



Can We Walk All 60,000 Miles of the Human Circulatory System?
The human body contains approximately 60,000 miles of blood vessels. This September, during PAD Awareness Month, Dr. John Phillips and I are inviting people around the world to help us walk every one of them together. The Great Circulation Challenge is a free global walking challenge bringing toge…

The Silent Aortic Aneurysm: Why Are So Many Missed Until It's Too Late?
Could a "pulled muscle"... constipation... loss of appetite... or back pain actually be the warning signs of an aortic aneurysm or aortic dissection? The sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham has sparked an urgent national conversation about one of medicine's deadliest and most overlooked conditi…

The Burnout Crisis No One Is Solving | An ER Nurse's Plan to Save Healthcare
Healthcare workers spend their careers saving lives. But who is helping them before burnout costs them their own health, careers, and families? On this episode of The Heart of Innovation, Dr. John Phillips and I welcome Chelsea Ulmer, an emergency department trauma nurse, former CrossFit Games ath…

Healthy 4th of July BBQ for Your Arteries
Happy 4th of July and Happy 250th Birthday, America! This special PADdy's Plate episode of The Heart of Innovation is one you don't want to miss. Chef Eric is BACK and this time, he's in the kitchen! You may remember Chef Eric from a recent episode where co-host Dr. John Phillips dramatically impr…

The New Men's Health Movement Nobody Is Talking About
Men are paying more attention to their health than ever before. From peptides and testosterone therapy to protein intake, metabolic health, and longevity, a growing number of men are looking for ways to stay healthier longer and reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease. On this episode of The H…

The "Hail Mary" Heart Therapy Doctors Rarely Mention (What is EECP?)
What if a doctor tells you there is nothing more they can do to fix your heart blockages, and you've run out of options? In this episode of The Heart of Innovation, hosts Kym McNicholas and Interventional Cardiologist Dr. John Phillips introduce you to EECP (Enhanced External Counterpulsation)—a po…

Surviving a Pulmonary Embolism: The Accident That Sparked a Medical Breakthrough 🩸
What are the warning signs of a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), and how is medical innovation changing how we treat blood clots today? In this episode of The Heart of Innovation, hosts Kim McNicholas and interventional cardiologist Dr. John Phillips sit down with Richard Da…

From Inventing a Breakthrough Asthma Inhaler to Tackling 100% Artery Blockages | Sarvajna Dwivedi
What does it take to go from helping millions of people breathe easier to helping patients keep their legs?Join The Heart of Innovation as Kym McNicholas talks with Sarvajna Dwivedi, Ph.D., entrepreneur, inventor, and CEO of AngioSafe, whose career has spanned some of the most challenging problems …

New Research on PAD Testing and AI
Could artificial intelligence identify Peripheral Artery Disease before patients face limb loss? Researchers at UC San Diego have developed a machine-learning model that analyzes a simple light-based signal from the toe to detect PAD with remarkable accuracy. This breakthrough has the potential to …

Golf, fitness, diabetes reversal: Vern Glenn Explains
Can staying active really help reverse Type 2 diabetes? In this episode of The Heart of Innovation, Emmy Award-winning journalist Kym McNicholas and Dr. John Phillips sit down with multi-Emmy Award-winning CBS San Francisco Bay Area sports anchor Vern Glenn to talk about his personal journey rever…