Cardiac Consult: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast for Healthcare Professionals

Latest Episodes:

Broken Heart Syndrome (Stress Cardiomyopathy) Sep 03, 2020

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Broken Heart Syndrome, also called Stress Cardiomyopathy or Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy is a condition where patients have symptoms of a heart attack, however there is no blockage. Dr. Nissen and Dr. Kalra discuss how patients present in the emergency department, diagnostic findings, treatment, recent research findings in the time of COVID-19 and what practitioners should know about this interesting syndrome.

Talking Tall Rounds®: ECMO for Respiratory Failure Aug 27, 2020

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Dr. Eric Roselli and Dr. Amit Goyal discuss respiratory ECMO therapy and management.

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM): Options for treatment Aug 20, 2020

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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) in the majority of cases causes restriction of blood flow in the outflow tract of the heart caused by systolic anterior motion (SAM) of the mitral valve. Dr. Steve Nissen talks with cardiologist Dr. Milind Desai and surgeon Dr. Nick Smedira, Directors of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center, about current treatment options, such as medications and surgical therapy, what we have learned from years of experience with HCM at Cleveland Clinic, and a new innovative medication that is being researched that may reduce the need for – or delay surgery.

Talking Tall Rounds®: COVID-19 and Cardiovascular Issues Aug 13, 2020

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Dr. Eric Roselli discusses COVID-19: Early Insights into Cardiovascular Issues.

Higher Cardiorespiratory fitness linked to better outcomes following atrial fibrillation ablation Aug 06, 2020

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Level of baseline cardiopulmonary fitness strongly correlates with outcomes of atrial fibrillation ablation. Those that are more fit are more likely to maintain long term sinus rhythm, come off antiarrhythmic medications and have improved mortality. This study reinforces the impact that cardiovascular risk factors such as weight, blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea - and now cardiovascular fitness has on atrial fibrillation management.

Talking Tall Rounds®: Diets and Heart Health Jul 30, 2020

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Dr. Eric Roselli and Dr. Amit Goyal discuss diets and heart health, cardiovascular disease prevention.

Percutaneous Coronary Interventions (PCI) for Chronic Total Occlusion (CTO) – When, Why, How Jul 23, 2020

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Dr. Jay Khatri, Director of the Complex Coronary Interventions presents the definition and presentation of CTO, barriers to initiating PCI in CTO, indications for therapy and advanced skills to implement CTO PCI safely and successfully. Dr. Khatri reviews the algorithm used at Cleveland Clinic to determine CTO management.

Talking TallRounds®: COVID-19 Related Myocarditis Jul 16, 2020

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Dr. Eric Roselli and Dr. Amit Goyal discuss Management of COVID-19 Related Myocarditis.

Talking TallRounds®: COVID-19 Thrombotic Complications and Hypercoagulability Jul 14, 2020

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Dr. Eric Roselli and Dr. Amit Goyal discuss Thrombotic Complications and Hypercoagulability Associated with COVID-19 Infection.

COVID 19 and Athletes: Return to Play Recommendations Jul 09, 2020

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What happens when an athlete has COVID-19? How does it impact the cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary fitness of the athlete? Dr. Michael Emery and Dr. Tamanna Singh, Co-Directors of the Cleveland Clinic Sports Cardiology Center, discuss the effects of COVID-19 and recommendations for return to sports. Dr. Singh and Dr. Emery highlight the expert analysis paper published by the American College of Cardiology as well as advice they provide their patients regarding return to play.