Love Your Heart: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute

As one of the largest integrated heart centers in the world, Cleveland Clinic has long been recognized as a global leader in cardiovascular care. Dr. Marc Gillinov, Chairman of the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, describes how Cleveland Clinic makes coming here a seamless process and provides the best care. Learn more about the Heart Surgery Program at Cleveland Clinichttps://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/depts/cardiovascular-surgery#heart-surgery-program-tab

Cleveland Clinic’s cardiac transplant program is one of the largest in the US and is the leading center in Ohio. Dr. Anthony Zaki, a cardiac surgeon who specializes in transplantation, talks about 5 interesting facts about heart transplantation. Learn more about the Heart Transplantation Center at Cleveland Clinichttps://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/transplant/programs/heartReview Cleveland Clinc's Heart Transplant Outcomeshttps://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/outcomes/443-he...

Nutrition and diet apps are a great way to help track calories, weight and other health numbers. Cleveland Clinic health experts have designed a mobile app with the goal of promoting overall health and well-being. Julia Zumpano, a registered dietician nutritionist at Cleveland Clinic, talks about how this app can be used to create and keep heart health habits.Read more and download the Cleveland Clinic Diet Apphttps://my.clevelandclinic.org/mobile-apps/dietLearn more about the Mission, Vision...

There are many things to think about when you are told you need mitral valve surgery. There are questions to ask and finding answers can be confusing. Dr. Marc Gillinov, Chairman of the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, advises patients to find a center that has expereince and expertise. At Cleveland Clinic, there is a team approach, bringing the best surgeons, doctors, nurses and other professionals together to provide the best care with outstanding outcomes.

Cardiogenic shock is a serious condition that happens when your heart can’t pump enough blood to keep up with your body’s needs. Dr. Michael Tong gives an overview of devices that can help support your heart so it can recover. Cleveland Clinic has a specialized Center for Shock and Circulatory Support that has expertise in each device and develops a plan specifically for each patient. Each device supports the heart in a different way. This specialized team helps determine which device o...

The American Heart Association defines heart failure in 4 stages. Dr. Amanda Vest, Section Head of Heart Failure and Transplantation Cardiology, reviews these stages and how your doctor defines heart failure.