Love Your Heart
A Cleveland Clinic podcast to help you learn more about heart and vascular disease and conditions affecting your chest. We explore prevention, diagnostic tests, medical and surgical treatments, new innovations and more.
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The Power of Cardiac Rehab
Cardiac rehabilitation has been shown to reduce the risk of hospital readmission and improve quality of life, with benefits that persist even years after completing the program. Erik Van Iterson, PHD, MS, MA describes how cardiac rehab can help people reach their heart health goals.
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November 5, 2024
Medical Jargon and Clear Communication: Do You Understand?
Healthcare is filled with technical terms that need their own dictionary. Clear and concise language can ensure that patients understand what a provider is telling them. Natalie Salvatore, DNP, MBA, RN, a nurse in the Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, talks about medical jargon, the importance of clear communication and the most important thing you can do as a patient.
Play NowOctober 29, 2024
Should You Have More Than One Cardiologist?
Cardiology is the study and treatment of disorders of the heart and the blood vessels. Many doctors specialize in areas within cardiology such as electrophysiology, imaging and prevention. Karlee Hoffman, DO, a cardiologist who specializes in heart failure, explains why you may need more than one cardiologist and the value of having a specialized team care for you.
Play NowOctober 22, 2024
Advice for Women's Heart Health
Women have unique healthcare needs. Experts from the Women's Cardiovascular Center in the Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute at Cleveland Clinic share their advice. Meet our panelists: Leslie Cho, MD, Cardiologist, Director, Cleveland Clinic's Women's Cardiovascular Center; Christine Jellis, MD, PhD, MBA, Cardiologist, Vice Chair, Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute - Patient Experience and Physician Engagement; Donna Kimmaliardjuk, MD, FRCSC, Cardiac Surgeon.
Play NowOctober 15, 2024
Ask The Heart Doctor: Women's Heart Health-Part 5- Atrial Fibrillation
In part five of this panel discussion, our heart doctors talk about risk factors and treatment options for atrial fibrillation.
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