On this episode of Advances in Care , host Erin Welsh and Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia discuss the highlights of Dr. Smith’s 40+ year career as a cardiac surgeon and how the culture of Columbia has been a catalyst for innovation in cardiac care. Dr. Smith describes the excitement of helping to pioneer the institution’s heart transplant program in the 1980s, when it was just one of only three hospitals in the country practicing heart transplantation. Dr. Smith also explains how a unique collaboration with Columbia’s cardiology team led to the first of several groundbreaking trials, called PARTNER (Placement of AoRTic TraNscatheteR Valve), which paved the way for a monumental treatment for aortic stenosis — the most common heart valve disease that is lethal if left untreated. During the trial, Dr. Smith worked closely with Dr. Martin B. Leon, Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and Chief Innovation Officer and the Director of the Cardiovascular Data Science Center for the Division of Cardiology. Their findings elevated TAVR, or transcatheter aortic valve replacement, to eventually become the gold-standard for aortic stenosis patients at all levels of illness severity and surgical risk. Today, an experienced team of specialists at Columbia treat TAVR patients with a combination of advancements including advanced replacement valve materials, three-dimensional and ECG imaging, and a personalized approach to cardiac care. Finally, Dr. Smith shares his thoughts on new frontiers of cardiac surgery, like the challenge of repairing the mitral and tricuspid valves, and the promising application of robotic surgery for complex, high-risk operations. He reflects on life after he retires from operating, and shares his observations of how NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia have evolved in the decades since he began his residency. For more information visit nyp.org/Advances…
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Episode 8: Our Animal Activist Family Podcast #8: Clifton Roberts Interview, DxE, Hamabe and audio from activism.
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50:59This week we talk about the crazy guy that wanted to punch me at the Farmer's Market as I protested the 'humane' cow killer(including audio from this interaction), we play the first part of our Clifton Roberts Interview, talk about Harambe and the DxE actions at the Sanders' speeches and more. Enjoy!…
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Our Animal Activist Family Podcast #7 Patience is not a Virtue
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57:27This week we release our best podcast to date. Everything from Ryan's latest grocery store advocacy to our trip to the Charlotte Vegfest and the latest vegan news.
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Our Animal Activist Family Podcast #6 Deer, Bison and 12-18-21
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1:54:39This week we talk about some things in the news, Ryan rants about the treatment of deer and we offers some tips on how to help with Animal Liberation Day.
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Our Animal Activist Family Podcast #5 Camping Near Carnies and 12-18-21 Animal Liberation Day
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29:05This week we talk about the struggles of just navigating the world between camping and having the world show its appreciation for you by trying to feed you abused and murdered animals. And then we discuss 12-18-21 Animal Liberation Day and what this is, what it means for the vegan community and how you can be a part of making this happen.…
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Today we talk about the Smithfield Pig Save All Day Vigil (and the art of blocking a moving truck), some awesome younger animal activists and a wounded duck named Chara.
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Being an animal activist family is like riding a roller coaster... we have our ups and downs with successes and pitfalls. This week we talk about some interesting interactions with non-vegans and the termination of the Hogs to Ham program.
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Our Animal Activist Family Podcast #2: Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary and Vegans Speaking Up
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34:38This week we talk about our visits to Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary and the importance of sanctuaries in the vegan movement. Then we discuss the importance of vegans speaking up.
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How Can I Be Sad at a Cookout? by Elle Phillips How can I be sad at a cookout? you asked me Well, you didn’t ask me because I do not go to your cookouts so you could not have seen my face Why do I not go to cookouts? Because I do not see what you see I do not smell what you smell I do not celebrate the way you celebrate with meat on a grill No I do…
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Our Animal Activist Family Podcast #1: Meet our Animal Activist Family
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30:50Join Ryan and Elle as they introduce themselves and their family, explain their vegan beginnings and their journey into animal activism. Check out our webpage at www.ouranimalactivistfamily.com
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