CardiOhio Podcast

Join our guest, Dr. Heba Wassif from The Cleveland Clinic, for a discussion about the emerging field of cardio-rheumatology.  We discuss the relationship between atherosclerosis and chronic inflammation, as well as the incidence of cardiac disease in rheumatologic patients.  We also review the role of anti-inflammatory therapy and general cardiac prevention in these patients. We finish with a discussion of the cardio-rheumatology c...

Join our guests, Drs. Matthew Tong and Subha Raman, both imaging specialists in Central Ohio, as we review the current state of cardiovascular MRI imaging- including common indications, patient selection, and specific scenarios such as device patients. They offer tips for the cardiac practiitoner for ordering studies and interpreting the results in clinical context. 

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Join us as we welcome back our most popular guest, Dr. Heather Gornik, co-director of the Vascular Center at University Hospitals of Cleveland, as we discuss her role as the lead author of the 2024 ACC/AHA Guideline  for the Management of Lower Extremity Peripheral Artery Disease, including a review of key points from the guidelines.

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2024 ACC/AHA Guideline  for the Management of Lower Extremity Periphe...

Join our special guest, Dr. Deirdre Mattina from Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital, for a review of the current state of peripartum hypertension. We review the current definitions, medical therapy, and lifestyle management, as well as discuss implications for future cardiovascular risk. 

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ACC.org Postpartum Hypertension Clinic Development Toolkit

ACC Course: Cardio-Obstetrics Essentials: Team-Based Man...

Join our special guests, Drs. Kelsey Gray from Cleveland and Suzanne Bennett from Cincinnati,  for a discussion on extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR). We review the rationale for extracorporeal support during CPR, the components of a successful ECPR program, and discuss initial outcomes with the strategy.

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Please join our special guest, Dr. Benjamin Romer from Ohio State University, as we address the current state of lipid therapy in both primary and secondary prevention patients. He addresses a practical approach to the issue of statin intolerance, then reviews the newer agents including ezetimide and bempedoic acid, as well as the newer percutaneous agents, with a focus on practical tips for implementation. We wrap up with a discus...

Join our special guests, Drs. Auroa Badin and Bradley Lander, as we discuss the case of an elite professional athlete found to have atrial fibrillation. We discuss the challenges regarding anticoagulation, medical therapy, and the role of monitoring for burden of arrhythmia in these patients. Finally we review the role of definitive ablation, including the shared decision making process.

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Join our special guests, Drs. Lauren Lastinger from The Ohio State University and Sharon Roble from OhioHealth, as we review common issues in cardio-obstetrics for the cardiac practitioner.  We will review pearls for managing common cardiovascular conditions during pregnancy, evaluation of cardiac symptoms during pregnancy, common medication pitfalls, and new concepts in peripartum cardiomyopathy.

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Please join our special guest Dr. Ian Neeland from University Hospitals in Cleveland, to discuss the intersection of obesity and cardiovascular disease, and specifically the roles of the new agents semaglutide and tirzepatide. We discuss the recent data on cardiovascular outcomes with these agents, assessing patient candidacy, and tips for initiating and monitoring therapy.  We also reviewed the complementary role of bariatric...

Join our host, Ohio-ACC President  Dr. Kanny Grewal, and guests Drs. Ellen Sabik and Heather Gornik, both from University Hospitals of Cleveland, as they discuss the diagnosis and practical management of fibromuscular dysplasia (FMD) - including clinical assessment, classification, screening and the role of imaging.  They then review spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD),  including clinical assessment, diagnosis, and thera...

Join our host, Ohio-ACC President  Dr. Kanny Grewal, and guests Drs. Ankit Bhatia and Gregory F. Egnaczyk, both from The Christ Hospital in Cincinnati, as they discuss the practical management of acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) - including clinical assessment, classification, acute therapies, candidacy for advanced therapies. They then review the current clinical role for left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) including p...

Join a roundtable with two prominent Central Ohio electrophysiologists, Dr. Ralph Augostini from The Ohio State University, and Dr. Anish Amin from OhioHealth, as they discuss current practices, controversies, and management strategies for patients with atrial fibrillation. They address risk factor management, the rationale for early rhythm control, and the role of left atrial appendage exclusion in these challenging patients.

In episode 15 of the CardiOhio Podcast, we focus on the role of the cardiovascular team to create innovative programs, and improve patient access and outcomes. We are joined by Andrea Robinson, CNP at OhioHealth and current CV Team liaison for the Ohio ACC Chapter, as well as Kelly Bartsch, PharmD, a Specialty Practice Pharmacist at The Ohio State University.  We discussed several innovative programs led by the CV team, including a...

In episode 14 of the CardiOhio Podcast, we interview a legendary clinician, teacher and trialist  in American Cardiology, Dr. Steven Nissen from the Cleveland Clinic. 
We review his contributions to contemporary trials and lipids and diabetes, as well as his analytic approach to reviewing clinical studies. We then discuss his most recent contribution to the field of lipid therapy, the CLEAR outcomes study published earlier thi...

In episode 13 of the CardiOhio Podcast, we learn about a newly emerging risk factor for cardiovascular disease, air pollution,  from a local expert, Dr. Sadeer Al-Kindi from University Hospitals in Cleveland.  We review the sources of air pollution in both westernized and developing countries, discuss the evidence for a causative role in development of cardiovascular disease, as well as potential pathophysiologic mechanisms.  We co...

Join our host, Drs. Ben Alencherry and Andrew Hornick, along with Ohio-ACC President  Dr. Kanny Grewal, clinical cardiologist from OhioHealth Riverside Hospital, as they discuss the practical use of high-sensitivity troponin assays. They review the key differences of the new assays, their role in diagnosis and risk stratification, and tips for transitioning from prior assays.

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Join our special guest, Dr. Laxmi Mehta,  professor in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, director of the Lipid Clinics and section director of Preventative Cardiology and Women’s Cardiovascular Health at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. We discuss her contributions to our understanding of physician burnout and maximizing provider wellness. We also discussed her newly appointed role as the Chief Wellness Offic...

Join our special guest, Dr. Phil Barger, Director of Adult Congenital Heart Disease at University Hospitals of Cleveland, for a practical discussion of management of adults with congenital heart disease, including tips on transitioning to adult providers, recognizing common complications in adult CHD patients, and co-management with adult cardiovascular providers.

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Join our special guest, Dr. Sagar Kalahasti from The Cleveland Clinic, for a practical overview of the recently published 2022 ACC/AHA Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Aortic Disease.  Dr. Kalahasti, who was a co-author of the document, reviews practical tips for diagnosis, imaging, medical management, and genetic testing in common aortic disorders, as well his experience contributing to the guidelines.

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