Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

Contributing Writer https://www.thecardiologyadvisor.com

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC, is an Atlanta-based journalist, licensed psychotherapist, and Ayurvedic health coach, creator of the body-positive wellness company Bettie Page Fitness, and author of 2 books – The Little Book of Bettie: Taking a Page from the Queen of Pinups and Bettie Page: The Lost Years. She holds a BS in psychology from Georgia State University and an MA in counseling psychology from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology. Tori has also managed a medical practice and was instrumental in developing Georgia’s multispecialty telemedicine program. Photograph courtesy of Brooklyn Brat Images.

All articles by Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

General Cardiology

Pulse Oximetry: Examining Racial Bias in a Valuable But Flawed Tool

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

June 11, 2021

Since pulse oximetry technology was developed in nondiverse populations, racial bias may influence the accuracy of pulse oximeter readings.

General Cardiology

Discrimination and Harassment in the Cardiology Workplace

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

June 4, 2021

Cardiologists around the world report experiencing harassment and discrimination in the workplace.

General Cardiology

COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates: Public and Expert Viewpoints

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

April 30, 2021

With many Americans awaiting to be vaccinated, while others indicating they are unlikely to get the jab, we spoke with 2 experts for their perspectives regarding this controversial topic.

ASCVD CHD Risk Familial Hypercholesterolemia

Metabolic

Managing the Interplay of Familial Hypercholesterolemia and COVID-19

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

April 9, 2021

About 90% of those with familial hypercholesterolemia have not been diagnosed or treated for it, leaving them more vulnerable for COVID-19 infection and its complications.

PCI surgery, STEMI, myocardial infarction, stent

Arrhythmia

A Closer Look at Dual vs Triple Therapy After PCI in Atrial Fibrillation

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

April 7, 2021

Dual antithrombotic therapy is now the ‘default’ regimen, with triple therapy reserved for patients who may benefit it after carefully assessing risk-benefit ratio.

AI Artificial intelligence machine learning

Arrhythmia

Using Deep Learning to Classify Arrhythmias

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

March 10, 2021

A growing body of research highlights the potential value of deep learning-based CIE.

Heart Failure

Ensuring Equitable Health Care Access for Patients With Heart Failure and COVID-19

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

March 2, 2021

Patients with heart failure are at high risk for severe COVID-19 presentation.

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Pulmonary Vasculature

Pulmonary Artery Denervation for the Treatment of PAH

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

December 28, 2020

Pulmonary artery denervation has been found to reduce the sympathetic activity of the pulmonary circulation.

Implantable Defibrillator in surgeon's hands

Heart Failure

A Closer Look at Advances in Cardiovascular Electronic Devices

Tori Rodriguez, MA, LPC, AHC

December 22, 2020

Can energy be harvested from the body or environment and converted into electrical energy to replace or supplement batteries in cardiovascular devices?