Cardiologists discuss recent events in the world of medicine. Each episode will feature a special guest from the medical fields of cardiology and beyond as the doctors participate in a casual roundtable discussion that can be enjoyed by both medical professionals and laypeople alike.
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In this episode of the MyHeart.net podcast, Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Norman Winn Seay to discuss chronic kidney disease, the connection between obesity and kidney health, and how early awareness, lifestyle changes, and newer medications can help protect kidney function. To learn more about kidney health and chronic kidney disease, explore our lastest article, Why Obesity Matters for…
In this episode of the MyHeart.net podcast, Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Chris DeGroat , a cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, to discuss all things peripheral artery disease. To learn more about new methods for combating peripheral artery disease, explore our article, The Next Frontier in Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment . About the Team Dr. Alain Bouchard is a…
Is fatty liver disease reversible through diet? Amy Goss, PhD , Associate Professor of Nutrition Sciences at UAB and Registered Dietitian, returns to the MyHeart.net podcast to discuss metabolic-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), also known as fatty liver disease, and her research on how a carbohydrate-restricted diet may help reduce liver fat in those already diagnosed with the…
In this episode of the MyHeart.net podcast, Dr. Alain Bouchard discusses the interplay between Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction, or HFpEF, and obesity with Dr. Michelle Kittleson , Director of Heart Failure Research at the Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai. Learn more about the diagnosis, challenges, and management of this condition by exploring our article, Managing Obesity in…
In this episode of MyHeart.net , cardiologist Dr. Alan Bouchard sits down with Dr. Timothy Garvey , Professor of Medicine in the Department of Nutrition Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, to discuss the evolving definition of obesity as a disease. Drawing from The Lancet ’s 2025 clinical framework, Dr. Garvey explains when excess adiposity begins to impair organ function, how…
Atrial fibrillation raises stroke risk fivefold. But what if blood thinners are too dangerous after a brain bleed or major fall? A new monthly injection, abelacimab, may prevent strokes without the bleeding risk of traditional anticoagulants. Is this the future for AFib patients who can’t take blood thinners? Cardiologist Dr. Alain Bouchard discusses this groundbreaking drug with Dr. Charles V.…
Are busy lifestyles and convenience foods quietly reshaping our health? Cardiologist Dr. Alain Bouchard talks with dietitian and researcher Dr. Amy Goss about the impact of ultra-processed foods on children, families, and communities. From school lunches to quick weeknight dinners, they share tips for identifying hidden risks on food labels and creating healthier meals...even on a budget. About…
Dr. Vera Bittner, Section Head of General Cardiology, Prevention, and Imaging and Medical Director of the Coronary Care Unit at UAB, discusses the risks associated with elevated triglycerides and how to combat this potentially dangerous condition. About the Team Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of Birmingham, AL. He is a native of Quebec, Canada and trained…
Is there hope for a better quality of life when amyloidosis is a part of it? Dr. Alain Bouchard is joined by Dr. Pankaj Arora, Director of the Cardiogenomics Clinic Program at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, to discuss amyloidosis 's causes, symptoms, and, most importantly, emerging treatments. About the Team Dr. Alain Bouchard is a clinical cardiologist at Cardiology Specialists of…
While a certain level of stress can serve as a motivator, chronic and excessive stress can take a toll on both our physical and mental well-being. It's essential to recognize the detrimental effects stress can have on our bodies, particularly its role in triggering an increase in stress hormones and inflammatory chemicals. Dr Alain Bouchard, MD discusses with Dr. Martha Gulati, Director of…