Lisa Salberg sits down with Dr. Nicholas Smedira of the Cleveland Clinic to explore how HCM surgery has evolved over the past three decades. They discuss myectomy, myosin inhibitors, surgical innovation, patient selection, and why experience and high-volume centers continue to matter in achieving the best outcomes for patients.
 
This conversation was recorded June 8, 2026.

Lisa Salberg sits down with Dr. Nicholas Smedira of the Cleveland Clinic to explore how HCM surgery has evolved over the past three decades. They discuss myectomy, myosin inhibitors, surgical innovation, patient selection, and why experience and high-volume centers continue to matter in achieving the best outcomes for patients. This conversation was recorded June 8, 2026.

Lisa Salberg sits down with Dr. Nicholas Smedira of the Cleveland Clinic to explore how HCM surgery has evolved over the past three decades. They discuss myectomy, myosin inhibitors, surgical innovation, patient selection, and why experience and high-volume centers continue to matter in achieving the best outcomes for patients.
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This conversation was recorded June 8, 2026.

Surgery, Science and HCM Success

Tales from the Heart is a unique collection of educational, inspirational, and enlightening discussions with the stakeholders in the field of cardiology that come straight from the heart. The guests are patients, physicians, healthcare professionals, industry leaders, state and federal regulators and legislators, journalists, and more. Each story delves into the world of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Associations network and uncovers the true face of HCM from every angle. Patients will inspire you, medical professionals will educate you, and we may even motivate you to learn more and get involved. In season two Tales welcomes new regular co-host including, Dr. Martin Maron, Dr. Harry Lever, Dr Steve Ommen, Dr. Alex de Feria and more!

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Tales from the Heart is a unique collection of educational, inspirational, and enlightening discussions with the stakeholders in the field of cardiology that come straight from the heart. The guests are patients, physicians, healthcare professionals, industry leaders, state and federal regulators and legislators, journalists, and more. Each story delves into the world of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Associations network and uncovers the true face of HCM from every angle. Patients will inspire you, medical professionals will educate you, and we may even motivate you to learn more and get involved.In season two Tales welcomes new regular co-host including, Dr. Martin Maron, Dr. Harry Lever, Dr Steve Ommen, Dr. Alex de Feria and more!

Tales from the Heart is a unique collection of educational, inspirational, and enlightening discussions with the stakeholders in the field of cardiology that come straight from the heart. The guests are patients, physicians, healthcare professionals, industry leaders, state and federal regulators and legislators, journalists, and more. Each story delves into the world of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Associations network and uncovers the true face of HCM from every angle. Patients will inspire you, medical professionals will educate you, and we may even motivate you to learn more and get involved. In season two Tales welcomes new regular co-host including, Dr. Martin Maron, Dr. Harry Lever, Dr Steve Ommen, Dr. Alex de Feria and more!

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