Love Your Heart: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast

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Pacemakers and Defibrillators: What’s the difference? Jan 19, 2021

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Pacemakers and defibrillators are both cardiac implantable electronic devices – they are used to protect the heart from slow heart rhythms, fast heart rhythms, and in some cases help the heart pump better. Dr. Bruce Wilkoff, Director: Cardiac Pacing & Tachyarrhythmia Devices explains the differences in these devices.

Microvessel Disease and Coronary Spasm Jan 12, 2021

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Have you been told you have microvascular coronary disease? Do you have chest pain but told you do not have coronary artery disease by cardiac cath? There are new ways to diagnose microvessel disease that help doctors guide treatment. Dr. Khaled Ziada, a specialist in microvascular disease and coronary spasm, talks about this condition, risk factors, how it’s diagnosed, and how treatment is planned to address symptoms.

How you can get heart healthy in 2021 Jan 05, 2021

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It’s 2021! Time for New Year’s resolutions - or making changes (you can keep) to be healthier in the New Year. Preventive cardiologist Dr. Luke Laffin talks about heart healthy goals for 2021 – as well as tips to get there during the challenges of COVID.

Oral anticoagulation vs. Watchman in non-valvular atrial fibrillation Dec 29, 2020

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Patients often ask why they need to be on an anticoagulant after ablation – or – if they can have a Watchman device at the same time as an ablation. Drs. Saliba and Wazni discuss the answers to these questions. The OPTION trial is looking at the safety and effectiveness of the Watchman device (left atrial appendage closure) vs. oral anticoagulant medications in patients with non-valvular atrial fibrillation.

What's new in heart research? Dec 22, 2020

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Dr. Steve Nissen talks about three trials presented at the 2020 American Heart Association Scientific Sessions: the STRENGTH trial, which looked at omega 3 fatty acid’s impact on cardiovascular events, the STOP AF trial that studied medication vs. ablation in treating patients with new onset atrial fibrillation; and the RHAPSODY trial, which looked at the drug rilonacept in the treatment of recurrent pericarditis. He also provides his take on a couple additional trials looking at statin intolerance and a polypill for heart disease.

Ask the Heart Doctor: Coronary Artery Disease Part 2 Dec 15, 2020

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This two part program answers questions sent in by participants about coronary artery disease. This session answers questions about treatments for coronary artery disease including when certain procedures should be done, what is the best type of procedure for different patients and what you should know post procedure for the best outcomes.

Ask the Heart Doctor: Coronary Artery Disease Part 1 Dec 09, 2020

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This two part program answers all your questions about Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). Part 1 answers questions about what is coronary artery disease and microvessel disease; symptoms of CAD; how this disease is diagnosed (and what you should know about the different types of tests); and medical management of CAD including medications and risk factors for primary and secondary prevention

Aortic Aneurysms Dec 01, 2020

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Having an aneurysm can be a scary diagnosis. Vascular surgeon Dr. Sean Lyden and vascular medicine specialist Dr. Scott Cameron answer many questions patients have about aortic aneurysm

Recurrent Pericarditis? New treatment shows promise Nov 24, 2020

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Patients with pericarditis may be on various medications to prevent episodes from recurring. Dr. Allan Klein, Director of Cleveland Clinic’s Pericardial Disease Center, provides the results of the RHAPSODY trial that looked at a new medication (Rilonacept) vs. placebo for patients with pericarditis. He talks about the exciting results of this study and what this may mean for patients in the future.

Lung Cancer: What you should know Nov 17, 2020

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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. Cleveland Clinic specialists talk about symptoms of lung cancer, how lung cancer is detected, what diagnostic tests are used to stage lung cancer or determine best treatment, and what patients should know about treatment options. 15 percent of patients who have lung cancer never smoked – so it is important to know the symptoms and talk to your doctor. Early detection is important – as well as a team approach for best outcomes.