Cardiac Consult: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast for Healthcare Professionals

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Ventricular Tachycardia: Research, Innovation and Patient Care Jul 02, 2020

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Dr. Anter talks about his experience working with Dr. Mark Josephson, a pioneer in the field of electrophysiology. He describes the challenges of ventricular tachycardia ablation, particularly in the setting of heart failure, current research addressing these challenges, and his vision for ventricular tachycardia care in the future.

Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Women Jun 25, 2020

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New primary prevention guidelines for women addresses both risk factors unique to women, such as autoimmune disorders and pregnancy related factors, as well as differences in traditional risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes and hyperlipidemia. The new guidelines also covers topics that have been debated over the years such as hormone replacement therapy and aspirin.

T1b Esophageal Cancer – Should Endoscopic Resection be Considered? Jun 11, 2020

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Point – Counterpoint: A lively debate covers the pros and cons involved with endoscopic vs surgical resection, followed by a summary and discussion including recent advances and research on the topic.

T1b Esophageal Cancer – Should Endoscopic Resection be Considered? Jun 04, 2020

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Convergent Procedure for Treatment of Advanced Atrial Fibrillation May 29, 2020

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The Convergent Procedure is a combination of minimally invasive surgical treatment with catheter ablation to provide the best results for patients with persistent atrial fibrillation. The recent CONVERGE trial results are discussed, followed by the highlights and considerations regarding management of patients with advanced atrial fibrillation.

Update on Lead Extraction May 21, 2020

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Lead extraction requires the knowledge of three key factors that contribute to the success of this procedure. Number one is lead preparation, understanding the lead properties; second is controlled sheath advancement prior to counter traction; and last, prepare for rescue. This talk was presented at the Cleveland Clinic’s 2019 Gobal EP Summit. We look forward to Global EP Summit 2020 in September.

Ischemic VT Ablation May 14, 2020

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A case presentation of a 63 yo male with history of myocardial infarction provides the setting for this talk on scar related ventricular tachycardia. Discussion includes the mechanism behind this arrhythmia, the role of ICD along with ablation, timing of VT ablation, and innovative strategies in both imaging and ablation to improve outcomes. This talk was presented at the Cleveland Clinic’s 2019 Gobal EP Summit. We look forward to Global EP Summit 2020 in September.

High Risk Coronary Intervention May 07, 2020

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Dr. Steven Nissen talks with Dr. Jaikirshan Khatri about high risk coronary intervention. This includes complex patients at high risk for coronary artery bypass surgery, including those with left main coronary disease, those with chronic total occlusions, and those requiring supported percutaneous interventions. Dr. Khatri discusses imaging and newer advanced techniques which has made interventional procedures possible in these patients; and short and long term outcomes.

It’s Not just HOW You Do but WHEN You Do an Ablation Apr 30, 2020

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Atrial fibrillation is a progressive disease that changes over time. It requires different goals of therapy, ablation strategies, and timing of ablation for the best outcomes. This talk was presented at the Cleveland Clinic’s 2019 Gobal EP Summit. We look forward to Global EP Summit 2020 in September. Speaker: Ayman Hussein, MD, staff cardiologist, Electrophysiology & Pacing

Advances in Cardiac Critical Care Apr 23, 2020

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Dr. Venu Menon, Section Head of Clinical Cardiology and Director of the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) at Cleveland Clinic talks with Dr. Paul Cremer and Dr. Penelope Rampersad about Advances in Cardiac Critical Care. Beginning with a historical look at CCU care, Dr. Menon reflects on the changes in critical care over the years. This is followed by a discussion of what CCU care means today, how training has changed, research and quality outcomes, and the role of palliative care in the CCU.

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