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 clinic at CCF. 
For more information, see:
Embarking on a Career in Cardio-Rheumatology
Inflammatory and autoimmune mechanisms in the induction of atherosclerotic damage in systemic rheumatic diseases: two faces of the same coin.
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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. 
For more information, see:
SCMR Registry: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38971501/

30-minute CMR exam: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35232470/

CMR Guideline/Position Statement hub: https://scmr.org/publications/scmr-guidelines-position-statements/

CMR facility and training center hub: https://scmr.org/directory/

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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.
For more information, see:
2024 ACC/AHA Guideline  for the Management of Lower Extremity Peripheral Artery Disease, including ACC Guideline Hub and Guidelines At-a-Glance with top 10 takeaways.
AHA guideline hub, including slide set  
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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. 

For more information:
ACC.org Postpartum Hypertension Clinic Development Toolkit
ACC Course: Cardio-Obstetrics Essentials: Team-Based Management of Cardiovascular Disease and Pregnancy

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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.

For more information:
Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation for Refractory Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Trials
The Minnesota mobile extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation consortium for treatment of out-of-hospital refractory ventricular fibrillation: Program description, performance, and outcomes
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