Boots Knighton | Open Heart Surgery with Boots Podcast
@bootsknighton.bsky.social
Heart Champion. TEDx speaker. Host of Open Heart Surgery with Boots Podcast. Most importantly, mom to 2 🐕 and 2 🐈⬛.
I’ve been quiet here for a while because I, too, am navigating the American Healthcare System. South Park nailed my last 5 years.
We are delighted to have South Park back in the news because many times they hit the nail on the head better than anyone.
All Democratic nominees should run on #Medicareforall or leave office. It’s time for courage not consultants.
All Democratic nominees should run on #Medicareforall or leave office. It’s time for courage not consultants.
Navigating The American Healthcare System | South Park: The End Of Obesity
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July 28, 2025 at 8:57 PM
I’ve been quiet here for a while because I, too, am navigating the American Healthcare System. South Park nailed my last 5 years.
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America cannot long remain free, nor first among nations, if it becomes the kind of place where universities are dismantled because they don't align politically with the current head of the government.
May 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
America cannot long remain free, nor first among nations, if it becomes the kind of place where universities are dismantled because they don't align politically with the current head of the government.
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He is one of hundreds, if not thousands, of academics nationwide who’ve lost funding in a variety of critical, lifesaving, research fields through the Trump administration.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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Trump administration halts research to help babies with heart defects
James Antaki has worked for over 30 years on a device to help infants with holes in their hearts and other defects. Now it’s all at risk.
www.nbcnews.com
May 11, 2025 at 12:45 AM
He is one of hundreds, if not thousands, of academics nationwide who’ve lost funding in a variety of critical, lifesaving, research fields through the Trump administration.
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...
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Brian Cox ~ The purpose of life?
May 7, 2025 at 12:59 PM
Brian Cox ~ The purpose of life?
On Open Heart Surgery with Boots Podcast this week... the role of AI in cardiovascular care with Dr. Marschall Runge
April 8, 2025 at 7:41 PM
On Open Heart Surgery with Boots Podcast this week... the role of AI in cardiovascular care with Dr. Marschall Runge
This week's episode of "Open Heart Surgery with Boots" dives into the world of AI and heart health with Dr. Marschall Runge, dean of the UM Med School. AI is transforming the way we predict, prevent, and manage cardiovascular diseases and Dr. Runge is leading the way. #HeartHealth #AIRevolution
April 8, 2025 at 6:52 PM
This week's episode of "Open Heart Surgery with Boots" dives into the world of AI and heart health with Dr. Marschall Runge, dean of the UM Med School. AI is transforming the way we predict, prevent, and manage cardiovascular diseases and Dr. Runge is leading the way. #HeartHealth #AIRevolution
My crew stands with the @heardislandgov.bsky.social and the penguins.
April 5, 2025 at 8:38 PM
My crew stands with the @heardislandgov.bsky.social and the penguins.
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Humanity’s best quality is the willingness to fight other humans on behalf of flightless birds and seals. Herd mentality may have gotten you into some messes, but our combined Heard mentality will be etched in the history books and rookeries
April 4, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Humanity’s best quality is the willingness to fight other humans on behalf of flightless birds and seals. Herd mentality may have gotten you into some messes, but our combined Heard mentality will be etched in the history books and rookeries
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It’s difficult to find graphing paper here, but our data indicates that the US Tariff on our island is causing their stock market to be shaped just like our biggest cliff. Impeccable
April 4, 2025 at 3:30 PM
It’s difficult to find graphing paper here, but our data indicates that the US Tariff on our island is causing their stock market to be shaped just like our biggest cliff. Impeccable
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Defence Ministry: Shoreline defence force Gentoo’s prepare mortars. Our Navy Seals conduct clandestine training, and teach tactical camouflage and concealment to juveniles. We stand ready. Flippers Up.
April 3, 2025 at 7:29 PM
Defence Ministry: Shoreline defence force Gentoo’s prepare mortars. Our Navy Seals conduct clandestine training, and teach tactical camouflage and concealment to juveniles. We stand ready. Flippers Up.
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Cardiac Rehab can:
💔 Lower chances of a 2nd heart attack or surgery
🩺 Lessen chest pain
💪 Control risk factors
🏃♀️ Help with weight loss
Share #CardioSmart resources w/ your patients to help them manage their ❤️ health!
#cvRehab #HeartMonth #CardiacRehabilitation #CardioSky #MedSky
💔 Lower chances of a 2nd heart attack or surgery
🩺 Lessen chest pain
💪 Control risk factors
🏃♀️ Help with weight loss
Share #CardioSmart resources w/ your patients to help them manage their ❤️ health!
#cvRehab #HeartMonth #CardiacRehabilitation #CardioSky #MedSky
February 15, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Cardiac Rehab can:
💔 Lower chances of a 2nd heart attack or surgery
🩺 Lessen chest pain
💪 Control risk factors
🏃♀️ Help with weight loss
Share #CardioSmart resources w/ your patients to help them manage their ❤️ health!
#cvRehab #HeartMonth #CardiacRehabilitation #CardioSky #MedSky
💔 Lower chances of a 2nd heart attack or surgery
🩺 Lessen chest pain
💪 Control risk factors
🏃♀️ Help with weight loss
Share #CardioSmart resources w/ your patients to help them manage their ❤️ health!
#cvRehab #HeartMonth #CardiacRehabilitation #CardioSky #MedSky
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Bison should be allowed to roam free and cattle should be restricted to private land.
All abandoned barbed wire should be removed from public land.
The money today being wasted on public lands grazing should go into building wildlife overpasses and installing wildlife safe guide fencing.
All abandoned barbed wire should be removed from public land.
The money today being wasted on public lands grazing should go into building wildlife overpasses and installing wildlife safe guide fencing.
February 7, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Bison should be allowed to roam free and cattle should be restricted to private land.
All abandoned barbed wire should be removed from public land.
The money today being wasted on public lands grazing should go into building wildlife overpasses and installing wildlife safe guide fencing.
All abandoned barbed wire should be removed from public land.
The money today being wasted on public lands grazing should go into building wildlife overpasses and installing wildlife safe guide fencing.
On the podcast this month, Dr. Kelly Sadauckas and I are bringing you the series, From Heart Surgery to Happy Pelvis. We talk about all the things you are too nervous or embarrassed to ask your doctor. Be sure to follow Open Heart Surgery with Boots so you don't miss it! You deserve a happy pelvis!
February 7, 2025 at 4:27 PM
On the podcast this month, Dr. Kelly Sadauckas and I are bringing you the series, From Heart Surgery to Happy Pelvis. We talk about all the things you are too nervous or embarrassed to ask your doctor. Be sure to follow Open Heart Surgery with Boots so you don't miss it! You deserve a happy pelvis!
Thank you, NC Sate Magazine, for capturing my story and the podcast perfectly.
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With an Open Heart
Suzanne Boots Knighton ’00 is grateful for her life — and the lessons of heart disease.
magazine.ncsu.edu
February 4, 2025 at 5:34 PM
Thank you, NC Sate Magazine, for capturing my story and the podcast perfectly.
magazine.ncsu.edu/2025/with-an...
magazine.ncsu.edu/2025/with-an...
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No. Trump backed down because the markets were crashing. Mexico had already put 10,000 troops at the border in a deal four years ago with Biden, who didn’t have to threaten tariffs to get it.
February 3, 2025 at 7:30 PM
No. Trump backed down because the markets were crashing. Mexico had already put 10,000 troops at the border in a deal four years ago with Biden, who didn’t have to threaten tariffs to get it.
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Congenital heart disease cartoon 🫀
#cardiosky
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#cardiosky
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January 29, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Congenital heart disease cartoon 🫀
#cardiosky
@laurengroner.medsky.social
@lameliav.bsky.social
@katehanneman.bsky.social
@annakatebarton.bsky.social
@ericatirr.bsky.social
#cardiosky
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@lameliav.bsky.social
@katehanneman.bsky.social
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It's February and that means it's Heart Month! There are 85 episodes on Open Heart Surgery with Boots Podcast highlighting success stories of open-heart surgery from the patients' perspective. Follow for more here and anywhere you get your podcasts. I love you.
February 1, 2025 at 9:47 PM
It's February and that means it's Heart Month! There are 85 episodes on Open Heart Surgery with Boots Podcast highlighting success stories of open-heart surgery from the patients' perspective. Follow for more here and anywhere you get your podcasts. I love you.
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To our American friends who may now be struggling to find health information on US websites: Please check out the Public Health Agency of Canada's website for helpful resources, updated dashboards & practical health tips.
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February 1, 2025 at 12:06 PM
To our American friends who may now be struggling to find health information on US websites: Please check out the Public Health Agency of Canada's website for helpful resources, updated dashboards & practical health tips.
🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
canada.ca/en/public-he...
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canada.ca/en/public-he...
Julia Hotz, author of The Connection Cure, shares this week the power of social prescribing on the podcast. Discover how nature, movement, and art can improve heart health and reduce loneliness, offering a holistic approach to thriving post-surgery.
January 31, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Julia Hotz, author of The Connection Cure, shares this week the power of social prescribing on the podcast. Discover how nature, movement, and art can improve heart health and reduce loneliness, offering a holistic approach to thriving post-surgery.
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Medical toxicologist here to confirm: all available, real-world data has proven mifepristone is actually even safer than many over the counter medicines.
Mortality rates:
Mifepristone: 0.65/100,000
Penicillin 2/100K
Viagra 4/100K
Pregnancy in the US: 22/100,000 (some states see rates >60/100K)
Mortality rates:
Mifepristone: 0.65/100,000
Penicillin 2/100K
Viagra 4/100K
Pregnancy in the US: 22/100,000 (some states see rates >60/100K)
FYI
Viagra has more serious side effects than Mifepristone
Mifepristone has a lower risk of side effects than penicillin
So why is it such a big deal to these GOP boys anyway?
Viagra has more serious side effects than Mifepristone
Mifepristone has a lower risk of side effects than penicillin
So why is it such a big deal to these GOP boys anyway?
January 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Medical toxicologist here to confirm: all available, real-world data has proven mifepristone is actually even safer than many over the counter medicines.
Mortality rates:
Mifepristone: 0.65/100,000
Penicillin 2/100K
Viagra 4/100K
Pregnancy in the US: 22/100,000 (some states see rates >60/100K)
Mortality rates:
Mifepristone: 0.65/100,000
Penicillin 2/100K
Viagra 4/100K
Pregnancy in the US: 22/100,000 (some states see rates >60/100K)
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I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
White House pauses all federal grants, sparking confusion
The Trump administration has put a hold on all federal financial grants and loans, affecting tens of billions of dollars in payments.
www.washingtonpost.com
January 28, 2025 at 3:03 AM
I think some people hear “grants” and think that without them, scientists and government workers just have less stuff to play with at work. But grants fund salaries for students, academics, researchers, and people who work in all areas of public service.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
“Pausing” grants means people don’t eat.
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🔬 Discover the article: 'Lipoprotein(a), high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, homocysteine, and cardiovascular disease in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis'. Explore how these biomarkers shape our understanding of cardiovascular risk 🫀 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#CardioSky #MedSky
#CardioSky #MedSky
January 23, 2025 at 4:58 PM
🔬 Discover the article: 'Lipoprotein(a), high-sensitivity C-reactive protein, homocysteine, and cardiovascular disease in the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis'. Explore how these biomarkers shape our understanding of cardiovascular risk 🫀 www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
#CardioSky #MedSky
#CardioSky #MedSky
75 countries and counting. Open Heart Surgery with Boots Podcast is about to turn TWO YEARS OLD. I am so deeply excited about the impact this podcast has had on real lives and all that is to come. Join me. ♥️
January 23, 2025 at 4:08 PM
75 countries and counting. Open Heart Surgery with Boots Podcast is about to turn TWO YEARS OLD. I am so deeply excited about the impact this podcast has had on real lives and all that is to come. Join me. ♥️
If you are gonna follow me, you need to be aware that I am mom to two cats, Pearl and Magnus, as well as two dogs, Georgia and Hamilton.
Glad we got that out of the way.
Glad we got that out of the way.
January 21, 2025 at 10:29 PM
If you are gonna follow me, you need to be aware that I am mom to two cats, Pearl and Magnus, as well as two dogs, Georgia and Hamilton.
Glad we got that out of the way.
Glad we got that out of the way.
This week's episode of "Open Heart Surgery with Boots" dives deep into the journey of, a heart patient turned advocate. From heart block diagnosis to pacemaker surgery to forming Hearts of Valor, she reveals the importance of sharing one's story and supporting each other. #HeartHealth #Podcast
January 21, 2025 at 8:20 PM
This week's episode of "Open Heart Surgery with Boots" dives deep into the journey of, a heart patient turned advocate. From heart block diagnosis to pacemaker surgery to forming Hearts of Valor, she reveals the importance of sharing one's story and supporting each other. #HeartHealth #Podcast