Pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE) is a complex surgery to remove long-term blood clots from arteries in your lungs that can’t be treated with medication. Drs. Nicholas Smedira and Haytham Elgharably discuss what to expect if you need a surgery to remove these clots.
Jul 8
Innovations in Vascular Care
G. Jay Bishop, MD, and Aravinda Nanjundappa, MBBS, MD, explore Cleveland Clinic’s latest advances in vascular medicine, from research on aortic aneurysm biomarkers to innovative treatments for pulmonary embolism, hypertension, and peripheral artery disease. Learn how multidiscipl ... Show More
12m 15s
Jul 1
Impact of Processed Foods and Additives on Heart Health
Steve Nissen, MD, and Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Julia Zumpano discuss the health risks of ultra-processed foods. They offer practical tips for making healthier nutritional choices to prevent obesity, heart disease and diabetes. Schedule an appointment at Cleveland Clinic ... Show More
8m 39s
Jun 24
Marfan Syndrome and Connective Tissue Disorders - Part II
Connective tissue disorders like Marfan, Loeys-Dietz, and Ehlers-Danlos syndromes can affect the heart and aorta, the main blood vessel that carries blood throughout the body. Cleveland Clinic experts discuss imaging, surgical techniques and follow up care for patients with conne ... Show More
19m 47s
Feb 2023
Ep. 289 Treating Clot in Transit with Dr. Rehan Quadri
In this episode, host Dr. Michael Barraza interviews Dr. Rehan Quadri, interventional radiologist, about the definition, indications and techniques for treating clot in transit.
We begin by defining and describing when to treat clot in transit. Traditionally, the definition is t ... Show More
33m 24s
Jul 2020
Deep vein thrombosis
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is the development of a blood clot in a major deep vein in the leg, thigh, pelvis, or abdomen, which may result in impaired venous blood flow and consequent leg swelling and pain. Scott C. Woller, Director, Thrombosis Clinic, Intermountain Medical Cente ... Show More
24 m
May 9
417. Case Report: Clear Vision, Clouded Heart: Ocular Venous Air Embolism with Pulmonary Air Embolism, RV Failure, and Cardiac Arrest – Trinity Health Ann Arbor
CardioNerds Critical Care Cardiology Council members Dr. Gurleen Kaur and Dr. Katie Vanchiere meet with Dr. Yash Patel, Dr. Akanksha, and Dr. Mohammed El Nayir from Trinity Health Ann Arbor. They discuss a case of pulmonary air embolism, RV failure, and cardiac arrest secondary t ... Show More
19m 47s
Oct 2020
Updates in acute medicine: Pulmonary embolism and vaping associated lung injury
Kieran Walsh, clinical director at BMJ, asks Matt Castleden, GP and editor for BMJ Best Practice and BMJ Learning, to summarise the latest clinical guidance in acute medicine. Dr Castleden updates us on recent recommendations on pulmonary embolism, and also acute respiratory dist ... Show More
14m 31s
Feb 2025
Episode 943: Portal Vein Thrombosis
Contributor: Travis Barlock, MD Educational Pearls: What is Portal Vein Thrombosis? The formation of a blood clot within the portal vein, which carries blood from the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, and spleen to the liver Not only can this cause problems downstream in the live ... Show More
2m 42s