Love Your Heart: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast

Repairs, replacements, reoperations and robots? Expert Cleveland Clinic surgeons break down exactly what to expect from mitral valve surgery. Meet the presenters: Marc Gillinov, MD, Heart Surgeon, Chair of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery  Per Wierup, MD, PhD, Heart Surgeon, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339.

G. Jay Bishop, MD, and Aravinda Nanjundappa, MBBS, MD, explore Cleveland Clinic’s latest advances in vascular medicine, from research on aortic aneurysm biomarkers to innovative treatments for pulmonary embolism, hypertension, and peripheral artery disease. Learn how multidisciplinary teams are transforming care with new research on cutting-edge therapies. Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clin...

Steve Nissen, MD, and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Julia Zumpano discuss the health risks of ultra-processed foods. They offer practical tips for making healthier nutritional choices to prevent obesity, heart disease and diabetes. Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339. Learn more about Preventive Cardiology. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/preventive-card...

Connective tissue disorders like Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, and Ehlers-Danlos syndromes can affect the heart and aorta, the main blood vessel that carries blood throughout the body. Cleveland Clinic experts discuss imaging, surgical techniques and follow up care for patients with connective tissue disorders in part two of this two-part series. Meet the Presenters: Lars Svensson, MD, PhD Chief of the Syd...

Connective tissue disorders like Marfan, Loeys-Dietz and Ehlers-Danlos syndromes can affect the heart and aorta, the main blood vessel that carries blood throughout the body. Cleveland Clinic experts discuss the diagnosis of these syndromes and considerations for heart and aorta care for patients with connective tissue disorders in part one of this two-part series. Meet the Presenters: Lars Svenss...

Experiencing persistent or recurring atrial fibrillation (AFib) can be frustrating, especially when it happens after an ablation procedure. Oussama Wazni, MD, MBA, and Ayman Hussein, MD, discuss treatment options like medications, re-do ablations and the Convergent procedure.  Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339. Learn more about Arrhythmia care at Cleveland Clinic....

Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is a type of pulmonary hypertension caused by chronic blood clots in the lungs. It is an under-recognized condition that can be treated and cured in many cases. Michael Tong, MD, and Gustavo Heresi, MD, discuss diagnosis, medical treatment and surgical options for people with CTEPH. Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868...

Bicuspid aortic valve is a common heart condition where the aortic valve has only two leaflets instead of the normal three. In part two of this series, Lars Svensson, MD, PhD, and Brian Griffin, MD, discuss considerations for bicuspid valve surgery and what surgery follow-up is like. Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339. Learn more about the Valve Center. https://my....

Bicuspid aortic valve is a common heart condition where the aortic valve has only two leaflets instead of the normal three. Lars Svensson, MD, PhD, and Brian Griffin, MD, discuss treatment options for managing bicuspid valve disease. Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339. Learn more about the Valve Center. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/depts/valve-c...

The OPTION clinical trial compared left atrial appendage closure to blood thinner medications in patients at risk of stroke after undergoing atrial fibrillation (AFib) ablation. Oussama Wazni, MD, and Mohamed Kanj, MD, discuss the findings of the trial and the future of AFib care. Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339. Subscribe to the free Love Your Heart monthly ene...

Our heart valve disease experts answer real questions from real people about the tricuspid valve. Learn about diagnosis and treatment options for heart valve disease, including nonsurgical valve procedures and surgical options for repairs and replacements. Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339. Meet our panel: Amar Krishnaswamy, MD, Cardiologist, Section Head, Invasiv...

Our heart valve disease experts answer real questions from real people about the mitral valve. Learn about diagnosis and treatment options for heart valve disease, including nonsurgical valve procedures and surgical options for repairs and replacements. Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339. Meet our panel: Amar Krishnaswamy, MD, Cardiologist, Section Head, Invasive &...

Our heart valve disease experts answer aortic valve questions from real people. Learn about diagnosis and treatment options for heart valve disease, including nonsurgical valve procedures and surgical options for repairs and replacements. Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339. Meet our panel: Amar Krishnaswamy, MD, Cardiologist, Section Head, Invasive & Interventi...

With so much diet and nutrition advice available, it's hard to know who to trust when it comes to heart healthy eating. Experts Leslie Cho, MD, and Julia Zumpano, RDN, LD, discuss the best foods for heart health while debunking some common diet myths. Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339. Dr. Cho is the Section Head of Preventive Cardiology and Rehabilitation at...

Cardiotoxicity from radiation therapy can develop within days or months after radiation, but it often develops years later. Milind Desai, MD, MBA, and Shinya Unai, MD, discuss considerations for patients with radiation heart disease. Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339. Learn more about the Radiation Heart Disease Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/he...

Cardiac rehabilitation is a program that combines exercise, diet and education to help people with heart conditions. Erik Van Iterson, PhD, MS, MA, explains how cardiac rehab can improve a patient's quality of life. Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339. Learn more about Cardiac Rehab at Cleveland Clinic. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/cardiac-rehab Plea...

Heart failure means the heart isn’t pumping as well as it should. Amanda Vest, MBBS, and Edward Soltesz, MD, discuss the types of heart failure, medical and surgical treatment options and Cleveland Clinic’s multidisciplinary approach to heart failure treatment and recovery. Meet the Presenters: Amanda Vest, MBBS, Section Head of Heart Failure and Transplantation Cardiology https://my.clevelandclin...

Structural heart disease can affect the heart’s valves, walls, chambers or muscles. Samir Kapadia, MD, Chair of the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, and Amar Krishnaswamy, MD, Section Head of Invasive & Interventional Cardiology, discuss Cleveland Clinic's expertise in medical interventions for structural heart disease, especially the valves. Learn about t...

An aortic aneurysm is an abnormal bulge in the organ that moves blood from the heart to the rest of the body. When an aortic aneurysm occurs, a multidisciplinary team of experts can provide the best care for the patient. Francis (Frank) Caputo, MD, and Marijan Koprivanac, MD, discuss aortic aneurysms and the team-based approach to treating these complex conditions at the Cleveland Clinic. Schedule...

Lars Svensson, MD, PhD, Chief of Cleveland Clinic's Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, and Marc Gillinov, MD, Chair of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, continue their discussion on care at Cleveland Clinic that includes our dedication to research, innovation, and providing an exceptional patient experience.  Learn more about having heart surgery and sc...

Discover the innovative approaches to heart surgery at Cleveland Clinic. Lars Svensson, MD, PhD, Chief of Cleveland Clinic's Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, and Marc Gillinov, MD, Chair of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, share insights into our groundbreaking work and superior patient outcomes achieved, with a deep dive into heart valve care. Learn...

Heart disease is the leading cause of mortality in women in the United States and around the world. Vikas Sunder, MD, a cardiologist in the Department of Preventive Cardiology, discusses opportunities to address this.  Learn more about the Women's Cardiovascular Center at Cleveland Clinic Please stay in touch!  Subscribe to the free Love Your Heart monthly enewsletter for helpful resources, i...

A left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is a mechanical pump that is placed at the bottom of your heart and helps a weak left ventricle pump blood to your aorta and throughout your body. Pavan Bhat, MD and Michael Tong, MD discuss its use as a bridge between treatment and a heart transplant, or as a destination therapy that continues to provide improved outcomes. Learn more about heart failure tre...

To kick off American Heart Month, Dr. Leslie Cho, Director of Cleveland Clinic’s Women’s Cardiovascular Center, joins to discuss surprising findings from our national survey. In this year's survey, we explored factors that can impact heart health, including vitamin/supplement use, medication adherence and the influence of family history. Please stay in touch!  Subscribe to the free Love Your...

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of pregnancy complications. Karlee Hoffman, DO answers common questions that patients ask when considering pregnancy. Learn more about the Cardio-Obstetrics Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/depts/cardio-obstetrics/ Please stay in touch! Subscribe to the free Love Your Heart monthly enewsletter for helpful resources, including heart d...