Best AORTA Podcasts (2024)

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Open Hybrid Treatment of Complex Type A Aortic Dissection 5:25

38m ago5:25

5:25

In this episode, Marijan Koprivanac, MD, discusses open hybrid treatment of complex type A aortic dissection with occluded right carotid artery. Learn more about Cleveland Clinic's Aorta Center: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/depts/aorta-centerBy Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute

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Facts About Heart Transplantation 4:03

2d ago4:03

4:03

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 who specializes in transplantation, talks about 5 interesting facts about heart transplantation. Learn more about the Heart Transplantation Center at Cleveland Clinic https://my.clevelandclinic.org/dep…

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(Rebroadcast) Ian McSweeney and Eliza Spellman Taylor: Changing the Way We Think About Farmland and Food Systems 35:52

30m ago35:52

35:52

For too long, the personal property model, instituted by white settlers, has dominated the agricultural space. This has resulted in an unjust, inequitable system within which less than 2% of farmland is owned by people of color. The Agrarian Trust is on a mission to change this through “transitioning farmland from a commoditized market place into a…

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Is It Too Late? When to Consider LVAD as an Option 6:39

2d ago6:39

6:39

Left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) have dramatically shifted the outcomes for patients with advanced heart failure. The question remains, when is the best time for a patient to begin LVAD therapy? Michael Zhen-Yu Tong, MD, Surgical Director of Heart Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support, reviews a case study with the question, is …

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Can an App Help Your Heart Health? 12:36

4d ago12:36

12:36

Nutrition and diet apps are a great way to help track calories, weight and other health numbers. Cleveland Clinic health experts have designed a mobile app with the goal of promoting overall health and well-being. Julia Zumpano, a registered dietician nutritionist at Cleveland Clinic, talks about how this app can be used to create and keep heart he…

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(Rebroadcast) David Holmgren: RetroSuburbia – The Downshifter's Guide to a Resilient Future 1:30:24

4d ago1:30:24

1:30:24

Within the international and growing permaculture movement, David Holmgren is respected for his commitment to presenting permaculture ideas through practical projects and teaching by personal example, that a sustainable lifestyle is a realistic, attractive and powerful alternative to dependent consumerism. For full show notes, visit: https://www.li…

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Hybrid Arch Replacement for Type A Dissection 7:56

10d ago7:56

7:56

In this episode, Marijan Koprivanac, MD, provides an overview of hybrid arch replacement for retrograde type A dissection with high-risk features. Learn more about Cleveland Clinic's Aorta Center.By Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute

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How to Choose the Best Place for Mitral Valve Surgery 5:05

15d ago5:05

5:05

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 confusing. Dr. Marc Gillinov, Chairman of the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, advises patients to find a center that has expereince and expertise. At Cleveland Clinic, there is a team approac…

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(Rebroadcast) Bayo Akomolafe: The Consequences of Anthropocentrism 34:18

11d ago34:18

34:18

We're excited to reshare this deeply inspiring and perspective-shifting chat from 2022 with the one and only Bayo Akomolafe. Bayo grew up in Lagos, Nigeria, and is a father, son, brother, life partner, author, poet, teacher, public intellectual, international speaker, post-humanist thinker, and so much more. For full show notes, visit: https://www.…

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What's New in Heart Transplantation? 5:06

17d ago5:06

5:06

The first heart transplant was in 1967. In 1968, the first heart transplantation at Cleveland Clinic was performed. Much has changed over the last 50 years. Michael Zhen-Yu Tong, MD, Surgical Director of Heart Transplantation and Mechanical Circulatory Support, discusses what's new in heart transplantation.…

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Can Your Heart Recover From Cardiogenic Shock? 5:24

20d ago5:24

5:24

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 gives an overview of devices that can help support your heart so it can recover. Cleveland Clinic has a specialized Center for Shock and Circulatory Support that has expertise in each device and develops …

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Hybrid Treatment of Complex Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm 6:34

24d ago6:34

6:34

Marijan Koprivanac, MD, discusses open hybrid treatment of complex thoracic aortic aneurism in a high-risk octogenarian patient. Learn more about Cleveland Clinic's Aorta CenterBy Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute

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Heart Failure Stages 7:44

29d ago7:44

7:44

The American Heart Association defines heart failure in 4 stages. Dr. Amanda Vest, Section Head of Heart Failure and Transplantation Cardiology, reviews these stages and how your doctor defines heart failure.By Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute

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Natalie Foster: Fighting for America’s Next Economy by Raising the Floor for Everyone 30:57

28d ago30:57

30:57

How would America’s economy change if we could guarantee financial support for everyone? In this conversation with Natalie Foster, Economic Security Project president and author of The Guarantee, we explore how stability can be found for American people if the government provides an economic floor through which no one can fall and that can provide …

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Evolution of Left Ventricular Assist Devices 13:19

1M ago13:19

13:19

The innovation of left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) as a treatment option for patients with heart failure had a significant impact in the field. Michael Zhen-Yu Tong, MD, gives a brief history of how LVADs have evolved over the last few decades to be a durable solution for patients with advanced heart failure.…

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Advancements in Heart Failure Treatment: How the Left Ventricular Assist Device Has Evolved 8:40

1M ago8:40

8:40

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 gives a brief history of how LVADs have evolved over the last few decades to be a durable solution for patients with advanced heart failure.By Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute

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(Rebroadcast) Tao Orion: A Vision for Redesigning Our Engagement with the World 48:37

1M ago48:37

48:37

Since the industrial revolution, and throughout the modern era, our connection to the ecosystems in which we live has dwindled, resulting in a lack of awareness and understanding about the relationships that determine our health and future. Tune in to this special rebroadcast of our 2021 conversation with Tao Orion, author and holistic ecologist, f…

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Talking Tall Rounds®: Complicated Wounds 10:08

1M ago10:08

10:08

In this episode, Michael Maier, DPM, and Scott Cameron, MD, PhD, discuss comprehensive cutting-edge care for complicated wounds.By Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute

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How Should You be Eating if You Have Heart Failure? 15:10

1M ago15:10

15:10

Dietary recommendations can be confusing. Having a heart condition can make it even more challenging. Dr. Amanda Vest, Section Head of Heart Failure and Transplantation Cardiology, has a special interest in making diet and nutrition choices easier for patients with heart failure. She talks about recommended dietary patterns and considerations for w…

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(Rebroadcast) Autumn Brown: The Solidarity Economy 48:40

2M ago48:40

48:40

Tune into this special rebroadcast of our October 2019 conversation with Autumn Brown, mother, organizer, theologian, artist, and facilitator. For full show notes, visit: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/2019/10/1/next-economy-now Send us a Text Message. EARLY BIRD SALE: Save 20% when you register for our fall cohort of The Next Economy MBA before …

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Benefits of the Aorta Center 5:07

2M ago5:07

5:07

Specialized centers offer care to patients as a multidisciplinary team with expertise in a particular disease condition. Eric Roselli, MD, Cardiac Surgery Director of the Aorta Center speaks with Xiaoying Lou, MD, about the history and future directions of the Aorta Center at Cleveland Clinic.By Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute

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5 Questions to Ask If You Are Considering Robotic Valve Surgery 5:48

2M ago5:48

5:48

Robotic heart surgery has many benefits when done by a skilled surgeon. Drs. Marc Gillinov and Tarek Malas answer the five questions you should think about if you are considering a robotic approach to valve surgery.By Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute

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Introduction to Beyond the B 35:43

2M ago35:43

35:43

We at the LIFT team have some exciting news to share. We have just launched a brand new, second podcast called “Beyond the B”! We are crossposting the first episode of Beyond the B to this channel. On this podcast, Ryan Honeyman, Emmy Allison, and special guests delve into the complexities of the B Corp movement and its impact. This inaugural episo…

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Talking Tall Rounds®: Ischemia with No Obstructive Arteries 2:15

2M ago2:15

2:15

Khaled Ziada, MD, provides a brief overview of the risk factors, diagnosis & treatment considerations for ischemia with no obstructive arteries (INOCA). Learn more about Tall Rounds online.By Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute

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Nutrition and Heart Failure 5:41

2M ago5:41

5:41

Heart failure is a term to describe when your heart is not pumping as well as it should. Dr. Amanda Vest, Section Head of Heart Failure and Transplantation Cardiology, talks about how nutrition plays an important role in heart health.By Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute

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Dana Brown: The Next System of Healthcare 50:32

2M ago50:32

50:32

While healthcare has the potential to function as an essential pillar of the next economy, it’s no secret that the current US healthcare system is dysfunctional. Today, we are joined by Dana Brown, a leading expert in public-sector pharmaceutical production, to imagine a non-extractive system of healthcare that prioritizes the health and wellbeing …

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AATS: Machine Learning-Derived Risk Model to Predict Post-Cardiotomy Cardiogenic Shock in High-Risk Cardiac Surgery Patients 3:13

2M ago3:13

3:13

The American Association for Thoracic Surgery hosted its 104th Annual Meeting in Toronto at the end of April. There were many outstanding presentations. Edward Soltesz, MD, MPH, Surgical Director of the Kaufman Center for Heart Failure and Recovery and the Program and Director for the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery residency and …

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Bicuspid Aortic Valve and the Aorta 10:34

2M ago10:34

10:34

As blood travels through the heart, it passes through the aortic valve into the aorta. The aorta is the body’s main artery that carries blood to the body. Dr. Eric Roselli, Surgical Director of the Aorta Center, and Dr. Xiaoying Lou talk about how the aortic valve relates to the aorta.By Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute

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Chris Marquis: A New Regenerative Paradigm for Tomorrow’s Economy 40:54

2M ago40:54

40:54

From climate change to inequality, many of society's most pressing issues are deeply intertwined with the prioritization of wealth accumulation at the expense of broader societal and environmental concerns. Today, we are joined by Chris Marquis, the author of The Profiteers: How Business Privatizes Profit and Socializes Cost, to discuss how we can …

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Esophageal Cancer: Past, Present and Future 10:07

2M ago10:07

10:07

Siva Raja, MD, PhD, Surgical Director of the Center for Esophageal Diseases and a staff thoracic surgeon in the Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, provides an update on the treatment of esophageal cancer. Learn more about Tall Rounds online.By Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute

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High Risk and Complex Heart Surgery 14:11

2M ago14:11

14:11

Heart surgery is complex and requires expert surgeons. This becomes more challenging as more parts of the heart are involved or because of the health history of a patient. Dr. Edward Soltesz and Dr. Anthony Zaki talk about what might make a patient considered high-risk, how that affects their surgical plan, and the benefit of a second opinion. Thei…

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Management of Hypertension in Pregnancy and Postpartum 20:29

3M ago20:29

20:29

Pregnancy adds an additional layer of complexity when caring for pregnant and postpartum patients. Deirdre Mattina, MD, highlights some key considerations for managing this population.By Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute

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Passion for Care: Exploring the World of Aortic Surgery 9:16

3M ago9:16

9:16

The term "heart surgery" includes structures in the heart, but also connected to the heart. The aorta is the body’s main artery that carries blood to the rest of the body from your heart. Caring for your heart and the vessels around it requires a team approach. Dr. Eric Roselli, Surgical Director of the Aorta Center, speaks with Dr. Xiaoying Lou ab…

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(Rebroadcast) Edgar Villanueva: Healing Our Collective Trauma Around Money 43:23

3M ago43:23

43:23

Tune in for a special rebroadcast of our 2021 conversation with Edgar Villanueva, a globally-recognized activist, award-winning author, and an expert on issues of race and philanthropy, as well as the Principle and Founder of the Decolonizing Wealth Project (DWP) and Liberated Capital. For full show notes, visit: https://www.lifteconomy.com/blog/ed…

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Talking Tall Rounds: SVS Highlights 16:21

3M ago16:21

16:21

In this episode, Sean Lyden, MD, and Francis Caputo, MD, discuss Cleveland Clinic's highlights at the 2023 Society of Vascular Surgery Annual Meeting. Learn more about Tall Rounds online http://2207941.mediaspace.kaltura.com/category/Tall+Rounds/75663251.By Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute

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Diversity in Research 13:31

3M ago13:31

13:31

April is National Diversity Health Month. This year, the theme is Be the Source for Better Health: Improving Health Outcomes Through Our Cultures, Communities, and Connections. Dr. Lee Kirksey and Sherelle Tucker, Director of Community & Economic Development and Executive Administrator of the Center for Community Health Equity, discuss the importan…

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Rebroadcast: Resmaa Menakem: We Will Never Go Back to “Normal” 42:03

3M ago42:03

42:03

Resmaa Menakem, New York Times bestselling author of “My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies,” is a visionary Justice Leadership coach, organizational strategist and master trainer. Resmaa is a leading voice in today’s conversation on racialized trauma. As a therapist, trauma specialist, and the f…

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ACC Late Breaking Science: TACTiC Trial 13:16

3M ago13:16

13:16

Cleveland Clinic led TACTiC Trial was presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 73rd Annual Scientific Session. Steven Nissen, MD, discusses the results with Katherine Wolski, Lead Biostatistician in the Cleveland Clinic Coordinating Center for Clinical Research (C5Research). C5Research is Cleveland Clinic's Academic Research Organization (…

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High Blood Pressure and Pregnancy 8:29

3M ago8:29

8:29

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of pregnancy complications. Dr. Deirdre Mattina provides an overview of high blood pressure (hypertension) in pregnancy and goals for management.By Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute

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