Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) in the majority of cases causes restriction of blood flow in the outflow tract of the heart caused by systolic anterior motion (SAM) of the mitral valve. Dr. Steve Nissen talks with cardiologist Dr. Milind Desai and surgeon Dr. Nick Smedira, Directors of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center, about current treatment option ... Show More
Aug 20
Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
Bo Xu, MD, and Shinya Unai, MD, discuss approaches to diagnosing and treating infective endocarditis, including indications for surgical intervention. The conversation highlights the role of multimodality imaging , individualized surgical planning and multidisciplinary care strat ... Show More
12m 32s
Aug 13
Expanding Coronary Revascularization With TECAB
Donna Kimmaliardjuk, MD, and Gianluca Torregrossa, MD, discuss the expanding role of robotic coronary artery bypass grafting, including total endoscopic coronary artery bypass (TECAB). They explore how a tailored surgical approach can improve long-term patient outcomes.Looking to ... Show More
22m 51s
Aug 6
Stenting, Surgery and Hybrid Strategies for Coronary Disease
Faisal Bakaeen, MD, and Grant Reed, MD, discuss recent advances in the treatment of coronary artery disease, including drug-coated balloons, intravascular imaging, calcium modification and evolving PCI strategies. They also examine innovations in coronary artery bypass grafting, ... Show More
12m 3s
Aug 2024
386. Beyond the Boards: Cardiomyopathies with Dr. Steve Ommen
CardioNerds (Drs. Teodora Donisan, Jenna Skowronski, and Johnny Hourmozdi) discuss Cardiomyopathies with Dr. Steve Ommen. Through a case-based discussion, we review the diagnostic evaluation of suspected restrictive cardiomyopathy, and Dr. Ommen shares his expertise in the nuance ... Show More
37m 30s
Dec 2019
3. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Case Discussion
The CardioNerds discuss a case of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy teaching a comprehensive approach to pathophysiology, diagnosis, imaging, and management of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Guest host, Dr. Fatimah Alkhunaizi. Flutter moment by Dr. Virginia Hahn (Cardiology). On the Card ... Show More
52m 59s
Sep 2025
Sep 12 2025 This Week in Cardiology
More from ESC including: Valvular HD guidelines, a new drug class for HTN, myosin inhibition in HCM, vericiguat, and digoxin are the topic discussed by John Mandrola, MD. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a partial transcript or to comment, visit ... Show More
31m 5s