Cardi-OH

In this special edition podcast, Principal Investigators, Michael W. Konstan, MD, and Shari Bolen, MD, MPH, from Case Western Reserve University, reflect on Cardi-OH’s remarkable growth and impact over the past nine years. Joined by special guest, Jackson T. Wright, Jr., MD, PhD, they describe the vision behind Cardi-OH’s formation, discuss the power of statewide collaboration, and celebrate the a...

Listen to Lauri Nandyal, MD, from the University of Cincinnati, explore the connection between gut health and cardiovascular health. She will describe both protective factors (diet, probiotics, and gut integrity) and risk factors (vascular and glucose dysregulation) for cardiovascular diseases and explain the adverse effects of medications on intestinal health and digestion. Finally, Dr. Nandyal w...

Listen to Mladen Golubic, MD, from the University of Cincinnati, discuss the impact of the Mediterranean diet on cardiovascular health. He will review the main components of the Mediterranean diet pyramid and provide practical strategies to incorporate this diet into their busy lifestyles. Finally, Dr. Golubic will compare the cardiovascular effects of the Mediterranean diet to the DASH diet, anot...

Listen to Alan J. Lerner, MD, from Case Western Reserve University, discuss the impact of cardiovascular health on brain function, cognitive resilience, and overall neurological health. He will highlight the shared risk factors between cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health and provide practical strategies for prevention and lifestyle management to support neurological health across the lifespa...

Listen to Marilee Clemons, PharmD, BCACP, from the University of Toledo, discuss the emerging role of lipid biomarkers in the assessment of cardiovascular risk beyond the traditional lipid panel. She will describe the clinical utility of using apolipoprotein B and lipoprotein(a) in decision-making for specific patient-populations and review pharmacotherapy options aimed at targeting these lipid bi...

Listen to Kathleen Dungan, MD, MPH, from The Ohio State University, discuss the recent changes in pharmacologic management of type 2 diabetes, including the role of metformin given the rise of newer therapeutics. She will review the American Diabetes Association guidelines for patients with or without major comorbidities and differentiate between treatment strategies based on achieving and maintai...

Listen to Karen Komondor, RN, from the U.S. Health Literacy Association, and Sarah Aldrich Renner, PharmD, from the University of Toledo, discuss common barriers that patients face when interpreting prescription labels. They will describe best practice strategies for prescribers and pharmacists to improve patients’ health literacy, promote adherence, and reduce medication errors. Moderated by Coli...

Listen to Sean Kelly, MD, from The Ohio State University, review the current nomenclature and risk factors associated with MASLD. He discusses recommended screening and evaluation approaches and evidence-based therapies for management of metabolic liver disease in patients. Moderated by Deborah Gordish, MD, The Ohio State University Resources on this and other topics are available at www. Cardi-OH...

Listen to Tom Herrmann, MHA, from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, and Jennifer Lorenz, DNP, MHA, MA, RN, CPXP, CNE, from University Hospitals, explain the differences between patient experience and patient satisfaction and why improving patient experience matters. They will review the factors that influence patient experience and outline strategies for improvement. Moderated by As...

Listen to Yi-Chu Wu, DDS, MS, from The Ohio State University, discuss the importance of oral health and its bidirectional relationship with overall health, including cardiovascular conditions such as heart disease and diabetes. She will review lifestyle measures to promote both oral and overall health, and provide easy tips to promote oral health during primary care visits. Moderated by Lauri Nand...

Listen to Wesley Milks, MD, from The Ohio State University, discuss current approaches to lipid management. He will review low-density lipoprotein (LDL) target goals across risk groups, describe the benefits and indications of statin add-on therapies, and outline practical steps for prescribing cholesterol lowering medications, with a focus on the role of PCSK9 inhibitors. Moderated by T.M. Ayodel...

Listen to Kristen Mikelbank, MA, and Eric Pecherkiewicz, RDN, LD, from the Greater Cleveland Food Bank, discuss the impact of food insecurity on patients with diabetes. They will describe how to screen for food insecurity as a part of the primary care visit and review community food and nutrition resources available in Ohio. Moderated by L. Austin Fredrickson, MD, Northeast Ohio Medical University...

Listen to Ryan Farrell, MD, from Case Western Reserve University, review the risk factors, diagnosis, and treatment approaches for hypertension in the pediatric population. Moderated by Colin Crowe, MD, Case Western Reserve University Resources on this and other topics are available at www. Cardi-OH.org.

Listen to Jerrold Leiken, MD, from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and Leah Sera, PharmD, MA, BCPS, from the University of Maryland, review the current landscape of cannabis use and its impact on physical health as related to the heart. They will discuss risk factors for recreational use and substance use disorder and address screening and treatment for problematic cannabis use. Finally, th...

Listen to Sonal Patil, MD, MPH, and Esther Thatcher, PhD, RN, both from Case Western Reserve University, discuss the benefits of the teach-back method to overcome low health literacy and improve disease self-management, health outcomes, and patient satisfaction. They will review the steps of the teach-back method and demonstrate how to use this effective communication method in the primary-care se...

Listen to Karen Bailey, MS, RDN, LD, CDCES, from Ohio University, discuss the prevalence of low nutrition literacy and its impact on health outcomes. She will share screening tools for primary care providers and, along with Jennifer Gilmore, RN, BSN, CRCC, from the University of Toledo, demonstrate effective communication strategies to help patients make healthier food choices through a brief role...

Listen to Patricia Ryan, MD, from The Ohio State University, provide an overview of the technology available to help patients adopt healthy lifestyles behaviors. These technologies range from well-known options, like text messaging and email, to newer options, such as mobile apps and wearables. Dr. Ryan will discuss the evidence for these tools and explain how primary care physicians can incorpora...

Listen to Kathleen Dungan, MD, MPH, from The Ohio State University, describe forms of diabetes that are challenging to diagnose. These include the overlap between type 1 and type 2 diabetes and atypical forms, including monogenic diabetes, LADA, MODY, syndromic diabetes, and type 3c diabetes. She will review the diagnostic testing procedures in persons with diabetes diagnosed in youth or young adu...

Listen to Sarah Tyler Plummer, MD, from Case Western Reserve University, discuss cardiovascular risk factors for children and adolescents. She will explore how hypertension and hyperlipidemia contribute to cardiometabolic disease, share strategies for diagnosis and management including in-office and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, and discuss the importance of family-centered lifestyle inter...

Listen to Abdul Wase, MD, from Wright State University, describe the most common causes of sudden cardiac death in athletes. He also provides information for primary care providers on available screening tools to identify athletes at risk and diagnostic options and treatments for those affected. Moderated by Colin Crowe, MD, Case Western Reserve University Resources on this and other topics are av...

Listen to Glen Solomon, MD, from Wright State University, discuss the role of headache disorders, particularly migraine, as a risk factor for cardiovascular events. He will also discuss treatment options and risks associated with medications. Moderated by Colin Crowe, MD, Case Western Reserve University Resources on this and other topics are available at www. Cardi-OH.org.

Listen to Ronald Magliola, MD, and Eileen Seeholzer, MD, MS, from Case Western Reserve University, discuss common barriers to nutrition and diet quality and the impact on patient health. They will provide tools and resources that clinicians can use to address and mitigate these barriers during a primary care visit. Moderated by Shanail Berry Lampkin, MD, Case Western Reserve University Resources o...

Listen to Kathleen Dungan, MD, MPH, from The Ohio State University, discuss the use of continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in patients with type 2 diabetes. She will explore the latest evidence supporting the use of CGM, address disparities in uptake, and share approaches to overcome barriers and implement CGM in clinical practice. Hear from Sylvia Quinones, a patient with type 2 diabetes, who wil...

Listen to Joan Thoman, PhD, RN, CNS, from Cleveland State University, and Milu Nguyen, RN, BA, BS, from the Delaware Public Health District and The Ohio State University, discuss the important role community health workers (CHWs) play in improving health outcomes including cardiovascular disease. They will explain the training and scope of a CHW, provide examples of how to integrate these professi...

Listen to Abdul Wase, MD, from Wright State University, describe the substantial burden of atrial fibrillation on cardiovascular health. He will present the rising prevalence and incidence of atrial fibrillation, discuss the latest treatment guidelines, and highlight key management strategies. Moderated by Kathleen Dungan, MD, MPH, The Ohio State University Resources on this and other topics are a...