Love Your Heart: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast
Latest Episodes
Advice to A Patient
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
Can the Valve Be Saved During Aortic Root Surgery?
Aortic root replacement surgery fixes an aneurysm in the part of your aorta that attaches to your heart. During this surgery, your surgeon may or may not need to also repair or replace the aortic valve. Dr. Eric Roselli and Dr. Juan Pablo Umaña talk about
Bicuspid Aortic Valve Surgery
Normally, the aortic valve has three small flaps or leaflets that open widely to allow blood to flow from the heart to the aorta and close securely to prevent blood from flowing backwards into the heart. A bicuspid aortic valve (BAV) only has two leaflets
What is Coronary Brachytherapy?
Coronary artery disease occurs when plaque builds up in the arteries that supply blood to your heart. One treatment option is coronary brachytherapy. Brachytherapy uses radiation to prevent scar tissue growth and keep your arteries open. Dr. Stephen Ellis
How to Have a Heart Healthy Holiday Season
Don't let the hustle and bustle of the holidays derail your heart health. Dr. Vikas Sunder talks with Jenna DiBernardo, APRN and Michelle Dodd, RD about ways to stay healthy during the holiday season.For information about claiming CE credits, go to c
Cardiac Reoperations
Having heart surgery is life changing and when needing a second one, there is a lot to think about. There are more things to consider for the surgeon too. Marc Gillinov, MD, Faisal Bakaeen, MD, and Shinya Unai, MD, discuss what has led to Cleveland Clinic
Life After a Cardiac Event: An Athlete's Story
Suffering a cardiac event is life changing. The effects go beyond just your heart. Dr. Michael Emery has a heartfelt discussion with one of his patients, Kevin Kessler, about how life has changed for his family and him after a cardiac event during an athl
The Importance of Research in Healthcare
Clinical trials (or research studies) help us create the medicine of tomorrow. Dr. Eileen Hsich talks about how clinical trials have changed over time to expand who can participate and ensure that they are as safe as possible.
Atrial Fibrillation After Heart Surgery
Atrial fibrillation after heart surgery is common. Dr. Daniel Burns discusses what afib is and how your doctor manages it after heart surgery.
Can Atrial Fibrillation Be Prevented?
September was Atrial Fibrillation Awareness Month. Drs. Oussama Wazni and Robert Koeth talk about if and how afib can be prevented.