Cardiac Consult: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast for Healthcare Professionals

Point – Counterpoint: A lively debate covers the pros and cons involved with endoscopic vs surgical resection, followed by a summary and discussion including recent advances and research on the topic.

Point – Counterpoint: A lively debate covers the pros and cons involved with endoscopic vs surgical resection, followed by a summary and discussion including recent advances and research on the topic.

The Convergent Procedure is a combination of minimally invasive surgical treatment with catheter ablation to provide the best results for patients with persistent atrial fibrillation. The recent CONVERGE trial results are discussed, followed by the highlights and considerations regarding management of patients with advanced atrial fibrillation.

Lead extraction requires the knowledge of three key factors that contribute to the success of this procedure. Number one is lead preparation, understanding the lead properties; second is controlled sheath advancement prior to counter traction; and last, prepare for rescue. This talk was presented at the Cleveland Clinic’s 2019 Gobal EP Summit. We look forward to Global EP Summit 2020 in September.

A case presentation of a 63 yo male with history of myocardial infarction provides the setting for this talk on scar related ventricular tachycardia. Discussion includes the mechanism behind this arrhythmia, the role of ICD along with ablation, timing of VT ablation, and innovative strategies in both imaging and ablation to improve outcomes. This talk was presented at the Cleveland Clinic’s 2019 Gobal EP Summit. We look forward to Global EP Summit 2020 in September.

Ayman Hussein, MD, a staff cardiologist specializing in electrophysiology and ablation strategies, dives into the complexities of atrial fibrillation (AFib). He highlights that AFib is a progressive disease requiring tailored ablation timing and techniques for optimal results. Hussein emphasizes the importance of early intervention to improve symptoms, reduce heart failure risk, and enhance quality of life. He presents compelling data showing that earlier ablation leads to better outcomes, challenging traditional views on treatment timing.

Dr. Venu Menon, Section Head of Clinical Cardiology and Director of the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) at Cleveland Clinic talks with Dr. Paul Cremer and Dr. Penelope Rampersad about Advances in Cardiac Critical Care. Beginning with a historical look at CCU care, Dr. Menon reflects on the changes in critical care over the years. This is followed by a discussion of what CCU care means today, how training has changed, research and quality outcomes, and the role of palliative care in the CCU.

Innovations in cardiac pacing, including new strategies and emerging data, presented within the context of an interesting case presentation. Topics covered include pacing induced cardiomyopathy, pace mapping, His bundle vs. RV pacing, selective vs. non-selective HBP, CRT and leadless pacing. This talk was presented at the Cleveland Clinic’s 2019 Gobal EP Summit. We look forward to Global EP Summit 2020 in September Speaker: Daniel J Cantillon, MD, Associate Section Head & Research Director, Electrophysiology & Pacing.

Dr. Lars Svensson talks with cardiologist Dr. Kapadia and heart surgeon Dr. Gillinov about COVID-19, how it is impacting cardiac care and procedures at Cleveland Clinic and what patients should know when seeking care during this time.

Dr. Hani Najm, Chairman of Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, at Cleveland Clinic, discusses septation in Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries, including perceived contraindications to septation and the best approach to address these complex anomalies. The talk was presented at the Cleveland Clinic’s 4th Annual Advances in Pediatric and Congenital Heart Summit focused on Congenitally Corrected Transposition of the Great Arteries. We look forward to the 5th Annual Advances in Congenital Heart Disease at Cleveland Clinic in October of 2020.