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04/30/2026

Advanced cardiac imaging is transforming how we detect heart disease—before symptoms begin.

Through years of research, noninvasive cardiac imaging has become a powerful tool for assessing cardiac function and identifying patients at risk for early disease and cardiac toxicity.

By integrating echocardiography, cardiac MRI, and cardiac CT, clinicians can better predict risk and initiate cardioprotective therapy at the right time—when it matters most.

Early detection means proactive care. And proactive care saves hearts.

Watch the full presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1saloHYNZQ

04/28/2026

Most people who go into medicine do so with virtuous intent—to care for patients and the people who love them.

True progress happens when we recognize the stressors clinicians face, address frustrations in the practice of medicine, and create an environment where everyone feels supported and safe.

When healthcare teams know leadership has their back, better care follows—especially for patients in the most difficult situations.

Watch the full presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpKEI5chC7o

04/23/2026

Not every illness needs an antibiotic—and that’s a good thing.

In this clip, Dr. Muñoz explains how setting clear expectations, starting with non‑pharmacological measures, and using “watchful waiting” can empower patients while still keeping them safe. Sometimes the prescription is there “just in case,” but the real win is communication and trust between doctor and patient.

Listen to how thoughtful conversations can make better outcomes for everyone.

Watch the full podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-laXrCQsxA&t=208s

🩺 STI Awareness Month: Know Your Status. Protect Your Health.STIs are on the rise—but the good news is that testing, tre...
04/22/2026

🩺 STI Awareness Month: Know Your Status. Protect Your Health.

STIs are on the rise—but the good news is that testing, treatment, and prevention are more accessible than ever. This STI Awareness Month, we’re highlighting the importance of early detection and informed care.

🔍 What you should know:
✅ Regular testing is key—even without symptoms
✅ Many STIs are treatable and outcomes improve with early care
✅ Partner services help prevent further spread
✅ Community resources make care more accessible and affordable

Taking action protects not just you—but your community.

04/21/2026

One of the biggest challenges in long-term care is helping patients and families understand that altered mental status alone does not automatically mean a UTI.

Current evidence shows that urine testing should not be done by default unless there are additional signs and symptoms of infection. Testing without clear indications can lead to misdiagnosis and unnecessary treatment.

This is where antimicrobial stewardship plays a critical role. Developing clear protocols, ensuring the right indication for testing, obtaining the correct urine sample, and ordering the appropriate test all help protect patients and improve the quality of care.

Watch the full podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpLndmo2amY&t=525s

04/16/2026

Did you know that severe asymptomatic hypertension is no longer treated the same way it used to be?

New evidence shows that acute blood pressure lowering offers no proven benefit for patients without symptoms—even when readings are extremely high. Instead of short-acting medications, current guidance emphasizes chronic outpatient management using long-term antihypertensive therapy.

Key takeaway from IM Grand Rounds:
Blood pressure is a chronic disease, not an emergency unless there’s end-organ damage.

This shift highlights how evidence-based medicine continues to refine how we care for patients—focusing on outcomes, not just numbers.

Watch the full presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4G-T2MxGRA

04/14/2026

Colon and re**al cancer rates are increasing in younger adults—and it’s raising serious concerns in the medical community.

Symptoms like re**al bleeding should never be automatically dismissed as hemorrhoids. Early screening, family history awareness, and proactive follow-up can save lives.

If something doesn’t feel right, ask questions. Early detection matters.

Watch the full presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5T5OqbhPQ0




04/09/2026

High blood pressure during pregnancy isn’t just a routine finding—it can be a critical warning sign. In this Grand Rounds discussion, clinicians explain how hypertension is defined differently in pregnancy and when it’s classified as chronic versus gestational.

The conversation also highlights why treatment thresholds matter and how maintaining the appropriate blood pressure range helps protect both mother and baby.

In addition, experts discuss peripartum cardiomyopathy, a rare but serious form of heart failure that can develop late in pregnancy or shortly after delivery.

Symptoms such as shortness of breath at rest, swelling in the legs, difficulty lying flat, and fluid in the lungs may feel common during pregnancy—but they shouldn’t be ignored. Early recognition and awareness can make all the difference.
Watch the full presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RvRENsdx5I&t=50s

04/07/2026

Not every patient needs a reflex urinalysis or culture at triage.
By collecting and holding urine instead of automatically testing it, clinicians can wait until the provider evaluates the patient and determines whether a urinalysis or culture is truly clinically indicated.

This small workflow change helps reduce unnecessary testing, improves decision-making, and supports better patient care.

- Less reflex testing
- More clinical judgment
- Smarter protocols

Watch the full podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kpLndmo2amY&t=27s

04/02/2026

Over the last five years, groundbreaking clinical trials have reshaped how we manage atrial fibrillation (AFib). What we believed two decades ago no longer applies.

Today’s focus has shifted toward rhythm control, supported by safer, more effective technologies. From cardioversion to catheter ablation, more patients than ever are now candidates for procedures that help restore and maintain a normal heart rhythm—improving long-term outcomes and quality of life.

This is a major paradigm shift in AFib care, and it’s changing how we treat patients for the better.
Watch the full presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5Fy2hEIUBg&t=219s


03/31/2026

Inflammation isn’t just what causes redness or tenderness on the skin—it plays a powerful role inside our blood vessels too.

When inflammation begins in the vessel wall, it triggers a cascade of immune responses, including the release of interleukins and recruitment of inflammatory cells. Combined with lipid buildup, this process leads to platelet aggregation and narrowing of the blood vessels—key steps in the development of atherosclerosis.

It’s not just high cholesterol alone. Understanding inflammation helps us understand why cardiovascular disease develops and how early processes set the stage long before symptoms appear.

Knowledge is prevention.
Watch the full presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY70yZ2sWR4

03/27/2026

Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) isn’t a one-size-fits-all diagnosis. There are three primary types—arterial, venous, and neurogenic—and each follows a different path to diagnosis and treatment.

While vascular forms of TOS may be identified within months, neurogenic TOS can take years to diagnose, often delaying relief for patients. Across all types, treatment is driven by one key issue: compression.

In most cases, first rib resection plays a central role in management. Depending on the specific anatomy and symptoms, surgeons may also consider scalene muscle release or pectoralis minor release to restore space and function.

Today’s Surgery Grand Rounds highlighted how understanding these differences is critical to improving outcomes and shortening the road to diagnosis.
Watch the full presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGQ-7i1iCHQ

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