Inside the Texas Heart Studio

On this episode of Inside the Texas Heart Studio, Dr. Nikolaos Diakos sits down with dietician Kathleen Allen on how to maintain cardiovascular health through diet. They discuss the following topics during their conversation: Significance of the Plant-Based Diet Healthy Protein and Fat Sources Mindful Eating Strategies for Weight Loss The Management of Cachexia in Heart Failure For more informatio...

On this Inside the Texas Heart Institute Studio episode, Dr. Joseph G. Rogers sits down with the Executive Vice President & Chief Innovation Officer at Houston Methodist, Dr. Roberta Schwartz, to discuss the #WALK30 campaign. The two will discuss: How to motivate your employees to exercise regularly. The power of competition and accountability . Creating Healthy Habits. For more information re...

On this Inside the Texas Heart Studio episode, Dr. Stephanie Coulter and Keri Sprung sit down with Dr. Casey Means to discuss how food should be viewed as medicine and how we can understand the root causes of illness.   Dr. Means dives into the alarming statistics on chronic disease in the United States and how they fueled her quest to understand the root causes of inflammation . She explores the...

On this episode of Inside the Texas Heart Studio, Dr. Joseph G. Rogers interviews Lisa Wright, the President and CEO of Community Health Choice , about the #WALK30 campaign. The #WALK30 campaign creates a pathway for CEOs, organizational leaders, families, and individuals to “Take the Healthy Pledge” and inspire others to walk for 30 minutes daily. Dr. Rogers and Lisa will discuss: Work-Life Balan...

On this Inside the Texas Heart Studio episode, Dr. Coulter and Keri Sprung sit down with Dr. Casey Means to discuss her new book, Good Energy.   Dr. Casey Means cuts through the noise of today's confusing dietary landscape. She offers a clear-cut framework, empowering you to make informed choices about what goes on your plate. You'll learn about the 5 key elements to include in every mea...

On this episode of Inside the Texas Heart Studio, Dr. Joseph G. Rogers sits down with special guest Dr. Esmaeil Porsa, President and CEO of Harris Health , to explore the profound impact of physical activity on community health.  They will discuss: Innovative programs at Harris Health, such as the #WALK30 Campaign and The Food Farmacy program. How these initiatives not only improve physical well-b...

On this Inside the Texas Heart Studio episode, Dr. Joseph G. Rogers sits down with Stephen Ives, the President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Houston, to discuss a new campaign launch encouraging people everywhere to #WALK30 . Join them as they discuss these topics: The importance of integrating movement into daily life. Some benefits of walking for cardiovascular health. The power of community in...

On this Inside the Texas Heart Studio episode, Dr. Joseph G. Rogers sits down with Dr. Jagat Narula to discuss the cutting-edge advancements in cardiac imaging, specifically focusing on CT-based methodologies for atherosclerosis characterization. They will discuss: Dr. Narula's personal journey and emotional connection to cardiac health. Importance of CT-based methodologies in early plaque de...

On this episode of Inside the Texas Heart Studio, Dr. Joseph G. Rogers sits down with Reginald DesRoches , president of Rice University, to discuss Fit Houston's  #WALK30 campaign and the importance of incorporating physical activity into your daily routine. They will discuss: The importance of daily movement President DesRoches' personal fitness routine Rice University's health ini...

On this episode of Inside the Texas Heart Studio, Dr. Joseph G. Rogers interviews the CEO of Baker Ripley, Claudia Aguirre , as part of Fit Houston's campaign encouraging people everywhere to #WALK30 .  They will discuss: How exercise doesn't have to be hardcore ; even a simple daily walk can lead to physical and mental benefits. As CEO of Baker Ripley , Claudia highlights strategies to...

On this episode of Inside the Texas Heart Studio, Dr. Stephanie Coulter sits down with Dr. Lance Gould to discuss the “PET Guided Randomized CENTURY Trial and Interventions in Complex CAD." Dr. Gould is a pioneer in the field of coronary physiology and will discuss his groundbreaking work on PET guided interventions for complex coronary artery disease (CAD). Key points that Dr. Gould will dis...

On this episode of Inside the Texas Heart Institute Studio, Dr. Joseph G. Rogers sits down with Dr. William E. Cohn to discuss the latest advancements in mechanical circulatory support and the development of the BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart (TAH) . Dr. Cohn, a leading expert in the field, sheds light on the potential benefits of the BiVACOR TAH for patients with severe heart failure. The convers...

On this episode of Inside the Texas Heart Studio, Dr. Stephanie Coulter sits down with Dr. Jeffrey Olin to discuss, "Fibromuscular Dysplasia: The Rare Disease That Isn’t." This episode explores how social media has transformed the way patients with rare diseases, like fibromuscular dysplasia , find specialists and connect with others facing similar challenges. Dr. Jeffrey Olin , is the D...

On this episode of Inside the Texas Heart Studio, Dr. Stephanie Coulter sits down with Dr. Daniella Kadian-Dodov , a vascular medicine specialist at Mount Sinai, to discuss Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD) . The conversation dives deeper than the typical presentation of FMD, which is often characterized by the "string-of-beads" appearance on angiography. Dr. Kadian-Dodov sheds light on the...