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77. The Holistic Approach to Your Heart Health - Cardio Conversations (Episode 2)
“It's not just about surviving a heart attack or stroke – it's about the suffering that follows.”
What does it really mean to live with cardiovascular disease?
In this episode Dr. Aseem points out that focusing on quality of life, pain, and disability is the key to motivating patients. Dealing with patients who refuse to admit they're suffering is the toughest challenge for doctors. We discuss the critical role of honesty in the consultation room and how family members become the primary caregivers and observers, often having to 'drag' their loved ones to appointments. "You have to rely on…
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