On this episode of Advances in Care , host Erin Welsh and Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia discuss the highlights of Dr. Smith’s 40+ year career as a cardiac surgeon and how the culture of Columbia has been a catalyst for innovation in cardiac care. Dr. Smith describes the excitement of helping to pioneer the institution’s heart transplant program in the 1980s, when it was just one of only three hospitals in the country practicing heart transplantation. Dr. Smith also explains how a unique collaboration with Columbia’s cardiology team led to the first of several groundbreaking trials, called PARTNER (Placement of AoRTic TraNscatheteR Valve), which paved the way for a monumental treatment for aortic stenosis — the most common heart valve disease that is lethal if left untreated. During the trial, Dr. Smith worked closely with Dr. Martin B. Leon, Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and Chief Innovation Officer and the Director of the Cardiovascular Data Science Center for the Division of Cardiology. Their findings elevated TAVR, or transcatheter aortic valve replacement, to eventually become the gold-standard for aortic stenosis patients at all levels of illness severity and surgical risk. Today, an experienced team of specialists at Columbia treat TAVR patients with a combination of advancements including advanced replacement valve materials, three-dimensional and ECG imaging, and a personalized approach to cardiac care. Finally, Dr. Smith shares his thoughts on new frontiers of cardiac surgery, like the challenge of repairing the mitral and tricuspid valves, and the promising application of robotic surgery for complex, high-risk operations. He reflects on life after he retires from operating, and shares his observations of how NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia have evolved in the decades since he began his residency. For more information visit nyp.org/Advances…
Dating as a single parent has many challenges. Probably the most common question and the subject of many heated debates is "When is it okay to introduce my child(ren) to my dating partner?" I don't have the answer, but listen in to hear where I stand when it comes to my dating life.
Superwoman = single. Batwoman = single. Wonderwoman = single ... I get it now! Introducing a short "mini series" where I dare try on-line dating! Listen to this week's episode as I introduce my APParent failure to find love in my phone.
I've recently been really interested in learning more about attachment theory. Have you ever heard of that? Turns out it has a lot to do with how we relate to others. In this episode I share some insights I've gained through researching this aspect of what make us who we are. Tune in and let me know what category you fall into!…
I'm all about changing for the better. The tricky thing is change is scary and it is hard. Too often we wish for change but we never actually do anything about it. Instead, we make excuses and get upset when - years down the road - things have remained the same. It's time to own up and change up! Listen and be encouraged - let's change together!…
I'm back!!! Get ready to rumble! I've been working hard to put together a whole new season of Sparkle in the Mess just for you. Premiers Thursday, Jan 23, 2020!
In this month's episode, I talk Mother's Day highlighting some hard truths about my experience as a mom and offer some encouragement to those who are also feeling mommin' aint easy.
Have you ever hit rock bottom? I have! In fact, I feel like I've lived there for the past two years. Sometimes I think I'm so comfortable with rock bottom, I'm scared to climb out of it. Listen to the latest episode to hear more about my experience with the hard.
We all have things in our foreseeable future we are DREADING becoming reality. Listen in and learn what my worst dreaded moment is and what happens when IT happens.
There are times in our life we can barely put one foot in front of the other and wonder how or if we're ever going to see light again. One way to get through those times is to celebrate the small victories in your day. Listen to how I struggled through the mess and found some sparkle in my day which enabled me to overcome.…
You know that nagging voice inside your head that tells you, "you're not good enough?" Listen for my tip on how to overcome this voice and drive it to silence!
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