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211 - Running for a Cause: Phil's Colon Cancer Story Pt. 2 (Phil Decker)
June 24, 2022 05:00 - 14 minutes - 9.82 MBPhil Decker, who is battling stage IV colon cancer with the help of his team at the Nassif Community Cancer Center, returns to the podcast to talk about his experience at the Boston Marathon in April, give an update on his cancer journey and discuss his plans for the future as he continues to raise awareness about colon cancer. For information on Phil's upcoming fundraisers visit https://tell5friends.org/how-to-help To learn more about Phil's cancer journey, read this story: https://www.co...
UnityPoint Health Recognized as a Leader in Heart Care
June 22, 2022 13:00 - 1 minute - 745 KBUsing advanced technologies and treatments our UnityPoint Health heart care teams treat a wide variety of patients for matters of the heart. Learn more about heart care at St. Luke's at unitypoint.org/heartcare. Speaker: Dr. Richard Kettelkamp, medical director, St. Luke's Heart Care Services Watch the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29IvOGf1K6I Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arno...
BE FAST when it comes to getting stroke signs checked out
June 20, 2022 05:00 - 1 minute - 871 KBLearn the signs and symptoms of a stroke. If you have any of these symptoms go the nearest ER as soon as possible. Learn more about our hospital at unitypoint.org Speaker: Karen Gonzalez, RN, BSN, Stroke Coordinator Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Va7VMmXZPQ Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your questions at: https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapid...
210 - COVID-19 (June 17, 2022)
June 17, 2022 11:00 - 4 minutes - 3.35 MBIn this COVID-19 update, Dr. Arnold talks about what we're seeing in the hospital and the community, the latest on the Moderna vaccine receiving initial approval for kids age 6 and up, and a recent study from Japan showing a link between obesity rate and COVID-19 deaths per one million residents. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Anything from COVID-19 to the latest technologies and procedures to general questions about a service provided at UnityPoint H...
St. Luke’s Plans $25M Expansion of Heart and Vascular Services within the Nassif Heart Center
June 15, 2022 11:00 - 3 minutes - 2.49 MBAs part of its commitment as a leader in providing the most comprehensive and cutting-edge heart care to Eastern Iowans, UnityPoint Health – St. Luke’s Hospital is investing $25 million in expanding its Heart and Vascular services within the Nassif Heart Center to support the innovation and expertise of the largest group of cardiovascular providers and continue to offer the most advanced heart care in Cedar Rapids. Featured speakers in order of appearance: Dr. Richard Kettelkamp, medical d...
209 - New Clinician Spotlight: Jen Hutchinson, DNP
June 10, 2022 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.6 MBJen Hutchinson, DNP, ARNP, AGNP-BC, a new clinician at UnityPoint Clinic Internal Medicine - Hiawatha, joins Dr. Arnold to talk about her background, clinical interests, personal interests, what led her to UnityPoint Health and much more. To schedule an appointment with Jen, call UnityPoint Clinic Internal Medicine - Hiawatha at (319) 362-0200 or visit unitypoint.org. This is the first episode in a new segment on the podcast called "New Clinician Spotlight." In these episodes, Dr. Arnold w...
208 - St. Luke's Heart and Vascular Services Expansion (Dr. Richard Kettelkamp & Dr. David Lawrence)
June 08, 2022 11:00 - 8 minutes - 5.67 MBOn Monday, St. Luke's announced plans to invest $25 million in the expansion of heart and vascular services within the Nassif Heart Center. In this episode, Dr. Richard Kettelkamp, St. Luke's Heart Care Services medical director, and Dr. David Lawrence, vascular surgeon with PCI and St. Luke's, return to the podcast to discuss the expansion and what this means for heart and vascular patients in our community. To learn more about St. Luke's Heart Care call (319) 364-7101 or visit https://www...
207 - Medicine: Color, Culture and Equity #6 (Dr. Dinah Conti)
June 03, 2022 11:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBDr. Dinah Conti, UnityPoint Clinic Pediatrics, returns to the podcast to discuss the topic of gender. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Anything from COVID-19 to the latest technologies and procedures to general questions about a service provided at UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids. Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your questions at: https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/submit-a-question-for-the-mailba...
206 - Infusion Services (Jeremy Hague, RN)
June 01, 2022 11:00 - 11 minutes - 7.72 MBJeremy Hague, RN, manager of St. Luke's Outpatient Infusion Center, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss services provided by the Outpatient Infusion Center, as well as the crucial role the department played during the COVID-19 pandemic. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Anything from COVID-19 to the latest technologies and procedures to general questions about a service provided at UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids. Submit your question and it may be answered by...
205 - COVID-19 (May 25, 2022)
May 27, 2022 11:00 - 8 minutes - 5.78 MBIn this COVID-19 update, Dr. Arnold discusses what we're seeing in the hospital and the community, the latest on Paxlovid, new findings from a recent study on Ivermectin, Monkey Pox and more. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Anything from COVID-19 to the latest technologies and procedures to general questions about a service provided at UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids. Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast! Submit ...
204 - Stroke Care in the ER (Dr. Ryan Sundermann)
May 25, 2022 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBDr. Ryan Sundermann, St. Luke's ER medical director, returns to the podcast to discuss stroke signs, symptoms, treatment and prevention of strokes. Do you know the signs of a stroke? Remember to B.E.F.A.S.T.! B – is for Balance. Do you notice someone has a change in balance like not being able to sit or stand upright? This may be sign of a stroke. E – is for Eyes. Someone having a stroke may suddenly begin to lose vision in one or both eyes. F – is for Face. If someone’s face begins to d...
203 - Advances in Joint Replacement Surgery (Dr. Omar Akhtar)
May 20, 2022 12:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBDr. Omar Akhtar, orthopedic surgeon at Physicians' Clinic of Iowa, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss the latest in joint replacement surgery. They also cover the most common joints that need to be replaced, recovery process, and what other orthopedic surgery advances Dr. Akhtar sees on the horizon. To learn more about join replacement with Mako, visit https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/services-joint-care-2.aspx Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Anythin...
202 - Uterine Fibroids (Dr. Michael Hummel)
May 18, 2022 12:00 - 8 minutes - 6.04 MBDr. Michael Hummel, interventional radiologist at Radiology Consultants of Iowa, returns to the podcast to discuss uterine fibroids. He and Dr. Arnold cover symptoms, risk factors and the benefits of treatment through uterine fibroid embolization. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Anything from COVID-19 to the latest technologies and procedures to general questions about a service provided at UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids. Submit your question and it...
201 - COVID-19 (May 13, 2022)
May 13, 2022 12:00 - 5 minutes - 3.51 MBIn this COVID-19 update, Dr. Arnold discusses the hospital reinstituting its mask mandate, and the metric by which the decision was made. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Anything from COVID-19 to the latest technologies and procedures to general questions about a service provided at UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids. Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your questions at: https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrap...
200 - Fibromyalgia (Dr. Stanley Mathew)
May 11, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 18.8 MBDr. Stanley Mathew, Rehabilitation medical director, returns to the podcast to discuss Fibromyalgia. He and Dr. Arnold talk about signs, symptoms, treatment and more. For more info about treatment in Cedar Rapids, call (319) 369-7331 or visit https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/services-physical-medicine-and-rehabilitation.aspx For more info about treatment in Dubuque, visit unitypoint.org/painservices. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Anything ...
BE FAST: Learn the Signs of a Stroke with Dr. Ryan Sundermann
May 10, 2022 16:00 - 1 minute - 993 KBDr. Ryan Sundermann, UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital ER medical director, explains what it means to "BE FAST." And why it matters when it comes to the onset of a stroke! B- Balance E- Eyes F - Face A- Arm S - Speech T- Time Most importantly time is critical in the event of a stroke. For every second a stroke is occurring, brain cells die. In other words, time is brain! Call 911 and seek emergency help right away. Learn more about UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Ra...
BE FAST: Learn the Signs of a Stroke
May 10, 2022 16:00 - 1 minute - 983 KBDr. Ryan Sundermann, UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital ER medical director, explains what it means to "BE FAST." And why it matters when it comes to the onset of a stroke! B- Balance E- Eyes F - Face A- Arm S - Speech T- Time Most importantly time is critical in the event of a stroke. For every second a stroke is occurring, brain cells die. In other words, time is brain! Call 911 and seek emergency help right away. Learn more about UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Ra...
Ep. 199 - Moms in Healthcare (Chelsea Moody, RN & Kayleigh Grace, RN)
May 06, 2022 12:00 - 11 minutes - 8.14 MBChelsea Moody, RN, and Kayleigh Grace, RN, labor and delivery nurses at St. Luke's, join the podcast along with their little ones, MacKay and Lucy, to discuss what it is like to be a mom working in healthcare, striking a work-life balance and having your friends and co-workers with you while delivering. To learn more about St. Luke's Birth Care services, visit https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/maternity.aspx Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Anyt...
199 - Moms in Healthcare (Chelsea Moody, RN & Kayleigh Grace, RN)
May 06, 2022 12:00 - 11 minutes - 8.14 MBChelsea Moody, RN, and Kayleigh Grace, RN, labor and delivery nurses at St. Luke's, join the podcast along with their little ones, MacKay and Lucy, to discuss what it is like to be a mom working in healthcare, striking a work-life balance and having your friends and co-workers with you while delivering. To learn more about St. Luke's Birth Care services, visit https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/maternity.aspx Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Anyt...
198 - Stroke Rehabilitation (Kevin Komenda, DPT, NCS)
May 04, 2022 05:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBKevin Komenda, senior physical therapist at St. Luke's, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss rehabilitation for stroke patients, common post-stroke issues, types of therapy and much more. To learn more about rehab services at St. Luke's, call St. Luke's Physical Medicine and Rehab at (319) 369-7331. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Anything from COVID-19 to the latest technologies and procedures to general questions about a service provided at UnityPoint Heal...
197 - The Mailbag #7
April 29, 2022 12:00 - 7 minutes - 5.26 MBIn this edition of The Mailbag, Dr. Arnold answers questions from listeners on the topics of sleep, celery and masking. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Anything from COVID-19 to the latest technologies and procedures to general questions about a service provided at UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids. Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your questions at: https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/submit-a-quest...
196 - Pregnancy Myths (Dr. Anthony Eschliman & Dr. Amy Smolucha)
April 27, 2022 12:00 - 20 minutes - 14.3 MBHusband and wife duo, Drs. Anthony Eschliman and Dr. Amy Smolucha, OB/GYNs at Eastern Iowa Health Center and St. Luke's Hospital, join Dr. Arnold to discuss some of the most common pregnancy myths. Should pregnant women eat for two? Does the shape of the belly indicate the baby's gender? Will exercise induce premature labor? Get answers to all these and more! Learn more about St. Luke's Birth Care Services at unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/maternity or call (319) 369-7264. Do you have a questi...
195 - COVID-19 (April 22, 2022)
April 22, 2022 12:00 - 7 minutes - 4.91 MBIn this update, Dr. Arnold discusses the latest on COVID-19 in the hospital and the community, when second booster shots should be given, and recent changes in masking guidance, including at St. Luke's Hospital. If you are provider who has prescribed, or a patient who has received Paxlovid, Pfizer's COVID-19 antiviral medication, Dr. Arnold would be interested in hearing about your experience so he can share it with other listeners. You can contact the show at: [email protected] ...
194 - Head and Neck Cancer (Dr. Ryan Dempewolf)
April 20, 2022 12:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBDr. Ryan Dempewolf, physician at Physicians' Clinic of Iowa Ear, Nose and Throat, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss head and neck cancer signs, symptoms, screening, treatment and more. The Nassif Community Cancer Center is offering a FREE oral, head and neck cancer screening for members of our community. To register, call (319) 558-4876. Event details below. FREE Oral, Head and Neck Cancer Screening Event Monday, April 25, 2022 | 3:30-5 p.m. Nassif Community Cancer Center 202 10 St. SE Ce...
Good Luck at the Boston Marathon, Phil!
April 15, 2022 20:00 - 11 minutes - 7.63 MBThe team at the Nassif Community Cancer Center, St. Luke's Hospital and Physicians' Clinic of Iowa Hematology and Oncology wanted to wish Phil Decker the best of luck at the Boston Marathon this Monday. Team members in order of appearance: Melissa Coulter, ARNP, Physicians' Clinic of Iowa Hematology & Oncology Beth Beckett, oncology dietitian, Nassif Community Cancer Center Mary Beth Peiffer, oncology dietitian, Nassif Community Cancer Center Physicians' Clinic of Iowa Hematology & Onc...
193 - Running for a Cause: Phil's Colon Cancer Story (Phil Decker)
April 14, 2022 12:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBIn this episode, Phil Decker, who is battling stage IV colon cancer with the help of his team at the Nassif Community Cancer Center, joins Dr. Arnold to talk about his mission to raise awareness about colon cancer and how it can happen to anyone. To help raise awareness, Phil will be running the Boston Marathon this coming Monday, April 18, 2022, while raising money for two organizations -- the I Know Jack Foundation and Children's Cancer Connection. If you'd like to support his fundraiser...
192 - Child Abuse Prevention (Dr. Regina Butteris & Julie Kelly-Molander)
April 13, 2022 12:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MBDr. Regina Butteris and Julie Kelly-Molander, respectively the physician and administrative leadership for the Child Protection Center, join Dr. Arnold to discuss signs of child abuse, the impact of the pandemic on abuse, services provided by the Child Protection Center and much more. If you suspect child abuse, report it right away. Call the Department of Human Services abuse hotline at 1-800-362-2178. You can also call local law enforcement. If a child is in imminent danger, call 911. To...
191 - COVID-19 (April 8, 2022)
April 08, 2022 12:00 - 8 minutes - 6 MBIn this update, Dr. Arnold discusses the latest on COVID-19 in the community as the numbers continue to stay low, the recently approved second booster dose and who is a good candidate for it, and more. He also answers a Mailbag question from one of our listeners. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Anything from COVID-19 to the latest technologies and procedures to general questions about a service provided at UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids. Submit your...
Ep. 191 - COVID-19 (April 8, 2022)
April 08, 2022 12:00 - 8 minutes - 6 MBIn this update, Dr. Arnold discusses the latest on COVID-19 in the community as the numbers continue to stay low, the recently approved second booster dose and who is a good candidate for it, and more. He also answers a Mailbag question from one of our listeners. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Anything from COVID-19 to the latest technologies and procedures to general questions about a service provided at UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids. Submit your...
190 - Donate Life: Andrea's Organ Donation Story (Andrea Hunter & Eric Briesemeister)
April 06, 2022 12:00 - 13 minutes - 9.12 MBAndrea Hunter, an organ donor and Patient Access lead at Jones Regional Medical Center, recently donated her kidney to an acquaintance after seeing she was in need on a social media post. She joins Dr. Arnold to share her donation story and how it impacted her as a donor. Also joining the podcast is Eric Briesemeister, board chair for the Iowa Donor Network and CEO at Jones Regional Medical Center, to discuss the importance of organ donation. For more information about organ donation vis...
189 - The Mailbag #6
April 01, 2022 12:00 - 6 minutes - 4.27 MBIn this edition of The Mailbag, Dr. Arnold answers questions from our listeners on the topics of smoking, caffeine and fertility. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Anything from COVID-19 to the latest technologies and procedures to general questions about a service provided at UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids. Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your questions at: https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/subm...
188 - Venous Insufficiency (Dr. Michael Hummel)
March 30, 2022 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBDr. Michael Hummel, interventional radiologist at Radiology Consultants of Iowa, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss venous insufficiency signs, symptoms, risk factors and treatment. This episode was inspired by a Mailbag question submitted by one of our listeners. Katie asked: I am 20 weeks pregnant with my last baby and have severe venous insufficiency bilaterally with multiple visible varicose veins. Would you be able to do a podcast over the treatments for venous insufficiency, the long-term ...
187 - COVID-19 (March 25, 2022)
March 25, 2022 12:00 - 11 minutes - 8.16 MBAs we see case numbers drop, Dr. Arnold gives the latest on COVID-19 in the hospital and in the community. He also answers questions from our listeners in another edition of The Mailbag. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Anything from COVID-19 to the latest technologies and procedures to general questions about a service provided at UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids. Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your q...
186 - Spine Surgery (Dr. Joshua Barber)
March 23, 2022 12:00 - 11 minutes - 8.23 MBDr. Joshua Barber, spine surgeon, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss innovations he's bringing to the community with his training in spine surgery. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Anything from COVID-19 to the latest technologies and procedures to general questions about a service provided at UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids. Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your questions at: https://www.unitypoint.org/cedar...
Ep. 186 - Spine Surgery (Dr. Joshua Barber)
March 23, 2022 12:00 - 11 minutes - 8.23 MBDr. Joshua Barber, spine surgeon, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss innovations he's bringing to the community with his training in spine surgery. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Anything from COVID-19 to the latest technologies and procedures to general questions about a service provided at UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids. Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your questions at: https://www.unitypoint.org/cedar...
185 - The Mailbag #5
March 18, 2022 12:00 - 7 minutes - 4.99 MBDr. Arnold answers questions from our listeners in this episode of The Mailbag. Topics covered today include nutrition, pregnancy tests and influenza. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Anything from COVID-19 to the latest technologies and procedures to general questions about a service provided at UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids. Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your questions at: https://www.unitypoint...
184 - Brain Injuries (Dr. Marie Volbrecht)
March 16, 2022 12:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBDr. Marie Volbrecht, neuropsychologist, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss brain injuries. They talk about types of brain injuries, treatment, recovery, prevention and more. March is Brain Injury Awareness Month. To learn more call St. Luke's Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at (319) 369-7331. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Anything from COVID-19 to the latest technologies and procedures to general questions about a service provided at UnityPoint Health...
183 - COVID-19 (March 11, 2022)
March 11, 2022 13:00 - 10 minutes - 7.1 MBIn this update, Dr. Arnold discusses what we are seeing in the hospital and the community, Linn County going from high to medium transmission, the recent change in masking guidelines and more. He also answers questions from our listeners in another edition of The Mailbag. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Anything from COVID-19 to the latest technologies and procedures to general questions about a service provided at UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids. Su...
182 - Advances in Gastroenterology (Dr. Dean Abramson)
March 09, 2022 13:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MBDr. Dean Abramson, recently retired gastroenterologist, who spent over 30 years in practice in Cedar Rapids, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss the advancements he's seen in GI care over the course of his career. Topics covered include Colon Cancer, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, C. diff and much more. March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month. If you are over 45, talk to your doctor today about colon cancer screening, or call St. Luke's Gastroenterology at (319) 366-8695. ...
How Does Colon Cancer Begin?
March 08, 2022 13:00 - 1 minute - 835 KBDr. Douglas Purdy at UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Gastroenterology in Cedar Rapids, Iowa talks about how colon cancer starts and grows, unless it is detected. Dr. Purdy discusses the importance of colonoscopies and how colon cancer is increasing in younger adults. Learn more about our hospital at unitypoint.org/cedarrapids St. Luke's Gastroenterology can be reached at (319) 366-8695. Watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Io3ixDJbLsI Do you have a question about a tre...
How Does Colon Cancer Start? with Dr. Douglas Purdy
March 08, 2022 13:00 - 1 minute - 844 KBDr. Douglas Purdy at UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Gastroenterology in Cedar Rapids, Iowa talks about how colon cancer starts and grows, unless it is detected. Dr. Purdy discusses the importance of colonoscopies and how colon cancer is increasing in younger adults. Learn more about our hospital at unitypoint.org/cedarrapids St. Luke's Gastroenterology can be reached at (319) 366-8695.
181 - The Mailbag #4
March 04, 2022 13:00 - 8 minutes - 5.94 MBDr. Arnold answers questions from our listeners in this episode of The Mailbag. Topics covered today include COVID-19, pacemakers and colon cancer screening. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Anything from COVID-19 to the latest technologies and procedures to general questions about a service provided at UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids. Submit your question and it may be answered by Dr. Arnold on the podcast! Submit your questions at: https://www.uni...
Inside St. Luke's OR: Scott's Triple Bypass Open Heart Surgery
March 03, 2022 13:00 - 7 minutes - 5.51 MBUnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids, Iowa takes you inside the operating room for a triple bypass open heart surgery. Dr. Garry Weide, a cardiothoracic surgeon operates on Scott Frederick of Cedar Rapids. Thank you Scott, for allowing us to record your operation so others may see how the surgery is performed and what your recovery has been like. Learn more about our hospital at unitypoint.org/cedarrapids Speakers (in order of appearance): Narrator Scott Frederick, p...
180 - Vascular Disease (Dr. David Lawrence)
March 02, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 12.3 MBDr. David Lawrence, vascular surgeon, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss vascular disease. They talk about signs, symptoms, risk factors treatment and much more. To learn more about St. Luke's Heart Care call (319) 364-7101 or visit https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/services-preventing-heart-disease.aspx Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Anything from COVID-19 to the latest technologies and procedures to general questions about a service provided at Unit...
179 - COVID-19 (February 25, 2022)
February 25, 2022 13:00 - 11 minutes - 8.04 MBIn this update, Dr. Arnold gives the latest on what we are seeing with COVID-19 in the hospital and the community, as well as the latest on vaccines, antiviral pills and natural immunity. He also answers questions from our listeners in another episode of The Mailbag. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Anything from COVID-19 to the latest technologies and procedures to general questions about a service provided at UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids. Submit ...
178 - Heart Failure (Dr. Matthew McMahon)
February 23, 2022 13:00 - 16 minutes - 11.2 MBDr. Matthew McMahon, cardiologist, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss heart failure signs, symptoms, risk factors treatment and more. To learn more about St. Luke's Heart Care call (319) 364-7101 or visit https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/services-preventing-heart-disease.aspx Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Anything from COVID-19 to the latest technologies and procedures to general questions about a service provided at UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids...
177 - Atrial Fibrillation (Dr. Aref Bin Abdulhak)
February 16, 2022 13:00 - 12 minutes - 8.83 MBDr. Aref Bin Abdulhak, cardiologist, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss atrial fibrillation and left atrial appendage closure. They talk about what structural heart disease is, how the procedure lowers risk of bleeding, who is a candidate for left atrial appendage closure and more. To learn more about St. Luke's Heart Care call (319) 364-7101 or visit https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/services-preventing-heart-disease.aspx Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnol...
176 - The Mailbag #3
February 14, 2022 13:00 - 9 minutes - 6.38 MBDr. Arnold answers heart-related questions from our listeners in this Heart Month and Valentine’s Day edition of The Mailbag. To learn more about St. Luke's Heart Care call (319) 364-7101 or visit https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/services-preventing-heart-disease.aspx Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Anything from COVID-19 to the latest technologies and procedures to general questions about a service provided at UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids....
175 - COVID-19 (February 11, 2022)
February 11, 2022 13:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBIn this update, Dr. Arnold shares what we are seeing in the hospital and the community, the latest on natural immunity, the new COVID antiviral medications, and answers questions from our listeners in another edition of The Mailbag. Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Anything from COVID-19 to the latest technologies and procedures to general questions about a service provided at UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids. Submit your question and it may be answere...
174 - Interventional Cardiology (Dr. Hisham Wagdy)
February 09, 2022 13:00 - 13 minutes - 9.28 MBDr. Hisham Wagdy, interventional cardiologist, joins Dr. Arnold to discuss what an interventional cardiologist is, the training they receive, the advancements in procedures over his career, improved outcomes for patients and more. To learn more about St. Luke's Heart Care call (319) 364-7101 or visit https://www.unitypoint.org/cedarrapids/services-preventing-heart-disease.aspx Do you have a question about a trending medical topic? Ask Dr. Arnold! Anything from COVID-19 to the latest techn...