Love Your Heart: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast

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.

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=pTP20iS7hjL4wzZ8 Meet the panel of experts: Maria Mountis, DO (moderator) https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/maria-mountis/4267473 Grant Reed, MD https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/grant-reed/4268447 Ashish Sarraju, MD https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/ashish-sarraju/4268466 Tyler 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=pTP20iS7hjL4wzZ8 Meet the panel of experts: Maria Mountis, DO (moderator) https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/maria-mountis/4267473 Grant Reed, MD https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/grant-reed/4268447 Ashish Sarraju, MD https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/ashish-sarraju/4268466 Tyler 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.

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.

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-treatment Subscribe to the free Love Your Heart monthly enewsletter for helpful resources including heart disease prevention and treatment tips, videos, news and research.

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.

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/4268489 Schedule 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-treatment Subscribe to the free Love Your Heart monthly enewsletter for helpful resources including heart disease prevention and treatment tips, videos, news and research.

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.

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/4268489 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.

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.

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-treatment Schedule 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-treatment Schedule 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/4271962 Vascular Medicine Specialist Scott Cameron, MD | https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/scott-cameron/4272046 Vascular Surgeon Ali Khalifeh, MD | https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/ali-khalifeh/4271964 Vascular Surgeon Courtney Hanak, MD | https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/courtney-hanak/4271976 Vascular 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-treatment Schedule 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/4271962 Vascular Medicine Specialist Scott Cameron, MD | https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/scott-cameron/4272046 Vascular Surgeon Ali Khalifeh, MD | https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/ali-khalifeh/4271964 Vascular Surgeon Courtney Hanak, MD | https://providers.clevelandclinic.org/provider/courtney-hanak/4271976 Vascular 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.

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.

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-treatment 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.

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.

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-treatment 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.