Love Your Heart: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast

People often ask what’s the latest heart research? Dr. Steven Nissen, Chief Academic Officer, Chief Academic Officer, Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart & Vascular Institute provides a recap of 3 important studies that were presented at the 2019 American Heart Association meeting. He provides his take on the ISCHEMIA trial, the COLCOT trial and the ORION trial , three trials that may impact future care of patients with coronary artery disease.

Dennis Bruemmer, MD a preventive cardiologist, endocrinologist and Director of Cardiac of the Cardio Metabolic Center in the Section of Preventive Cardiology, talks about what to do if you are at risk for diabetes or if you have diabetes.

Dennis Bruemmer, MD a preventive cardiologist, endocrinologist and Director of Cardiac of the Cardio Metabolic Center in the Section of Preventive Cardiology, talks about weight management and goals to strive for in 2020.

Luke Laffin, MD, is a preventive cardiologist and Medical Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation in the Section of Preventive Cardiology, provides tips to get you started on a heart healthy path for the new year.

Luke Laffin, MD, is a preventive cardiologist and Medical Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation in the Section of Preventive Cardiology, who specializes in difficult to treat blood pressure. Dr. Laffin addresses the question: When is the best time to take blood pressure medications?

Just in time for the holidays, Dr. Marc Gillinov, Chairman of the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, author of Heart 411: The Only Heart Guide You Will Ever Need answers 2 questions about drinking alcohol – 1. Is it ok to drink alcohol? and 2. How can you make your alcoholic beverages “healthy”?

Cardiologist Christine Jellis, MD and Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Tara Karamlou, MD talk about women in medicine – the challenges of being a woman in the field of cardiothoracic surgery and cardiovascular medicine, The Women in Thoracic Surgery (WTS) group which mentors and supports women thoracic surgeons, the advantages of being a woman in medicine, advice for young women seeking careers in medicine , including the yes-no button, importance of mentors, and having you time. This is about women in medicine but has helpful advice for all women in professional careers.

Luke Laffin, MD, preventive cardiologist and Medical Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation in the Section of Preventive Cardiology at Cleveland Clinic provides tips for heart health during the holidays.

Dr. Steven Nissen, Chief Academic Officer, Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart & Vascular Institute talks with Dr. Serg Harb, about 3D Printing of the heart: How are 3D heart models created? How are they used by cardiologists and surgeons? What are the limitations? What will the future bring?

Dr. Lee Kirksey, Vascular Surgeon and Vice Chairman of Vascular Surgery is joined by Dr. Umesh Khot, Section Head, Regional Cardiology and Director of Quality in the Heart and Vascular Institute and patient Herb Pleasant to talk about health care disparities. Together they cover issues related to minority and lower socio-economic disparities and the need to develop trust in the health care system to initiate care. It is important to identify risk factors earlier in life, establish a diagnosis and treatment plan, and find a doctor who is willing to work together with the patient to adjust together. Herb also talks about the role of family in health care decisions and motivation. This presentation provides insight into both the patient and physician perspectives.