![EP 41: Mallory Abbott on Ebstein’s Anomaly, Self-Care & Gratitude](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/podcast/2024-03/EP_41.png?VersionId=CmPkiw9tIXQzO7CdM5uZ2w1UJbuqJBy.)
Mallory was not prepared when she underwent her first heart surgery in seventh grade: She was hoping to regain her stamina, instead she experienced what she describes as a loss of self. Mallory was born with a rare heart disease called a Ebstein’s anomaly.
In this powerful episode, Mallory Abbott recounts how she learnt to draw strength from her condition: She talks candidly about the realities of going into heart failure at age 25 and the moment when she decided to embrace herself. Ankur asks Mallory about her treatment path and her everyday experiences. They discuss the importance of having a routine and putting self-care first. Mallory shares her thoughts on social media as an asset for patient empowerment.
What does a day look like in Mallory Abbott’s life? How did she reframe her approach to her condition? What is the importance of routine? What is Mallory’s message for anyone living with a health condition?
Questions and comments can be sent to “podcast@radciffe-group.com” and may be answered by Ankur in the next episode. Guest @MazzyMystical, hosted by @AnkurKalraMD. Produced by @RadcliffeCARDIO.
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![EP 42: Dr Hafiza Khan on Trust, Patient Outreach and Instagram](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2024-02/Parallax%20Podcast%20Ep%2042%20Final%20Artwork.jpeg?VersionId=2eXUQFNlKnJTielJfxCRG.pjh5sau2vZ&itok=AGXXMJD-)
![04: J Dawn Abbott On Recent Developments In Percutaneous Coronary Intervention](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2024-02/Parallax-Podcast-w-J-Dawn-Abbot.png?VersionId=or7p.TA7ztGjeOTgC8mLKMLM0BtmWa0.&itok=b5t4ZU5g)
Dawn is an associate editor of the journal Circulation: Cardiovascular Interventions and is widely known for her research program on PCI and peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Ankur and J. Dawn discuss multiple trials/studies that were published in 2018, including ORBITA, PIONEER-II and ABSORB. J. Dawn also shares her thoughts on the latest stent technologies.
Hosted by @AnkurKalraMD. Produced by @RadcliffeCardiology.
![03: Athena Poppas On Effective Management Of Hypertension](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2024-02/Parallax-Podcast-w-Athena-%20Poppas_2.png?VersionId=h4WiM05z59aZvdzCLsJoSMvMD.whcm47&itok=_85zPXJC)
They discuss the importance of preventative medicine, their experience of reducing hypertension with non-pharmaceutical and pharmaceutical methods, and the significance of the integrated “team approach” when treating comorbid conditions such as hypertension. Athena also shares her thoughts on cardiologists’ responsibility to shape their patients’ lifestyle choices.
Hosted by @AnkurKalraMD. Produced by @RadcliffeCardiology.
![High-Sensitivity Cardiac Troponin ACS](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2024-02/Parallax-Podcast-w-Athena-%20Poppas_0.png?VersionId=uAw7s0xUwfjE1_1xcLbM7odh7YHQJw7K&itok=pSrlvyyg)
Chest pain is one of the most common reasons for an emergency room visit in the US, with almost 6 million ER visits annually, yet there is no consensus on how to compare the results from various hscTn assays. Tune in to hear Santiago outline the advantages and limitations of using hscTn as a standard biomarket to evaluate patients with suspected ACS in the ER.
Hosted by @AnkurKalraMD. Produced by @RadcliffeCardiology.
![01: Conduction Abnormalities After TAVR/TAVI With Chad Kliger](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2024-03/Parallax_01_1200x628.jpg?VersionId=8YtGXyCvpISHGUAWuUfXgEArl7M4TInv&itok=fTCIJSke)
![Toolbox Of An Analyst With Suzanne J Baron](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2024-02/Parallax_EP34_SOCIAL.jpeg?VersionId=E.LpHt3fEoyi4pG.9luILAaZ1IkPy0l.&itok=GViir669)
During her interventional cardiology fellowship, Dr Baron became fascinated by the implementation of novel technologies. She earned her degree in Clinical Epidemiology and spent a year working at the FDA’s Device Evaluation unit.
In 2019 Dr Baron presented the results of her late-breaking trial, COAPT. Ankur invites Suzanne to discuss the economic analysis of the study and to give a short introduction to cost-effectiveness analysis. Suzanne provides an overview of the trial and they talk about the importance of understanding the value and benefits of new devices from both the patient and the health-economic point of viewpoint.
![Chuck Simonton on Leadership, Innovations and Industry](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2024-02/Parallax_33.jpeg?VersionId=29Kdy_v9e.9ZB0YYbvalv.Q4orenEzv3&itok=PSJIr7xf)
How should you start building a research programme? What are Chuck Simonton’s thoughts on the relationship between doctors and the industry? What is Chuck’s message to young cardiologists?
![Diagnosing treating sexism in cardiology](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2024-02/Parallax_322.jpeg?VersionId=9xzpxvvCAUKsrUc1WcX2Jq.lEusnYD8s&itok=lU5ZREI9)
After the #MedBikini campaign provoked by a misogynistic study that scrutinized female doctors’ social media posts, this episode is about creating a safer environment for female healthcare professionals.
![Mending the broken house of cardiology with Roxana Mehran](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2024-02/Parallax%20Podcast%20Ep%2031%20Final%20Artwork2_0.jpeg?VersionId=JwypYBrAmLqWWwQM8Z47Nfd4UBS.1AMo&itok=r1iD3cws)
The charity organisation, Women as One is an agent for women and men to be part of medicine that is built on talent, rather than a privilege. Roxana and Ankur discuss the role of mentorship and family-friendly work environment in mending the broken house of cardiology. Roxana talks about the practical tools that are available for women to take the next steps in their career and achieve their goals.
![Laura Mauri on career decisions, mentorship and advancing medicine](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2024-02/Parallax%20Podcast%20Ep%2030%20Final%20Artwork2.jpeg?VersionId=vdAvrZaJqqqRheHVUqwSvpFV8ltl74Yi&itok=eCXWWkhL)
Dr Kalra asks Dr Mauri about early influences and her traineeship with legendary interventionalists, the late Donald Baim and Richard Kuntz. Dr Mauri talks openly about her decision-making process and the importance of selecting your priorities and committing to them. Ankur asks Laura about her decision to go into industry. Laura shares her thoughts on medical innovations and meeting urgent needs with unique perspectives.
What is Dr Mauri’s advice for a young cardiologist? How did she balance research and patient care? What are the questions that helped her decision making? How does Dr Mauri think about innovations in medicine?