Cardiac Consult: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast for Healthcare Professionals

Evan Harmon MD, Cardiovascular Medicine Fellow, presents two rare cases of patients with myopericarditis following COVID 19 vaccine. This is followed by a discussion of the mRNA vaccine, who is at risk for myopericarditis, diagnostic testing and management. An expert panel led by Dr. Allan Klein, Director of the Pericardial Center discuss the case and issues surrounding the topic.

Dr. Eric Roselli and Dr. Joanna Ghobrial discuss the importance of collaboration, and the adult congenital heart disease - pulmonary hypertension combined clinic.

Aortic dissection care requires a team approach. Aortic specialists Drs. Cameron, Desai and Lyden discuss how acute aortic dissection patients are triaged and transferred to Cleveland Clinic; use of technology to bring together imaging, medical records and a team approach; transition of care to referring physicians; research and innovation related to pharmaceutical and surgical care; care of patients with connective tissue disorders; and follow-up involving digital-tele-health and imaging. Dr. Roselli joins at the end (after performing surgery) to wrap up this lively discussion.

Dr. Paul Cremer provides an overview of the Rescue from Cardiac Arrest Tall Rounds® session.

Dr. Deirdre Mattina and Dr. Leslie Cho provide an overview of Cleveland Clinic's team based approach to cardio-obstetrics.

Some patients who have pectus excavatum also have cardiovascular problems, including congenital heart defects, valve disease, connective tissue disorders, and aorta disease. Repair of both problems in the same surgery can help patients feel better and look better with recovery from only one surgery. An experienced multidisciplinary team is necessary to determine the best treatment plan for the patient, plan the best surgery approach, insure the best recovery and have the best outcomes. Listen to Eric Roselli, MD, Daniel Raymond, MD, and Patrick Vargo, MD discuss their approach.

Dr. Oussama Wazni, Section Head, Electrophysiology and Pacing, leads a discussion with Drs. Bruce Wilkoff and Thomas Callahan on lead management: indications for lead extraction including infection and dysfunction; lead abandonment vs. extraction; strategies to decrease complications during extraction and rescue strategies if complications occur. Last, they provide an overview of the team approach to extraction and post extraction treatment planning.

Dr. Douglas Johnston joins Dr. Eric Roselli to highlight a new renaissance in the treatment of pericardial diseases.

Dr. Sean Lyden highlights the importance of a team approach to patient care coordination for treating a patient with an abdominal aortic graft infection.

Dr. Kenneth McCurry provides an overview of the lung transplant program at Cleveland Clinic.