Chicago, Illinois.

Source: Patient Power | Originally Aired: December 16, 2010