Love Your Heart: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast
Episodes
Encore: Managing Aortic Aneurysms
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is an encore presentation of "Managing Aortic Aneurysms," which originally premiered in March 2025.Francis (Frank) Caputo, MD, ...
Encore: Living Well with LVAD
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is an encore presentation of "Living Well with Heart Failure: All About LVAD," which originally premiered in February 2025.A le...
Ask the Heart Doctor: Mitral Valve
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cleveland Clinic heart experts explain mitral valve disease: what regurgitation (leakage) and stenosis (narrowing) are, how they’re found with an ul...
Pericarditis: Symptoms and Screening
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 con...
Updates in Vascular Surgery Clinical Trials
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Vascular surgeons Sean Lyden, MD, and Jon Quatromoni, MD, discuss the clinical trials that are leading to less invasive, more effective treatments for...
A Leaky Aortic Valve Explained: Symptoms, Testing and When Surgery May Help
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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 sympto...
Aortic Coarctation: From Childhood Repair to Adult Care
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Roselli, MD, and Patrick Vargo, MD, explain aortic coarctation, a congenital narrowing of the aorta. Coarctation often requires lifelong monitori...
Ask the Experts: Everyday Heart Health Part 2
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In part two of this two part series, Cleveland Clinic heart specialists continue their heart health conversation with tips on exercise and managing co...
Ask the Experts: Everyday Heart Health Part 1
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In part one of this two part series, Cleveland Clinic heart specialists answer your most common questions about staying heart‑healthy at any age. ...
Women's Integrated Sports, Exercise and Research
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how Cleveland Clinic’s new WISER (Women's Integrated Sports, Exercise and Research) program supports women at every stage of their athlet...
How DNA Affects Heart Health
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how cardiovascular genomics is transforming heart care as Samir Kapadia, MD, and Krishna Aragam, MD, discuss what genetic testing can reveal ...
Pregnancy After Heart Transplant
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Discover what it takes to navigate pregnancy and parenthood after a heart transplant as Cleveland Clinic cardiologists Maria Mountis, DO, and Karlee H...
Heart Health Habits to Help You Age Well
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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: movem...
Quick Questions: Heart Failure
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Heart failure cardiologist Amanda Vest, MBBS, answers real questions submitted by real people, tackling common concerns about diagnosing and managin...
Inherited Arrhythmias
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oussama Wazni, MD, MBA, and Jeffery Courson, DO, break down what inherited arrhythmias are, how they’re detected and why early evaluation matters fo...
What Research Reveals About Women and Heart Failure
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how heart failure impacts women differently and why it matters. Amanda Vest, MBBS, explores sex-based differences in risk factors, symptoms...
AFib in Women: Risks, Symptoms and Treatments
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how atrial fibrillation affects women differently and why early intervention matters. Mohamed Kanj, MD, explains gender-based differences in ...
Why Appropriate Follow-Up Is Key to Successful Aortic Valve Replacement
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Amar Krishnaswamy, MD, Head of Interventional Cardiology, and Marijan Koprivanac, MD, Cardiac Surgeon at Cleveland Clinic, as they discuss what p...
Ask the Heart Doctor - Abdominal Aorta Disease Part 2
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ask the Heart Doctor - Understanding Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Part 1
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Outcomes with Post-Transcatheter Pulmonary Valve Replacement
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hani Najm, MD, and Joanna Ghobrial, MD, explain the latest advances in transcatheter pulmonary valve implantation, surgical strategies and lifetime ma...
Advances in Treating Ventricular Septal Rupture
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Venugopal Menon, MD, and Michael Tong, MD, explain how modern advances are transforming treatment for a rare but life-threatening complication after a...
How a Blood Test Can Predict Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new Cleveland Clinic study uncovered how gut health could influence serious vascular conditions. Stanley Hazen, MD, PhD, and Scott Cameron, MD, PhD,...
Caring for Patients With Peripheral Artery Disease
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how a multidisciplinary team tackles peripheral artery disease (PAD) with a patient-first approach. Lee Kirksey, MD, Aravinda Nanjundappa, MB...
The Immune System’s Role in Cardiovascular Disease
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Samir Kapadia, MD, Chairman of Cardiovascular Medicine at Cleveland Clinic, and David Zidar, MD, PhD, an interventional cardiologist and immunologist,...
Saving the Valve During Aortic Root Surgery
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lars Svensson, MD, PhD, and Xiaoying Lou, MD, discuss valve-sparing aortic root surgery, an advanced technique that preserves the patient’s native v...
Obesity Plus Heart Failure: What Are Safe and Effective Weight Loss Strategies?
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cleveland Clinic experts Tamanna Singh, MD, and Amanda Vest, MBBS, discuss how obesity affects heart health, especially in people with heart failure...
Team-Based Care for Lung and Multi-Organ Transplant
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kenneth McCurry, MD, and Marie Budev, DO, discuss Cleveland Clinic’s leadership in lung and multi-organ transplantation, highlighting innovations li...
Lifelong Management of Heart Valve Patients
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you're living with a leaky mitral valve, valve repair can restore your heart health and your lifestyle. Cleveland Clinic cardiac surgeons Ma...
New Drug Trial to Treat High Blood Pressure
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Preventive cardiologist and researcher Luke Laffin, MD, discusses results from the Advance-HTN Phase 2 study. The trial tested a new medication called...
Taking Care of Your Cardiovascular Health While Aging
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cleveland Clinic experts discuss how heart conditions uniquely affect older adults. Abdulla Damluji, MD, and Ardeshir Hashmi, MD, explain Cleveland Cl...
Ask the Heart Doctor: State-of-the-Art Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coronary artery disease means that blood vessels in the heart are blocked, limiting the movement of blood throughout the heart. Expert cardiothoracic ...
Ask the Heart Doctor: Coronary Artery Disease Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment Options
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coronary artery disease means that blood vessels in the heart are blocked, limiting the movement of blood throughout the heart. Expert cardiothoracic ...
Innovations in Managing Lung Failure
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kenneth McCurry, MD, and Marie Budev, DO, from Cleveland Clinic’s Lung and Heart-Lung Transplant Program discuss how their multidisciplinary team ma...
Multi-Arterial and Total Arterial Bypass Grafting
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Faisal Bakaeen, MD, and Donna Kimmaliardjuk, MD, discuss the benefits and considerations of multi-arterial coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), a t...
New Research to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease and Aortic Stenosis
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Nissen, MD, shares research about a new treatment for elevated lipoprotein(a) levels called Lepodisiran. Lowering lipoprotein(a) levels can imp...
Growth of ECMO: Advanced Life Support and Other Devices
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
New Trials to Reduce LDL Cholesterol
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A recent clinical trial has shown exciting results for a new combination pill that could help people at high risk for heart disease. This pill combine...
Ask the Heart Doctor: Aortic Aneurysm Treatment & Surgery
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The aorta is the large blood vessel that moves blood from the heart through the rest of the body. Sometimes, genetic conditions, heart valve and blood...
Ask the Heart Doctor: Aortic Aneurysm Diagnosis & Prevention
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The aorta is the large blood vessel that moves blood from the heart through the rest of the body. Sometimes, genetic conditions, heart valve and blood...
Innovations in Carotid Stenting
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ravi Ambani, MD, and Aravinda Nanjundappa, MBBS, MD, discuss Cleveland Clinic’s leadership and progress in treating carotid artery disease. Learn ho...
Mitral Valve: Repair, Replace, Redo
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Repairs, replacements, reoperations and robots? Expert Cleveland Clinic surgeons break down exactly what to expect from mitral valve surgery.Meet the ...
Innovations in Vascular Medicine Care
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
G. Jay Bishop, MD, and Aravinda Nanjundappa, MBBS, MD, explore Cleveland Clinic’s latest advances in vascular medicine, from research on aortic aneu...
Impact of Processed Foods and Additives on Heart Health
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Steve Nissen, MD, and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Julia Zumpano discuss the health risks of ultra-processed foods. They offer practical tips for...
Marfan Syndrome and Connective Tissue Disorders - Part II
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Connective tissue disorders like Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, and Ehlers-Danlos syndromes can affect the heart and aorta, the main blood vessel that carries b...
Marfan Syndrome and Connective Tissue Disorders - Part I
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Connective tissue disorders like Marfan, Loeys-Dietz and Ehlers-Danlos syndromes can affect the heart and aorta, the main blood vessel that carries bl...
AFib After an Ablation: What to Know
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Experiencing persistent or recurring atrial fibrillation (AFib) can be frustrating, especially when it happens after an ablation procedure. Oussama Wa...
Treating Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) is a type of pulmonary hypertension caused by chronic blood clots in the lungs. It is an under-r...
Expertise in Bicuspid Valve Repair - Part II
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bicuspid aortic valve is a common heart condition where the aortic valve has only two leaflets instead of the normal three. In part two of this series...
Expertise in Bicuspid Valve Repair - Part 1
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bicuspid aortic valve is a common heart condition where the aortic valve has only two leaflets instead of the normal three. Lars Svensson, MD, PhD, an...
Expertise in Left Atrial Appendage Closure
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The OPTION clinical trial compared left atrial appendage closure to blood thinner medications in patients at risk of stroke after undergoing atrial fi...
Ask the Heart Doctor: Tricuspid Valve Surgery
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our heart valve disease experts answer real questions from real people about the tricuspid valve. Learn about diagnosis and treatment options for hear...
Ask the Heart Doctor: Mitral Valve Surgery
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our heart valve disease experts answer real questions from real people about the mitral valve. Learn about diagnosis and treatment options for heart v...
Ask the Heart Doctor: Aortic Valve Surgery
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our heart valve disease experts answer aortic valve questions from real people. Learn about diagnosis and treatment options for heart valve disease, i...
Myths on Dieting and Heart Health
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, a...
Radiation Heart Disease
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cardiotoxicity from radiation therapy can develop within days or months after radiation, but it often develops years later. Milind Desai, MD, MBA, and...
Understanding Cardiac Rehab
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cardiac rehabilitation is a program that combines exercise, diet and education to help people with heart conditions. Erik Van Iterson, PhD, MS, MA, ex...
Cleveland Clinic's Breadth of Heart Failure Therapies
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heart failure means the heart isn’t pumping as well as it should. Amanda Vest, MBBS, and Edward Soltesz, MD, discuss the types of heart failure, med...
Addressing Structural Heart Disease
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Structural heart disease can affect the heart’s valves, walls, chambers or muscles. Samir Kapadia, MD, Chair of the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Depar...
Managing Aortic Aneurysms
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An aortic aneurysm is an abnormal bulge in the organ that moves blood from the heart to the rest of the body. When an aortic aneurysm occurs, a multid...
Advances in Heart Surgery at Cleveland Clinic - Part II
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lars Svensson, MD, PhD, Chief of Cleveland Clinic's Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, and Marc Gillinov, MD...
Advances in Heart Surgery at Cleveland Clinic - Part I
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover the innovative approaches to heart surgery at Cleveland Clinic. Lars Svensson, MD, PhD, Chief of Cleveland Clinic's Sydell and Arnold Mi...
Addressing Cardiac Disease in Women
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heart disease is the leading cause of mortality in women in the United States and around the world. Vikas Sunder, MD, a cardiologist in the Department...
Living Well with Heart Failure: All About LVAD
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
American Heart Month 2025
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To kick off American Heart Month, Dr. Leslie Cho, Director of Cleveland Clinic’s Women’s Cardiovascular Center, joins to discuss surprising findin...
Common Questions about Pregnancy and Heart Disease
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of pregnancy complications. Karlee Hoffman, DO answers common questions that patients ask when considering p...
Tailored Treatment for High Triglycerides
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hypertriglyceridemia is a condition where triglycerides, or fat levels in the blood, are higher than normal. Ashish Sarraju, MD, gives an overview of ...
What to Expect When Transitioning from Pediatric to Adult Heart Transplant Program
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Caring for your heart is a lifelong process, especially if you have had a heart transplant. Eileen Hsich, MD, Medical Director for Heart Transplant at...
What You Need to Know About Robotically Assisted Heart Valve Surgery
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Robotically assisted heart surgery provides an alternative to a traditional approach down the center of the chest. Marc Gillinov, MD and Tarek Malas, ...
How Does Your Doctor Decide How to Treat Blocked Coronary Arteries?
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Coronary artery blockages, also known as coronary artery disease (CAD), occur when plaque builds up in the arteries that supply blood to the heart. Do...
Should You Step Up Your Heart Health if You Had COVID?
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you had a COVID-19 infection, a study found that you were twice as likely to have a major cardiac event, such as heart attack, stroke or even death...
What to Expect: Heart Transplantation
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered about the process for receiving a heart transplantation? Anthony Zaki, MD provides a brief overview of what to expect throughou...
Can a COVID Infection Harm Your Heart?
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A study found that people with any type of COVID-19 infection were twice as likely to have a major cardiac event, such as heart attack, stroke or even...
Choosing a Heart Healthy Diet
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Different diet plans have different benefits and down sides. Julia Zumpano, a Registered Dietitian, talks about the differences between the ketogenic ...
Is a Left Atrial Appendage Closure a Good Option to Prevent Stroke for People With Atrial Fibrillation?
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cleveland Clinic led a trial that found a left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) may be an effective alternative to taking blood thinners for those with...
New Treatment for Lp(a) Bad Cholesterol
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Elevated levels of Lipoprotein(a) cholesterol, or Lp(a), can increase the likelihood of cardiovascular disease. Steven Nissen, MD shares research on n...
The Power of Cardiac Rehab
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cardiac rehabilitation has been shown to reduce the risk of hospital readmission and improve quality of life, with benefits that persist even years af...
Medical Jargon and Clear Communication: Do You Understand?
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Healthcare is filled with technical terms that need their own dictionary. Clear and concise language can ensure that patients understand what a provid...
Should You Have More Than One Cardiologist?
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cardiology is the study and treatment of disorders of the heart and the blood vessels. Many doctors specialize in areas within cardiology such as elec...
Advice for Women's Heart Health
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Women have unique healthcare needs. Experts from the Women's Cardiovascular Center in the Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute at Cleveland C...
Ask The Heart Doctor: Women's Heart Health-Part 5- Atrial Fibrillation
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part five of this panel discussion, our heart doctors talk about risk factors and treatment options for atrial fibrillation.Meet our panelists: Les...
Mediterranean Style Eating For Heart Health
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Julia Zumpano, a Registered Dietitian, explains the Mediterranean Diet, a way of eating that emphasizes plant-based foods and healthy fats. The Medite...
Ask The Heart Doctor: Women's Heart Health - Part 4 - Aortic Dilation, Aneurysm & Dissection
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part four of this panel discussion, our heart doctors talk about when to watch and when to operate for women with aorta disease.Meet our panelists:...
Ask The Heart Doctor: Women's Heart Health-Part 3 - Weight Loss & Hormone Replacement Therapy
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In part three of this panel discussion, our heart doctors talk about their recommendations for the popular GLP-1 medications, weight loss and hormone ...
Ask The Heart Doctor: Women's Heart Health-Part 2 - Valve Disease
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what you’ve always wanted to know about women’s heart care, from risk prevention to unique symptoms to specialized treatment options. In par...
Ask The Heart Doctor: Women's Heart Disease and Surgery Part 1 - Coronary Heart Disease
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn what you’ve always wanted to know about women’s heart care, from risk prevention to unique symptoms to specialized treatment options. In par...
How Your Heart Surgeon Picks the Best Valve For You
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how long a heart valve will last after it is repaired or replaced? Or how your surgeon decides what valve would be best for you...
A Surgeon's Guide to Heart Valve Health
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are four valves in your heart. Dr. Tarek Malas and Dr. Xiaoying Lou give an overview of how blood moves through your heart, what can go wrong wi...
What is an Aortic Dissection?
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The aorta is the body’s main artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. The aorta can have an aneurysm, a balloon-like bulge,...
Your Questions About Cholesterol Answered
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cholesterol numbers are important because they help you know your risk for heart disease. Dr. Ashish Sarraju answers some common questions about chole...
Celebrating 2,400 Robotic Mitral Valve Surgeries
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Since the 1950s, Cleveland Clinic has been a pioneer in heart care. Cleveland Clinic recently celebrated the completion of 2,400 robotic mitral valve ...
Robotically Assisted Coronary Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery is a surgical treatment for patients with coronary artery disease (CAD). Traditionally, this procedure was done through...
Cleveland Clinic: A Global Leader in Heart Surgery
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As one of the largest integrated heart centers in the world, Cleveland Clinic has long been recognized as a global leader in cardiovascular care. Dr. ...
Facts About Heart Transplantation
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cleveland Clinic’s cardiac transplant program is one of the largest in the US and is the leading center in Ohio. Dr. Anthony Zaki, a cardiac surgeon...
Can an App Help Your Heart Health?
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Nutrition and diet apps are a great way to help track calories, weight and other health numbers. Cleveland Clinic health experts have designed a mobil...
How to Choose the Best Place for Mitral Valve Surgery
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There are many things to think about when you are told you need mitral valve surgery. There are questions to ask and finding answers can be confusin...
Can Your Heart Recover From Cardiogenic Shock?
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Cardiogenic shock is a serious condition that happens when your heart can’t pump enough blood to keep up with your body’s needs. Dr. Michael Tong ...
Heart Failure Stages
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The American Heart Association defines heart failure in 4 stages. Dr. Amanda Vest, Section Head of Heart Failure and Transplantation Cardiology, revie...
Advancements in Heart Failure Treatment: How the Left Ventricular Assist Device Has Evolved
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A left ventricular assist device (LVAD) helps the heart pump blood and is a potential treatment option for people with heart failure. Dr. Michael Tong...
How Should You be Eating if You Have Heart Failure?
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dietary recommendations can be confusing. Having a heart condition can make it even more challenging. Dr. Amanda Vest, Section Head of Heart Failure a...