Love Your Heart: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast

Patients with rheumatology conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA), systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), psoriatic arthritis (PsA), systemic sclerosis, connective tissue disorders, and even those with unidentified autoimmune and inflammatory conditions have higher rates of cardiovascular disease. Dr. Paul Cremer, MD and Dr. Heba Wassif, Director of the Cardio Rheumatology Center at Cleveland Clinic discuss how cardiologists and rheumatologists work together to create a care plan that is specific to each patient.

Atrial fibrillation is the most common irregular heart rhythm that starts in the atria or top of the heart and last week Dr. Walid Saliba and Dr. Ayman Hussein joined Dr. Oussama Wazni to discuss atrial fibrillation. This week, they are answering more of your questions including those about health watches.

Atrial fibrillation is the most common irregular heart rhythm that starts in the atria, or top of the heart. Dr. Walid Saliba and Dr. Ayman Hussein join Dr. Oussama Wazni to answer your questions about atrial fibrillation. This is part 1 of a 2-part series to address symptoms, risks, and management of atrial fibrillation as well as other questions from patients. Next week’s episode will answer more of your questions!

Starting a vegetarian diet can be scary or overwhelming. You may feel like being a vegetarian means that you can never have meat again. A vegetarian diet is a word that describes eating mostly plant based foods. Some forms of this diet allow for options like fish or dairy products to be eaten.

April is recognized as Stress Awareness Month. Stress can be bad for your heart and health in more ways than one. Stress can cause problems in your body and can also lead to unhealthy behaviors. Dr. Luke Laffin from the Preventive Cardiology & Rehabilitation Section at Cleveland Clinic explains why is it important to keep stress under control.

Spring is starting and that means that more fruits and vegetables will be in season. Of course you can enjoy smoothies any time of year, but they can be a refreshing treat as well as adding nutrients into your diet. Julia Zumpano, a registered dietician from the Preventive Cardiology Program at Cleveland Clinic, tells us the main types of foods you should include when making a smoothie.

Achalasia has many treatments available Thoracic surgeons Dr. Siva Raja and Dr. Monisha Sudarshan discuss how they determine the right treatment for you. They talk about pros and cons of different treatment options as well as other things to consider.

Making healthy food choices can be hard. A registered dietitian (RD) can help create a personalized plan to help you meet your diet and nutrition goals. A registered dietitian can help and support anyone. Ask your doctor if you have questions and for a referral.

Carbohydrates are not bad for your heart, as long as you choose a variety of whole, minimally processed carbs and eat them in moderation. Eating foods such as whole grains, vegetables and beans can keep you feeling full. Julia Zumpano, a registered dietician from the Preventive Cardiology Program at Cleveland Clinic explains what carbohydrates are and explains how refined carbs are different (and not healthy).

The heart and the kidneys are like a married couple. If one is not happy, the other one probably isn’t either.” Dr. Luke Laffin, Co-Director of the Center for Blood Pressure Disorders, explains the relationship between the heart and kidneys and how your doctors care for both.