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Join Dr. Colby Salerno a cardiologist and Dr. Alin Gragossian an ICU doctor, both heart transplant recipients, as they discuss their unique view of medicine from both the perspective of physicians as well as the perspective as patients.
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1In this episode Alin and Colby discuss how having an organ transplant and chronic illness can have a significant impact on your mental health. May is mental health awareness month so this seemed like an excellent time to dive into this subject. Colby and Alin both share their personal experience with anxiety and depression surrounding their illness. References:https://journals.lww.com/transplantjournal/fulltext/2013/10150/Mental_Health_Disorders_and_Solid_Organ_Transplant.3.aspxhttps://p...
In this episode Alin and Colby talk to Dr. Sejal Patel. Sejal is a pancreas and two time kidney transplant recipient. Sejal discusses going through multiple transplants, being on dialysis, and how this changed her career path. Additionally we discuss the pre exposure prophylaxis treatment for Covid 19 named Evusheld. Evusheld is a combination of two monoclonal antibodies that both Sejal and Alin have received. Become a podcaster yourself: https://alitu.com?fp_ref=bothsides
In this episode Alin and Colby become the Mythbusters! They take us through some of the most common myths about organ donation and discuss why they are in fact just myths and not true. April is National Donate Life month so they want to shed light on the importance of organ donation and bust these organ donation myths that may cause people to not sign up to be donors! Become a podcaster yourself: https://alitu.com?fp_ref=bothsides
In this episode Alin and Colby discuss all things nutrition for the post transplant and immunocompromised patient. They interview Madeleine Hallum who is a registered dietician who specializes in heart transplant patients. Topics covered include foods to avoid, food cleaning habits, balancing electrolytes and much much more.
In this episode Alin and Colby answer some of the most frequently asked questions after transplant. They tackle topics including Alcohol and Marijuana use after transplant, willingness to accept a heart from a high risk donor, and post transplant dietary changes.
In this episode Alin and Colby talk about their personal genetic histories and how they came to understand they had genetic heart diseases. They open up about how this affected their mindset into having a family and decisions they had to make when it came to how to not pass along these genetic diseases. It is a very open and honest discussion we hope you enjoy. At the end of the episode they answer a listeners question about risk of skin cancer in the immunocompromised population.
In this episode Alin and Colby return from an unexpected long time off to kick off season two of both sides of the stethoscope. They discuss how they have been managing the current Covid surge. Alin reflects on being 3 years post transplant and discusses some of the hurdles she has had to overcome along the way. We learn about Alin dealing with AVN and pulmonary emboli. We also answer listener questions about Covid 19 and about nerve connections to a transplanted heart.
In this episode, the first of our Thanksgiving series, Colby speaks with Stephanie Tomaino MSN, CCRN. With Thanksgiving coming up we wanted to focus on some things Colby and Alin are thankful for. One of those things is nurses. Stephanie is not only a critical care nurse but she was Colby's nurse for the 6 month period he was in the hospital and now he is one of her good friends. They discuss how they met, how Steph went above and beyond in her duties as his nurse and much, much more. Lastly ...
In this episode Alin and Colby interview Dr. Steve Pergam. Steve is a kidney transplant recipient and an infectious disease expert. Steve is an Infection control researcher and clinician based out of Seattle Washington. Steve gives in depth answers about what led to his kidney transplant, what it is like working in infection disease being immunocompromised, and gives invaluable information about the Covid !9 pandemic. Steve also sticks around at the end to answer a listeners question.
In this episode Alin and Colby interview Dr. Ken Sutha, a pediatric transplant nephrologist and 2 time kidney transplant recipient. Ken tells his story of what led to him needing two kidney transplants, why he decided to get into medicine, and gives amazing insight into being a transplant patient and physician. Ken also explains a special movement he is behind which focuses on doctors with disabilities and how we need to change the culture of medicine to be more inclusive of these medical pro...
In this episode Colby and Alin discuss trying to balance a hectic work schedule with taking medications, going to appointments, and finding time for themselves. They get into detail about dealing with pill burden, how they try and fit their own doctor appointments in and adjustments they have made since transplant. They also discuss how this has changed how they are as physicians and how they discuss things with their patients and deal with patient noncompliance.
In this episode Colby and Alin give their opinions on all things Covid 19. They discuss working throughout the pandemic as immunocompromised physicians, how they made the decision to get the Covid 19 vaccine, and also do a little teaching about why this vaccine is so important.
Pediatric Cardiac Surgeon Dr. Thomas Maxey joins Alin and Colby to discuss his career path into the world of pediatric heart surgery. Discussions include pediatric heart transplant, congenital heart disease, transition of care from child to adult, and speaking to children and parents at the bedside.
In this episode Alin and Colby have a discussion with Sara Siquerios. Sara is the caregiver of all caregivers, as she cares for three children all of whom have had heart transplants. Sara's three children were all diagnosed with restrictive cardiomyopathy and required heart transplants before the age of three. Sara shares their family's incredible story, how she handled having three children in the hospital at the same time, and what life looks like now with three immunocompromised kids. An a...
In this episode Alin and Colby have a discussion with Tyler Chavez, a heart transplant recipient and surgical physician assistant. They discuss Tyler's incredible story of beating cancer as a child, his acute onset heart failure that saw him operating while getting IV medication infusions and discuss about the role of a physician assistant and the path to that career.Tyler Chavez is a Certified Physician Assistant residing and working in the greater DC area. Completing the PA program at Duke ...
In this episode Alin and Colby sit down and chat with Dr. Anu Lala. They discuss dealing with a diagnosis of heart failure, the approach to changing the narrative to heart function not failure, and patient advocacy. Dr. Lala also turns the tables and interviews Alin and Colby about how they dealt with being told their diagnosis and their resilience in the face of adversity. Dr. Anuradha Lala-Trindade (Anu Lala) is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist at Mount Sinai. Her ...
In this episode Alin and Colby have an insightful conversation with Dr. Philip Adamson. Phil Adamson is Divisional Vice President and Chief Medical Officer for the Heart Failure Division at Abbott. In this capacity, Dr. Adamson is responsible for global development of Abbott’s heart failure formulary spanning cardiac resynchronization therapy to the CardioMEMS HF system. They discuss the different devices available to help heart failure patients, the progress that has been made over the last ...
In this episode Alin and Colby have an in depth conversation with two transplant pharmacists. Mary Chandran and Adina Petrosan teach us about the medications that are the mainstay of transplant medicine. We discuss the needs for these meds, side effects, medication compliance, and much more. You can contact Mary at Mary.Chandran@unchealth.unc.eduYou can contact Adina at Adina.Petrosan@mountsinai.org This episode is sponsored by Paragonix Technologies, an industry leader committed to...
In this episode we have a riveting discussion with Dr. Jon Friedman the Chief Medical Officer of Transplant Genomics. Dr. Friedman, joined Transplant Genomics as Chief Medical Officer in February 2022 after 22 years with Optum/United Health Group. Dr. Friedman is a Fellow of the American Society of Transplantation and received an AST Distinguished Service Award for his efforts in breaking down financial barriers in support of living kidney donors. Tune in for discussi...
In this episode we pick right back up with our interview with Matt. In part 2 we discuss being a professional patient, new fears that come with having a transplant and parenthood and navigating the healthcare system. Email: bothsidesofthestethoscope@gmail.com Instagram: @bothsidesofthestethoscope Twitter: @bsotsthethoscope
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