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Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute

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AVANT GUARD Study: Early Ablation for Persistent Atrial Fibrillation

Walid Saliba, MD, and Oussama Wazni, MD, discuss the design and outcomes of the AVANT GUARD study evaluating first-line pulsed field ablation in drug-naive patients with persistent atrial fibrillation. The conversation explores efficacy endpoints, safety findings, and the implica ... Show more

. 14min 14sec

Surgical Myectomy for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Milind Desai, MD, and Nicholas Smedira, MD, review contemporary diagnostic pathways and surgical decision making for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. The discussion examines advanced imaging, outcomes from high volume centers, emerging surgical techniques and the evolving role of myo ... Show more

. 29min 28sec

The Role of Smoking Cessation in Vascular Disease Management

Lee Kirksey, MD, and J. Eduardo Corso, MD, examine the clinical impact of smoking on peripheral artery disease, aneurysmal disease and outcomes after vascular intervention, with emphasis on risk modification and evidence-based decision-making. The discussion highlights practical ... Show more

. 16min 54sec

Talking Tall Rounds®: Utility of Metabolic Exercise Testing in Cardiovascular Disease

This episode examines the clinical utility of cardiopulmonary exercise testing with emphasis on cardiac output, ventilatory efficiency, and metabolic responses to exercise. Cleveland Clinic experts discuss how CPET informs diagnosis, risk stratification and longitudinal managemen ... Show more

. 22min 22sec

Cardiac Surgical Support for High‑Risk Lead Extraction

Thomas Callahan, MD, and Shinya Unai, MD, discuss the role of cardiac surgical backup during transvenous lead extraction. The conversation examines risk stratification, preoperative planning and rescue strategies for vascular and cardiac injury. Looking to refer a patient? Please ... Show more

. 17min 38sec