Love Your Heart: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast

Latest Episodes:

COVID 19 link to Broken Heart Syndrome Sep 01, 2020

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During the COVID-19, pandemic, Broken Heart Syndrome, also called Stress Cardiomyopathy or Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy is on the rise. Dr. Nissen talks with Dr. Kalra about how stress cardiomyopathy feels like a heart attack but differs, it’s relationship to COVID-19, who is at risk, treatment, prognosis and what you should know about broken heart syndrome – or if you have the symptoms?

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Treatment Options Aug 25, 2020

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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.

Ventricular Tachycardia Treatment at Cleveland Clinic Aug 18, 2020

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Ventricular tachycardia, particularly in the setting of heart failure, can be frightening. Recent research has provided better mapping techniques and tools to improve the treatment of ventricular tachycardia. Dr. Anter describes the multidisciplinary approach to treatment of ventricular tachycardia at Cleveland Clinic.

What should your heart rate be when you exercise (if you are a heart patient) Aug 11, 2020

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Erik Van Iterson, PhD, MS, Director of Cardiac Rehabilition at Cleveland Clinic talks about heart rate and exercise. What should it be when you are exercising? How does the doctor determine the best heart rate for you? Can you use a general predicted heart rate calculator if you are heart patient? How long should it take for your heart rate to recover after exercise?

Fitness matters when it comes to atrial fibrillation treatment Aug 04, 2020

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When being treated for atrial fibrillation, being fit is best. Investigators found that those with the best cardiovascular fitness 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.

Thoracic Aorta Stent Grafts Jul 28, 2020

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When people have thoracic aorta disease, they often ask can I have a stent instead of open chest surgery? Dr. Eric Roselli, Surgical Director of the Aorta Center talks about new advances in thoracic aortic aneurysm and dissection repair using less invasive endovascular stent grafts.

What’s New? The latest information on heart disease prevention in women Jul 21, 2020

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New guidelines highlight the risk factors that increase risk for cardiovascular disease in women – and how best to treat them. Dr. Leslie Cho, Director of the Women’s explains what you need to know about pregnancy related risk factors, auto-immune disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and high cholesterol – as well as – hormone replacement and aspirin therapy.

COVID-19: Impact on sports and exercise Jul 14, 2020

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COVID 19 has made an impact on exercise routines – where you exercise and when you exercise. Dr. Michael Emery and Dr. Tamanna Singh, Co-Directors of the Cleveland Clinic Sports Cardiology Center discuss how to exercise safely; benefits of exercise; and symptoms you should be aware of. If you have a COVID infection, they provide tips for when to return to exercise or sports, and how to return safely.

Alternative Strategies to Lower Blood Pressure Jul 07, 2020

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What can you do to lower your blood pressure without taking medications? Blood pressure specialist and preventive cardiologist Luke Laffin, MD, talks about alternative or complementary options that may help lower your blood pressure.

Have you been told you are not a candidate for coronary interventions? Jun 30, 2020

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Dr. Steven Nissen talks with Dr. Jaikirshan Khatri about complex coronary interventions. Patients who are not candidates for coronary artery bypass surgery due to other co-existing conditions may still be a candidate for an interventional procedure.