Euan Ashley and His Patient Leilani Graham Discuss Heart Disease, Genetics, and Patient Stories

Explore heart disease, genetics, and patient advocacy in this 59-minute discussion featuring Stanford University's Professor Euan Ashley and his patient Leilani Graham. Delve into the world of precision medicine, genetic testing, and the human genome's role in defining, detecting, and defeating diseases. Learn about Graham's journey as a four-time cardiac arrest survivor and heart transplant recipient, while gaining insights into patient stories, medical mysteries, and the importance of patient advocacy. Discover how genetic variants and critical genes impact heart disease, and understand the process of heart transplantation. Gain valuable perspectives on doctor-patient communication, resilience in the face of health challenges, and the motivations behind genetic testing for heart conditions.

Introduction
The Human Genome
Patient Stories
Leilani Graham
The First Time We Met
Life Changed Completely
Delivering a LifeSaving Shock
Genetic Testing
Genetic Variants
Critical Gene
First Meeting
Fourth cardiac arrest
Virtual visits
Heart transplant
How to talk to patients
Getting the call
Heart transplantation
Heart failure
Dads diagnosis
The mystery
Why did we do it
Leilanis resilience
Euans inspiration
Genetic testing for heart disease