Episode 108: All About the Heart

Heart Health:Our guest this week is a highly respected cardiologist and an expert in abnormal heart rhythms. Since the first pacemaker was inserted into a human being 60 years ago, great advances have been made in these lifesaving devices including pacemakers and defibrillators. Our host Dr. Marianne Ritchie welcomes Philadelphia Cardiologist, Behzad Pavri, MD for a wonderful conversation with heart ❤️ !Dr. Behzad PavriProfessor of MedicineSidney Kimmel Medical CollegeDirector, Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship ProgramOur Real Champion“But Now I See”Dr. Joe Rinaldi has a beautiful perspective about the big picture of life with remarkable wisdom well beyond his 27 years and a positive attitude that is contagious.Diagnosed with Best Disease, he is gradually losing his sight but realizes that everyone has a struggle and that everything happens for a reason. “I’m grateful to be going blind. What I’ve lost in sight, I’ve gained in vision”.Each week we highlight the Real Champions in your life! Your family, friends, or colleagues who go the extra mile to help others in their community. Know someone who should be featured? Nominate them now!Check out all of our past Champions →