Cardiac Consult: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast for Healthcare Professionals

Dr. Eric Roselli and Dr. Amit Goyal discuss Thrombotic Complications and Hypercoagulability Associated with COVID-19 Infection.

What happens when an athlete has COVID-19? How does it impact the cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary fitness of the athlete? Dr. Michael Emery and Dr. Tamanna Singh, Co-Directors of the Cleveland Clinic Sports Cardiology Center, discuss the effects of COVID-19 and recommendations for return to sports. Dr. Singh and Dr. Emery highlight the expert analysis paper published by the American College of Cardiology as well as advice they provide their patients regarding return to play.

Dr. Anter talks about his experience working with Dr. Mark Josephson, a pioneer in the field of electrophysiology. He describes the challenges of ventricular tachycardia ablation, particularly in the setting of heart failure, current research addressing these challenges, and his vision for ventricular tachycardia care in the future.

New primary prevention guidelines for women addresses both risk factors unique to women, such as autoimmune disorders and pregnancy related factors, as well as differences in traditional risk factors such as hypertension, diabetes and hyperlipidemia. The new guidelines also covers topics that have been debated over the years such as hormone replacement therapy and aspirin.

Point – Counterpoint: A lively debate covers the pros and cons involved with endoscopic vs surgical resection, followed by a summary and discussion including recent advances and research on the topic.

Point – Counterpoint: A lively debate covers the pros and cons involved with endoscopic vs surgical resection, followed by a summary and discussion including recent advances and research on the topic.

The Convergent Procedure is a combination of minimally invasive surgical treatment with catheter ablation to provide the best results for patients with persistent atrial fibrillation. The recent CONVERGE trial results are discussed, followed by the highlights and considerations regarding management of patients with advanced atrial fibrillation.

Lead extraction requires the knowledge of three key factors that contribute to the success of this procedure. Number one is lead preparation, understanding the lead properties; second is controlled sheath advancement prior to counter traction; and last, prepare for rescue. This talk was presented at the Cleveland Clinic’s 2019 Gobal EP Summit. We look forward to Global EP Summit 2020 in September.

A case presentation of a 63 yo male with history of myocardial infarction provides the setting for this talk on scar related ventricular tachycardia. Discussion includes the mechanism behind this arrhythmia, the role of ICD along with ablation, timing of VT ablation, and innovative strategies in both imaging and ablation to improve outcomes. This talk was presented at the Cleveland Clinic’s 2019 Gobal EP Summit. We look forward to Global EP Summit 2020 in September.

Ayman Hussein, MD, a staff cardiologist specializing in electrophysiology and ablation strategies, dives into the complexities of atrial fibrillation (AFib). He highlights that AFib is a progressive disease requiring tailored ablation timing and techniques for optimal results. Hussein emphasizes the importance of early intervention to improve symptoms, reduce heart failure risk, and enhance quality of life. He presents compelling data showing that earlier ablation leads to better outcomes, challenging traditional views on treatment timing.