Some conditions hide in your genes, without any symptoms. One of these conditions is genetic arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, an inherited condition that can lead to sudden cardiac arrest — even if you feel completely fine.

In this episode, Sarah and Leslie talk about their shared diagnosis of FLNC cardiomyopathy — from how this gene mutation affects the function of the heart to how they're managing this rare condition. You'll hear how Leslie's ICD has saved her life more than once, how it feels to be shocked back to life, and the resilience that's helped them move forward.

This is a raw, real, emotional episode about living with a genetic heart condition. Tune in to learn the signs to watch for, when to get tested, and where to find support!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• What is genetic arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy?
• How FLNC-AC differs from other cardiomyopathies
• Common symptoms and some people are diagnosed too late
• Treatment and lifestyle management
• How Sarah and Leslie finally got diagnosed
• Leslie’s first cardiac arrest and its impact
• How Sarah is processing her diagnosis
• What it feels like to be shocked by your ICD
• Types of ICDs: transvenous, SICD, and EV-ICD
• Mental and emotional recovery post-cardiac arrest
• The WomenHeart organization

Find support or volunteer with WomenHeart:

https://www.womenheart.org/

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Voices in Nursing

Check out the Voices in Nursing Podcast here: https://www.aacn.org/education/podcast-series/voices-in-nursing

CONNECT 📸 Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapidresponsern/ 🫶 Check out my membership: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/community 📚 Check out my course: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/learnmore 🧑‍💻Check out my website: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/ 📬 Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/login 🎁 Affiliation and discounts: https://hoo.be/therapidresponsern ✅ Earn CE’s for listening to podcasts through RNegade: https://rnegade.thinkific.com/?ref=d9d541 SAY THANKS 💜Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/rapid-response-rn/id1535997752 💚Leave a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/55LQqeDg6XFeixvZLEp4xE ⏱️ To get the FREE Rapid Response RN Assessment Guide and the coupon code for $10 off the cost of the course, message Sarah on Instagram @TheRapidResponseRN and type the word PODCAST! This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

Listen to the In The Heart of Care Podcast

https://link.cohostpodcasting.com/6598429e-e927-45b0-9b57-7dd34a09d803?d=seASyqjs7

What happens when a trauma patient isn’t just a trauma patient? In today’s episode, we’re diving into “Trauma Plus” — those high-stakes situations where comorbidities, medications, environmental exposures, or underlying medical emergencies complicate recognition of decompensation and change everything about how we care for our patients.

I’m joined by Flight Nurse Gwenny, who brings her expertise from the field to walk us through three complex trauma cases where things aren’t what they first appear to be. You’ll hear her real-time thought process as she navigates evolving scenarios and shares her assessment priorities, differential diagnoses, and critical interventions.

If you’ve ever cared for a trauma patient and thought, “Something doesn’t add up,” this episode will help sharpen your assessment skills and give you a framework for approaching the next challenging trauma case.

• Recognizing subtle signs of trauma decompensation
• Assessing geriatric trauma patients with limited compensatory reserves
• Managing trauma patients on anticoagulation
• Understanding how hypothermia worsens bleeding and coagulopathy
• Identifying and interrupting the trauma “triad of death”
• Balancing trauma care with underlying medical emergencies
• Avoiding anchoring bias when a patient’s story doesn’t add up
• Prioritizing assessments and interventions during flight transport
• Building a mental checklist for “Trauma Plus” patients

Connect with Nurse Gwenny:

Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLhEo_HaDEkPFA_cpQPAz2w

Instagram:

https://www.instagram.com/nursegwennyrn/

TikTok:

https://www.tiktok.com/@nurse.gwenny?_t=8qUUMwXhv5P&_r=1

Purchase her books:

https://www.nursegwenny.com/shop

Mentioned in this episode:

Listen to the In The Heart of Care Podcast

https://link.cohostpodcasting.com/6598429e-e927-45b0-9b57-7dd34a09d803?d=seASyqjs7

CONNECT 📸 Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapidresponsern/ 🫶 Check out my membership: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/community 📚 Check out my course: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/learnmore 🧑‍💻Check out my website: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/ 📬 Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/login 🎁 Affiliation and discounts: https://hoo.be/therapidresponsern ✅ Earn CE’s for listening to podcasts through RNegade: https://rnegade.thinkific.com/?ref=d9d541 SAY THANKS 💜Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/rapid-response-rn/id1535997752 💚Leave a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/55LQqeDg6XFeixvZLEp4xE ⏱️ To get the FREE Rapid Response RN Assessment Guide and the coupon code for $10 off the cost of the course, message Sarah on Instagram @TheRapidResponseRN and type the word PODCAST! This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

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Why would a healthy newborn suddenly stop eating and start vomiting? When a fussy baby comes into the ER, it's easy to assume it's nothing urgent — like colic or gas. But in today's case, there were small signs that pointed to something more.

This episode unpacks the high-risk condition and treatment of neonatal cardiogenic shock with Natalie Pleiman, pediatric nurse and clinical coach. From the early (often misleading) signs to critical assessments, you'll learn what makes cardiogenic shock different in neonates (specifically ductal dependent lesions), what to look for in patient labs, and how to manage the risks of treatment.

Tune in for insights that will help you on your next pediatric cardiac emergency!

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Neonatal triage: initial assessment and red flags
• Physical exam and early diagnostics
• Differences in neonatal anatomy and physiology
• Preductal vs. postductal vitals
• Signs of coarctation of the aorta
• Assessing for sepsis vs. cardiogenic shock
• The dangers of fluid boluses
• How to effectively administer prostaglandins
• The risk and process of neonatal intubation
• Pathophysiology of coarctation of the aorta
• ICU stabilization to optimize cardiac function
• Key signs of congenital heart conditions
• Natalie’s framework for understanding congenital heart defects

Connect with Natalie:

https://www.instagram.com/chatwithnat_rn/

Listen to Chat with Nurse Nat on Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/show/7Jh2qe44KipudVKkdXFwWH

Listen to Chat with Nurse Nat on Apple Podcasts:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chat-with-nurse-nat/id1815541418

Mentioned in this episode:

Listen to the In The Heart of Care Podcast

https://link.cohostpodcasting.com/6598429e-e927-45b0-9b57-7dd34a09d803?d=seASyqjs7

CONNECT 📸 Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapidresponsern/ 🫶 Check out my membership: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/community 📚 Check out my course: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/learnmore 🧑‍💻Check out my website: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/ 📬 Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.rapidresponseandrescue.com/login 🎁 Affiliation and discounts: https://hoo.be/therapidresponsern ✅ Earn CE’s for listening to podcasts through RNegade: https://rnegade.thinkific.com/?ref=d9d541 SAY THANKS 💜Leave a review on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/rapid-response-rn/id1535997752 💚Leave a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/55LQqeDg6XFeixvZLEp4xE ⏱️ To get the FREE Rapid Response RN Assessment Guide and the coupon code for $10 off the cost of the course, message Sarah on Instagram @TheRapidResponseRN and type the word PODCAST! This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com