Learn what you’ve always wanted to know about women’s heart care, from risk prevention to unique symptoms to specialized treatment options. In part one of this panel discussion, our heart doctors answer: What are diagnostic tests and treatment options for women? What does recovery look like with surgery for women? When is surgery better?

Meet our panelists: 
Leslie Cho, MD, Director, Cleveland Clinic’s Women’s Cardiovascular Center 
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/6638-leslie-cho 

Christine Jellis, MD, PhD, Cardiologist, Vice Chair, Heart Vascular & Thoracic Institute – Patient Experience & Physician Engagement 
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/19994-christine-jellis 

Donna Kimmaliardjuk, MD, FRCSC, Cardiac Surgeon 
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/30663-donna-kimmaliardjuk

Have you ever wondered how long a heart valve will last after it is repaired or replaced? Or how your surgeon decides what valve would be best for you? Dr. Tarek Malas and Dr. Xiaoying Lou answer these questions about considerations for valve surgery to ensure you are getting the best outcome.

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There are four valves in your heart. Dr. Tarek Malas and Dr. Xiaoying Lou give an overview of how blood moves through your heart, what can go wrong with the valves, and when you may need surgery.

Visit the Valve Center at Cleveland Clinic
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/depts/valve-center

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