Cardiac Consult: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast for Healthcare Professionals

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• Post-Transplant Care and Complications in the First Year 02.07.2026 21min

  Michael Zhen-Yu Tong, MD, and Sanjeeb Bhattacharya, MD, discuss the clinical management of heart transplant patients during the first year, including immunosuppression strategies, rejection surveillance and complication recognition. They also highlight evolving technologies, donor expansion and collaborative care approaches that are improving outcomes in advanced heart failure and transplantation. Looking to refer a patient? Please reach out to our Physician Referral team Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m....
• Combined Ablation and Left Atrial Appendage Closure for Atrial Fibrillation 25.06.2026 30min

  Oussama Wazni, MD, MBA, and Mohamed Kanj, MD, discuss the clinical rationale and outcomes behind combining atrial fibrillation ablation with left atrial appendage closure, including insights from the OPTION trial. They examine patient selection, procedural considerations and the impact of pulsed field ablation on safety, efficiency and long-term stroke prevention strategies. Looking to refer a patient? Please reach out to our Physician Referral team Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ET) at 855.7...
• Optimizing PCI Outcomes in Complex Coronary Disease 18.06.2026 12min

  Grant Reed, MD, and Laura Young, MD, discuss contemporary decision making in percutaneous coronary intervention, including patient selection, ischemia assessment and the role of medical therapy. They explore advances in imaging, plaque modification and hybrid revascularization strategies for complex coronary artery disease. Looking to refer a patient? Please reach out to our Physician Referral team Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ET) at 855.751.2469.
• Sclerotherapy for Cosmetic and Symptomatic Spider Veins 11.06.2026 12min

  Gayan De Silva, MD, and Kathleen Boyle, DO, discuss clinical evaluation and treatment of patients with spider veins, including differentiation from underlying venous and arterial disease and appropriate patient selection. Learn about technique considerations for foam and liquid sclerotherapy, expected outcomes, and long-term management. Looking to refer a patient? Please reach out to our Physician Referral team Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ET) at 855.751.2469.
• CHIP and Cardiovascular Disease 04.06.2026 23min

  Samir Kapadia, MD, and Ohad Oren, MD, examine clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential (CHIP) and its role as a causal driver of cardiovascular disease. They discuss mutation-specific risk, implications for prevention and how CHIP informs cardiovascular genomics and precision medicine. Looking to refer a patient? Please reach out to our Physician Referral team Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ET) at 855.751.2469.
• AVANT GUARD Study: Early Ablation for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation 28.05.2026 14min

  Walid Saliba, MD, and Oussama Wazni, MD, discuss the design and outcomes of the AVANT GUARD study evaluating first-line pulsed field ablation in drug-naive patients with persistent atrial fibrillation. The conversation explores efficacy endpoints, safety findings, and the implications for early rhythm control and disease progression. Read more about the study. https://consultqd.clevelandclinic.org/pulsed-field-ablation-for-initial-treatment-of-persistent-af Looking to refer a patient? Please...
• Surgical Myectomy for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy 21.05.2026 29min

  Milind Desai, MD, and Nicholas Smedira, MD, review contemporary diagnostic pathways and surgical decision making for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The discussion examines advanced imaging, outcomes from high volume centers, emerging surgical techniques and the evolving role of myosin inhibitors in obstructive and non-obstructive disease. Looking to refer a patient? Please reach out to our Physician Referral team Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ET) at 855.751.2469.
• The Role of Smoking Cessation in Vascular Disease Management 14.05.2026 16min

  Lee Kirksey, MD, and J. Eduardo Corso, MD, examine the clinical impact of smoking on peripheral artery disease, aneurysmal disease and outcomes after vascular intervention, with emphasis on risk modification and evidence-based decision-making. The discussion highlights practical strategies for integrating smoking cessation conversations into patient visits, screening considerations and how nicotine use alters long-term procedural durability. View smoking cessation resources. https://my.clev...
• Talking Tall Rounds®: Utility of Metabolic Exercise Testing in Cardiovascular Disease 07.05.2026 22min

  This episode examines the clinical utility of cardiopulmonary exercise testing with emphasis on cardiac output, ventilatory efficiency, and metabolic responses to exercise. Cleveland Clinic experts discuss how CPET informs diagnosis, risk stratification and longitudinal management in pulmonary hypertension, complex cardiovascular disease and athletic populations. Meet the presenters: J. Emanuel Finet, MD - Principles of Metabolic Exercise Testing Sanjeeb Bhattacharya, MD - Pulmonary Hy...
• Cardiac Surgical Support for High‑Risk Lead Extraction 30.04.2026 17min

  Thomas Callahan, MD, and Shinya Unai, MD, discuss the role of cardiac surgical backup during transvenous lead extraction. The conversation examines risk stratification, preoperative planning and rescue strategies for vascular and cardiac injury. Looking to refer a patient? Please reach out to our Physician Referral team Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ET) at 855.751.2469. Learn more at leadconnection.org.
• Diagnosis and Management of Pericarditis 28.04.2026 16min

  Allan Klein, MD, and Deborah Kwon, MD, discuss contemporary guidance on pericarditis with emphasis on evolving diagnostic criteria, inflammatory syndromes and the role of multimodality imaging. The conversation explores risk stratification, medical treatment options and surgical decision-making in complex and recurrent disease. Looking to refer a patient? Please reach out to our Physician Referral team Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ET) at 855.751.2469.
• Integrating PFA Into Your Clinical Practice 16.04.2026 27min

  Pasquale Santangeli, MD, PhD, and Arwa Younis, MD, discuss the clinical application of pulsed field ablation (PFA) for atrial fibrillation and ventricular arrhythmias. The conversation examines safety and efficacy benefits of PFA and the ongoing role of radiofrequency ablation in advanced electrophysiology practice. Attending the Heart Rhythm Society conference? Visit Cleveland Clinic physicians at Booth #2134. Looking to refer a patient? Please reach out to our Physician Referral team Mon....
• SURPASS-CVOT and the Case for Dual Incretin Therapy 09.04.2026 11min

  Luke Laffin, MD, and Steven Nissen, MD, discuss findings from SURPASS-CVOT, including a secondary analysis evaluating broader cardiovascular and renal outcomes with dual GLP-1 and GIP agonist therapy compared with a first-generation GLP-1 agent. The conversation examines outcomes of the therapy on all-cause mortality and the clinical implications for treating patients with diabetes and high cardiovascular risk. View current clinical trials. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/cl...
• Monthly Therapy for Hypertension: Insights From the Phase II KARDINAL Trial 02.04.2026 10min

  Steven Nissen, MD, and Luke Laffin, MD, discuss late-breaking data from the Phase II KARDINAL Trial evaluating Tonlamarsen, a once-monthly therapeutic for uncontrolled multidrug therapy. They review study design, blood pressure outcomes and the potential clinical role of long-acting injectable therapies to address adherence gaps in real-world hypertension management. View current clinical trials. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/clinical-trials Looking to refer a patient? Pl...
• Advancing Vascular Surgery Care Through Clinical Trials 26.03.2026 16min

  Sean Lyden, MD, and Jon Quatromoni, MD, discuss the evolving landscape of vascular clinical trials, highlighting investigational therapies and device-driven innovations. Learn how these trials are shaping evidence-based decision-making, expanding minimally invasive options and influencing future standards of care for aortic, carotid, peripheral arterial and venous disease. View current clinical trials. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/clinical-trials Looking to refer a pati...
• Aortic Valve Repair for Aortic Regurgitation 19.03.2026 38min

  Lars Svensson, MD, PhD, and Milind Desai, MD, MBA, discuss contemporary evaluation and management of aortic valve regurgitation, emphasizing advanced imaging and optimal timing of intervention. They examine valve repair versus replacement, durability outcomes and lifetime management considerations at a high-volume valve center. Looking to refer a patient? Please reach out to our Physician Referral team Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ET) at 855.751.2469.
• New Comprehensive Care Model for the Woman Athlete 12.03.2026 16min

  Women’s cardiologist Tamanna Singh, MD, and sports medicine physician Marie Schaefer, MD, introduce the WISER (Women's Integrated Sports, Exercise and Research), a multidisciplinary program addressing the cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and psychosocial needs of women athletes across the lifespan. They outline how its cross‑institute model integrates cardiology, orthopedics, nutrition, psychology, and sports social work to deliver coordinated, evidence‑driven care. Looking to refer a patien...
• Coarctation of the Aorta: Repair Strategies and Outcomes 05.03.2026 22min

  Eric Roselli, MD, and Patrick Vargo, MD, discuss the contemporary management of aortic coarctation in adults, including late complications, reintervention strategies, and evolving endovascular and hybrid approaches informed by decades of institutional experience. View the research: Late Complications of Aortic Coarctation Repair Can Be Safely Treated https://consultqd.clevelandclinic.org/late-complications-of-aortic-coarctation-repair Looking to refer a patient? Please reach ou...
• Cardio‑Obstetrics and Heart Failure: Preconception to Postpartum Management 26.02.2026 38min

  Maria Mountis, DO, and Karlee Hoffman, DO, explore the complexities of pregnancy and parenthood in heart transplant recipients or those living with heart failure, highlighting multidisciplinary cardio‑obstetrics care. These heart failure experts explore the nuanced decision‑making required to balance maternal health, fetal safety and long‑term transplant outcomes, emphasizing the importance of preconception counseling for this complex population. Looking to refer a patient? Please reach out ...
• The Future of Cardiac Care: Genomic Insights and Precision Therapies 19.02.2026 18min

  The new Haslam-Bailey Family Section of Cardiovascular Genomics and Precision Medicine is integrating genomic data into cardiovascular risk assessment, diagnosis and treatment. Samir Kapadia, MD, and Krishna Aragam, MD, discuss practical applications of genetic testing and emerging gene‑targeted therapies to enable more proactive and precise patient care. Looking to refer a patient? Please reach out to our Physician Referral team Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ET) at 855.751.2469.