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Kathy Marinias is a Registered Nurse with more than 25 years of experience across cardiovascular health, nursing, and healthcare administration. Her career has been defined by a deep commitment to person-centred care — meeting patients where they are and walking alongside them through what can often be an overwhelming experience. Kathy brings a compassionate and practical perspective to heart health, with a particular gift for translating complex medical information into guidance that is meaningful, accessible, and genuinely empowering for patients and their families. As Associate Editor at Heart Matters, Kathy plays a central role in shaping the voice and direction of the platform — ensuring every article meets the standard our readers deserve. Her clinical experience and patient advocacy lens mean that nothing leaves Heart Matters without the patient perspective firmly at its heart.

Entresto (Sacubitril/Valsartan): Understanding Its Role in Modern Heart Failure Treatment

May 6, 2026April 16, 2024
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Entresto combines two complementary medicines to protect the failing heart in ways older treatments cannot. Here is how it works, what the evidence shows, and what to expect when taking it.

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Pumpkin and Heart Health: A Surprisingly Nutritious Vegetable

April 6, 2026March 29, 2024
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Pumpkin is low in calories, rich in potassium, fiber, and antioxidants, and far more versatile than most people realise. Here’s why it deserves a regular place in a heart-healthy diet.

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