Love Your Heart: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast

In this Ask the Heart Doctor episode, Cleveland Clinic experts answer common questions about minimally invasive heart valve surgery. They discuss robotic surgery, heart valve repair versus replacement, who may be a candidate for these procedures, and when surgery may be needed. They also explain what to expect during recovery, how treatment decisions are made and what life can look like after heart valve surgery.

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Learn more about our heart experts:
Lars Svensson, MD, PhD, Chief of the Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute 
Marc Gillinov, MD, Chair of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 
Per Wierup, MD, PhD, Cardiothoracic Surgeon

In this Ask the Heart Doctor discussion, Cleveland Clinic experts explain cardiovascular genomics and how genetic testing can help identify inherited risks for conditions involving the heart muscle, heart rhythm, aorta and cholesterol. They discuss who may benefit from testing, what the process involves, how results can guide monitoring and treatment and why findings may matter for your family members, too.

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View this program on YouTube. https://youtu.be/R3k3efWRe3Y?si=l4gc_juE6txGTkx8

Meet the panelists:
Krishna Aragam, MD - https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/krishna-aragam/5875502?
Wilson Tang, MD -  https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/wai-hong-wilson-tang/4268235?
Vidyasagar Kalahasti, MD - https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/vidyasagar-kalahasti/4268346?
Milind Desai, MD, MBA - https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/milind-desai/4268324?

Heart failure affects millions of people and can range from mild symptoms to advanced disease. In this episode,  discuss how heart failure is diagnosed, the latest medication and device therapies, and when advanced options such as heart transplantation and left ventricular assist devices may be considered.

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Get treatment for heart failure. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/heart-failure-treatment

Meet the panelists.
Edward Soltesz, MD - Cardiothoracic Surgeon https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/edward-soltesz/4268184
Michael Tong, MD - Cardiothoracic Surgeon https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/michael-zhen-yu-tong/4268136

Marc Gillinov, MD, explains what mitral valve prolapse is and how it is diagnosed. He also discusses when mitral valve prolapse can lead to a leaking valve, how it is monitored and the treatment options available when repair is needed.

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Learn more about mitral valve care at Cleveland Clinic.https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/mitral-and-tricuspid-heart-valve-disease

Eric Roselli, MD, and Patrick Vargo, MD, discuss aortic arch aneurysms and dissections, and explain why early diagnosis and ongoing monitoring are important. They explore how advances in surgery and less invasive endovascular techniques are expanding treatment options, tailoring care to each patient’s needs.

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This is an encore episode of "AFib After an Ablation: What to Know", originally published in June 2025.

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.

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Milind Desai, MD, and Per Wierup, MD, discuss high-risk aortic valve endocarditis, a serious infection that can affect heart valves and lead to life-threatening complications if not recognized early. They explain symptoms, risk factors, diagnostic testing and the multidisciplinary approach used to treat patients and support long-term recovery.

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Marc Gillinov, MD, and Per Wierup, MD, discuss how robotic heart valve surgery allows surgeons to repair or replace heart valves through small incisions while maintaining the same safety and effectiveness as traditional open procedures. They explain who may be a candidate for robotic valve surgery and what patients can expect during recovery.


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Donna Kimmaliardjuk, MD, and Gianluca Torregrossa, MD, discuss robotic and totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass grafting (TECAB). These minimally invasive techniques can reduce incisions, support recovery and expand treatment options for some patients with coronary artery disease. The surgeons explain the different approaches to bypass surgery and how surgeons tailor treatment to each patient.

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Luke Laffin, MD, and Vikas Sunder, MD, discuss the latest recommendations for using low-dose aspirin to help prevent heart disease, including why it may benefit some people but not others. They explain the risks and benefits of aspirin, the importance of individualized decision-making and the lifestyle factors that play a key role in protecting heart health.

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