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Episode Seven

Dr. Bernard GrossWelcome to Shands HealthCast, for September 2007, brought to you by Shands HealthCare. This HealthCast features a discussion about coronary artery disease with Dr. Bernard Gros, cardiologist at Cardiology Associates of Gainesville and clinical assistant professor for the University of Florida. Dr. Gros provides information about coronary artery disease, treatments, diagnosis, tips to reduce your risk of a heart attack and much more. Simply click on any of the links below to hear Dr. Gros address that particular question. Dr. Gros sees patients at the Shands AGH HeartCare Center in Gainesville, Florida. For more information about the Shands AGH HeartCare Center, call 352-733-0225, or visit Shands.org.

Intro

  1. What is coronary artery disease?
  2. What's the different between plaque and cholesterol?
  3. How does a cardiologist diagnose coronary artery disease?
  4. What are stress tests?
  5. Can the heart repair itself after a heat attack?
  6. What is pharmacological stress testing?
  7. What is MRI-based stress testing?
  8. What is CT angiography?
  9. Have new treatments and diagnostic procedures actually reduced the amount of heart attacks today?
  10. What is a coronary angiogram?
  11. Are drug-coated stents beneficial or harmful?
  12. What should a patient do once diagnosed with coronary artery disease?
  13. Can blood tests help diagnose coronary artery disease?
  14. Does our weight contribute to our risk of acquiring coronary artery disease?
  15. What should people tell their doctor if they think they may have coronary artery disease?

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