Love Your Heart: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast

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Women and Heart Disease Feb 11, 2020

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Dr. Leslie Cho,Director of the Women’s Cardiovascular Center and Co-Section Head, Preventive Cardiology talks about heart disease, the number one killer in women. She discusses symptoms of heart disease in women, the best diagnostic tests for women, and how women can prevent heart disease.

Are Americans Heart Smart? You may be surprised! Part 1 Feb 04, 2020

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Once a year, in celebration of American Heart Month, Cleveland Clinic conducts a survey as part of the “Love your Heart” consumer education campaign. This year’s survey focused on American’s knowledge of heart risk factors. Dr. Steven Nissen, Chief Academic Officer, Chief Academic Officer, Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart & Vascular Institute sits down with Dr. Luke Laffin, a preventive cardiologist, Section of Preventive Cardiology to go over the results. They discuss what they expected and what surprised them about the results. Part 1 of a 2 part series

Diabetes and the Heart Jan 28, 2020

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Many people do not know that diabetes is a major risk factor for heart disease. Dennis Bruemmer, MD a preventive cardiologist, endocrinologist and Director of Cardiac of the Cardio Metabolic Center in the Section of Preventive Cardiology, talks about diabetes and heart disease.

What’s new in heart research? Jan 21, 2020

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People often ask what’s the latest heart research? Dr. Steven Nissen, Chief Academic Officer, Chief Academic Officer, Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart & Vascular Institute provides a recap of 3 important studies that were presented at the 2019 American Heart Association meeting. He provides his take on the ISCHEMIA trial, the COLCOT trial and the ORION trial , three trials that may impact future care of patients with coronary artery disease.

Do you have Diabetes? What can you do in the New Year for a healthy heart? Jan 14, 2020

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Dennis Bruemmer, MD a preventive cardiologist, endocrinologist and Director of Cardiac of the Cardio Metabolic Center in the Section of Preventive Cardiology, talks about what to do if you are at risk for diabetes or if you have diabetes.

Weight Goals for 2020 Jan 07, 2020

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Dennis Bruemmer, MD a preventive cardiologist, endocrinologist and Director of Cardiac of the Cardio Metabolic Center in the Section of Preventive Cardiology, talks about weight management and goals to strive for in 2020.

Heart Healthy Tips for the New Year Dec 31, 2019

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Luke Laffin, MD, is a preventive cardiologist and Medical Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation in the Section of Preventive Cardiology, provides tips to get you started on a heart healthy path for the new year.

When should you take your blood pressure medication? Dec 17, 2019

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Luke Laffin, MD, is a preventive cardiologist and Medical Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation in the Section of Preventive Cardiology, who specializes in difficult to treat blood pressure. Dr. Laffin addresses the question: When is the best time to take blood pressure medications?

"Healthy" Cocktails Dec 10, 2019

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Just in time for the holidays, Dr. Marc Gillinov, Chairman of the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, author of Heart 411: The Only Heart Guide You Will Ever Need answers 2 questions about drinking alcohol – 1. Is it ok to drink alcohol? and 2. How can you make your alcoholic beverages “healthy”?

Women in Medicine Dec 03, 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.