Lars Svensson, MD, PhD, and Xiaoying Lou, MD, share a deep dive into valve-sparing aortic root surgery, an advanced technique that preserves the patient’s native valve while treating aortic aneurysms. 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.

Steven Nissen, MD, and Luke Laffin, MD, discuss a groundbreaking phase 1 trial of a CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing therapy targeting ANGPTL3. They explore its potential as a one-time treatment to significantly lower LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, with promising safety and efficacy data that could reshape lipid management. Learn more about C5 Research at Cleveland Clinic. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/research/c5research Looking to refer a patient? Please reach out to our Physician Referral t...

A. Marc Gillinov, MD, and Tarek Malas, MD, discuss the long-term benefits of mitral valve repair for patients with degenerative mitral valve disease. They explore surgical decision-making, robotic techniques and post-operative recovery strategies like cardiac rehab that support lifelong valve function and optimal 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.

Kenneth McCurry, MD, and Marie M. 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. Looking to refer a patient? Please reach out to our Physician Referral team Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m....

Tamanna Singh, MD, and Amanda Vest, MBBS, discuss the relationship between obesity and heart failure. They discuss multidisciplinary strategies, including lifestyle interventions and pharmacologic therapies like GLP-1 receptor agonists for managing patients across the spectrum of heart failure. Learn emerging clinical research regarding obesity and heart failure from Cleveland Clinic experts. Looking to refer a patient? Please reach out to our Physician Referral team Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m...

Donna Kimmaliardjuk, MD, and Faisal Bakaeen, MD, explore the latest in multi-arterial coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG). They discuss patient selection, surgical techniques and long-term outcomes supported by optimal medical therapy. 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.

When a heart is weak after a heart attack, cardiac arrest or surgery, mechanical circulatory support (MCS) can help the heart function while it heals or assist patients long-term. Cleveland Clinic experts discuss MCS devices, specifically the Impella percutaneous left ventricular assist device (LVAD) and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). 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. Meet the pr...

Amanda Vest, MBBS, explores sex-based differences in heart failure, focusing on biological and social factors that influence disease development, treatment response and outcomes in women. She highlights disparities in risk factors, access to care and clinical trial representation that can influence heart failure 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.

Scott Cameron, MD, highlights the underdiagnosis and undertreatment of peripheral artery disease (PAD) in women. He discusses diagnostic challenges and emphasizes the need for improved screening, female-specific guidelines and more inclusive research to address disparities in 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.

Women are more likely than men to experience atrial fibrillation symptoms. Mohamed Kanj, MD, discusses gender-based differences in atrial fibrillation treatment, including rate control, rhythm control and anticoagulation. 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.

Ravi Ambani, MD, and Aravinda Nanjundappa, MBBS, MD, discuss Cleveland Clinic’s leadership and progress in treating carotid artery disease. Learn how multidisciplinary teams are transforming care with new research on medical and surgical therapies. 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.

Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is a type of pulmonary hypertension caused by chronic blood clots in the lungs. It is an under-recognized condition, but with accurate imaging and quality treatment, it can often be cured. Gustavo Heresi, MD, and Michael Tong, MD, discuss diagnosis, medical therapy and surgical options for people with CTEPH. 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.

When treating mitral valve disease, a surgeon must decide whether to repair or replace a valve. Cleveland Clinic experts discuss robotically-assisted surgery, reoperations and the outcomes a patient can expect from surgery at Cleveland Clinic. 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. Meet the presenters: Marc Gillinov, MD, Heart Surgeon, Chair of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery https://my.clevelandclin...

Connective tissue disorders like Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, and Ehlers-Danlos syndromes can affect the function of the heart and aorta. Cleveland Clinic experts discuss surgical options, recovery and expected outcomes for those with connective tissue disorders. 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. Meet the Presenters: Lars Svensson, MD, PhD Chief of the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular and Th...

Connective tissue disorders like Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, and Ehlers-Danlos syndromes can affect the function of the heart and aorta. Cleveland Clinic experts discuss the diagnosis of these genetic conditions and indications for heart and aorta treatment in patients with connective tissue disorders in part one of this two-part series. Meet the Presenters: Lars Svensson, MD, PhD Chief of the Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute https://providers.clevelandclinic...

G. Jay Bishop, MD, and Aravinda Nanjundappa, MBBS, MD, explore Cleveland Clinic’s latest advances in vascular medicine, from research on aortic aneurysm biomarkers to innovative treatments for pulmonary embolism, hypertension, and peripheral artery disease. Learn how multidisciplinary teams are transforming care with new research on cutting-edge therapies. 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 about the promising results of a fixed-dose combination therapy trial that achieved up to a 50% reduction in LDL cholesterol. Steven Nissen, MD and Ashish Sarraju, MD discuss how this CETP inhibitor-based therapy compares to monotherapies, its potential role in treating high-risk cardiovascular patients, and what it could mean for the future of hyperlipidemia 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...

Persistent or recurrent atrial fibrillation (AFib) following ablation remains a clinical challenge, especially when it occurs more than three months after an ablation. Expert Cleveland Clinic electrophysiologists discuss the causes for recurrent AFib and review current management strategies, including redo ablation and surgical intervention. Meet the presenters: Oussama Wazni, MD, MBA, Section Head of Electrophysiology https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/7336-oussama-wazni Ayman Hussein, MD...

Structural heart disease encompasses a range of abnormalities affecting the heart’s valves, chambers, and muscle. At Cleveland Clinic, our team brings deep expertise in the diagnosis and interventional management of these complex conditions—particularly valvular heart disease. In this discussion, expert Cleveland Clinic cardiologists explore the latest advances in transcatheter therapies, cutting-edge research and the collaborative, multidisciplinary approach that drives superior procedural o...

When an aortic aneurysm occurs, a multidisciplinary team of experts can provide the best care for the patient. Francis (Frank) Caputo, MD, and Marijan Koprivanac, MD, discuss aortic aneurysms and the team-based approach to treating these complex conditions at Cleveland Clinic. 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.