Cardiac Consult: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast for Healthcare Professionals

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Vascular Surgery: Mesenteric Ischemia Feb 13, 2020

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Dr. Lee Kirksey, Vascular Surgeon and Vice Chairman of Vascular Surgery talks with staff vascular surgeons Dr. David Hardy and Dr. Francis Caputo about mesenteric ischemia, also called intestinal ischemic syndrome.

Women and Heart Disease for Healthcare Providers Feb 06, 2020

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Dr. Leslie Cho,Director of the Women’s Cardiovascular Center and Co-Section Head, Preventive Cardiology discusses risk factors that clinicians can look for in women to prevent future heart disease (such as pregnancy associated cardiovascular risk factors, premature menopause, polycystic ovary syndrome, and autoimmune disease). Dr. Cho discusses research based and guideline directed strategies to initiate in patients with these risk factors.

The Gut Microbiome and Cardiovascular Disease Jan 30, 2020

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Dr. Steven Nissen, Chief Academic Officer, Chief Academic Officer, Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart & Vascular talks with Dr. Stan Hazen, Co-Section Head, Preventive Cardiology and researcher about the gut microbiome and how it relates to cardiovascular disease. Dr. Hazen provides a description of TMAO and how it is related to diet and risk of heart and vascular disease. He describes what specific bacteria is involved with this type of activity, how they are approaching future research and treatment of cardiovascular risk gut microbiome and why the Mediterranean diet may be so effective in preventing heart disease.

Healthcare Disparity – A physician and patient perspective Jan 23, 2020

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Dr. Lee Kirksey, Vascular Surgeon and Vice Chairman of Vascular Surgery is joined by Dr. Umesh Khot, Section Head Section Head, Regional Cardiology and Director of Quality in the Heart and Vascular Institute and patient Herb Pleasant to talk about health care disparities. Together they cover issues related to minority and lower socio-economic disparities and the need to develop trust in the health care system to initiate care. It is important to identify risk factors earlier in life, establish a diagnosis and treatment plan, and find a doctor who is willing to work together with the patient to adjust together. Herb also talks about the role of family in health care decisions and motivation. This presentation provides insight into both the patient and physician perspectives.

Treatment of Venous Occlusion in Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Jan 16, 2020

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Dr. Lee Kirksey, Vascular Surgeon and Vice Chairman of Vascular Surgery talks with Dr. David Hardy, Department of Vascular Surgery about thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). This condition often occurs in athletes. The physicians discuss the need for quick treatment; diagnostic testing; treatment of venous occlusion in thoracic outlet syndrome including thrombolysis, thrombectomy and/or rib resection; and recovery including protocols to get back to an active lifestyle.

3D Printing in Cardiovascular Care Jan 09, 2020

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Dr. Steven Nissen, Chief Academic Officer, Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart & Vascular Institute talks with Dr. Serg Harb, a staff imaging cardiologist about the innovative diagnostic tool of 3D Printing – What are the clinical uses? Limitations? Research findings and future innovation.

Cardiovascular Outcomes of Bariatric (Metabolic) Surgery Jan 02, 2020

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Dr. Steven Nissen, Chief Academic Officer, Chief Academic Officer, Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart & Vascular Institute discusses the benefits of metabolic (also called bariatric) surgery with surgeon Ali Aminian from the Bariatric and Metabolic Institute. Dr. Aminian recently published a paper in JAMA on the long term cardiovascular outcomes of metabolic surgery on patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity. Dr. Aminian describes the study, primary outcomes (all-cause mortality, coronary artery events, cerebrovascular events, heart failure, nephropathy, and atrial fibrillation), results of this study, and what this means for future care of patients. Dr. Aminian also reviews who is a candidate for this type of surgery, types of bariatric surgery, risks and benefits of surgery, and factors leading to lifelong success.

AHA 2019: Highlights with Dr. Nissen Dec 19, 2019

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Drug Recalls – what you should know for patient care Dec 12, 2019

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Dr. Steven Nissen, Chief Academic Officer, Chief Academic Officer, Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart & Vascular Institute talks with Dr. Jerry Estep, Section Head of the George M. and Linda H. Kaufman Center for Heart Failure Treatment and Recovery and Brad Williams Pharm D, pharmacy specialist for heart failure about drug recalls. In light of the recent ARB recalls, these three medical experts discuss the ARB recall, how to keep current with new recalls, what physicians should do when a medication has been recalled, the challenges of generic medications, alternative medications for heart failure and hypertension, and when ARBs should be used.

Women in Medicine Dec 05, 2019

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Cardiologist Christine Jellis, MD and Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Tara Karamlou, MD talk about women in medicine – the challenges of being a woman in the field of cardiothoracic surgery and cardiovascular medicine, The Women in Thoracic Surgery (WTS) group which mentors and supports women thoracic surgeons, the advantages of being a woman in medicine, advice for young women seeking careers in medicine , including the yes-no button, importance of mentors, and having you time. This is about women in medicine but has helpful advice for all women in professional careers.