{"podcast":{"title":"Rapid Response RN","slug":"rapid-response-rn-1369016","podcast_index_feed_id":1369016,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/rapid-response-rn/","website_url":"https://healthpodcastnetwork.com/show/rapid-response-rn/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/0d4d1d36-cd14-43dc-a814-446dee71ba71/rrrn-logo-with-name.jpg","author":"Sarah Lorenzini","episode_count":168,"summary":"Do you want to go from dreading emergencies to feeling confident and ready to jump into action to rescue your patient? Well, this show will let you see emergencies unfold through the eyes of a Rapid Response Nurse. With real life stories from the frontlines of nursing, host Sarah Lorenzini MSN, RN, CCRN, CEN, a Rapid Response Nurse and educator, shares her experiences at rapid response events and breaks down the pathophysiology, pharmacology, and the important role the nurse plays during emergencies. If you want to sharpen your assessment skills and learn how to think like a Rapid Response Nurse, then Sarah is here to share stories, tips, tricks, and mindsets that will prepare you to approach any emergency. Every episode is packed full of exactly what you need to know to handle whatever crisis that could arise on your shift. It’s one thing to get the right answer on the test, but knowing how to detect when YOUR patient is declining and what to do when YOUR patient is crashing is what will make or break your day… and might just save your patient’s life.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-19T22:19:22.292365+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rapid-response-rn-1369016"},"episode":{"title":"145: Genetic Arrhythmogenic Cardiomyopathy: Sarah and Leslie's Story","slug":"145-genetic-arrhythmogenic-cardiomyopathy-sarah-and-leslie-s-story","published_at":"2025-09-12T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rapid-response-rn-1369016/145-genetic-arrhythmogenic-cardiomyopathy-sarah-and-leslie-s-story","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rapid-response-rn-1369016","url":"https://healthpodcastnetwork.com/show/rapid-response-rn/","audio_url":"https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/episodes.captivate.fm/episode/485c8c0b-de83-49a4-b465-8c610583c382.mp3","summary":"Some conditions hide in your genes, without any symptoms. One of these conditions is genetic arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, an inherited condition that can lead to sudden cardiac arrest — even if you feel completely fine. In this episode, Sarah and Leslie talk about their shared diagnosis of FLNC cardiomyopathy — from how this gene mutation affects the function of the heart to how they're managing this rare condition. You'll hear how Leslie's ICD has saved her life more than once, how it feels to be shocked back to life, and the resilience that's helped them move forward. This is a raw, real, emotional episode about living with a genetic heart condition. Tune in to learn the signs to watch for, when to get tested, and where to find support! Topics discussed in this episode: What is genetic arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy? How FLNC related ACM differs from other cardiomyopathies Common symptoms and why some people are diagnosed too late Treatment and lifestyle management How Sarah and Leslie finally got diagnosed Leslie’s first cardiac arrest and its impact How Sarah is processing her diagnosis What it feels like to be shocked by your ICD Types of ICDs: transvenous, SICD, and EV-ICD Mental and emotional recovery post-cardiac arrest The WomenHeart organization Find support or volunteer with WomenHeart: https://www.womenheart.org/ Mentioned in this episode: Listen to the In The Heart of Care Podcast https://link.cohostpodcasting.com/6598429e-e927-45b0-9b57-7dd34a09d803?d=seASyqjs7","meta_description":"Some conditions hide in your genes, without any symptoms. One of these conditions is genetic arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy, an inherited condition that ca…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2134,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/rapid-response-rn-1369016/episodes/145-genetic-arrhythmogenic-cardiomyopathy-sarah-and-leslie-s-story/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/rapid-response-rn-1369016/145-genetic-arrhythmogenic-cardiomyopathy-sarah-and-leslie-s-story.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}