Love Your Heart: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast

Luke Laffin, MD, and Vikas Sunder, MD, discuss the latest recommendations for using low-dose aspirin to help prevent heart disease, including why it may benefit some people but not others. They explain the risks and benefits of aspirin, the importance of individualized decision-making and the lifestyle factors that play a key role in protecting heart health.Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339.Get preventive cardiology care 

Faisal Bakaeen, MD, and Grant Reed, MD, explain what blocked coronary arteries mean and the risk factors that can lead to coronary artery disease. They discuss how treatment decisions are made, escpecially when stents or bypass surgery may be recommended.Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339.Get treatment for coronary artery disease. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/coronary-artery-disease-treatment

Kenneth McCurry, MD, and Gregory Jones, MD, discuss who may need a lung transplant, how patients are evaluated and how transplantation can improve quality of life for people with advanced lung disease. They also explain the emerging role of robotic lung transplantation, including its potential benefits, limitations and how minimally invasive approaches may support recovery.Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339.

Courtney Hanak, MD, and Ravi Ambani, MD, discuss the most common causes of amputation, including diabetes, poor circulation and severe infection, along with the warning signs that should prompt medical attention. They explain how care teams work to prevent limb loss when possible and what patients can expect during recovery, rehabilitation and life after amputation.Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339.Learn about vascular disease care at Cleveland Clinic. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/vascular-disease-treatment

Gianluca Torregrossa, MD, explains coronary artery bypass grafting, how it compares with stenting and the questions patients should ask when considering treatment for blocked heart arteries. He discusses advances in surgical techniques and what patients can expect during recovery.Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339.Get care for coronary artery disease. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/coronary-artery-disease-treatment

Ashish Sarraju, MD, and Leslie Cho, MD, discuss the latest cholesterol guidelines and why understanding lifetime risk is key to preventing heart disease and stroke. They explain early testing, lifestyle changes and personalized care to help people take control of their heart health over time.Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339.Get preventive cardiology care. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/preventive-cardiology-care

Francis Caputo, MD, explains how abdominal aortic aneurysms are monitored and when treatment is recommended based on size, risk and overall health. He also discusses symptoms, screening, lifestyle factors and the differences between surgical and endovascular repair. Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339.Get treatment for aortic disease. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/aortic-disease-treatmentHave questions for our heart specialists? https://pages.clevelandclinic.org/14-0002-AskTheHeartDoctor_AHD-General.html?

This episode is an encore presentation of "Myths on Dieting and Heart Health," which originally premiered on April 15, 2025. With so much diet and nutrition advice available, it's hard to know who to trust when it comes to heart-healthy eating. Experts Leslie Cho, MD, and Julia Zumpano, RD, LD, discuss the best foods for heart health while debunking some common diet myths.Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339.Please stay in touch!Subscribe to the free Love Your Heart monthly enewsletter for helpful resources including heart disease prevention and treatment tips, videos, news and research.https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/about/news#newsletter-tab

Michael Zhen-Yu Tong, MD, and Sanjeeb Bhattacharya, MD, discuss what patients can expect during the first year after a heart transplant, including recovery, medications and monitoring for rejection. They explain how lifestyle changes, support systems and follow-up care shape long-term health and quality of life.Get care for heart failure. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/heart-failure-treatmentSchedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339.

Tamanna Singh, MD, answers the most common heart health questions from athletes and highly active individuals. She breaks down common risk factors, symptoms to watch for, screening tests and how lifestyle, family history and wearable data can help guide heart health decisions.Learn more about the Women's Integrated Sports, Exercise and Research Center. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/womens-integrated-sports-and-exercise-careSchedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339.

Oussama Wazni, MD, MBA, and Mohamed Kanj, MD, discuss how combining atrial fibrillation ablation with left atrial appendage closure can improve outcomes for patients with AFib. They explain how this approach may reduce stroke risk, limit long-term medication use and offer a more efficient path to restoring normal heart rhythm.Get treatment for AFib or another heart rhythm condition. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/arrhythmia-treatmentSchedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339.

Grant Reed, MD, and Laura Young, MD, explain how coronary artery disease develops, what symptoms to watch for and when stenting is recommended. They walk through what patients can expect before, during and after a minimally invasive stent procedure, along with how newer technologies are improving outcomes and long-term heart health.Get treatment for coronary artery disease. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/coronary-artery-disease-treatmentSchedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339.

Vascular surgeons Gayan De Silva, MD, and Kathleen Boyle, DO, explain how sclerotherapy is used to treat spider veins for both cosmetic and symptom relief. They discuss who may benefit from treatment, what the procedure is like, expected results over time and common reasons more than one treatment may be needed.Learn more about sclerotherapy. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/6763-sclerotherapySchedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339.

In this episode, Samir Kapadia, MD, and Ohad Oren, MD, explain clonal hematopoiesis of indeterminate potential, or CHIP, and how age-related blood cell mutations can raise the risk of heart disease. They discuss what CHIP is, who it affects, how it is discovered, and why it matters for understanding cardiovascular risk beyond traditional factors.Learn more about CHIP. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/clonal-hematopoiesis-of-indeterminate-potential-chipSchedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339.

Milind Desai, MD, and Nicholas Smedira, MD, explain how hypertrophic cardiomyopathy is diagnosed and how treatment decisions are made based on symptoms, heart structure and individual goals. They discuss medications, surgical myectomy and emerging innovations that are shaping care for people living with this condition.Get treatment for HCM. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/hypertrophic-cardiomyopathy-treatmentSchedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339.

Lee Kirksey, MD, and J. Eduardo Corso, MD, explain how smoking and nicotine damage blood vessels and drive conditions like peripheral artery disease, aneurysms, heart attack and stroke. They discuss why quitting smoking can slow disease progression, improve outcomes after vascular treatment and improve long-term health and quality of life.Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339. Get treatment for vascular disease. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/vascular-disease-treatmentLearn more about nicotine dependence. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24482-nicotine-dependence

This episode is an encore presentation of "Managing Aortic Aneurysms," which originally premiered in March 2025.Francis (Frank) Caputo, MD, and Marijan Koprivanac, MD, explain what aortic aneurysms are, why they develop and how doctors decide when treatment is needed. They discuss monitoring, surgical and endovascular options and how care is tailored to each patient based on risk and overall health.Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339. Get treatment for aortic aneurysms. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/aortic-disease-treatment

This episode is an encore presentation of "Living Well with Heart Failure: All About LVAD," which originally premiered in February 2025.A left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is a mechanical pump that is placed at the bottom of your heart and helps a weak left ventricle pump blood to your aorta and throughout your body. Pavan Bhat, MD, and Michael Tong, MD, discuss its use as a bridge between treatment and a heart transplant, or as a destination therapy that continues to provide improved outcomes.Get treatment for heart failure. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/heart-failure-treatmentSchedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339.

Cleveland Clinic heart experts explain mitral valve disease: what regurgitation (leakage) and stenosis (narrowing) are, how they’re found with an ultrasound of the heart and when treatment may be needed. Learn why regular follow-up matters, even if you feel fine, and how today’s treatment options - from minimally invasive surgery to catheter-based procedures - can help you get back to living a full, active life.Learn more about our heart experts:Cardiothoracic surgeon Marc Gillinov, MD - https://cle.clinic/41AjKQkCardiologist Samir Kapadia, MD - https://cle.clinic/4tJiBleCardiologist Rhonda Miyasaka, MD - https://cle.clinic/4ckfUiLCardiothoracic surgeon Per Wierup, MD, PhD - https://cle.clinic/4tS6FhSCardiologist Amar Krishnaswamy, MD - https://cle.clinic/4fbs0MqGet treatment for mitral valve disease. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/mitral-and-tricuspid-heart-valve-disease Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339.

Cardiologists Allan Klein, MD, and Deborah Kwon, MD, explain what pericarditis is and the key symptoms that come with it. They discuss the how the condition is diagnosed and the range of treatments that can help people recover and reduce the risk of recurrence.Get treatment for pericarditis.   https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/pericardial-disease-treatmentSchedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339. Subscribe to the free Love Your Heart monthly eNewsletter for helpful resources including heart disease prevention and treatment tips, videos, news and research.https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/about/news#newsletter-tab

Vascular surgeons Sean Lyden, MD, and Jon Quatromoni, MD, discuss the clinical trials that are leading to less invasive, more effective treatments for aortic aneurysms, carotid artery disease and peripheral artery disease. They explain how these studies aim to slow disease, reduce stroke risk and expand treatment options so patients can live longer, healthier lives.Get treatment for vascular disease.   https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/vascular-disease-treatmentSchedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339. Subscribe to the free Love Your Heart monthly enewsletter for helpful resources including heart disease prevention and treatment tips, videos, news and research.https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/about/news#newsletter-tab

Lars Svensson, MD, PhD and Milind Desai, MD, MBA explain what aortic valve regurgitation is, why it matters and how it’s diagnosed, even when symptoms are easy to miss. Learn about treatment options, including when valve repair may be possible and how patients and care teams decide on the best long-term plan.Get treatment for aortic valve disease.   https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/aortic-valve-treatmentSchedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339. Subscribe to the free Love Your Heart monthly enewsletter for helpful resources including heart disease prevention and treatment tips, videos, news and research. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/about/news#newsletter-tab

Eric Roselli, MD, and Patrick Vargo, MD, explain aortic coarctation, a congenital narrowing of the aorta. Coarctation often requires lifelong monitoring, even after childhood repair. The physicians discuss modern treatment options, warning signs in adults and how today’s surgical and minimally invasive advances can help patients live longer, healthier lives.Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339. Subscribe to the free Love Your Heart monthly enewsletter for helpful resources including heart disease prevention and treatment tips, videos, news and research.https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/about/news#newsletter-tab

In part two of this two part series, Cleveland Clinic heart specialists continue their heart health conversation with tips on exercise and managing conditions chronic conditions. They also discuss supplements, medications and seeking a second opinion, helping you make informed decisions about your heart health.View the full program on YouTube. https://youtu.be/S3ckxsfYvZE?si=pTP20iS7hjL4wzZ8Meet the panel of experts:Maria Mountis, DO (moderator) https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/maria-mountis/4267473Grant Reed, MD https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/grant-reed/4268447Ashish Sarraju, MD https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/ashish-sarraju/4268466Tyler Taigen, MD https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/tyler-taigen/4268471

In part one of this two part series, Cleveland Clinic heart specialists  answer your most common questions about staying heart‑healthy at any age. They discuss simple daily habits, ways to lower your risk of heart disease and what steps to take after receiving a heart‑related diagnosis. Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339. View the full program on YouTube. https://youtu.be/S3ckxsfYvZE?si=pTP20iS7hjL4wzZ8Meet the panel of experts:Maria Mountis, DO (moderator) https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/maria-mountis/4267473Grant Reed, MD https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/grant-reed/4268447Ashish Sarraju, MD https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/ashish-sarraju/4268466Tyler Taigen, MD https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/tyler-taigen/4268471

Learn how Cleveland Clinic’s new WISER (Women's Integrated Sports, Exercise and Research) program supports women at every stage of their athletic journey. Tamanna Singh, MD, and Marie Schaefer, MD, share how this comprehensive center helps athletes improve performance, recover from injury and stay healthy through all phases of life.Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339. Subscribe to the free Love Your Heart monthly enewsletter for helpful resources including heart disease prevention and treatment tips, videos, news and research.https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/about/news#newsletter-tab

Discover how cardiovascular genomics is transforming heart care as Samir Kapadia, MD, and Krishna Aragam, MD, discuss what genetic testing can reveal about risk factors and future health. They explore how early insights, family patterns, and precision‑guided treatments can empower patients to take control of their heart health long before symptoms appear.Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339. Subscribe to the free Love Your Heart monthly enewsletter for helpful resources including heart disease prevention and treatment tips, videos, news and research.https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/about/news#newsletter-tab https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/krishna-aragam/5875502

Discover what it takes to navigate pregnancy and parenthood after a heart transplant as Cleveland Clinic cardiologists Maria Mountis, DO, and Karlee Hoffman, DO, share real‑world insight and compassionate guidance. They break down the unique risks, the support systems that make pregnancy possible, and the multidisciplinary care that helps women safely build their families.Get treatment for heart failure. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/heart-failure-treatmentSubscribe to the free Love Your Heart monthly enewsletter for helpful resources including heart disease prevention and treatment tips, videos, news and research.https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/about/news#newsletter-tab

How can you live longer and feel better as you age? Leslie Cho, MD, and Luke Laffin, MD, break down what really matters for heart-healthy aging: movement, food, sleep and knowing your numbers. They provide insights informed by a recent Cleveland Clinic heart health survey on Americans’ views of aging well and overlooked heart disease risks. Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339. Subscribe to the free Love Your Heart monthly enewsletter for helpful resources including heart disease prevention and treatment tips, videos, news and research.https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/about/news#newsletter-tab

Heart failure cardiologist  Amanda Vest, MBBS, answers real questions submitted by real people, tackling common concerns about diagnosing and managing heart failure. Dr. Vest discusses heart failure symptoms, testing, treatment options and everyday lifestyle choices. https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/amanda-vest/4268489Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339. Learn more about heart failure treatment and recovery. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/heart-failure-treatmentSubscribe to the free Love Your Heart monthly enewsletter for helpful resources including heart disease prevention and treatment tips, videos, news and research.https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/about/news#newsletter-tab

Oussama Wazni, MD, MBA, and Jeffery Courson, DO, break down what inherited arrhythmias are, how they’re detected and why early evaluation matters for patients and their families. You'll learn about the comprehensive, team‑based approach Cleveland Clinic uses to support those at risk. Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339. Subscribe to the free Love Your Heart monthly enewsletter for helpful resources including heart disease prevention and treatment tips, videos, news and research.https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/about/news#newsletter-tab

Discover how heart failure impacts women differently and why it matters.  Amanda Vest, MBBS, explores sex-based differences in risk factors, symptoms and treatment outcomes. Learn what the research reveals about optimizing care for women with heart failure.https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/amanda-vest/4268489Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339. Subscribe to the free Love Your Heart monthly enewsletter for helpful resources including heart disease prevention and treatment tips, videos, news and research.https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/about/news#newsletter-tab

Discover how atrial fibrillation affects women differently and why early intervention matters. Mohamed Kanj, MD, explains gender-based differences in risk factors, symptoms and treatment strategies. Learn the latest clinic insights on therapies that improve outcomes.Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339. Subscribe to the free Love Your Heart monthly enewsletter for helpful resources including heart disease prevention and treatment tips, videos, news and research.https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/about/news#newsletter-tab

Join Amar Krishnaswamy, MD, Head of Interventional Cardiology, and Marijan Koprivanac, MD, Cardiac Surgeon at Cleveland Clinic, as they discuss what patients can expect after aortic valve replacement, whether surgical or transcatheter. Learn about minimally invasive techniques, recovery timelines and the critical role of cardiac rehab and follow-up care to ensure long-term heart health.Get aortic valve disease care at Cleveland Clinic. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/aortic-valve-treatmentSchedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339.

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)? You're not alone, and you're in the right place. In part two of this two part series, Cleveland Clinic’s vascular experts discuss surgery and less-invasive repair techniques, the recovery experience and how to recognize the signs of an aortic rupture. Learn more about aortic disease treatment.  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/aortic-disease-treatmentSchedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339. Meet the panel: Vascular surgeon Francis Caputo, MD | https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/francis-caputo/4271962Vascular Medicine Specialist Scott Cameron, MD | https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/scott-cameron/4272046Vascular Surgeon Ali Khalifeh, MD | https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/ali-khalifeh/4271964Vascular Surgeon Courtney Hanak, MD | https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/courtney-hanak/4271976Vascular Medicine Specialist Pulkit Chaudhury, MD | https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/pulkit-chaudhury/4271946

Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA)? You're not alone, and you're in the right place. In part one of this two part series, Cleveland Clinic’s vascular experts answer questions that real patients asked about abdominal aortic disease. Learn about aneurysm risk factors, genetic links to aortic disease and how lifestyle choices can impact an aneurysm.Learn more about aortic disease treatment.  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/aortic-disease-treatmentSchedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339. Meet the panel: Vascular surgeon Francis Caputo, MD | https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/francis-caputo/4271962Vascular Medicine Specialist Scott Cameron, MD | https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/scott-cameron/4272046Vascular Surgeon Ali Khalifeh, MD | https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/ali-khalifeh/4271964Vascular Surgeon Courtney Hanak, MD | https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/courtney-hanak/4271976Vascular Medicine Specialist Pulkit Chaudhury, MD | https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/pulkit-chaudhury/4271946

Hani Najm, MD, and Joanna Ghobrial, MD, explain the latest advances in transcatheter pulmonary valve implantation, surgical strategies and lifetime management. Learn how a multidisciplinary approach helps patients live longer, healthier lives with fewer interventions.Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339. Subscribe to the free Love Your Heart monthly enewsletter for helpful resources including heart disease prevention and treatment tips, videos, news and research.https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/about/news#newsletter-tab

Venugopal Menon, MD, and Michael Tong, MD, explain how modern advances are transforming treatment for a rare but life-threatening complication after a heart attack: ventricular septal rupture. Learn why early transfer to an expert center matters, how mechanical support devices buy time for recovery and why surgery remains the definitive solution for saving lives.Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339. Subscribe to the free Love Your Heart monthly enewsletter for helpful resources including heart disease prevention and treatment tips, videos, news and research.https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/about/news#newsletter-tab

A new Cleveland Clinic study uncovered how gut health could influence serious vascular conditions. Stanley Hazen, MD, PhD, and Scott Cameron, MD, PhD, explain the surprising link between the gut microbiome, TMAO levels and abdominal aortic aneurysms. Learn about emerging research, lifestyle strategies and future treatments that could transform cardiovascular care.Get treatment for aortic disease at Cleveland Clinic. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/aortic-disease-treatmentSchedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339. Subscribe to the free Love Your Heart monthly enewsletter for helpful resources including heart disease prevention and treatment tips, videos, news and research.https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/about/news#newsletter-tab

Discover how a multidisciplinary team tackles peripheral artery disease (PAD) with a patient-first approach. Lee Kirksey, MD, Aravinda Nanjundappa, MBBS, MD, and G. Jay Bishop, MD, share how collaborative care across vascular medicine, vascular surgery and cardiology leads to better outcomes and lifelong management.Get treatment for PAD at Cleveland Clinic.Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339.

Samir Kapadia, MD, Chairman of Cardiovascular Medicine at Cleveland Clinic, and David Zidar, MD, PhD, an interventional cardiologist and immunologist, introduce the Cardioimmunology Center. They explore how immune system activity can influence heart health and discuss innovative approaches to identifying and managing cardiovascular risk through immunologic insights.Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339. Subscribe to the free Love Your Heart monthly enewsletter for helpful resources including heart disease prevention and treatment tips, videos, news and research.https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/about/news#newsletter-tab

Lars Svensson, MD, PhD, and Xiaoying Lou, MD, discuss valve-sparing aortic root surgery, an advanced technique that preserves the patient’s native valve while treating aortic aneurysms. They explain who qualifies for this procedure, how it’s performed and why it can offer long-term benefits without lifelong blood thinners.Learn more about aortic valve care. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/aortic-valve-treatmentSchedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339. Subscribe to the free Love Your Heart monthly enewsletter for helpful resources including heart disease prevention and treatment tips, videos, news and research.https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/about/news#newsletter-tab

Cleveland Clinic experts Tamanna Singh, MD, and Amanda Vest, MBBS,  discuss how obesity affects heart health, especially in people with heart failure. They share medical strategies like healthy lifestyle changes and new medications that can help improve quality of life.Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339.Learn more about heart failure treatment.  https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/heart-failure-treatment

Kenneth McCurry, MD, and Marie Budev, DO, discuss Cleveland Clinic’s leadership in lung and multi-organ transplantation, highlighting innovations like ex vivo lung perfusion (EVLP) and the collaborative care model that supports complex transplant cases. They also acknowledge Lung Transplant Awareness Day, a national initiative aimed at increasing education about end-stage lung disease.Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339.Learn more about lung transplants at Cleveland Clinic. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/lung-transplant-surgerySubscribe to the free Love Your Heart monthly enewsletter for helpful resources including heart disease prevention and treatment tips, videos, news and research.https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/about/news#newsletter-tab

If you're living with a leaky mitral valve,  valve repair can restore your heart health and your lifestyle. Cleveland Clinic cardiac surgeons Marc Gillinov, MD, and Tarek Malas, MD, explain why valve repair is often better than replacement, how robotic surgery can speed up recovery and what patients can expect after surgery.Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339. Subscribe to the free Love Your Heart monthly enewsletter for helpful resources, including heart disease prevention and treatment tips, videos, news and research.https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/about/news#newsletter-tab

Preventive cardiologist and researcher Luke Laffin, MD, discusses results from the Advance-HTN Phase 2 study. The trial tested a new medication called Lorundrostat for treatment of high blood pressure. Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339. Subscribe to the free Love Your Heart monthly enewsletter for helpful resources including heart disease prevention and treatment tips, videos, news and research.https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/about/news#newsletter-tab

Cleveland Clinic experts discuss how heart conditions uniquely affect older adults. Abdulla Damluji, MD, and Ardeshir Hashmi, MD, explain Cleveland Clinic’s holistic care strategies that integrate cardiology and geriatrics to improve outcomes and quality of life for aging patients and their families.Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339.

Coronary artery disease means that blood vessels in the heart are blocked, limiting the movement of blood throughout the heart. Expert cardiothoracic surgeons discuss techniques for coronary artery bypass surgery and what to expect in recovery in part two of this two-part series.Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339. Learn more about treatment for coronary artery disease. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/coronary-artery-disease-treatmentMeet the Panel: Faisal Bakaeen, MD – Cardiac Surgeon & Professor of Surgery https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/faisal-bakaeen/4268440 Donna Kimmaliardjuk, MD – Cardiac Surgeon https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/donna-kimmaliardjuk/4268437Tarek Malas, MD – Cardiac Surgeon https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/tarek-malas/4268169

Coronary artery disease means that blood vessels in the heart are blocked, limiting the movement of blood throughout the heart. Expert cardiothoracic surgeons discuss coronary artery disease symptoms, diagnostic testing, medical treatments and considerations for surgery in part one of this two-part series. Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339.Meet the Panel: Faisal Bakaeen, MD – Cardiac Surgeon & Professor of Surgery https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/faisal-bakaeen/4268440Donna Kimmaliardjuk, MD – Cardiac Surgeon https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/donna-kimmaliardjuk/4268437Tarek Malas, MD – Cardiac Surgeon https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/tarek-malas/4268169

Kenneth McCurry, MD, and Marie Budev, DO, from Cleveland Clinic’s Lung and Heart-Lung Transplant Program discuss how their multidisciplinary team manages lung failure and advances transplant care. Learn about techniques like ex vivo lung perfusion (EVLP) and ECMO bridging, and how Cleveland Clinic is expanding access to transplantation for complex patients.Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic by calling 844.868.4339.Learn more about lung transplants at Cleveland Clinic. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/services/lung-transplant-surgery