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On this episode of Advances in Care , host Erin Welsh and Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia discuss the highlights of Dr. Smith’s 40+ year career as a cardiac surgeon and how the culture of Columbia has been a catalyst for innovation in cardiac care. Dr. Smith describes the excitement of helping to pioneer the institution’s heart transplant program in the 1980s, when it was just one of only three hospitals in the country practicing heart transplantation. Dr. Smith also explains how a unique collaboration with Columbia’s cardiology team led to the first of several groundbreaking trials, called PARTNER (Placement of AoRTic TraNscatheteR Valve), which paved the way for a monumental treatment for aortic stenosis — the most common heart valve disease that is lethal if left untreated. During the trial, Dr. Smith worked closely with Dr. Martin B. Leon, Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and Chief Innovation Officer and the Director of the Cardiovascular Data Science Center for the Division of Cardiology. Their findings elevated TAVR, or transcatheter aortic valve replacement, to eventually become the gold-standard for aortic stenosis patients at all levels of illness severity and surgical risk. Today, an experienced team of specialists at Columbia treat TAVR patients with a combination of advancements including advanced replacement valve materials, three-dimensional and ECG imaging, and a personalized approach to cardiac care. Finally, Dr. Smith shares his thoughts on new frontiers of cardiac surgery, like the challenge of repairing the mitral and tricuspid valves, and the promising application of robotic surgery for complex, high-risk operations. He reflects on life after he retires from operating, and shares his observations of how NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia have evolved in the decades since he began his residency. For more information visit nyp.org/Advances…

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We were gonna' do a show on the health benefits of laughter, but it's January 20th and Trump was just inaugurated. So, there's that... means we need look a little deeper in order to add laughter to our daily recipe for well-being. A certain level of lightness is required to survive the sea changes about to occur, and humour can buoy the spirit in the midst of turbulent waters.

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Kendrick's Superbowl 43:13

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Send us a text Well, we two white women were wowed by the Super Bowl half-time show! And we share our thoughts and responses to this highest viewed performance of all time. Of course, the conversation wanders to tariffs and the Gaza situation, among other things.

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AI and Its Impact 35:02

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Send us a text CC and Val start out talking about Artificial Intelligence, and then end up taking several scenic detours. From the recent U.S. imposed tariffs, to the situation in Gaza, to the California fires, all kinds of tangential conversations happening this week.

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Bare Down There 23:06

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Send us a text CC and Val travel down memory lane this week and remember the one-woman play they co-wrote over 15 years ago. Never one to take the simple route, their sassy Seussian poem turned into a 70 minute monologue. What were we thinking? Chosen by the Fringe Festival, their play "Earth-bound Angel" was performed 12 times in Toronto in 2009. Val shares the memorable "Bare Down There" that kicked it all off, and CC tries to hold it together. Enjoy!…

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To YouTube or Not...? 31:15

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Send us a text We were going to talk about AI, its impact and the jobs it may replace, but then... we talked about the podcast, our thoughts after 90 episodes, where it (and we) are headed, and the business of it: Is compromising your soul a necessary part of PR and Social Media? CC gives a short lesson is economics and Val gets real and nets it out, as always.…

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Laughter... Sort Of... 31:37

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Send us a text We were gonna' do a show on the health benefits of laughter, but it's January 20th and Trump was just inaugurated. So, there's that... means we need look a little deeper in order to add laughter to our daily recipe for well-being. A certain level of lightness is required to survive the sea changes about to occur, and humour can buoy the spirit in the midst of turbulent waters.…

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Bad Dates or Things Not to do While on One 35:20

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Send us a text Today's episode is one from the fall we never posted. (While it's introduced as our first videotaped episode, there's actually no YouTube post.) Because our bathroom is being renovated, which means loud noises, no recording took place last week. But this one is fun, and Val holds court with some stories that will make you think as well as laugh.…

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Hello 2025 32:38

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Send us a text As we launch a new year, CC and Val trade their intentions--not their goals--for 2025. From harvesting joy to "so what?", they manage to veer toward peach trees and Bob Marley...? Then Val brings it home with a feel good story (about a cat, of course).

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Happy Holidays! 32:16

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Send us a text CC and Val trade tales of Christmas traditions - the good, bad, and the ugly. From nostalgic memories that warm the heart to ones that don't , join the gals for some stories from the past. And may all of us have a joyful, peaceful holiday season.

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Men in Blue: Encounters of Another Kind 33:32

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Send us a text CC and Val trade their memorable law enforcement encounter stories this week. Val starts off with a recent exchange that'll put tears in your eyes from laughing, and CC shares a story from the past that might bring tears for a different reason.

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The Lies We Tell 31:33

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Send us a text CC and Val take a look at the lies we tell, to ourself, and others. We all do it, but why? What are the prices we pay for them--and the pay-offs we get from them? Telling the truth can be uncomfortable short-term, but long-term it's freeing. Val shares a story and suggests with one bottom-line: trust your gut. CC says: guard your in-to-me-see.…

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Powerful Places, Sacred Spaces 29:25

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Send us a text CC and Val discuss places that evoke emotion; places like Stonehenge, or cemeteries, where energy can be felt. But, are all "sacred" spaces also "spiritual"? Perhaps connecting to nature, all by itself, without buildings in which to pray (or poop) is spiritual all by itself. But then how do we wind up talking Twin Peaks...?…

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Our Favourite Quotes 29:13

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Send us a text CC and Val share their favourite quotes - the ones that have inspired, informed or comforted them over the years. CC mostly shares dead people's words, while Val sources strength from musicians. There's tears and laughs in this episode. And remember: you can catch us on YouTube now: https://youtu.be/vDsZbOtbhK8…

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Turmoil Ripple Effects 37:52

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Send us a text CC and Val continue their reflections on the ripple effects of the recent US election - and then suddenly veer to UFOs and aliens...say wha-a-t?? The fact is that we are surrounded by uncertainty and seek safety and structure during tumultuous times. And many are still struggling with pandemic PTSD, not to mention mask guilt. Val finishes with a particularly good news story, so all is not doom and gloom.…

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Post Election Processing 47:36

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Send us a text CC and Val share their responses to the results of the U.S. Presidential election. Val gets real, and unexpectedly emotional as she shares her opinion, and CC offers a perspective that might help lift the disappointment: perhaps this is the chrysalis stage in our evolution...? But they still found some funny this week, a pleasant surprise in the face of so much angst.…

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"To All the Books We've Loved Before..." 33:18

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