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September 24th, 2024

From Doctor to Patient: Dr. Kadar's Journey of Overcoming Heart Disease and Embracing New Beginnings

  1. From Doctor to Patient: Dr. Kadar's Journey of Overcoming Heart Disease and Embracing New Beginnings Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque MD, Dr. Andrew Kadar, MD 35:56

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Imagine feeling invincible, only to find yourself grappling with a life-threatening diagnosis and experiencing vulnerability like never before. Join us as we dive into Dr. Kadar's emotional and psychological journey from being a top-notch physician to becoming a heart disease patient. Through his candid account, you'll gain deep insights into the struggle of acknowledging symptoms, overcoming denial, and embracing the role reversal from caregiver to patient.

Discover the meticulous steps of recovery from a coronary bypass surgery, where Dr. Kadar emphasizes the critical role of proper medication management and cognitive function preservation. Reflecting on his experience, he shares the profound impact it had on his colleagues and family, sparking a newfound awareness about heart health. Dr. Kadar's book, “Getting Better,” serves as a guiding light for those navigating their own recovery, highlighting the transformative power of gratitude and positivity.

The journey doesn’t end with recovery; it’s about finding hope and resilience in the face of adversity. Dr. Kadar opens up about managing post-surgery challenges like low blood pressure and atrial fibrillation, and how a positive mindset and clear communication were key to his healing. His inspiring story of hiking to see mountain gorillas underscores the possibilities that life holds even after significant health setbacks. Tune in for valuable lessons on managing chronic illness and applying these insights to foster strength and support in any life situation.

Check out “Getting Better”
https://www.gettingbetterdoc.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-kadar-5b1b1113/

Though I am a physician, this is not medical advice. This is only a tool that physicians can use to get ideas on how to deal with Burnout and/or know they are not alone. If you are in need of medical assistance talk to your physician.

Learn more about female physicians' journey through burnout to thriving!
https://www.theworthyphysician.com/books

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Sapna Shah-Haque Internal Medicine Physician

Dr. Sapna Shah-Haque, MD is a board certified Internal Medicine physician. She was born and raised in Kansas, and attended medical school at the University of Kansas [KU] School of Medicine. She completed her Internal Medicine residency at KU-Wichita as well. After experiencing burnout herself, and watching other physician colleagues burn out, it became a passion of hers to look into different aspects of burnout. While the system does need to change, as it is broken, this podcast is a way to reach physicians and possibly shed light on what is not an isolated situation.

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