Cardiac Consult: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast for Healthcare Professionals

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  Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management 20.08.2026 12min

  Bo Xu, MD, and Shinya Unai, MD, discuss approaches to diagnosing and treating infective endocarditis, including indications for surgical intervention. The conversation highlights the role of multimodality imaging , individualized surgical planning and multidisciplinary care strategies to improve patient outcomes. 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.
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  Expanding Coronary Revascularization With TECAB 13.08.2026 22min

  Donna Kimmaliardjuk, MD, and Gianluca Torregrossa, MD, discuss the expanding role of robotic coronary artery bypass grafting, including total endoscopic coronary artery bypass (TECAB). They explore how a tailored surgical approach can improve long-term patient outcomes. 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.
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  Stenting, Surgery and Hybrid Strategies for Coronary Disease 06.08.2026 12min

  Faisal Bakaeen, MD, and Grant Reed, MD, discuss recent advances in the treatment of coronary artery disease, including drug-coated balloons, intravascular imaging, calcium modification and evolving PCI strategies. They also examine innovations in coronary artery bypass grafting, multi-arterial revascularization, minimally invasive and robotic techniques and the growing role of heart team collaboration in selecting surgical, percutaneous and hybrid treatment approaches. Looking to refer a pat...
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  Individualizing Aspirin Therapy in Preventive Cardiology 30.07.2026 12min

  Luke J. Laffin, MD, and Vikas Sunder, MD, discuss the evolving role of aspirin in primary prevention, emphasizing individualized assessment of each patient's cardiovascular and bleeding risk. They explore how coronary artery calcium scores, lipoprotein(a) levels and comorbid conditions factor into aspirin recommendations in contemporary preventive cardiology practice. 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.
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  Robotic Lung Transplantation 23.07.2026 14min

  Kenneth McCurry, MD, and Gregory Jones, MD, discuss the development of robotic lung transplantation, including candidate selection, operative considerations and early clinical experience with this minimally invasive approach. The conversation explores protocol development and future applications of robotic technology in lung transplantation. 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.
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  A Multidisciplinary Approach to Limb Preservation 16.07.2026 14min

  Courtney Hanak, MD, and Ravi Ambani, MD, discuss limb preservation and amputation prevention in patients with peripheral arterial disease and chronic limb-threatening ischemia. They review diagnostic approaches to assess perfusion and tissue viability, current revascularization strategies for limb salvage, wound care, factors that influence amputation decisions and emerging technologies shaping the future of limb preservation. Looking to refer a patient? Please reach out to our Physici...
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  2026 Cholesterol Guidelines and What Clinicians Need to Know 09.07.2026 11min

  Ashish Sarraju, MD, and Leslie Cho, MD, discuss key updates in the 2026 ACC/AHA cholesterol guidelines, including earlier LDL screening and integration of the PREVENT risk calculator. They explore clinical implications of Lp(a) testing, risk stratification and expanding therapeutic options to help patients achieve evidence-based lipid goals. Read more about the guidelines: https://consultqd.clevelandclinic.org/counseling-patients-on-the-new-cholesterol-guideline Looking to refer a patient? ...
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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....
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  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...
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  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.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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...
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  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.
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  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...
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  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...
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  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.
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  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.
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  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....
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  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...