Cleveland Clinic Podcasts
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Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors and Diagnosis
Questions and Answers about Statin Intolerance
Michael Rocco, MD discusses statins, a drug used to treat high cholesterol, a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Play Audio or Video | Subscribe
Does New Heart Scan Make the Grade?
The new super CAT scans really pop. But do they bare the heart better than the old 2-D standby, angiography? | December 20, 2006 | Play Audio or Video | Subscribe
Reversing Coronary Artery Disease
Millions of people take statins to lower their cholesterol. But these drugs may be even more beneficial than anyone knew. Hear how from renowned cardiologist Dr. Steven Nissen. December 13, 2006 | Play Audio or Video | Subscribe
Eight Common Myths About Heart Disease
Most legends are harmless. But believing the myths about heart disease can be fatal. December 6, 2006 | Play Audio or Video | Subscribe
Lowering BP can Stop Coronary Artery Disease Progression.
Researchers have found that aggressively lowering blood pressure with drugs, diet and exercise can stop progression, and possibly reverse coronary artery disease. Dr. Sipahi comments. Health Edge | September 2006 | Play Audio or Video | Subscribe
Act In Time.
Know the symptoms of a heart attack and Act in Time - Important for men and women. Dr. Peacock is featured. Health Edge | November 2006 | Play Audio or Video | Subscribe
Abnormal Heart Rhythms
Questions and Answers about Atrial Fibrillation Surgery
with cardiothoracic surgeon, A. Marc Gillinov, MD December 6, 2006 | Play Audio or Video | Subscribe
Treatment of Arrhythmias with Magnets
Electrophysiologists are performing precise catheter-based therapies using the Stereotaxis Niobe® Magnetic Navigation System. Dr. Burkhardt comments. Health Edge. | October 11, 2006 | Play Audio or Video | Subscribe
Racing Hearts
Researchers working with race car drivers to learn more about protecting a racer's heart. Dr. Cummings comments. Health Edge. | January 2007. | Play Audio or Video | Subscribe
Coronary Artery Disease
Questions and Answers about Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery vs. Angioplasty
with cardiothoracic surgeon, Joseph Sabik, MD | December 6, 2006 | Play Audio or Video | Subscribe
Questions and Answers about Bypass Surgery
with cardiothoracic surgeon, Bruce Lytle, MD | December 6, 2006 | Play Audio or Video | Subscribe
Heart Valve Disease
Questions and Answers about Aortic Valve Surgery
with cardiothoracic surgeon, Bruce Lytle, MD | December 6, 2006 | Play Audio or Video | Subscribe
Questions and Answers about Mitral Valve Surgery
with cardiothoracic surgeon, A. Marc Gillinov, MD | December 6, 2006 | Play Audio or Video | Subscribe
Questions and Answers about Endocarditis
with cardiothoracic surgeon, Gosta Pettersson, MD, PhD. | December 6, 2006 | Play Audio or Video | Subscribe
Questions and Answers about Video Assisted Valve Surgery
with cardiothoracic surgeon, Jose Navia, MD | December 6, 2006 | Play Audio or Video | Subscribe
Heart Surgery - General Topics
Questions and Answers about Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery
with cardiothoracic surgeon, Tomislav Mihaljevic, MD | December 6, 2006 | Play Audio or Video | Subscribe
Questions and Answers about Percutaneous (non-surgical) treatments for valve and aortic disease
with cardiothoracic surgeon, Lars Svensson, MD, PhD. | December 6, 2006 | Play Audio or Video | Subscribe
Questions and Answers about Robotically Assisted Heart Surgery
with cardiothoracic surgeon,Tomislav Mihaljevic, MD | May 21, 2007 | Play Audio or Video | Subscribe
Aorta - Great Vessel Disease
Questions and Answers about Aortic Aneurysm and Aortic Surgery
with cardiothoracic surgeon, Lars Svensson, MD, PhD. | December 6, 2006 | Play Audio or Video | Subscribe
Heart Failure
Heart Failure and Exercise.
A Cleveland Clinic study is attempting to find out how much exercise is good for patients with heart failure. Dr. Gordon Blackburn is featured. Health Edge | December 2006 | Play Audio or Video | Subscribe
How to Mend a Broken Heart.
Stem cells are naturally recruited to the site of a heart attack for up to 5 days following the event. Marc S. Penn, MD, PhD. has been involved in the development of Stromal Cell-Derived Factor 1 (SDF-1). This discovery may help to mobilize stem cells to the area of the infarct and form new blood vessel tissue. Health Edge | December 2006 | Play Audio or Video | Subscribe
Women and Heart Disease
Questions and Answers About Women and Heart Disease.
Leslie Cho, MD discusses women and heart disease, the number one killer of women after the age of 50. June 2007 | Play Audio or Video | Subscribe
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