About That L.I.F.E with Dr. Travis Batts

Heart Matters: Navigating Heart Failure, Transplant, and Equity in Cardiac Care

March 08, 2024 Dr. Travis Batts Season 2 Episode 3
Heart Matters: Navigating Heart Failure, Transplant, and Equity in Cardiac Care
About That L.I.F.E with Dr. Travis Batts
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About That L.I.F.E with Dr. Travis Batts
Heart Matters: Navigating Heart Failure, Transplant, and Equity in Cardiac Care
Mar 08, 2024 Season 2 Episode 3
Dr. Travis Batts

In a pivotal episode of "About that L.I.F.E. Podcast," host Dr. Travis Batts welcomes Dr. Michael D. Kwan, a renowned specialist in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology. As the Program Director of the Heart Failure and Transplant Program at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Dr. Kwan brings invaluable insights into our discussion on advanced heart failure, the intricacies of heart transplantation, and the critical need for timely intervention in cardiac patient care.

"Heart Matters: Navigating Failure, Transplant, and Equity in Cardiac Care" is an episode that not only delves into the medical and technical aspects of heart failure and transplantation but also highlights the healthcare disparities that exist within this field. Through this in-depth conversation, Dr. Batts and Dr. Kwan aim to illuminate the pathways to improving patient outcomes, ensuring equitable access to care, and the significance of advancing the conversation around heart health and transplantation.

Tune into this insightful and compelling episode to learn more about the challenges and opportunities in the treatment of advanced heart failure and transplantation. Subscribe to "About that L.I.F.E. Podcast" on Apple Podcasts for more enlightening discussions that aim to educate, inspire, and drive positive change in healthcare and beyond.


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In a pivotal episode of "About that L.I.F.E. Podcast," host Dr. Travis Batts welcomes Dr. Michael D. Kwan, a renowned specialist in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology. As the Program Director of the Heart Failure and Transplant Program at Methodist Hospital in San Antonio, Dr. Kwan brings invaluable insights into our discussion on advanced heart failure, the intricacies of heart transplantation, and the critical need for timely intervention in cardiac patient care.

"Heart Matters: Navigating Failure, Transplant, and Equity in Cardiac Care" is an episode that not only delves into the medical and technical aspects of heart failure and transplantation but also highlights the healthcare disparities that exist within this field. Through this in-depth conversation, Dr. Batts and Dr. Kwan aim to illuminate the pathways to improving patient outcomes, ensuring equitable access to care, and the significance of advancing the conversation around heart health and transplantation.

Tune into this insightful and compelling episode to learn more about the challenges and opportunities in the treatment of advanced heart failure and transplantation. Subscribe to "About that L.I.F.E. Podcast" on Apple Podcasts for more enlightening discussions that aim to educate, inspire, and drive positive change in healthcare and beyond.