Love Your Heart: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast

Lymphedema and Lipedema sound very similar. Not only do they sound similar, but they can look similar too. Dr. Doug Joseph and Dr. John Bartholomew talk about what is the same and what is different between the two.

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a chronic circulatory condition, which if not treated, can lead to limb amputations. PAD affects nearly 20 million Americans. An estimated 200,000 people, disproportionately from minority communities, suffer avoidable amputations every year. Dr. Scott Cameron, Section Head for Vascular Medicine at Cleveland Clinic, hosts a 2-part, multidisciplinary panel discussion. Drs. Luke Laffin, Teresa Wu, Aravinda Nanjundappa, and Jon Quatromoni share their thoughts as experts in their fields. Part 2 highlights medications, interventions and the benefits of these various specialties collaborating to ensure patients receive the best possible care.

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a chronic circulatory condition, which, if not treated, can lead to limb amputations. PAD affects nearly 20 million Americans. An estimated 200,000 people, disproportionately from minority communities, suffer avoidable amputations every year. Dr. Scott Cameron, Section Head for Vascular Medicine at Cleveland Clinic, hosts a 2-part, multidisciplinary panel discussion. Drs. Luke Laffin, Teresa Wu, Aravinda Nanjundappa, and Jon Quatromoni share their thoughts as experts in their fields. Part 1 highlights screening and testing, diagnosis and when to operate.

Patients have many things to consider when they are told they need to have their mitral valve repaired. Dr. Marc Gillinov and Dr. Kevin Hodges answer some of these questions such as, "Do patients with a mitral valve repair have a shorter life expectancy?" and "Do all cardiac surgeons perform mitral valve repair?" and "Is the number of surgeries performed important?"

Sugar-free diets and foods are a popular choice for people trying to watch calories and blood sugar, but are the alternatives safe? Dr. Stanley Hazen and Dr. Wilson Tang discuss one artificial sweetener, erythritol, from their recent study. They also provide tips for healthy grocery shopping.

The aorta, the main artery that carries blood from your heart to the rest of your body, can become damaged and weak, causing it to become wider (aneurysm) or torn (dissection). Dr. Lars Svensson and Dr. Patrick Vargo discuss surgical options for repairing the aorta.

A pacemaker is a device put inside the body to help support the electrical system of the heart. Sometimes, allergic reactions can happen because of a compound in the device. Drs. Tom Callahan and Bruce Wilkoff from electrophysiology talk to Dr. John Anthony, Dermatology and Dr. James Taylor, Clinical Professor of Dermatology about what to do if someone has an allergy but needs a lifesaving device.

A collapsed lung (pneumothorax) occurs when air gets inside the chest cavity (outside the lung) and creates pressure against the lung which can make it hard to breathe. Natalie Salvatore, RN speaks with Dr. Alejandro Bribriesco, thoracic surgeon, about how doctors care for patients with a collapsed lung.

For patients with heart valve disease who need a replacement, the choice between a bioprostetic (tissue) or mechanical valve can be challenging. Dr. Marc Gillinov, Chairman of the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, explains the good, the bad, and the ugly for each type of valve.

To celebrate Heart Month, Cleveland Clinic conducted a survey and found out about Americans' thoughts on heart healthy diets. People said they believe low fat (37 percent) and low carb diet (35 percent) to be heart healthy. Only 15 percent said the Mediterranean diet, which has the most evidence of benefits for heart health. Dr. Dennis Bruemmer and Julia Zumpano, RD discuss these different diets and how they affect your heart.