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Listen to Ryan Farrell, MD, from Case Western Reserve University, and Michael Holliday, MD, from the University of Cincinnati, discuss surgical procedures to lower weight and improve metabolic outcomes. They will discuss the benefits and risks of bariatric surgery in adult and adolescent populations and share strategies for primary care to support patients pre- and post-surgery. The podcast is the second of a two-part series. Be sure to listen to Podcast 43 - Obesity and Weight Loss Management: Pharmacotherapy, Part 1 (https://www.cardi-oh.org/resources/podcast-43--obesity-and-weight-loss-management-pharmacotherapy-part-1).

Moderated by Chris Bernheisel, MD, University of Cincinnati

Listen to Ryan Farrell, MD, from Case Western Reserve University, and Michael Holliday, MD, from the University of Cincinnati, discuss obesity treatment in primary care to lower weight and improve metabolic outcomes. They will review important factors in taking the history of a patient with rapid weight gain and obesity, discuss the comorbid conditions of obesity, and give a comprehensive overview of medication therapy for weight loss, focused on both adult and pediatric populations. The podcast is the first of a two-part series. Be sure to listen to Podcast 44 - Obesity and Weight Loss Management: Surgical Interventions, Part 2 (https://www.cardi-oh.org/resources/podcast-44--obesity-and-weight-loss-management-surgical-interventions-part-2).

Moderated by: Chris Bernheisel, MD, University of Cincinnati

Listen to Ayo Adesanya, MD, PhD, from The Ohio State University, and Barbara Walker, PhD, from the University of Cincinnati, discuss the intersection of holistic wellness, mental health, and cardiometabolic health outcomes. They will review the current evidence for mindfulness and meditation and share practical interventions that can be used in primary care.

Moderated by Trygve Dolber, MD, Case Western Reserve University

Listen to Ian Neeland, MD, from Case Western Reserve University, address the prevention and management of heart failure for patients with hypertension and diabetes. He will share tools to predict heart failure risk and discuss treatment targets for hypertension to reduce the risk of heart failure. He will also discuss medication classes with evidence for positive outcomes in patients with diabetes and heart failure.


Moderated by Deborah Gordish, MD, The Ohio State University

Listen to Bree Meinzer, PharmD, BCACP, from the University of Toledo, and Shalina Nair, MD, MBA, from The Ohio State University, discuss the importance of statins in lowering cholesterol and preventing heart attacks and strokes in high risk patients. They will review the proven benefits of statins, discuss guidelines related to statin therapy, and share strategies to overcome common barriers such as side effects and intolerance. An example of a patient-provider interaction is included.

Moderated by Susan Davis, DO, University of Cincinnati

Resources on this and other topics are available at https://www.Cardi-OH.org. Episode-specific resources are available at https://www.Cardi-OH.org/podcasts/40-overcoming-barriers-to-statin-use-with-your-patients.

Listen to Shari Bolen, MD, MPH, from Case Western Reserve University, discuss how outreach can improve health outcomes for patients with cardiovascular disease and associated risk factors. She will share demonstrated best practices for implementing outreach and care coordination in primary care as a part of population health management.

Moderated by Susan Davis, DO, University of Cincinnati

Resources on this and other topics are available at https://www.cardi-oh.org. Episode-specific resources are available at https://www.cardi-oh.org/podcasts/39-reaching-out-to-close-the-care-gap-in-cardiovascular-health