Cardiac Consult: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast for Healthcare Professionals

Latest Episodes:

Pericardial Cases: Complicated Pericarditis Jan 21, 2021

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Radi Zinoviev MD , Cardiology Fellow presents a case study of a young patient with Liddle’s Syndrome with long history of symptoms who presented at Cleveland Clinic for a second opinion. Dr. Zinoviev describes complicated pericarditis, the use of imaging and inflammatory markers to diagnose and guide management, and treatment strategies. Dr. Allan Klein leads a discussion following the case with Dr. Zinoviev, Dr. Christine Jellis, Dr. Alistair Phillips, Dr. Deborah Kwon and Dr. Rick Grimm.

Talking Tall Rounds®: Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: Old Challenges, New Advances Jan 14, 2021

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Dr. W.H. Wilson Tang provides an overview of novel approaches defining HFpEF and management strategies.

INOCA (Ischemia with No Obstructive Coronary Arteries) Jan 07, 2021

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Patients who present with angina or even myocardial infarction may show mild or no coronary artery disease on coronary angiography. This condition, called INOCA or ischemia with no obstructive coronary arteries, is caused by microvascular dysfunction or vasospastic disorders. Dr. Khaled Ziada, a cardiologist at Cleveland Clinic specializes in this disorder and discuss how this condition is diagnosed and currently treated.

Oral Anticoagulation vs Left Atrial Appendage Closure After AF Ablation (OPTION Trial) Dec 31, 2020

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Dr. Saliba and Dr. Wazni discuss the challenges of patients who would like to stop anticoagulation after atrial fibrillation ablation. The OPTION study is a research trial looking at the safety and effectiveness of the WATCHMAN device used for left atrial appendage closure vs. oral anticoagulants in patients with non valvular atrial fibrillation.

Talking Tall Rounds®: Team Based Approach to Cardio-Obstetrics Dec 24, 2020

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Dr. Eric Roselli and Dr. Amit Goyal discuss cardio-obstetrics and a team based approach to patient care.

Aortic Aneurysms Dec 17, 2020

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Aorta Center vascular surgeon Dr. Sean Lyden and cardiovascular medicine specialist Dr. Scott Cameron talk about information providers may find helpful, such as screening guidelines; risk factors; unusual findings during a physical exam; when patients should be referred to an aortic specialist; and treatment options from minimally invasive to open approaches

Talking Tall Rounds®: Getting to the Root of Thoracic Aneurysms Dec 10, 2020

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Dr. Eric Roselli discusses thoracic aortic aneurysms, highlighting two case presentations and root replacement operative considerations.

American Heart Association 2020 Meeting Highlights Dec 03, 2020

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Dr. Steve Nissen, Chief Academic Officer, Cleveland Clinic Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute talks about three trials presented at the 2020 AHA Scientific Sessions: the STRENGTH trial (omega 3 fatty acid’s impact on cardiovascular events) ; STOP AF trial (medication vs. ablation in treating patients with new onset atrial fibrillation); and the RHAPSODY trial (randomized trial of rilonacept in the treatment of recurrent pericarditis). He also provides his take on the SAMSON trial (symptoms related to statins vs. placebo) and TIPS-3 (an international poly-pill study).

Talking Tall Rounds®: Rescue from Cardiac Arrest Nov 27, 2020

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Dr. Eric Roselli and Dr. Amit Goyal discuss cardiac arrest and deep dive on a patient rescue.

RHAPSODY Trial Results: Recurrent Pericarditis with Rilonacept Nov 19, 2020

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Dr. Allan Klein, Director of Cleveland Clinic’s Pericardial Disease Center, provides the results of the RHAPSODY trial, a pivotal Phase 3 trial that evaluated rilonacept, an interleukin 1-α and 1-β inhibitor, compared with placebo among patients with recurrent pericarditis. Study design and findings are provided, as well as implications for future care for patients with pericarditis.