Cardiac Consult: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast for Healthcare Professionals

When a heart is weak after a heart attack, cardiac arrest or surgery, mechanical circulatory support (MCS) can help the heart function while it heals or assist patients long-term.  Cleveland Clinic experts discuss MCS devices, specifically the Impella percutaneous left ventricular assist device (LVAD) and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). Looking to refer a patient? Please reach out to our Physician Referral team Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ET) at 855.751.2469.Meet the presenters:Amar Krishnaswamy, MD - Section Head of Invasive & Interventional Cardiology https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/amar-krishnaswamy/4268366

Amanda Vest, MBBS, explores sex-based differences in heart failure, focusing on biological and social factors that influence disease development, treatment response and outcomes in women. She highlights disparities in risk factors, access to care and clinical trial representation that can influence heart failure outcomes. Looking to refer a patient? Please reach out to our Physician Referral team Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ET) at 855.751.2469.

Scott Cameron, MD, highlights the underdiagnosis and undertreatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD) in women. He discusses diagnostic challenges and emphasizes the  need for improved screening, female-specific guidelines and more inclusive research to address disparities in care.Looking to refer a patient? Please reach out to our Physician Referral team Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ET) at 855.751.2469.

Women are more likely than men to experience atrial fibrillation symptoms. Mohamed Kanj, MD, discusses gender-based differences in atrial fibrillation treatment, including rate control, rhythm control and anticoagulation. Looking to refer a patient? Please reach out to our Physician Referral team Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ET) at 855.751.2469.

Ravi Ambani, MD, and Aravinda Nanjundappa, MBBS, MD, discuss Cleveland Clinic’s leadership and progress in treating carotid artery disease. Learn how multidisciplinary teams are transforming care with new research on medical and surgical therapies. Looking to refer a patient? Please reach out to our Physician Referral team Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ET) at 855.751.2469.

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, but with accurate imaging and quality treatment, it can often be cured. Gustavo Heresi, MD, and Michael Tong, MD, discuss diagnosis, medical therapy and surgical options for people with CTEPH.Looking to refer a patient? Please reach out to our Physician Referral team Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ET) at 855.751.2469.

When treating mitral valve disease, a surgeon must decide whether to repair or replace a valve. Cleveland Clinic experts discuss robotically-assisted surgery, reoperations and the outcomes a patient can expect from surgery at Cleveland Clinic.Looking to refer a patient? Please reach out to our Physician Referral team Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ET) at 855.751.2469.Meet the presenters:Marc Gillinov, MD, Heart Surgeon, Chair of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/2350-a-marc-gillinovPer Wierup, MD, PhD, Heart Surgeon, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/22492-per-wierup

Connective tissue disorders like Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, and Ehlers-Danlos syndromes can affect the function of the heart and aorta. Cleveland Clinic experts discuss surgical options, recovery and expected outcomes for those with connective tissue disorders.Looking to refer a patient? Please reach out to our Physician Referral team Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ET) at 855.751.2469.Meet the Presenters:Lars Svensson, MD, PhD Chief of the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/4359-lars-svenssonMilind Desai, MD, MBAVice-Chair of Education, Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/6670-milind-desaiLearn more about the Cardiovascular Marfan & Connective Tissue Clinic. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/depts/cardiovascular-marfan-connective-tissue

Connective tissue disorders like Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, and Ehlers-Danlos syndromes can affect the function of the heart and aorta. Cleveland Clinic experts discuss the diagnosis of these genetic conditions and indications for heart and aorta treatment in patients with connective tissue disorders in part one of this two-part series.Meet the Presenters:Lars Svensson, MD, PhD Chief of the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/lars-svensson/4268150Milind Desai, MD, MBAVice-Chair of Education, Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/milind-desai/4268324Looking to refer a patient? Please reach out to our Physician Referral team Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ET) at 855.751.2469.Learn more about the Cardiovascular Marfan & Connective Tissue Clinic. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/depts/cardiovascular-marfan-connective-tissue

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. Looking to refer a patient? Please reach out to our Physician Referral team Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ET) at 855.751.2469.