Episode: #4

Guest: Dr. Prashanth Venkatesh

Topic: Healthcare Navigation | Cardio-Oncology | Heart Valve Disease

The treatments that saved your life shouldn't be the ones that sideline your heart. If your symptoms are being dismissed as 'stress' or 'aging,' it’s time to change the conversation.

In this episode, host Mary Burrell sits down with Dr. Prashanth Venkatesh (Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai) to uncover the "hidden whispers" of the heart. We’re diving into why past radiation, chemotherapy, and hormone therapy often leave structural signatures that standard tests miss and how to ensure you aren't lost in the "diagnostic gap" of heart valve disease.

Why This Episode is Essential:

The "Lost Decade": Why a delay in medical screening guidelines means survivors must now take a strategic approach to cardio-oncology.

Beyond the Standard Echo: Discover the structural "red flags" and advanced imaging clues that reveal the true impact of past cancer treatments.

The Advocacy Pivot: Learn the exact, high-impact question to ask your doctor to ensure your oncology history stays at the center of your cardiovascular care.

Don’t let your history be a footnote. Learn how to architect a resilient model of care that protects your heart for the long term.

Tune in to shift the narrative from fragmented survival to strategic advocacy. Let’s build the bridge the system forgot.

Clinical Resources.

The Self-Advocacy Masterclass: Cancer Survival Toolbox — Free audio lessons on navigating the system and solving medical challenges.

The Clinical Roadmap: CardioSmart: Cancer Treatment and Your Heart Provides a visual and easy-to-understand breakdown of why the heart needs monitoring after treatment and exactly what symptoms to watch for.

Explore the Whole Picture:

Learn more about our Guest: ⁠Dr. Venkatesh⁠

Visit our Website: ⁠https://www.maryburrell.com/⁠

Connect with Us: info@maryburrell.com

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Championing the whole heart—yours, ours and theirs.

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