
Cardiovascular Matters
Cardiovascular matters is here to give you the best information available concerning the causes, symtoms, treatments and prevention of health related issues stemming from cardiovascular disease.
Episodes
28 episodes
Ep. 28 - Pelvic Congestion Syndrome: Unraveling the Mysteries
Welcome to Cardiovascular Matters! In this episode, Dr. Craig Walker and Terry Roberts discuss pelvic congestion syndrome, a condition that significantly impacts the quality of life but is frequently misunderstood and misdiagnosed.Pelvi...
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Episode 28
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14:18

Ep. 27 - Beyond the Angiogram: Understanding Small Vessel Disease in Women and Men
Welcome to Cardiovascular Matters! In this episode, Dr. Craig Walker and Terry Roberts delve into the topic of small vessel disease, an often overlooked condition that affects more women than men but is crucial to understand for both.Sm...
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Episode 27
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19:22

Ep. 26 - How Early Cardiovascular Evaluation Can Save Your Life!
Welcome to Cardiovascular Matters! In this episode, Dr. Craig Walker and Terry Roberts discuss one of the most common yet crucial questions: When should you go in for a cardiovascular checkup?Heart disease r...
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Episode 26
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28:11

Ep. 25 - Breakthrough Treatment for Sleep Apnea: GLP-1 Agonists
Discover how a groundbreaking class of medications, GLP-1 agonists, are revolutionizing the treatment of sleep apnea. In this insightful discussion, Dr. Craig Walker and Terry Roberts delve into the profound impact these drugs can have on addre...
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Episode 25
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19:33

Ep. 24 - The Worried well: Navigating Cardiovascular Health Concerns
Welcome to Cardiovascular Matters! In this episode, Dr. Craig Walker and Terry Roberts tackle an important question: How do you know if you're at risk for heart disease, even if you feel fine?Many people app...
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Episode 24
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17:51

Ep. 23 - Defeating Obesity: How GLP-1 Medications Change Lives
Welcome to Episode 23 of Cardiovascular Matters! In this inspiring episode, Terry Roberts shares his incredible journey of losing over 100 pounds in just eight months, thanks to groundbreaking GLP-1 medications and guidance from Dr. Cr...
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Episode 23
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26:02

Ep. 22 - The Truth About Statins: Benefits, Risks, and Alternatives
Welcome to Episode 22 of Cardiovascular Matters! In this engaging discussion, Terry Roberts and Dr. Craig Walker, founder of the Cardiovascular Institute of the South, dive deep into one of the most asked questions about cardiovascular...
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Episode 22
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33:21

Ep. 21 - Renal Denervation: A Game-Changer in Hypertension Treatment
In this insightful episode of Cardiovascular Matters, host Terry Roberts and renowned cardiologist Dr. Craig Walker delve into the groundbreaking technology of renal denervation and its profound implications for the treatment of hypertension.
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Episode 21
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18:51

Ep. 20 - Preventing Amputations: The Lifesaving Work of Dr. Craig Walker
In this powerful episode, host Terry Roberts sits down with Dr. Craig Walker, the founder of Cardiovascular Institute of the South, to discuss his lifelong mission to prevent unnecessary amputations for patients suffering from peripheral vascul...
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Episode 20
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18:55

Ep. 19 - Conquering High Blood Pressure: Exploring the Potential of Renal Denervation
In this episode of Cardiovascular Matters, Dr. Craig Walker and Terry Roberts delve into the groundbreaking treatment of renal denervation for patients struggling with uncontrolled hypertension and it has been approved by the FDA.Hypert...
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Episode 19
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22:53

Ep. 18 - Special Edition: Pioneering Limb Salvage - Dr. Walker's Award-Winning Approach to Peripheral Artery Disease
In this special edition of the Cardiovascular Matters podcast, host Terry Roberts sits down with Dr. Craig Walker, the founder of the Cardiovascular Institute of the South, to discuss his groundbreaking work in the field of peripheral artery di...
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Episode 18
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22:38

Ep. 17 - Acute Limb Ischemia: A Medical Emergency Requiring Prompt Intervention
In this episode of Cardiovascular Matters, we delve into the critical topic of acute limb ischemia, a medical emergency that requires immediate attention. Dr. Walker, a renowned vascular specialist, provides a comprehensive overview of this con...
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Episode 17
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18:15

Ep. 16 - Critical Limb Ischemia: Approaches to Treating Critical Limb Ischemia
In this episode of Cardiovascular Matters, Dr. Craig Walker and Terry Roberts discuss the critical issue of critical limb ischemia (CLI), a severe form of peripheral artery disease. They explore the historical treatment approaches, the evolutio...
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Episode 16
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24:32

Ep. 15 - Understanding Peripheral Artery Disease: Causes, Symptoms, and Preventive Measures
In this episode of Cardiovascular Matters, Dr. Craig Walker and Terry Roberts delve into the critical topic of peripheral artery disease (PAD). They highlight the alarming prevalence of PAD, with an estimated 25 million Americans affected, and ...
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Episode 15
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20:16

Ep. 14 - Understanding & Managing High Blood Pressure: Men's health Preventative Screening Guide
In this in-depth podcast, cardiologist Dr. Craig Walker provides a thorough overview of high blood pressure (hypertension) - one of the leading risk factors for heart disease and stroke. Dr. Walker explains what blood pressure is and why it's i...
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Episode 14
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16:48

Ep. 13 - Understanding PCSK9 Inhibitors for Cholesterol-Lowering: Men's health Preventative Screening Guide
Dr. Craig Walker and Terry Roberts discuss a new class of injectable cholesterol-lowering drugs called PCSK9 inhibitors. These medications provide an additional option for lowering LDL ("bad") cholesterol beyond statin therapy alone. Dr...
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Episode 13
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12:08

Ep. 12 - Understanding Cholesterol-Lowering Medications: Men's health Preventative Screening Guide
Join Dr. Craig Walker as he provides an in-depth look at cholesterol-lowering medications, with a focus on statins. In this informative discussion, Dr. Walker breaks down the science behind these life-saving drugs, explaining how they work to r...
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Episode 12
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19:31

Ep. 11 - Men's health Preventative Screening Guide: Don't Wait for Symptoms!!
In this episode of Cardiovascular Matters, Dr. Craig Walker discusses the importance of regular preventative health screenings for men to assess risk factors and detect early signs of cardiovascular disease. He recommends basic blood tests to c...
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Episode 11
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33:02

Ep. 10 - The Link Between Obesity and Chronic Disease: A Deeper Dive into SGLT2 Inhibitors
In this educational podcast, Dr. Walker discusses the latest research on a new class of diabetes drugs called SGLT2 inhibitors like Jardiance. He explains how these medications work by blocking glucose reabsorption in the kidneys, causing it to...
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Episode 10
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17:33

Ep. 9 - The Obesity Epidemic and New Medication Options for Weight Loss
In this episode of the Cardiovascular Matters podcast, host Dr. Craig Walker discusses the growing problem of obesity in America and revolutionary new medication options that are helping people safely and effectively lose weight. Dr. Walker exp...
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Episode 9
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19:55

Ep. 8 - Understanding Obesity: Causes, Treatments and Prevention
This podcast discusses obesity as a major health problem and explores new medical treatments that are safe, effective and help patients feel better. The host Dr. Craig Walker and guest Terry Roberts discuss causes of obesity, health risks, chal...
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Episode 8
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20:14

Ep. 7 - Post-Procedure Care and Follow Up for Venous Disease Treatments
In this episode of Cardiovascular Matters, Dr. Craig Walker discusses the post-procedure care and follow up for patients who have undergone treatments for venous disease. He covers different types of procedures like stenting of the iliac veins,...
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Episode 7
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18:05

Ep. 6 - Understanding Perforator Veins and Their Role in Non-Healing Ulcers
This episode of Cardiovascular Matters explores perforator veins and their role in non-healing leg ulcers with Dr. Craig Walker. Dr. Walker discusses how perforator veins connect deep and superficial leg veins, and how they can cause high press...
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Episode 6
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14:28

Ep. 5 - Do you have peripheral artery disease? And does it matter?
Welcome to Cardiovascular Matters, a podcast dedicated to discussing all aspects of cardiovascular health and disease. Today we're joined by Dr. Craig Walker, a leading cardiologist and expert in peripheral artery disease. Dr. Walker will help ...
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Episode 5
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14:31

Ep. 4 - What is a Pulmonary Embolism? A Guide to Diagnosis and Life-Saving Treatments
In this informative episode of the Cardiovascular Matters podcast, host Dr. Craig Walker sits down with his colleague Terry Roberts to discuss pulmonary embolisms (PEs) in comprehensive detail. PEs, which occur when blood clots travel to the lu...
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Episode 4
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17:10
