Cardiac Consult
A Cleveland Clinic podcast exploring heart, vascular and thoracic topics of interest to healthcare providers: medical and surgical treatments, diagnostic testing, medical conditions, and research, technology and practice issues.
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Oral Anticoagulation Compared to Left Atrial Appendage Closure Following Catheter Ablation: Results From the OPTION Trial
A Cleveland Clinic-led trial found that a minimally-invasive procedure – left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) – resulted in significantly less bleeding in patients undergoing a catheter ablation to treat atrial fibrillation, compared to oral anticoagulation, while preserving low rates of stroke, blood clots and death. The OPTION Trial was presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2024. Walid Saliba, MD speaks with Oussama Wazni, MD, Section Head of Cardiac Electrophysiology and Pacing at Cleveland Clinic and Primary Investigator of the OPTION Trial, about the results of the trial and implications for practice.
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November 20, 2024
Cardiac Imaging in the VALOR-HCM Trial
Mavacamten is the first and only FDA-approved cardiac myosin inhibitor to treat obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM). An important factor to the success of the VALOR HCM trial was the participation of specialized cardiac sonographers and imagers. Milind Desai, MD, MBA speaks with Jeanne Drinko, Amy Kanta and Anne Campbell about the importance of cardiac imaging. Learn more about C5 Research at Cleveland Clinic.
Play NowNovember 14, 2024
Statin Initiation for Primary Prevention Among Statin Naïve Adults
Clinicians should consider statin therapy for primary prevention. Vikas Sunder, MD, a cardiologist in Preventive Cardiology, reviews indicators and considerations for statin initiation as well as barriers to adherence.
Play NowNovember 7, 2024
Management of the Patient after Conduction System Implant
Roy Chung, MD sits down with Thomas Callahan, MD to talk about the challenges of left bundle branch area pacing, particularly management after implant. Dr. Chung has much experience with conduction system pacing and shares his experience during this podcast.
Play NowOctober 31, 2024
Metabolic Challenges in Heart Failure
Amanda Vest, MBBS, discusses metabolic challenges in heart failure, new opportunities with obesity and cachexia. Learn more about Cleveland Clinic's Center for Heart Failure Treatment and Recovery.
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