Life after a cardiac event can be difficult for patients to adjust to, especially for athletes. The decision to return to play is important and must be made by weighing the risks and benefits for each person. Michael Emery, MD, Co-Director of the Sports Cardiology Center, talks about considerations for return to play and the shared decision-making process.
Oct 8
Evolving Strategies in Aortic Arch Repair
Eric Roselli, MD, and Patrick Vargo, MD, discuss how advances in open, hybrid and endovascular techniques are changing the treatment of aortic arch disease. They explore evolving approaches to aneurysms and dissections, innovations in brain protection and the role of specialized ... Show More
23m 49s
Oct 1
Management of Complex Aortic Valve Endocarditis
Milind Desai, MD, and Per Wierup, MD, discuss the evaluation and management of high-risk aortic valve endocarditis, including indications for urgent intervention and timing of surgery. They also review operative approaches to patients with heart failure, uncontrolled infection an ... Show More
13m 34s
Sep 24
Lepodisiran and the Emerging Role of Oxidized Phospholipids in Lipoprotein(a) Risk
Luke Laffin, MD, speaks with Steven Nissen, MD, about findings from the ALPACA trial evaluating lepodisiran and its effects on oxidized phospholipids and lipoprotein(a). They discuss the potential mechanisms linking lipoprotein(a) to cardiovascular risk and how ongoing phase 3 re ... Show More
9m 8s
Oct 2023
The Lead Podcast - Episode 30
<p class="p1"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Jason T. Jacobson, MD, FHRS, of Westchester Med Center-New York Med College discusses Return-to-Play for Elite Athletes With Genetic Heart Diseases Predisposing to Sudden Cardiac Death with Sei Iwai, MD, FHRS, of WMC Health Network, an ... Show More
17m 13s
Mar 2023
Eagle’s Eye View: Why are Women at a Dramatically Lower Risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest During Sports Compared to Men?
In this week’s View, Dr. Eagle discusses the incidence of cardiac arrest during sports among women versus men, then looks at a scientific statement from the American Heart Association on atrial fibrillation occurring during acute hospitalization. Finally, Dr. Eagle explores the r ... Show More
9m 5s