
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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Innovative Heart Failure Therapies and Clinical Trials
Cleveland Clinic's dedication to research and a team of teams approach puts the Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute at the forefront of heart failure care. Amanda Vest, MBBS, and Edward Soltesz, MD, discuss ongoing clinical trials and the newest clinical practices to provide the best outcomes for patients with heart failure.
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May 29, 2025
Robotics Volumes and Outcomes
Siva Raja, MD, PhD, provides an update on volumes and outcomes for robotically-assisted thoracic surgery at Cleveland Clinic.
Play NowMay 22, 2025
LVAD as a Destination Therapy
For patients with heart failure, a left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) can help the body meet its circulatory needs. Pavan Bhat, MD, and Michael Tong, MD, discuss LVAD as a bridge between medical therapy and a heart transplant, or as a destination therapy for those who aren't transplant candidates.
Play NowMay 15, 2025
Pulmonary & Esophageal Volumes and Outcomes
Daniel Raymond, MD, provides an update on volumes and outcomes for the pulmonary and esophageal surgery programs at Cleveland Clinic.
Play NowMay 8, 2025
Lung Transplantation Volumes and Outcomes
Kenneth McCurry, MD, provides an update on lung transplant volumes and outcomes for the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery at Cleveland Clinic.
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