Episode 15. Trisomy 21 and Congenital Heart Disease with Dr. Jennifer Peterson
Release Date: 09/14/2024
Episode 15. Trisomy 21 and Congenital Heart Disease with Dr. Jennifer Peterson
Aha! With JAHA
In this new episode of Aha! with JAHA, Dr. Laxmi Mehta Rocha interviews Dr. Jennifer Peterson (Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing) about “Trisomy 21 and Congenital Heart Disease: Impact on Health and Functional Outcomes From Birth Through Adolescence: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association, which she chaired. Dr Peterson discusses the complex ongoing health concerns for children with trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) and congenital heart disease from birth through adolescence, and leading a “dream team” of researchers in developing a framework to maximize health and...
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Episode 14. The Superwoman Schema with Dr Tené Lewis and Dr Zac Martin
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In this new episode of Aha! with JAHA, Dr. Eva Rocha interviews Dr Tené Lewis (Emory University, Rollins School of Public Health) and Dr Zac Martin (Emory University) about their new JAHA article “Central Hemodynamics in African American Women: Examining the Role of Superwoman Schema Endorsement.” Dr Lewis and Dr Martin discuss their collaboration at the intersection of social and cardiovascular sciences, and their finding that the Superwoman Schema, specifically the obligation to help others in lieu of self-care, was significantly associated with central systolic blood pressure and...
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Episode 13. Featuring Dr. Adnan Qureshi
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In this new episode of Aha! with JAHA, Dr. Eva Rocha interviews Dr. Adnan Qureshi (University of Missouri, Columbia, School of Medicine) about his new JAHA article “"Physician Transfer versus Patient Transfer for Mechanical Thrombectomy in Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”. Dr. Qureshi discusses the role of mechanical thrombectomy in treating acute stroke and compares patient transfer and physician transfer as strategies for accessing this treatment. He also shares his journey in neurology and offers advice for young researchers. Read Dr...
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Episode 12. Featuring Dr. Jagat Narula, President-Elect of the World Heart Federation
Aha! With JAHA
In this new episode of Aha! with JAHA, Dr. Laxmi Mehta interviews, Dr Jagat Narula, President-Elect of the World Heart Federation and renowned physician, scientist and leader in academic medicine. They discuss pressing issues in cardiovascular medicine and emerging threats to the global health landscape, his advice to aspiring cardiovascular professionals and researchers, and his creative life outside of medicine.
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Episode 11, HEADS UP featuring Dr. Janet Bettger and Dr Amy Towfighi
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In this episode, Dr. Eva Rocha interviews Dr. Janet Bettger and Dr Amy Towfighi about the HEADS-UP initiative, which aims to reduce disparities in stroke care. They discuss the goals and achievements of the initiative, as well as what to expect from the upcoming HEADS UP Symposium. They also discuss the HEADS UP 2023 Spotlight published in JAHA. They also share their personal journeys in the medical field and offer tips for maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Estimated length: 30 min
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Episode 10, Go Red for Women: Maternal Diet and Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy in a U.S. Hispanic/Latina Cohort with Dr. Luis Maldonado
Aha! With JAHA
In this episode of Aha! with JAHA, Dr. Laxmi Mehta interviews Dr. Luis Maldonado (University of Southern California) about his article "Maternal Dietary Patterns during Pregnancy are Linked to Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy among a Predominantly Low-Income U.S. Hispanic/Latina Pregnancy Cohort,” just published in JAHA’s Go Red for Women Spotlight. Dr Maldonado discusses the significant racial and ethnic disparities in pregnancy complications, and reflects on his career journey and professional life as a researcher. Read Dr. Maldonado’s article in JAHA’s 2024 Go Red for Women...
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Episode 9, Go Red for Women: Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival trends featuring Robin Smits
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In this episode of Aha! with JAHA, Dr. Laxmi Mehta interviews Robin Smits, a researcher at the Departments of Clinical and Experimental Cardiology, and Public and Occupational Health at the Amsterdam University Medical Centre. Ms Smits discusses her article “Sex differences in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest survival trends,” finding that the survival gap between men and women after out-of-hospital cardiac arrest has actually widened further over time, and the necessity of developing strategies that improve the survival rate specifically in women. Read Ms. Smits’ in JAHA’s 2024 Go Red...
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Episode 8, JAHA Spotlight on Health Technologies and Innovation feat. Dr James Weyhenmeyer and Dr. Seth Martin
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In this new episode of Aha! with JAHA, Dr. Eva Rocha interviews Dr. James Weyhenmeyer and Dr. Seth Martin about the American Heart Association’s Strategically Focused Research Network (SFRN) on Health Technologies and Innovation, an impressive initiative across 5 academic centers to promote the expansion and implementation of health technology to improve healthcare access, efficiency, and outcomes. Read the articles from all 5 centers of the SFRN in JAHA’s Spotlight Health Technologies and Innovation:
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Episode 7 Featuring Dr. Tali Elfassy
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Dr. Tali Elfassy (University of Miami Miller School of Medicine) joins host Dr. Laxmi Mehta to discuss her new article in JAHA, “Life’s Essential 8 and Incident Hypertension among US Hispanic and Latino Adults: Results from the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos.” Dr. Elfassy talks about the importance of recognizing the diversity within the US Hispanic and Latino population when studying and treating their cardiovascular health. She also talks about her career trajectory in epidemiology and her foundational experience working in public health.
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Episode 6, featuring Special Guest Dr. Janet Wright (CDC)
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Host Dr. Laxmi Mehta is joined by Dr Janet Wright, Director in the Division for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention at the CDC, for a wide-ranging conversation about her transition from practicing cardiology to a career in federal service, where she develops health policy that impacts the quality of cardiovascular care for patients across the United States.
info_outlineIn this new episode of Aha! with JAHA, Dr. Laxmi Mehta Rocha interviews Dr. Jennifer Peterson (Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing) about “Trisomy 21 and Congenital Heart Disease: Impact on Health and Functional Outcomes From Birth Through Adolescence: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association, which she chaired. Dr Peterson discusses the complex ongoing health concerns for children with trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) and congenital heart disease from birth through adolescence, and leading a “dream team” of researchers in developing a framework to maximize health and functional outcomes for this unique population throughout their lives. Dr Peterson also shares her career journey and advice for trainees in her field.
Read the full AHA Scientific Statement here.