Love Your Heart: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast

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Should you participate in a clinical trial? Nov 10, 2020

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Clinical research is important to make progress in medicine. Dr. Nissen, Chief Academic Officer of the Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, describes what you should know about randomized clinic trials and how they are being conducted during the time of COVID. When your provider approaches you about clinical research, take a moment to listen. Ask questions about the benefits and risks of trial participation. Dr. Nissen talks about benefits you may not have thought of.

Atrial Fibrillation – Part 2: Your Questions Answered Nov 03, 2020

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This two-part program answers all your questions about Atrial Fibrillation. Part 2 provides answers to questions about medications used to treat atrial fibrillation, efficacy related to stage of disease and what you should know about blood thinner medications and alternatives. In addition, the doctors discuss cardioversion, types of ablation, the hybrid convergent procedure and the WATCHMAN device.

Atrial Fibrillation – Part 1: Your Questions Answered Oct 27, 2020

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This two part program answers all your questions about Atrial Fibrillation. Part 1 covers types and progression of afib; causes and risk factors; symptoms; and diagnostic tests, including personal monitors or devices. The doctors then discuss how these factors are taken into account when deciding on ablation and the use of blood thinners.

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery FAQs Oct 20, 2020

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When patients are scheduled for coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) they have many questions. Dr. Faisal Bakaeen, Director of the Coronary Artery Bypass Center answers: What is coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery? Who are best candidates for CABG? What are the types of grafts used and how do they differ? What type of incisions are used? Is there a difference between on pump and off pump bypass surgery? What other options are there for treatment? What can patients expect if they have coronary artery bypass surgery at Cleveland Clinic?

Amputation Prevention Oct 13, 2020

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If you are at risk for losing a limb, learn how you can prevent amputation. If you have been told you need an amputation, there may be actions you can take to prevent limb loss. A team approach involving experts in care are needed to provide a tailored approach. Vascular surgeon Dr. Lee Kirksey provides an overview of what is involved in caring for a patient whose limb is at risk and the techniques available. #PADAwareness

Women and Heart Disease – New Guidelines Oct 06, 2020

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New guidelines on primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in women were released in 2020, highlighting new risk factors special to women. Dr. Leslie Cho, Director of the Women’s Cardiovascular Center and Co-Section Head, Preventive Cardiology, talks about how your pregnancy or having auto-immune disease may be related to future heart disease. She also talks about the treatment of traditional risk factors in women.

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Awareness Sep 29, 2020

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As part of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) Awareness Month, learn the symptoms of PAD, risk factors, and special considerations for patients with diabetes. Vascular surgeon, Dr. Lee Kirksey talks about what you should ask your doctor and treatment for PAD – most patients do not need surgery but good medical care and lifestyle changes – but – diagnosis and treatment are important. #PADAwareness

Heart Transplant: A Celebration of #2000 Sep 22, 2020

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The Cleveland Clinic Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute celebrates the 2000th transplant. Cleveland Clinic began innovative work on heart transplants in 1968, with the official beginning of the program in 1984. On average, Cleveland Clinic performs 50-60 transplants per year, including between five to eight pediatric transplants per year. The Cleveland Clinic’s program directors discuss the program overall, how pediatric and adult transplant teams work together, challenges and factors in the program’s success, response to COVID, and innovations in care.

Chest surgery using the smallest incisions Sep 15, 2020

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Thoracic surgery involves surgery from the Adam’s apple to the navel – including the esophagus, trachea and lungs. Now surgeons are able to use the robot to make the smallest incisions even in some of the more complex cases. This can improve recovery time and quality of life after surgery.

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Sep 08, 2020

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Vascular specialist Dr. Jay Bishop talks about peripheral artery disease or PAD. Dr. Bishop explains what is PAD, who is at risk, symptoms of PAD, what to do if you have diabetes, tests for PAD, who provides vascular testing, the relationship between PAD and heart disease, goals for treatment and treatment options for PAD.

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