Take Control of Your Blood Pressure

In this episode of the Living Heart Smart podcast, cardiologists Dr. Matt DeVane and Dr. Carolyn Lacey discuss the seven pillars of blood pressure management with guest Dr. Christopher Chen. They emphasize the importance of lifestyle modifications, such as weight loss, exercise, alcohol moderation, and the DASH diet, in reducing blood pressure. They also mention … Read more

Heart Disease Risk Factors: Know Your Risks

In this podcast episode, Dr. Matt DeVane and Dr. Carolyn Lacey discuss cardiovascular disease risk factors with their guest, Dr. Jason Liu. They emphasize the importance of understanding and managing risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, and family history of heart disease. The doctors also mention the role of genetics and encourage … Read more

Grandma Got a Smart Watch

In this episode of the Living Heart Smart podcast series, cardiologists Dr. Matt DeVane and Dr. Carolyn Lacey review the impact of health technology and wearable cardiac devices with their guest, Dr. John Vu. They explore the benefits and limitations of smartwatches and devices for monitoring heart health and detecting conditions like atrial fibrillation.

Lowering Your Blood Pressure With Medication

In this episode of Living Heart Smart, Dr. Matt DeVane and Dr. Carolyn Lacey join guest Dr. Christopher Chen to discuss the importance of managing high blood pressure. They cover various topics including the use of medication, home blood pressure monitoring, and lifestyle modifications. Emphasizing the importance of collaboration between patients and healthcare providers, they … Read more