Our heart valve disease experts answer aortic valve questions from real people. Learn about diagnosis and treatment options for heart valve disease, including nonsurgical valve procedures and surgical options for repairs and replacements.

With so much diet and nutrition advice available, it's hard to know who to trust when it comes to heart healthy eating. Experts Leslie Cho, MD, and Julia Zumpano, RDN, LD, discuss the best foods for heart health while debunking some common diet...

Cardiotoxicity from radiation therapy can develop within days or months after radiation, but it often develops years later. Milind Desai, MD, MBA, and Shinya Unai, MD, discuss considerations for patients with radiation heart disease.Sch...

Cardiac rehabilitation is a program that combines exercise, diet and education to help people with heart conditions. Erik Van Iterson, PhD, MS, MA, explains how cardiac rehab can improve a patient's quality of life.Schedule an appointme...

Heart failure means the heart isn’t pumping as well as it should. Amanda Vest, MBBS, and Edward Soltesz, MD, discuss the types of heart failure, medical and surgical treatment options and Cleveland Clinic’s multidisciplinary approach to heart f...

Structural heart disease can affect the heart’s valves, walls, chambers or muscles. Samir Kapadia, MD, Chair of the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, and Amar Krishnaswamy, MD, Section Head of Invasive & Inte...

An aortic aneurysm is an abnormal bulge in the organ that moves blood from the heart to the rest of the body. When an aortic aneurysm occurs, a multidisciplinary team of experts can provide the best care for the patient. Francis (Frank) Caputo,...

Lars Svensson, MD, PhD, Chief of Cleveland Clinic's Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, and Marc Gillinov, MD, Chair of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, continue their discussion on care at Cleveland Clin...

Discover the innovative approaches to heart surgery at Cleveland Clinic. Lars Svensson, MD, PhD, Chief of Cleveland Clinic's Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute, and Marc Gillinov, MD, Chair of Thoracic and Ca...

Heart disease is the leading cause of mortality in women in the United States and around the world. Vikas Sunder, MD, a cardiologist in the Department of Preventive Cardiology, discusses opportunities to address this. Learn more ab...

A left ventricular assist device (LVAD) is a mechanical pump that is placed at the bottom of your heart and helps a weak left ventricle pump blood to your aorta and throughout your body. Pavan Bhat, MD and Michael Tong, MD discuss its use as a ...

To kick off American Heart Month, Dr. Leslie Cho, Director of Cleveland Clinic’s Women’s Cardiovascular Center, joins to discuss surprising findings from our national survey. In this year's survey, we explored factors that can impact heart heal...

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of pregnancy complications. Karlee Hoffman, DO answers common questions that patients ask when considering pregnancy.Learn more about the Cardio-Obstetrics Clinic

Hypertriglyceridemia is a condition where triglycerides, or fat levels in the blood, are higher than normal. Ashish Sarraju, MD, gives an overview of this condition and how...

Caring for your heart is a lifelong process, especially if you have had a heart transplant. Eileen Hsich, MD, Medical Director for Heart Transplant at Cleveland Clinic, describes some of the major differences between the pediatric and adult hea...

Robotically assisted heart surgery provides an alternative to a traditional approach down the center of the chest. Marc Gillinov, MD and Tarek Malas, MD discuss the benefits of a robotic approach. Learn more about Mitral and Tricuspid V...

Coronary artery blockages, also known as coronary artery disease (CAD), occur when plaque builds up in the arteries that supply blood to the heart. Donna Kimmaliardjuk, MD gives an overview of treatment options for treating these blockages.

If you had a COVID-19 infection, a study found that you were twice as likely to have a major cardiac event, such as heart attack, stroke or even death, for up to three years after diagnosis. Stanley Hazen, MD, PhD recommends increasing your...

Have you ever wondered about the process for receiving a heart transplantation? Anthony Zaki, MD provides a brief overview of what to expect throughout the process. Learn more about the George M. and Linda H. Kaufman Center for Heart Fa...

A study found that people with any type of COVID-19 infection were twice as likely to have a major cardiac event, such as heart attack, stroke or even death, for up to three years after diagnosis. The risk was significantly higher for patients ...

Different diet plans have different benefits and down sides. Julia Zumpano, a Registered Dietitian, talks about the differences between the ketogenic diet, the low carb diet, plant based diet and intermittent fasting. She also explains how to f...

Cleveland Clinic led a trial that found a left atrial appendage closure (LAAC) may be an effective alternative to taking blood thinners for those with atrial fibrillation. Walid Saliba, MD speaks with Oussama Wazni, MD, Section Head of Cardiac ...

Elevated levels of Lipoprotein(a) cholesterol, or Lp(a), can increase the likelihood of cardiovascular disease. Steven Nissen, MD shares research on new drugs to treat Lp(a). Learn more about Lipoprotein(a).

Cardiac rehabilitation has been shown to reduce the risk of hospital readmission and improve quality of life, with benefits that persist even years after completing the program. Erik Van Iterson, PHD, MS, MA describes how cardiac rehab can help...

Healthcare is filled with technical terms that need their own dictionary. Clear and concise language can ensure that patients understand what a provider is telling them.  Natalie Salvatore, DNP, MBA, RN, a nurse in the Heart, Vascular and ...