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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ACC Late Breaking Science: TACTiC Trial
Cleveland Clinic led TACTiC Trial was presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 73rd Annual Scientific Session. Steven Nissen, MD, discusses the results with Katherine Wolski, Lead Biostatistician in the Cleveland Clinic Coordinating Center for Clinical Research (C5Research). C5Research is Cleveland Clinic's Academic Research Organization (ARO) providing academic focus and leadership to the design, planning and management of clinical trials. Dr. Nissen worked with C5Research to investigate if a technology-assisted web application can help consumers appropriately determine if they qualify for a statin drug without a prescription. “Improving cardiovascular health requires increasing access to preventive care for everyone.” - Dr. Nissen.
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April 11, 2024
Talking Tall Rounds: Approaches to Complications of Myocardial Infarction (MI)
In this episode, Andrew Higgins, MD, provides an overview of preoperative ICU care and the role of critical care cardiology. Learn more about Tall Rounds online.
Play NowApril 4, 2024
Considerations for Chest Wall Surgery Patients in the ICU
Daniel Raymond, MD, Quality Officer for Thoracic Surgery, provides an overview of considerations for caring for patients with various chest wall procedures in the immediate post-operative period.
Play NowMarch 28, 2024
Talking Tall Rounds: Hypertension in 2024 and Beyond
Luke Laffin, MD, Co-Director, Center for Blood Pressure Disorders, discusses the current state of hypertension current treatment options, and emerging therapies.
Play NowMarch 21, 2024
Renal Denervation: A New Treatment Option for Hypertension
In November 2023, the renal denervation procedure received FDA approval in the United States. This procedure works to lower blood pressure by denervating the sympathetic nerves surrounding the renal arteries. Luke Laffin, MD, co-director for the Center for Blood Pressure Disorders discusses this exciting new option for some patients and what to expect.
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