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.

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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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Please join our special guest, Dr. Benjamin Romer from Ohio State University, as we address the current state of lipid therapy in both primary and secondary prevention patients. He addresses a practical approach to the issue of statin intolerance, then reviews the newer agents including ezetimide and bempedoic acid, as well as the newer percutaneous agents, with a focus on practical tips for implementation. We wrap up with a discussion on the role of coronary calcium scoring to guide therapeutic decisions in select patients.

For more information, see the 2022 ACC Expert Consensus Pathway on the role of Nonstatin Therapies.

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Join our special guests, Drs. Auroa Badin and Bradley Lander, as we discuss the case of an elite professional athlete found to have atrial fibrillation. We discuss the challenges regarding anticoagulation, medical therapy, and the role of monitoring for burden of arrhythmia in these patients. Finally we review the role of definitive ablation, including the shared decision making process.

For more information:
HRS expert consensus statement on arrhythmias in the athlete

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Join our special guests, Drs. Lauren Lastinger from The Ohio State University and Sharon Roble from OhioHealth, as we review common issues in cardio-obstetrics for the cardiac practitioner. We will review pearls for managing common cardiovascular conditions during pregnancy, evaluation of cardiac symptoms during pregnancy, common medication pitfalls, and new concepts in peripartum cardiomyopathy.

For more information, see:
Lastinger et al :Diagnostic and Management Considerations in a High-Risk Pregnant Patient With Ischemic Cardiomyopathy

Cardio-Obstetrics Essentials: Team-Based Management of Cardiovascular Disease and Pregnancy (ACC course)

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Please join our special guest Dr. Ian Neeland from University Hospitals in Cleveland, to discuss the intersection of obesity and cardiovascular disease, and specifically the roles of the new agents semaglutide and tirzepatide. We discuss the recent data on cardiovascular outcomes with these agents, assessing patient candidacy, and tips for initiating and monitoring therapy. We also reviewed the complementary role of bariatric surgery and pharmacotherapy to improve cardiac outcomes.

For more information, see the SELECT study.
For more information about the UH CINEMA program, click on this link.

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