Chagas Disease: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

On episode 39 of Inside the Studio, Dr. Alexander Postalian, an interventional cardiologist at The Texas Heart Institute Center for Cardiovascular Care, sits down with Grand Rounds guest Dr. Carlos Morillo to discuss Chagas disease, syncope, and autonomic dysfunction.

They discuss:

• Chagas Disease:
  • The prevalence and impact of Chagas disease, particularly in Latin American communities, and its growing presence in the United States.
  • The complexities of diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies.
  • The latest research and clinical trials, including the groundbreaking BENEFIT trial led by Dr. Morillo.
• Syncope and Autonomic Dysfunction:
  • The challenges of diagnosing and treating syncope, especially in milder cases.
  • The latest advancements in understanding and managing syncope, including medications, devices, and emerging therapies like cardio neuroablation.

Watch Dr. Morillo's Grand Rounds: https://tv.texasheart.org/inside-the-studio/videos/chagas-disease-diagnosis-treatment-and-prevention-with-dr-carlos-morillo

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