Living Heart Smart
Living Heart Smart
Podcast Description
Cardiologists Talking Heart Health:
Dr. Matt DeVane and Dr. Carolyn Lacey take a light-hearted approach to help everyone learn all things "heart health". We tap into our years of clinical practice to guide you through; heart healthy nutrition and exercise, life saving heart procedures, atrial fibrillation, cholesterol and hypertension, heart disease prevention strategies and all the latest heart healthy gadgets and state-of-the-art technology- we will cover it all.
We look forward to your feedback and ideas for future heart healthy topics!
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The podcast centers on heart health, covering topics such as atrial fibrillation, cholesterol management, heart attack recovery, dietary choices, and preventive measures. Episodes dive into intricate subjects like the Mediterranean diet, the significance of cholesterol testing, and managing lifestyle factors related to heart disease prevention.
Your Heart. Your Health. Made Simple.
Short, concise, entertaining 10-15 minute educational videos from Board Certified Cardiologists to help you life a heart healthy life.
We break down cardiovascular issues into simple, actionable steps.
Whether you’re managing a heart condition, supporting a loved one, or just want to stay ahead of potential problems, this podcast gives you the knowledge and confidence to take control of your heart health.
Join Dr. Matt DeVane and Dr. Carolyn Lacey today!
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Episode #45: Mitral valve prolapse (MVP):
Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP) has been misunderstood for decades — but the diagnosis has changed dramatically over the last 20 years.
In this episode of Living HeartSmart, board-certified cardiologists Dr. Carolyn Lacey and Dr. Matt Devane break down everything you need to know about mitral valve prolapse: what it actually is, how it's diagnosed today with echocardiogram imaging, the difference between MVP and mitral regurgitation, whether it gets worse over time, and whether you'll ever need heart surgery.
If you were diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse 10, 20, or even 30 years ago, this episode is for you — diagnostic criteria have tightened significantly since 2000, and what used to affect 10-15% of the population is now closer to 2%.
In this episode, we cover:
What mitral valve prolapse is and how the mitral valve works
How MVP diagnosis has evolved since before 2000 (from stethoscope exam to echocardiogram)
The real difference between mitral valve prolapse and mitral regurgitation
Does MVP get worse over time? (the 90/10 breakdown)
Will you need heart surgery for mitral valve prolapse or mitral regurgitation?
Do you need antibiotics (SBE prophylaxis) before dental work if you have MVP?
Why regular echocardiograms matter for long-term monitoring
Hosted by Dr. Carolyn Lacey and Dr. Matt Devane, board-certified cardiologists bringing you clear, reliable heart health education every episode.
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