AHN Med Talks

Welcome to AHN Med Talks by Allegheny Health Network, a podcast with specialized physician-to-physician content featuring insightful discussions, expert interviews, and in-depth analyses of medical topics that matter most. Listen and learn as we work to advance the quality of our medical care for Western Pennsylvania. Available on all major streaming services for free.

AHN Med Talks is a health podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 69 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts AHN Med Talks, a health show with 69 episodes published.

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  Newly Diagnosed AFib: When to Treat, Refer or Send to the ED

  Sep 21, 202611 min

  When a patient is newly diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, deciding where and how quickly to escalate care is critical. AHN electrophysiologist Joshua Silverstein, MD, outlines a standardized approach to identifying patients who require emergency evaluation, initiating rate control and anticoagulation, and accessing expedited electrophysiology care. He also discusses the importance of addressing sleep apnea, obesity and other risk factors, as well as how pulse field ablation is advancing AFib treatment. Learn more about Joshua Silverstein, MD, FHRS

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  Beyond Dialysis: When to Refer for Kidney Transplant

  Sep 21, 202622 min

  For patients with advanced kidney disease, the timing of a transplant referral can shape both access and outcomes. Khaled Nashar, MD, chief of the Division of Nephrology and Hypertension at Allegheny General Hospital, explains when to begin evaluation, why preemptive and living donor transplantation can offer important advantages, and how AHN’s multidisciplinary approach helps more patients move toward transplant. He also discusses integrated obesity treatment, robotic-assisted kidney transplantation, advances in post-transplant care and immunosuppression, and the potential future role of xenotransplantation. Learn more about Nashar Khaled, MD, FACP, FASN, FNKF

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  When Should a Patient See an Electrophysiologist for AFib

  Sep 14, 202618 min

  Which symptoms or documented arrhythmias should prompt a specialist referral? Mati Friehling, MD, Director of Electrophysiology at Forbes Hospital, Allegheny Health Network, explains which findings matter most. He discusses symptomatic arrhythmias such as AFib, SVT, ventricular tachycardia, and symptomatic bradycardia, what tests (echo, Holter) referring clinicians can obtain first, and when earlier electrophysiology input can change management or lead to ablation or device therapy. Learn more about Mati Friehling, MD

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  When to Refer Parkinson’s Patients for DBS Evaluation

  Sep 8, 202616 min

  In this episode of AHN MedTalks, Dorian Kusyk, MD, Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, discusses when referring physicians should consider earlier referral to a movement disorder specialist and deep brain stimulation evaluation for patients with Parkinson’s disease. Learn what DBS can—and cannot—offer, what makes AHN’s DBS workup unique, and how recent advances may help improve care planning for appropriate patients. Learn more about Dorian Kusyk, MD

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  How AHN’s Cath Lab Uses Technology to Avoid Open Heart Surgery

  Jul 8, 2026—

  Learn how modern cath lab techniques and device therapies reduce the need for open surgery and speed recovery for high-risk patients. Dr. Ashish Dua, Medical Director of the Cardiac Cath Lab at Forbes Hospital, describes TAVR, mitral clips, drug-coated balloon angioplasty, carotid stenting, and next-generation device therapies. The discussion covers peripheral interventions, pulmonary embolism treatment, circulatory support including ECMO and percutaneous ventricular assist devices, and how these technologies fit into regional care. Hear how advanced imaging, AI-driven decision support, and coordinated care improve outcomes and access. To refer a patient, call 844-MD-REFER or visit findcare.ahn.org. Learn more about Aashish Dua, MD

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