Love Your Heart: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast

The aorta is the body’s main artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. The aorta can have an aneurysm, a balloon-like bulge, or a dissection, when the aorta tears. Dr. Patrick Vargo describes these conditions and discusses when you may need surgery.

Learn more about the Aorta Center at Cleveland Clinic:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/depts/aorta-center

Cholesterol numbers are important because they help you know your risk for heart disease. Dr. Ashish Sarraju answers some common questions about cholesterol and your heart.

Learn more about the Preventive Cardiology & Rehabilitation Section:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/depts/preventive-cardiology-rehabilitation

Since the 1950s, Cleveland Clinic has been a pioneer in heart care. Cleveland Clinic recently celebrated the completion of 2,400 robotic mitral valve surgeries. Dr. Marc Gillinov, Chairman of the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, talks about this amazing milestone.

Learn more about the Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Center at Cleveland Clinic
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/depts/mitral-and-tricuspid-valve-center

Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery is a surgical treatment for patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Traditionally, this procedure was done through a sternotomy where the breastbone was opened. Dr. Faisal Bakaeen and Dr. Tarek Malas talk about an alternative approach using a surgical robot to assist with this.

Visit the State of the Art Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery Center
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/depts/coronary-artery-bypass-surgery-center

Learn more about robotic heart surgery
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/17438-robotically-assisted-heart-surgery

As one of the largest integrated heart centers in the world, Cleveland Clinic has long been recognized as a global leader in cardiovascular care. Dr. Marc Gillinov, Chairman of the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, describes how Cleveland Clinic makes coming here a seamless process and provides the best care.

Learn more about the Heart Surgery Program at Cleveland Clinic
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/depts/cardiovascular-surgery#heart-surgery-program-tab

Cleveland Clinic’s cardiac transplant program is one of the largest in the US and is the leading center in Ohio. Dr. Anthony Zaki, a cardiac surgeon who specializes in transplantation, talks about 5 interesting facts about heart transplantation.

Learn more about the Heart Transplantation Center at Cleveland Clinic
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/transplant/programs/heart

Review Cleveland Clinc's Heart Transplant Outcomes
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/outcomes/443-heart-transplant

Nutrition and diet apps are a great way to help track calories, weight and other health numbers. Cleveland Clinic health experts have designed a mobile app with the goal of promoting overall health and well-being. Julia Zumpano, a registered dietician nutritionist at Cleveland Clinic, talks about how this app can be used to create and keep heart health habits.

Read more and download the Cleveland Clinic Diet App
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/mobile-apps/diet

Learn more about the Mission, Vision, and Values of Cleveland Clinic
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/about/overview/who-we-are/mission-vision-values

There are many things to think about when you are told you need mitral valve surgery.  There are questions to ask and finding answers can be confusing. Dr. Marc Gillinov, Chairman of the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, advises patients to find a center that has expereince and expertise. At Cleveland Clinic, there is a team approach, bringing the best surgeons, doctors, nurses and other professionals together to provide the best care with outstanding outcomes. 

Cardiogenic shock is a serious condition that happens when your heart can’t pump enough blood to keep up with your body’s needs. Dr. Michael Tong gives an overview of devices that can help support your heart so it can recover. Cleveland Clinic has a specialized Center for Shock and Circulatory Support that has expertise in each device and develops a plan specifically for each patient.  Each device supports the heart in a different way. This specialized team helps determine which device or devices a patient needs.

The American Heart Association defines heart failure in 4 stages. Dr. Amanda Vest, Section Head of Heart Failure and Transplantation Cardiology, reviews these stages and how your doctor defines heart failure.