In this new episode of Aha! with JAHA, Dr. Laxmi Mehta interviews, Dr Jagat Narula, President-Elect of the World Heart Federation and renowned physician, scientist and leader in academic medicine. They discuss pressing issues in cardiovascular medicine and emerging threats to the global health landscape, his advice to aspiring cardiovascular professionals and researchers, and his creative life outside of medicine.

In this episode, Dr. Eva Rocha interviews Dr. Janet Bettger and Dr Amy Towfighi about the HEADS-UP initiative, which aims to reduce disparities in stroke care. They discuss the goals and achievements of the initiative, as well as what to expect from the upcoming HEADS UP Symposium. They also discuss the HEADS UP 2023 Spotlight published in JAHA. They also share their personal journeys in the medical field and offer tips for maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Estimated length: 30 min

In this episode of Aha! with JAHA, Dr. Laxmi Mehta interviews Dr. Luis Maldonado (University of Southern California) about his article "Maternal Dietary Patterns during Pregnancy are Linked to Hypertensive Disorders of Pregnancy among a Predominantly Low-Income U.S. Hispanic/Latina Pregnancy Cohort,” just published in JAHA’s Go Red for Women Spotlight. Dr Maldonado discusses the significant racial and ethnic disparities in pregnancy complications, and reflects on his career journey and professional life as a researcher.

Read Dr. Maldonado’s article in JAHA’s 2024 Go Red for Women Spotlight: https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/JAHA.123.029848