Living Heart Smart

Essential Tips for Managing Atrial Fibrillation |   8 min

Drs. Lacey and DeVane share five key strategies for managing atrial fibrillation and reducing stroke risk.

Key Insights and Prevention Tips for Women’s Heart Health |   13 min

Drs. DeVane and Lacey share essential heart health insights for women, including symptoms, risks, prevention, and early detection tips.

Endovascular Vein Ablation: A Game-Changer for Venous Insufficiency |   21 min

Dr. Christopher Wulff explains how endovascular vein ablation can improve quality of life for patients with venous insufficiency

Heart Health Starts on Your Plate: Adopting the Mediterranean Diet |   24 min

Drs. DeVane and Lacey share how adopting a Mediterranean-style diet can improve heart health and protect against chronic diseases.

Living Heart Smart: It’s Time to Get Moving!  |   25 min

Drs. DeVane and Lacey discuss the vital role of exercise in heart health, offering tips for all fitness levels.

Understanding Cardioversion: Shocking Your Heart Back to Rhythm  |   12 min

Drs. DeVane and Lacey discuss a key procedure for restoring normal heart rhythm in AFib patients, including its process, effectiveness, and risks.

Cardiology 101 - Trifecta Testing  |   21 min

Drs. DeVane and Lacey explain essential heart tests and diagnostic tools to help patients better understand their heart health.

A Modern Approach to Cholesterol Testing |   25 min

Drs. DeVane, Lacey, and Liu explore the latest advancements in cholesterol testing and lipid management to improve heart health.

Blood Thinners and the CHADS-VASc Score for Stroke Prevention  |   31 min

In this episode, Drs. DeVane, Lacey, and Benn discuss the CHADS-VASc score and the role of blood thinners in stroke prevention.

AFib – Preventable Causes and Dr. Benn’s Cautionary Tale   |   25 min

Cardiologist Dr. Andrew Benn addresses common patient questions about why AFib occurs and what can be done to manage it effectively.

AFib – Rhythm Control and Ablation Procedure   |   36 min

In this episode electrophysiologist Dr. Carleton Nibley explains the role of electrophysiologists in treating heart rhythm disorders like AFib..

AFib – Starting Your Journey  |   28 min

Drs. Matt DeVane and Carolyn Lacey join guest cardiologist Dr. Andrew Benn in a discussion about AFib symptoms, diagnosis and management to prevent long-term complications.

AFib – Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Procedure   |   44 min

Cardiologist Dr. Andrew Dublin discusses the left atrial appendage occlusion procedure as an alternative to blood thinners for stroke prevention in certain patients with AFib.

Doc Check My Heart – The Coronary Artery Calcium Test   |   25 min

Cardiologist Dr. Jason Lui discusses the importance of the coronary artery calcium test used in assessing cardiovascular risk beyond traditional methods.

Top 5 - Preparing For Your Cardiology Visit  |   15 min

Cardiologists Dr. Matt DeVane and Dr. Carolyn Lacey review cardiovascular health and offer advice on how to prepare for a cardiology visit.

What is High Blood Pressure  |   26 min

In this episode, cardiologists Dr. Matt DeVane and Dr. Carolyn Lacey discuss managing high blood pressure at home with guest Dr. Christopher Chen.

My Heart Procedures - Stress Testing   |   19 min

Doctors Matt DeVane and Carolyn Lacey discuss the significance and process of various types of stress tests with their colleague Dr. John Vu.

Lowering Your Blood Pressure With Medication  |  24 min

Cardiologists Dr. Matt DeVane and Dr. Carolyn Lacey join guest Dr. Christopher Chen to talk about managing high blood pressure with medication, lifestyle changes, and new information from recent trials.

Grandma Got a Smart Watch  |  12 min

In this episode cardiologists Dr. Matt DeVane and Dr. Carolyn Lacey review wearable heart monitoring devices with their guest, Dr. John Vu.

Leg Swelling and Vein Disease  |  25 min

Cardiologists Dr. Matt DeVane, Dr. Carolyn Lacey and Dr. Christopher Wulff discuss symptoms, risk factors and treatment options associated with venous disease.

Learn All About Chest Pain  |  18 min

In this episode, cardiologists Dr. Matt DeVane, Dr. Carolyn Lacey and Dr. John Vu discuss how they approach chest pain and the different potential causes.

Heart Disease Risk Factors: Know Your Risks   |  17 min

Cardiologists Dr. Matt DeVane, Dr. Carolyn Lacey and Dr. Jason Liu discuss managing coronary artery disease risk factors like high blood pressure, diabetes, family history, and genetics, for better heart health.

Take Control of Your Blood Pressure   |   25 min

Cardiologists Dr. Matt DeVane, Dr. Carolyn Lacey and Dr. Christopher Chen discuss the seven pillars of blood pressure management, which include obesity, diet, use of alcohol and tobacco, sleep, exercise, and stress reduction.