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Hey Heart Buddies! I welcome Kina Lucombe, who shares her story of cardiomyopathy and complete heart block. Despite leading a healthy lifestyle as a pescatarian, Kina unexpectedly collapsed during yoga in February 2019. Diagnosed with cardiomyopathy and complete heart block, she required an emergency pacemaker surgery. Kina discusses the emotional aftermath and how it led…

Hey Heart Buddies! Boots Knighton speaks with Lucinda McDermott about navigating heart health after discovering a severely leaking tricuspid valve. Lucinda shares her journey, from initial chest pain and fainting to being diagnosed with a heart murmur by her OB GYN. After mitral valve replacement in 2017, Lucinda faced additional challenges, including fragmented healthcare and…

Hey Hey Heart Buddies and Happy New Year! Season 5 of Open Heart Surgery with Boots is here. Wow. Thank you for being along for the ride that is this life and this podcast. I had the honor of interviewing Jeremy Rothenberg who shares his incredible journey, which began with an Apple Watch alert and…

New name, same podcast! At seven weeks old, Emily Falcon had a heart attack and was diagnosed with anomalous origin of the left coronary artery from the pulmonary artery (ALCAPA). This led to two open-heart surgeries, one at age six and another at age thirty-five. She loves travel and animals, both of which have helped…

“Open Heart Surgery with Boots” is a podcast hosted by Boots Knighton, a heart patient turned advocate. Boots shares her personal journey, addressing the fears and triumphs faced by heart surgery patients. Each episode dives into the human side of heart health, featuring stories from medical professionals and resilient patients. Listeners can expect insights, guidance,…

**The name of this podcast is changing on 6/4/24 to Open Heart Surgery with Boots.** Researchers at Michigan Medicine developed a model for thoracic aortic aneurysms using bioengineered grafts, offering hope for heart patients like Boots. Additionally, Boots discusses the limited access to open heart surgery in Zimbabwe, where only nine surgeries were performed in…

**Alert! The name of this podcast is changing on June 4th! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss the announcement. Be sure to subscribe to the newsletter!** Pain is real. Ignore it at your own peril. Think of it as your check engine light. While pain is not a good parameter for how much…

In today’s episode, I welcome Dr. Amy Neuzil to dive into the world of MTHFR and its impact on our heart health. Ever wondered how your DNA influences your health? Dr. Amy sheds light on how the genetic mutation, MTHFR, can affect homocysteine levels and alter our well-being. She also teaches us about the correlations…

In this impactful episode of The Heart Chamber Podcast, hosts Eden Morris and Boots Knighton delve into critical heart health issues. They discuss the stark effects of diet culture on heart health, emphasize the importance of tailored nutrition for heart patients, and explore the emotional challenges post-surgery. Eden, a dietitian, shares her personal struggle with…

Boots brings you heart news that caught her eye for the month of April in a new monthly segment! Let Boots know what you want to hear more of or less of by sending her an email boots@theheartchamberpodcast.com Risk of heart disease rises sharply in women after menopause, study – Times of India (indiatimes.com) Artificial intelligence…