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140. A Change of Heart: The Pulse on Life After Transplant | Alin Gragossian, DO

140. A Change of Heart: The Pulse on Life After Transplant | Alin Gragossian, DO

FromMedicine Redefined


140. A Change of Heart: The Pulse on Life After Transplant | Alin Gragossian, DO

FromMedicine Redefined

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Length:
57 minutes
Released:
Jan 29, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Dr. Alin Gragossian completed a residency program in Emergency Medicine at Drexel University, where she cultivated the skills required to manage critical and time-sensitive diagnoses. Following her residency, Dr. Gragossian pursued a 2-year multidisciplinary fellowship in Critical Care Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. Her experiences in these environments equipped her with a unique insight into the intricacies of managing critical cardiac conditions.

Remarkably, Dr. Gragossian's personal journey has been deeply intertwined with her professional pursuits. In 2019, she underwent an urgent heart transplant herself after being diagnosed with familial dilated cardiomyopathy, a life-changing experience that gave her a unique understanding of the patient's perspective.

Presently, Dr. Gragossian is an Intensivist through Equum Medical. Additionally, she holds the position of Associate Medical Director at Donor Network West, where she guides the organization's donor management initiatives. Furthermore, her contributions extend to the realm of medical technology as a consultant for various medical technology companies, where she leverages her expertise to advance medical innovation in critically ill patients.

Most recently, Dr. Gragossian's dedication to advocacy has earned her the esteemed role of Chair of the American Society of Transplantation's Transplant Community Advisory Council. Here, she helps shape the future of transplant medicine and health education for patients and caregivers.

Things we discuss in the show:

Alin's genesis story
Illness to heart transplant
Lessons learned from being at death's door
Alin's future


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Released:
Jan 29, 2024
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