The Pulse Pod
AACVPR, the premier professional membership and advocacy association for cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, hosts this podcast alongside Tom Draper, MBA, MAACVPR, to introduce another channel of delivering the latest news in cardiopulmonary practice. The goal of the show is to connect members and discuss timely topics within the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehab spaces.
Episodes
24 episodes
News & Views Recording: The Power of Patient Education in Cardiac Rehabilitation
When it comes to recovering from heart disease, knowledge truly is power. Imagine being diagnosed with a heart condition and feeling overwhelmed by medical jargon, new medications, and lifestyle changes. This is where patient education in cardi...
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10:13
News & Views Recording: Where It Started and Where It's Going: Change Ideas in Pulmonary Rehab
Ruth Akers, RN, BSN, MS, FAACVPR reads an interesting overview of the use of PR for COPD by Karen Edwards, MS, RRT, RCEP, FAACVPR, and Jonathan David, MSN, RN, EBP-C, CCRP, NE-BC, FPCNA, FAACVPR, FACC.
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10:33
News & Views Recording: The Core Components of Cardiac Rehab
Todd Brown MD, MSPH, FACC, FAHA, MAACVPR reflects on the review and modernization of the Core Components of Cardiac Rehabilitation in this CR Week special narrated by Ruth Akers, RN, BSN, MS, FAACVPR.
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7:52
News & Views Recording: Getting More Z's: Do It for Your Heart
Quantity and quality of sleep have serious implications for the heart, especially in vulnerable populations such as cardiac rehab participants. Guest author Misti J. Norton, PhD, DBSM, explains the difference between insomnia and insuffi...
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9:00
News & Views Recording: New Tobacco Cessation Frameworks: Implications for Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation
To transition from being a "current" smoker to a "former" smoker, individuals must acknowledge the addictive nature of smoking and embrace a forward-moving mindset. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the World Health Organizat...
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6:02
News & Views Recording: Heartfelt Smiles
AACVPR is now offering audio readings of select News & Views articles. Whether you’re commuting to work, exercising at the gym, or relaxing on your couch at home, you can now enjoy these articles in a lively, sonic form! Dive ...
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6:23
A Spotlight on AACVPR Affiliates and Their Leaders
We caught up with three AACVPR affiliate leaders at the Affiliate Leadership Forum earlier this year to get their thoughts on the benefits of being part of a local cardiopulmonary rehabilitation group, how their affiliate has helped with career...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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11:09
Elevate. Innovate. Empower. A Sneak Preview of the 39th AACVPR Annual Meeting
Hear from 39th AACVPR Annual Meeting Chair Daniel Forman, MD, FAHA, FACC, and Vice Chair Anne M. Gavic-Ott, MPA, RCEP, MAACVPR on what's in store for this year's event.
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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35:56
Patient Perspective: JJ's Cardiac Rehabilitation Story
A first for The Pulse Pod, host Tom Draper sits down with JJ Rivera, a now cardiac rehabilitation program graduate who heart failure in 2023. Hear JJ's story and advice on how cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation professionals can help make the...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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40:19
Initiating Program Change
Having implemented program change at their respective facilities, AACVPR members Jonathan David and Mike Thompson share insights into how they first approached change within their cardiac rehabilitation programs, the resources they turned to an...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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33:08
Live From Capitol Hill: AACVPR's 2024 Day on the Hill
An annual event, Day on the Hill (DOTH) is a two-day experience that brings AACVPR members together in Washington, D.C., to meet with elected officials and legislative staffs as constituents, voters and as healthcare professionals advocating fo...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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16:07
Kate Traynor, RN, MS, MAACVPR, On Creative Staffing and Program Management
If You Build It… They will come! Listen in on the conversation between Tom and AACVPR Past President Kate Traynor as they talk CR/PR program management. Touching on common pitfalls, frustrations and best practices within program management and ...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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35:56
Making Milwaukee: Behind the Scenes of AACVPR’s 38th Annual Meeting with Emily C. Gathright, Ph.D., FAACVPR
AACVPR Program Planning Committee Chair, Dr. Emily Gathright, joins The Pulse Pod to talk all things Annual Meeting! From session selection to poster presentation, tune in to get the A-Z breakdown of what to expect in Milwaukee this fall.
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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25:49
What Can DOTH Do for You? A Panel Discussion on AACVPR’s Day on the Hill (Part Two)
Welcome back! Join in where we left off last week with our panel of Day on the Hill advocates as they walk us through their experiences in Washington, D.C.Featuring:Debbie Baker, RN BSN, CCRPAnne Gavic-Ott, MPA, RCEP...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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30:28
What Can DOTH Do for You? A Panel Discussion on AACVPR’s Day on the Hill (Part One)
This week, Tom hosts a panel of AACVPR members who attended Day on the Hill earlier this year. They talk about how advocating for PR/CR can be a springboard for the industry as a whole, but also for your personal career. Feat...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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20:36
Discussing the Impact of Psychosocial Management in CR/PR with Joel W. Hughes, Ph.D., FAACVPR
Dr. Hughes joins the Pulse Pod for a discussion on Psychosocial Management. From what it is to, how to implement it and how it can affect your program and your patients, tune in to learn more with a leader in the field!
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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34:06
Dean Diersing, MS, RCEP, EP, EIM3, CCRP, FAACVPR, On Leadership Philosophies
Tom sits down with AACVPR Past President Dean Diersing to share about his career progression, leadership philosophies and everything in between!
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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35:51
Looking into the Cardiopulmonary Rehab Crystal Ball (Part 2) with Karen R. Lui, RN, MS, MAACVPR, Karen Edwards, MS, RCEP, RRT, FAACVPR and Todd Brown, MD, MSPH, FACC, FAHA, FAACVPR
Pick back up on this discussion with our AACVPR soothsayers for a can’t-miss finale to the first season of The Pulse Pod.
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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38:50
Looking into the Cardiopulmonary Rehab Crystal Ball (Part 1) with Karen R. Lui, RN, MS, MAACVPR, Karen Edwards, MS, RCEP, RRT, FAACVPR and Todd Brown, MD, MSPH, FACC, FAHA, FAACVPR
What’s next for the future of cardiopulmonary rehab and how can you drive your program to success for years to come? Some of AACVPR’s wisest clairvoyants sit down to make predictions and share best practices and advice.
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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23:23
The Importance of Performance Measures with Dr. Quinn Pack
Chair of the AACVPR Quality of Care Committee, Dr. Quinn Pack, sits down with Tom to discuss why programs should measure success and the importance of consistency performance metrics.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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28:16
Discussing the Future of AACVPR with President Amy Knight, PhD, ABPP
AACVPR President Amy Knight, PhD, ABPP, covers her goals for the association, including a focus on health equity.
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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15:33
Discussing Psychosocial Management in Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab with Eva R. Serber, PhD, FAACVPR
Dr. Serber has more than 15 years of experience integrating lifestyle changes and wellbeing into cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and she joins the podcast to share the importance of treating the psychosocial needs of our patients.
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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