Did you know that cardiac diseases are the leading causes of death around the world? Cardiac rehabilitation helps improve health for those at risk. Cardiac Rehab Week is the second full week in February. Dr. Erik Van Iterson, Director of Cardiac Rehabilit

February is American Heart Month. This year, Cleveland Clinic conducted a Heart Health Survey to look at how Americans are using technology to improve their heart health and how they feel about the emerging role of artificial intelligence (AI) in heart ca

Though the United States is a leader in number of heart tranplatation surgeries completed each year, there are many more people with advanced heart failure who are unable to receive this treatment. A left ventricular assist device (LVAD) helps the heart

The treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is evolving. Last week, Dr. Nicholas Smedira and Dr. Juan Pablo Umaa provided an overview of surgical myectomy. This week, they talk about testing, medical management vs. surgery, and possible complications af

A septal myectomy is an open-heart surgical procedure to treat hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, a thickened heart muscle. This allows blood to flow better through the heart. Dr. Nicholas Smedira and Dr. Juan Pablo Umaa provide an overview of what may cause

Coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), also known as heart bypass surgery, is a procedure to restore blood flow to areas of your heart. Dr. Donna Kimmaliardjuk explains who may need this procedure and other commonly asked questions about CABG.

The new year is a time when people think about goals for the upcoming year. Many times this includes eating better and exercising. Dr. Vikas Sunder and Dr. Erik Van Iterson discuss strategies for being heart healthy.

Early identification and management of infective endocarditis (IE) prevents complications. Haytham Elgharably, MD, stresses a low threshold for suspicion and importance of including a multidisciplinary team with expertise in treating IE.

The aorta is the bodys main artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. The section of the aorta that starts with the aortic valve in the heart and goes to the diaphragm is called the thoracic aorta. The part of the aorta that exten

Many doctors take an oath when they graduate and become practicing doctors. A part of many oaths is a promise and dedication to patients and their wellbeing, in sickness and in health. Drs. Dennis Bruemmer, Leslie Cho, Oussama Wazni, Jacqueline Tamis-Holl