Cardi-OH

Listen to Ryan Farrell, MD, from Case Western Reserve University, and Michael Holliday, MD, from the University of Cincinnati, discuss surgical procedures to lower weight and improve metabolic outcomes. They will discuss the benefits and risks of bariatric surgery in adult and adolescent populations and share strategies for primary care to support patients pre- and post-surgery. The podcast is the...

Listen to Ryan Farrell, MD, from Case Western Reserve University, and Michael Holliday, MD, from the University of Cincinnati, discuss obesity treatment in primary care to lower weight and improve metabolic outcomes. They will review important factors in taking the history of a patient with rapid weight gain and obesity, discuss the comorbid conditions of obesity, and give a comprehensive overview...

Listen to Ayo Adesanya, MD, PhD, from The Ohio State University, and Barbara Walker, PhD, from the University of Cincinnati, discuss the intersection of holistic wellness, mental health, and cardiometabolic health outcomes. They will review the current evidence for mindfulness and meditation and share practical interventions that can be used in primary care. Moderated by Trygve Dolber, MD, Case We...

Listen to Ian Neeland, MD, from Case Western Reserve University, address the prevention and management of heart failure for patients with hypertension and diabetes. He will share tools to predict heart failure risk and discuss treatment targets for hypertension to reduce the risk of heart failure. He will also discuss medication classes with evidence for positive outcomes in patients with diabetes...

Listen to Bree Meinzer, PharmD, BCACP, from the University of Toledo, and Shalina Nair, MD, MBA, from The Ohio State University, discuss the importance of statins in lowering cholesterol and preventing heart attacks and strokes in high risk patients. They will review the proven benefits of statins, discuss guidelines related to statin therapy, and share strategies to overcome common barriers such...

Listen to Shari Bolen, MD, MPH, from Case Western Reserve University, discuss how outreach can improve health outcomes for patients with cardiovascular disease and associated risk factors. She will share demonstrated best practices for implementing outreach and care coordination in primary care as a part of population health management. Moderated by Susan Davis, DO, University of Cincinnati Resour...

Listen to Susan Flocke, PhD, from Oregon Health & Science University, review a series of steps primary care practices can incorporate into their clinical workflow in order to systematically screen and counsel patients on quitting tobacco. The discussion will include a description of the services provided by the Ohio Quitline and the importance of nicotine replacement therapy to maximize patients’...

Listen to patients, John Greiner and Ethan Young, talk with Laura Mintz, MD, PhD, from Case Western Reserve University, about their unique perspectives as disabled persons. They will share their insights about how primary care teams can better support disabled persons, both within and outside of the clinical setting. The conversation will touch on language use, the impact of disability on cardiome...

Listen to Shari Bolen, MD, MPH, from Case Western Reserve University, discuss timely follow-up as a key driver of blood pressure control outcomes for patients with elevated cardiovascular risk. Dr. Bolen will describe a best practice for timely follow-up in team-based care and review strategies to overcome common barriers to implementation. Moderated by Susan Davis, DO, University of Cincinnati Re...

Listen to J. Daryl Thornton, MD, MPH, from Case Western Reserve University, discuss sleep and its effect on the cardiovascular system. He will explore how sleep time deficiency and sleep disorders, including obstructive sleep apnea and insomnia, increase cardiovascular risk. Finally, he will provide guidance for supporting patients with these conditions. Moderated by Deborah Gordish, MD, The Ohio...

Featuring Robin Ortiz, MD, MSHP, and Lisa Ramirez, PhD, ABPP Listen to Robin Ortiz, MD, MSHP, from New York University, and Lisa Ramirez, PhD, ABPP, from the MetroHealth System and Case Western Reserve University, discuss the importance of understanding, addressing, and mitigating the risks of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). They will talk about the strong association between ACEs and cardio...

Listen to Amber Healy, DO, from Ohio University, and Bree Meinzer, PharmD, BCACP, CACP, from the University of Toledo, discuss dietary supplement use, including in the treatment of diabetes. They will review complications of commonly used supplements, share tips on finding safety and efficacy information on these products, and provide guidance on how to talk to your patients about supplement use....

Listen to Robert Bales, MD, and Trygve Dolber, MD, both from Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine, talk about the risks of increased alcohol use and the impact on heart health. They will discuss screening tools and give advice on how to talk with patients about alcohol use, including primary care interventions. Moderated by Rosellen Roche, MD, PhD, Ohio University Heritage College of...

Listen to Jennifer Molano, MD, from the University of Cincinnati, discuss the importance of sleep for overall health, including cardiometabolic health. The interview will define sleep health, discuss who is at risk for poor sleep, review sleep habit screening tools for use in primary care, and share tips for sleep enhancement. Moderated by: Lauri Nandyal, MD, University of Cincinnati Resources on...

Listen to Sanjay Rajagopalan, MD, from University Hospitals and Case Western Reserve University, discuss the relationship between air pollution and cardiovascular events, identify its direct impact on cardiovascular risk factors, and share patient-centered and societal interventions to mitigate the risk of adverse health effects. Moderated by: Michael Holliday, MD, University of Cincinnati Resourc...

Listen to Sarah Aldrich Renner, PharmD, BCACP, and Marilee Clemons, PharmD, BCACP, both from the University of Toledo, discuss opportunities for pharmacists to contribute to patient care in the outpatient clinical setting. They will explain how to build a collaborative team that includes pharmacists, review how pharmacists contribute to improved health outcomes, and share tips for practices lookin...

Listen to Peter J. Pronovost, MD, PhD, from University Hospitals and Case Western Reserve University, share his experience using adaptive leadership to improve quality in health care. The interview will differentiate between technical and adaptive problems, discuss characteristics of adaptive leaders, and outline strategies to engage clinical teams to drive change in health care. Moderated by: Ale...

Listen to Jackson T. Wright, Jr., MD, PhD, from Case Western Reserve University, explain the evidence surrounding blood pressure guidelines, discuss common misconceptions about pharmacological treatment of hypertension, and share tips for accurate in-office blood pressure measurement. Moderated by: Chris Bernheisel, MD, University of Cincinnati Resources on this and other topics are available at w...

Listen to Glen Solomon, MD, Wright State University, and Cynthia Sheppard Solomon, BSPharm, RPh, FASCP, CTTS, NCTTP, Wright State University, give practical tips for successful tobacco treatment. They discuss the impact of tobacco use disorder on patient health and explain evidence-based techniques to help patients quit smoking. View a detailed list of resources: https://www.cardi-oh.org/files/ass...

Clinicians Laura Mintz, MD, PhD, Case Western Reserve University, and Roger Harty, MD, The Ohio State University, discuss gender-affirming hormonal therapy and cardiometabolic health. Hear from a transgender patient about how gender-affirming therapy has affected his diabetes self-management. This podcast also reviews the impact social determinants of health have on transgender populations and giv...

Listen to Amy Sheon, PhD, and Autumn Glover, MCRP, MPA, discuss the importance of digital inclusion and equity for health outcomes. The interviewees will give an overview of the importance of digital inclusion in health care technology access, outline efforts across the state of Ohio to address the digital divide, and discuss a systems-level approach to improve digital access and literacy. Resourc...

Listen to Aleece Caron, PhD, and Joe Daprano, MD, talk about the power of storytelling in quality improvement. The interview will outline the key elements of a performance story including tips on how to maximize impact across audiences. A real-life example highlighting the MEDTAPP Diabetes Quality Improvement Project will demonstrate a performance story in action in a primary care practice. Resour...

Listen to Randy Wexler, MD, MPH, and Elizabeth Beverly, PhD, talk about diabetes distress and its impact on clinical outcomes and patient self-care. The interview will cover differentiating diabetes distress from psychological and other psychosocial issues, the use of screening tools to identify diabetes distress, and evidence-based strategies to help patients better manage this condition. Resourc...

Listen to Karen Bailey, MS, RD, LD, CDE, and Sarah Aldrich, PharmD, BCACP, talk about common barriers to insulin initiation and administration in the primary care office. The interview includes a patient education example and tips for ordering diabetes and insulin supplies. Resources on this and other topics are available at www. Cardi-OH.org.

Listen to Trygve Dolber, MD, explore the connection between mental health, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. The interview will discuss mental health stigma, ways to recognize common mental health diagnoses and talk with patients about their mental health, and provide evidence-based interventions to improve patient outcomes. Resources on this and other topics are available at www. Cardi-OH.org...