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 aortic centers in improving patient outcomes. Looking to refer a patient? Pleas ... Show More
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
Sep 17
Talking Tall Rounds®: Updates on Less Invasive Cardiac Surgery
In this excerpt from Tall Rounds®, Gianluca Torregrossa, MD, discusses minimally invasive and totally endoscopic coronary artery bypass grafting (TECAB), highlighting procedural advances that enable multi-vessel revascularization through less invasive approaches. Looking to refer ... Show More
13m 24s
Nov 2021
Walking Through the Major Changes in Heart Failure: Definitions, Guidelines, and Impact of Management
<p>Drs Coats, Bozkurt, Metra, and Zieroth discuss important updates regarding the management of patients with heart failure.</p> <p>Credit available for this activity expires: 11/22/2022<br /> Earn Credit / Learning Objectives & Disclosures: <a href= "https://www.medscape.org/vie ... Show More
34m 52s
Dec 2019
1. Aortic Stenosis: Case Discussion
Dr. Heather Kagan and the CardioNerds discuss a case of aortic stenosis, covering diagnosis, surveillance, imaging, management and followup. Show notes and images: https://www.cardionerds.com/episodes/aortic-stenosis/
38m 22s
Feb 2024
223. A Broken Heart - An Approach to Takatsubo Cardiomyopathy
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we review the clinical presentation, diagnostic criteria, work-up and management of a patient presenting with Takatsubo (or stress-induced) Cardiomyopathy. Our medicine minute discusses the JAMA discusses the higher incidence of stress cardiomyopa ... Show More
13m 37s