Category Archives: Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery

Healthy Hearts


Our program featured a conversation with Dr. Rekha Mankad to discuss heart health. Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death for women and men? We also heard about new breast cancer research which is being funded … Continue reading

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Holiday Heart Issues


You may be surprised to learn that the holidays often bring an increase in the number of heart attacks physicians treat.  A change in diet, travel, sleep and self care all contribute to this issue.  Dr. Michael Levy and Dr. Martha … Continue reading

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Holiday Blues


It’s the most wonderful time of the year; except for when it’s not!  On the most recent program, Dr. Mark Frye  joined us to discuss the holiday blues.  Learn some tips and strategies for coping with the stress, loneliness and … Continue reading

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LIVE from Target Field ~ Heart Health


On this Medical Edge Weekend, we broadcast from Target Field in downtown Minneapolis during the American Heart Association’s Heart Walk.  Our guests discussed healthy hearts! Dr. Martha Grogan is a non-invasive cardiologist, heart editor of MayoClinic.com and the editor of … Continue reading

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Dr. Martha Grogan on Mayo Clinic Healthy Heart for Life Book


On Saturday, February 4th, Mayo Clinic Medical Edge Weekend featured Dr. Martha Grogan talking about the new book, Mayo Clinic Healthy Heart for Life. Medical Edge Weekend 2-4-12 Share/Bookmark

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Dr. Michael Ackerman on Long QT Syndrome


This Medical Edge Weekend episode features Mayo Clinic cardiologist, Dr. Michael Ackerman, talking about Long QT Syndrome. Medical Edge Weekend 1-7-12 To hear Dr. Ackerman talk about Long QT syndrome, click here. Share/Bookmark

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Heart Health with Dr. Stephen Kopecky


This Saturday’s Medical Edge Weekend program is a “best of” on heart health with Dr. Stephen Kopecky. Medical Edge Weekend 12-31-11 Share/Bookmark

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Running issues: Live from the Chicago Marathon


This Mayo Clinic Medical Edge Weekend episode features Mayo Clinic, cardiologist Dr. Todd Miller discussing research he is doing on elite athletes and cardio issues. Medical Edge Weekend 10-8-11   In the video below you will hear from an Illinois man who’s back in … Continue reading

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Dr. Brian Shapiro on cardiac care and cardiac MRI


This Mayo Clinic Medical Edge Weekend features Mayo Clinic cardiologist, Dr. Brian Shapiro. He discusses cardiac care and cardiac MRI. Medical Edge Weekend 10-1-11 Share/Bookmark

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Dr. Stephen Kopecky on Heart Disease


This Medical Edge Weekend program features Mayo Clinic physician Dr. Stephen Kopecky on heart disease. Medical Edge Weekend 5-21-11 Here’s some video of Dr. Kopecky talking about treatment for patients with high cholesterol, from Mayo Clinic’s YouTube channel. Share/Bookmark

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