
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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Women and Heart Disease: The Association Between Females and AF
Women are more likely than men to experience atrial fibrillation symptoms. Mohamed Kanj, MD, discusses gender-based differences in atrial fibrillation treatment, including rate control, rhythm control and anticoagulation.
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September 11, 2025
Innovations in Carotid Stenting
Ravi Ambani, MD, and Aravinda Nanjundappa, MBBS, MD, discuss Cleveland Clinic’s leadership and progress in treating carotid artery disease. Learn how multidisciplinary teams are transforming care with new research on medical and surgical therapies.
Play NowSeptember 4, 2025
Treating Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is a type of pulmonary hypertension caused by chronic blood clots in the lungs. It is an under-recognized condition, but with accurate imaging and quality treatment, it can often be cured. Gustavo Heresi, MD, and Michael Tong, MD, discuss diagnosis, medical therapy and surgical options for people with CTEPH.
Play NowAugust 28, 2025
Expertise in Mitral Valve Surgery
When treating mitral valve disease, a surgeon must decide whether to repair or replace a valve. Cleveland Clinic experts discuss robotically-assisted surgery, reoperations and the outcomes a patient can expect from surgery at Cleveland Clinic.
Play NowAugust 21, 2025
A Discussion on Marfan Syndrome and Connective Tissue Disorders - Part II
Connective tissue disorders like Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, and Ehlers-Danlos syndromes can affect the function of the heart and aorta. Cleveland Clinic experts discuss surgical options, recovery and expected outcomes for those with connective tissue disorders.
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