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CardioN erds Rounds Co-Chairs, Dr. Karan Desai and Dr. Natalie Stokes and CardioNerds Academy Fellow , Dr. Najah Khan , join Dr. Martha Gulati – President-Elect of the American Society for Preventive Cardiology (ASPC) and prior Chief of Cardiology and Professor of Medicine at the University of Arizona – to discuss challenging cases in cardiac prevention. As an author on numerous papers regarding cardiac prevention and women’s health, Dr. Gulati provides many prevention pearls to help guide patie...
CardioNerds ( Amit Goyal ), Dr. Natalie Stokes (Cardiology Fellow at UPMC and Co-Chair of the Cardionerds Cardio-Ob series ), and episode lead Dr. Priya Freaney ( Northwestern University cardiology fellow ) discuss “ The Fourth Trimester ” with Dr. Malamo Countouris and Dr. Alisse Hauspurg , from the University of Pittsburgh Departments of Cardiology and Obstetrics and Gynecology, respectively. We discuss the cardiovascular considerations after adverse pregnancy outcomes in the postpartum and lo...
CardioNerds ( Amit Goyal & Karan Desai ) join Dr. Matthew Delfiner ( Cardiology fellow, Temple University Hospital ) and Dr. Katie Vanchiere ( Internal medicine resident, Temple University Hospital ) in the beautiful Fairmount Park in Philadelphia. They discuss a case of a 53-year-old man with an LVAD who presents with progressive dyspnea since LVAD implant due to right-to-left shunting due to a PFO. Dr. Val Rakita (Assistant professor of medicine and advanced heart failure and transplant sp...
CardioNerds , Daniel Ambinder and CardioNerds Academy Program Director, Dr. Tommy Das (Cardiology fellow, Cleveland Clinic ), Dr. Jacqueline Latina (Structural heart fellow, Johns Hopkins ) discuss aortic stenosis and the story of TAVR from both the historical perspective and in terms of future directions with Dr. Jon Resar , Professor of Medicine and Director of the Adult Catheterization Laboratory and Interventional Cardiology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital. This episode is brought to you for H...
CardioNerds ( Amit Goyal and Daniel Ambinder ), Dr. Leticia Helms (Internal medicine resident at Columbia University ), Dr. Silia DeFilippis (AHFT FIT at Columbia University ), and Dr. Anu Lala (AHFT faculty and program director at Mount Sinai Hospital ) to discuss diversity and inclusion in academic cardiology and more in this installment of the Narratives in Cardiology Series. The President of the New York ACC Chapter Dr. Hima Vidula discusses D&I initiatives at her chapter. Episode introd...
CardioNerds Tommy Das (Program Director of the CardioNerds Academy and cardiology fellow at Cleveland Clinic ), Rick Ferraro (Director of CardioNerds Journal Club and cardiology fellow at the Johns Hopkins Hospital ), and CardioNerds Healy Honor Roll Ambassador Dr. Justice Oranefo ( UConn cardiology fellow ) discuss omega-3 fatty acids acid with Dr. Ty Gluckman , preventive cardiologist and medical director of the Center for Cardiovascular Analytics, Research, and Data Science (CARDS) at the Pro...
CardioNerds ( Amit Goyal and Daniel Ambinder ) join Dr. Loie Farina ( Northwestern University CardioNerds Ambassador ), Dr. Josh Cheema , and Dr. Graham Peigh from Northwestern University for drinks along the shores of Lake Michigan at North Avenue Beach. They discuss a case of a 52-year-old woman with limited cutaneous systemic sclerosis who presents with progressive symptoms of heart failure and is found to have a severe, non-ischemic cardiomyopathy. The etiology of her cardiomyopathy is not c...
Approximately 350,000 adults per year in the US experienced out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA). Only about 10% of such patients survive their initial hospitalization. The key drivers of successful resuscitation from OHCA are bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and public use of an automated external defibrillator (AED). Survival rates from OHCA vary dramatically between US regions. For instance, the extracorporeal CPR (eCPR) program at the University of Minnesota has over a 40% surv...
CardioNerd ( Amit Goyal ), Dr. Zarina Sharalaya (Interventional cardiology fellow at the Cleveland Clinic ), Dr. Ashley Mohadjer (Interventional cardiology fellow, Vanderbuilt Heart and Vascular Institute ), and Dr. Laurie Mbuntum (Cardiology fellow, UTSW ) join Dr. Ki Park (Associate professor of medicine and an interventional cardiologist at the University of Florida and Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, FL.) for a a well-rounded discussion on all things ‘Women-in-Cardiology’ #W...
CardioNerds ( Amit Goyal and Daniel Ambinder ), ACHD series co-chair Dr. Daniel Clark ( Vanderbilt University ), and ACHD FIT lead Dr. Danielle Massarella ( Toronto University Health Network ) join ACHD expert Dr. Yuli Kim (Associated Professor of Medicine & Pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania ), to discuss single ventricular heart disease and Fontan palliation. They cover the varied anatomical conditions that can require 3-step surgical palliation culminating in the Fontan circulat...
CardioNerds ( Amit Goyal ), Dr. Natalie Stokes (Cardiology Fellow at UPMC and Co-Chair of the Cardionerds Cardio-Ob series ), fellow lead Dr. Victoria Thomas ( Cardionerds Ambassador, Vanderbilt University Medical Center ), join Dr. Rachel Bond (Women’s Heart Health Systems Director at Dignity Health , Arizona) for a cardio-obstetrics discussion about Black maternal health. Episode introduction by CardioNerds Clinical Trialist Dr. Chistabel Nyange. Audio editing by CardioNerds Academy Intern , C...
CardioNerds ( Amit Goyal and Daniel Ambinder ) join Dr. Jaya Kanduri , Dr. Dan Lu, and Dr. Joe Wang from Weill Cornell Cardiology for Levain cookies in Central Park. The ECPR is provided by Dr. Harsimran Singh (Cardiology Program Director and Interventional Cardiologist with expertise in ACHD). Episode introduction by CardioNerds Clinical Trialist Dr. Jeremy Brooksbank . We discuss a case of a 24-year-old female with a history of unicuspid aortic valve with associated aortopathy status post mech...
The hemodynamic evaluation of cardiogenic sho ck obtained via a Swan-Ganz catheter plays an essential role in the characterization of cardiogenic shock patients. Join Dr. Nosheen Reza , (Assistant Professor of Medicine and Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant cardiologist at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania ), episode fellow lead Dr. Brian McCauley (Interventional and Critical Care Fellow at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania), Dr. Mark Belkin (Cardiac Critical Care Se...
CardioNerds ( Amit Goyal and Daniel Ambinder ), Dr. Zarina Sharalaya (Interventional Cardiology Fellow at the Cleveland Clinic ), and Dr. Simrat Kaur (General Cardiology Fellow at the Cleveland Clinic ) join Dr. Samir Kapadia , the Chair of the Robert and Suzanne Tomsich Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute at Cleveland Clinic. They discuss future advancements in the field of structural interventional cardiology. Dr. Kapa...
In this episode, CardioNerds ( Amit Goyal ), ACHD series co-chair, Dr. Josh Saef (ACHD fellow at University of Pennsylvania) and episode lead fellow, Dr. Brynn Connor ( Pediatric Cardiology fellow at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford) are joined by Dr. Maan Jokhadar (Advanced heart failure and adult congenital heart disease specialist at Emory University ) to discuss transposition of the great arteries . Audio editing by CardioNerds Academy Intern , Dr. Maryam Barkhordarian . For a ...
CardioNerds ( Amit Goyal and Daniel Ambinder ) join Dr. Patrick Azcarate and Dr. Antoinette Birs from the University of California San Diego along with a guest host Dr. Christine Shen from Scripps Health for a hike along Torrey Pines . They discuss a case of a 30-year-old man with a history of malignant thymoma status post two partial lung resections and radiation for pleural/pulmonary metastasis, as well as a history of myasthenia gravis on rituximab, and Ig deficiency on IVIG presents with pro...
Cardiogenic shock is a state of cardiac dysfunction leading to hemodynamic instability and end-organ hypoperfusion. At the bedside, clinicians take various data points – from history to physical exam to labs/imaging and invasive hemodynamics – to make an assessment of the etiology, severity and management of cardiogenic shock. Health systems have developed “Shock Teams” to collectively interpret this data to deliver the optimal care for each patient. In this episode, Dr. Mark Dela Cruz (Advanced...
In this episode, CardioNerds ( Amit Goyal ), Cardio-OB series co-chair and UT Southwestern cardiology fellow, Dr. Sonia Shah , and episode lead fellow, Dr. Laurie Femnou ( UT Southwestern ) are joined by Dr. Michael Luna ( UT Southwestern ) to discuss cardiovascular interventions during pregnancy . We discuss practical considerations for performing coronary angiography and valvular interventions in the pregnant patient, the timing and indication of procedures, and ways to minimize radiation expo...
Dr. Michelle Kittleson, a guideline author, joins CardioNerds Rounds to explore complex hypertrophic cardiomyopathy cases. The discussion delves into the evolution of HCM understanding, nuanced diagnostic approaches, genetic screening, and risk stratification for sudden cardiac death, including the use of ICDs. Dr. Kittleson shares "Kittleson rules" on patient-centered care, emphasizing shared decision-making and addressing specific challenges like HCM in pregnancy and racial disparities in genetic interpretation. The episode provides practical pearls for managing HCM patients based on the latest evidence.
CardioNerds ( Amit Goyal and Daniel Ambinder ) join CardioNerds Ambassadors Dr. Pablo Sanchez (FIT, Stanford University) and Dr. Christine Shen (FIT, Scripps Clinic ) for a discussion with Dr. Bob Harrington (Interventional Cardiologist, Professor of Medicine, and Chair of the Department of Medicine at Stanford University ) about diversity and inclusion in the field of cardiology. This episode discusses Dr. Harrington’s broader approach to mentorship, sponsorship, and allyship; and particularly ...
CardioNerds ( Amit Goyal and Daniel Ambinder ), are joined by guest host Dr. Alex Pipilas ( CardioNerds Ambassader , Boston University ), and Cleveland Clinic fellows , Dr. Gary Parizher , Dr. Ambreen Ali , and Dr. Tiffany Dong . They discuss a case of an 18-year-old man with Autism Spectrum Disorder presented with advanced nonischemic dilated cardiomyopathy. Due to anxiety, he was unable to tolerate right heart catheterization, and the initial evaluation for advanced heart failure therapies was...
Pregnancy is a hypercoagulable state associated with increased risk of thromboembolism. Managing anticoagulation during pregnancy has implications for both the mother and the fetus. CardioNerd Amit Goyal joins Dr. Akanksha Agrawal (Cardiology Fellow at Emory University ), Dr. Natalie Stokes (Cardiology Fellow at UPMC and Co-Chair of the Cardionerds Cardio-Ob series ), and Dr. Katie Berlacher (Program Director of the Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship and Director of the Women’s Heart Program at U...
The CardioNerds are thrilled to launch The Cardiac Critical Care Series! The series Co-Chairs – Dr. Mark Belkin (Advanced Heart Failure FIT, U Chicago ), Dr. Yoav Karpenshif (FIT, U Penn ), Dr. Eunice Dugan (CardioNerds Academy Chief Fellow and FIT, Cleveland Clinic ), and Dr. Karan Desai (CardioNerds Academy Editor and FIT, U Maryland ) – join CardioNerds Co-Founders, Amit Goyal and Daniel Ambinder to delve into high-yield topics in critical care cardiology. We kickstart this series with one of...
CardioNerds Tommy Das (Program Director of the CardioNerds Academy and cardiology fellow at Cleveland Clinic ) and Rick Ferraro (Director of CardioNerds Journal Club and cardiology fellow at the Johns Hopkins Hospital ) join Dr. Erin Michos (Associate Professor of Cardiology at the Johns Hopkins Hospital and Editor-In-Chief of the American Journal of Preventative Cardiology) for a discussion about the effect of DHA and EPA on triglycerides and why DHA/EPA combinations may have exhibited limited ...
CardioNerds ( Amit Goyal and Daniel Ambinder ), join CardioNerds FIT Ambassador , Dr. Natasha Cuk and her co-fellows, Dr. Lily Stern , and Dr. Paul Marano from the Cedars-Sinai Cardiology Fellowship for some late afternoon smoothies on the beach. They discuss the case of a 46-year-old woman who presented with sudden cardiac arrest and was ultimately found to have a mobile intraluminal aortic thrombus adherent to a penetrating ulcer in the ascending aorta . This mobile thrombus was ultimately tho...
CardioNerds ( Amit Goyal and Daniel Ambinder ), ACHD series co-chair Dr. Agnes Koczo ( UPMC ), and episode FIT lead, Dr. Natasha Wolfe (Washington University) join Dr. Ari Cedars (Director of the Adult Congenital Heart Disease Program at Johns Hopkins ) for a discussion about coarctation of the aorta . In this episode we discuss the presentation and management of unrepaired and repaired coarctation of the aorta in adults. We discuss the unique underlying congenital anatomy of coarctation and how...
CardioNerds ( Amit Goyal and Daniel Ambinder ), Cardio-OB series co-chair and University of Texas Southwestern Cardiology Fellow, Dr. Sonia Shah , and episode FIT lead and UT Southwestern Cardiology Fellow Dr. Laurie Femnou discuss valvular heart disease in pregnancy with cardio-obstetrics expert Dr. Uri Elkayam , Professor of Medicine and OB Gyn at the University of Southern California. In this pearl-packed episode, we discuss the diagnosis, acute management, and long-term considerations of val...
This episode details the challenging case of a 39-year-old presenting with unexplained complete heart block. It delves into the diagnostic journey, from initial ECG findings and comprehensive workup to advanced cardiac MRI and FDG PET imaging, ultimately confirming cardiac sarcoidosis. The discussion highlights diagnostic criteria, treatment strategies including ICD implantation and immunosuppression, and the importance of clinical curiosity in managing this complex condition.
CardioNerds Dan Ambinder , Dr. Tommy Das (Program Director of the CardioNerds Academy and cardiology fellow at Cleveland Clinic ), and episode lead, Dr. Teodora Donisan ( CardioNerds Academy fellow and incoming Chief fellow and Beaumont Health Internal Medicine resident) join Dr. Matthew Budoff (professor of medicine at David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and the Endowed Chair of Preventive Cardiology at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center) for a discussion about triglycerides from pathophysiology to...
CardioNerds ( Amit Goyal and Josh Saef ) join ACHD fellow Dr. Prashanth Venkatesh and ACHD program director Dr. Jeannette Lin , both from the University of California, Los Angeles , for a deep dive into the complex disease entity that is Ebstein anomaly . They discuss the anatomic features of the dysplastic tricuspid valve as well as the right ventricle in patients with Ebstein anomaly, and how these structural features affect cardiovascular physiology and clinical presentation. This is followed...
