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…
Encouraging podcast to have victory in every area of your life. Whoop whoop! I believe the Lord wants you to have VICTORY in every area of your life; physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. I’m excited you are here! Victory is yours, hang on to your seat. Don’t you dare let go! Queen Bea
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Today we are keeping it raw and too real on why everyone needs life insurance. You want to make sure you are knowledgeable about your life insurance policy or need of one. One thing is for sure..death is a ride we will all face one day. Listen as Queen Sholanda breaks down the facts about the various life insurance policies and her wisdom on life i…
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Y’all come ride with us on this episode, as my fierce daughter, Maali A. Morales asks some real life questions about my life, how I knew God was REAL, & other real teenage questions other teenagers may even be questioning themselves. This ride is crazy 😜, but I wouldn’t want to be on this ride or die, with no other than my bold and beautiful sunshi…
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This episode literally happened overnight! I just love God’s sense of humor and my BFF Kim Silva!! She’s never recorded anything in her life, but she showed up at my house last month and I told her :”hey we are recording you on my podcast! Ha!” I just lOVE all the rides God has allowed us to take together, so stay tuned as Kim shares what Queen Bea…
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Who is the Holy Spirit? Miracles do happen, you just have to BELIEVE in them!
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Yesenia’s story is one that will offer you HOPE. Listen to how God took her hurt, her hang ups, and betrayal of loved ones and turned it to pure JOY. There is HOPE in Jesus no matter what you may be facing. Allow Yesenia’s story to encourage you. Don’t you dare get off this ride!
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Join my friend Yesenia Fernandez and Queen Bea as we take y’all on a ride that demonstrates a ride or die kind of friendship. It has withstood many difficult trials, but we are still standing by the grace of God. Jump onboard, this ride takes off ….NOW.
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