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American Heart Association Scientific Sessions

November 13-17, 2020

Cardiothoracic surgeon at Johns Hopkins Suburban Hospital, Hanghang Wang, discusses when patients with mitral valve disease should be referred to a surgeon, and considerations when choosing between repair and replacement.

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Carotid Artery Stenosis | Q&A with Rebecca Marmor, M.D., M.A.S.

Vascular surgeon Rebecca Marmor discusses the medical management and surgical treatment options for carotid artery stenosis, and outlines the multidisciplinary care available for this patient population at Johns Hopkins Medicine.

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Convergent Procedure for Afib

Cardiac surgeon Hamza Aziz discusses the hybrid convergent procedure, which is used to treat longstanding and persistent atrial fibrillation.

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American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2023

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Cardiovascular Complications in Pregnancy During Delivery

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The Intersection of Biomarkers and Health Technology: An Electronic Health Record-Based Algorithm to Optimize Secondary Prevention

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Racial and Ethnic Variations in Patients Undergoing Mitral and Tricuspid Valve Surgery

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Pregnancy Complications and Cardiovascular Outcomes

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Implementing the 2021 ACC/AHA/SCAI Guidelines for Coronary Artery Revascularization into Real World Practice

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Life’s Essential 8: AHA's Enhanced Approach to Measuring, Monitoring and Modifying Cardiovascular Health

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Association of Poor Mental Health With Cardiovascular Disease and Suboptimal Cardiovascular Health Among Young U.S. Adults

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Disparities in Screening for Postpartum Depression - Insights From American Heart Association Research Goes Red Registry

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American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2022

Johns Hopkins heart experts recap sessions from the 2022 meeting.

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Case Presentation: Advanced Heart Failure Caused by Cardiac Amyloidosis

Kavita Sharma, Director of Heart Failure and Cardiac Transplantation, presents a patient case on amyloidosis. She provides an explanation of amyloidosis along with new treatment and therapy options available at Johns Hopkins. She discusses ...

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American Heart Association Scientific Sessions 2021

November 13 – 15, 2021

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Atrial Fibrillation at Johns Hopkins: Q&A with Hugh Calkins

Dr. Hugh Calkins talks about the atrial fibrillation program at Johns Hopkins where more than 1,000 afib catheter ablation procedures are performed each year – a direct reflection of how common atrial fibrillation has become.

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Mitral Valve Repair at Johns Hopkins

Dr. James Gammie talks about the multidisciplinary, disease-centric mitral valve program at Johns Hopkins, including the novel therapies available to patients with structural heart disease and who often need complex care.

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Coronary Surgery in Women: How Can We Improve Outcomes?

Cardiac surgeon Jennifer Lawton discusses unique cardiovascular disease risk factors in women and considerations for women undergoing coronary surgery.

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CABG is the More Appropriate Therapy in Most Scenarios

Cardiac surgeon Jennifer Lawton discusses circumstances that would warrant coronary artery bypass graft surgery versus alternatives.

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Novel Multimodal Opioid-Sparing Approaches to Postoperative Pain Relief

Anesthesiologist Michael Grant discusses opioid-sparing postoperative pain relief strategies for patients after cardiac surgery.

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Research Updates on Outcomes and Predictors of Wound Healing

Dermal regeneration templates are used in small wounds, but vascular surgeon Caitlin Hicks discusses recent research that shows limbs may be salvaged by applying them to larger more complex wounds.

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Research Updates on Peripheral Neuropathy and All-Cause and Cardiovascular Mortality in U.S. Adults

Johns Hopkins vascular surgeon Caitlin Hicks, M.D., M.S., discusses recent research findings on prevalence of peripheral neuropathy and its association with mortality in the United States.

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Referring Adults for Congenital Heart Disease Care

Cardiologist Ari Cedars discusses when to consider referring adult patients to an adult congenital heart disease program.

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Transitioning Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease Care into Adulthood

Cardiologist Ari Cedars answers questions about Johns Hopkins’ Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) program and considerations in transitioning children to adult CHD care.

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Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) Considerations for Women in Pregnancy

Cardiologist Ari Cedars discusses the Johns Hopkins’ Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) program’s approach to treating women with ACHD before and during pregnancy.

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Using Mobile Health Technology in Cardiac Rehabilitation

Cardiologist Seth Martin discusses the implementation of mobile health technology for cardiac rehabilitation patients during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and COVID-19

Thoracic surgeon Errol Bush discusses the use of extra-corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) to support patients diagnosed with COVID-19 at Johns Hopkins.

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Heart Failure Prevention Research at Johns Hopkins

Cardiologist Chiadi Ndumele discusses the current strategies used to prevent heart failure and the research being conducted as part of the Heart Failure Prevention Program at Johns Hopkins.

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The Heart Failure Prevention Program at Johns Hopkins

Cardiologist Chiadi Ndumele discusses the importance of heart failure prevention and the robust Heart Failure Prevention program at Johns Hopkins.

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The Latest on New LDL-cholesterol Lowering Drugs and Clinical Trials and Johns Hopkins

Cardiologist Thorsten Leucker discusses the latest on new LDL-cholesterol lowering drugs, inflammation and clinical trials being conducted at Johns Hopkins.

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COVID-19 Updates from the Johns Hopkins Division of Cardiology

Director of Cardiology Charles Lowenstein discusses telemedicine, important changes at Johns Hopkins outpatient cardiology clinics, and the redesign of processes and procedures to ensure the utmost safety during COVID-19.

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Covid-19 and the Heart

Cardiologist Erin Michos discusses the impacts of Covid-19 on the cardiovascular system

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Case Presentation: Transcarotid Artery Revascularization

Vascular surgeon Caitlin Hicks discusses the case of a patient with high grade stenosis of the right carotid artery who underwent a transcarotid artery revascularization (TCAR) procedure.

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Case Presentation: Complex Management of ARVD/C Patient Requiring Heart/Liver Transplant

Cardiac electrophysiologist, Hugh Calkins details the complex case management of a patient with arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia/cardiomyopathy (ARVD/C) that ultimately resulted in heart and liver failure, requiring a combined heart/liver transplant.

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Complex Life-long Management of ARVD/C

Cardiac electrophysiologist Hugh Calkins discusses the advances and challenges of arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia/cardiomyopathy (ARVD/C) management in patients.

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ARVD/C Program Q&A

Cardiac electrophysiologist Hugh Calkins discusses the unique, comprehensive arrhythmogenic right ventricular dysplasia/cardiomyopathy (ARVD/C) program at Johns Hopkins.

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Treating Heart Failure in Transposition of the Great Arteries

Johns Hopkins cardiologist Ed Kasper, M.D., discusses heart failure in a patient with transposition of the great arteries.

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Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) Q & A

Dr. Ying Wei Lum explains when to refer patients to a vascular surgeon for peripheral artery disease and discusses symptoms, treatment options and clinical trials.

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Inherited Heart Disease Q&A

Cardiac electrophysiologist Andreas Barth and genetic counselor Brittney Murray discuss the leading edge patient- and family-centered care provided at the Johns Hopkins Center for Inherited Heart Diseases.

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An Out-of-the-Box Approach to Ventricular Assist Devices

Cardiac surgeon Ahmet Kilic describes a complex case during which he managed a patient’s de novo aortic insufficiency with multiple percutaneous ventricular assist devices until a new heart became available for transplantation.

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Podcast: Treatment of Carotid Artery Disease

Johns Hopkins vascular surgeons participate in an in-depth discussion about carotid artery disease treatment options and indications for each.

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#TomorrowsDiscoveries: Cardiovascular Imaging

Specialized imaging is being used to learn more about heart and neurodegenerative diseases.

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ARIC Surveillance Study Suggests Unobserved Heart Disease in Young Women

Dr. Virginia Colliver, office medical director, Johns Hopkins Community Physicians Heart Care, Bethesda, discusses The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Surveillance Study and the study's suggested trends of heart health in women.

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2019 ACC-AHA Guideline on the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease

A working group of Johns Hopkins Medicine cardiologists, including Dr. Roger Blumenthal, American Heart Association (AHA) and American College of Cardiology (ACC) colleagues have released updated guidelines for clinicians and patients ...

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2019 ACC-AHA Guideline on the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease with Erin Michos

A working group of Johns Hopkins Medicine cardiologists, including Dr. Erin Michos, American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology colleagues have released updated guidelines for clinicians and patients on the primary prevention ...

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Johns Hopkins Cardiothoracic Surgery Program at Suburban Hospital

Thomas Matthew, MD, discusses the team’s expertise in cardiovascular surgeries, TAVR, thoracic surgeries and the benefits of Johns Hopkins heart care in the Greater Washington Area.

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2018 Heart Allocation Policy Update

Cardiac surgeon Ahmet Kilic explains the significance of changes made to the heart allocation policy in 2018.

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Updates in Heart Failure and Heart Transplantation

Cardiac surgeon Ahmet Kilic discusses research being conducted in heart failure and heart transplantation at Johns Hopkins.

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Latest on Ventricular Tachycardia (VT) Ablation

Cardiologist, Harikrishna Tandri, describes who is an optimal candidate for VT and latest research in arrhythmia and cardiac ablation.

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The Latest in Left Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD)

Cardiac surgeon Ahmet Kilic discusses improvements to left ventricular assist device (LVAD) technology, implantation techniques and survival outcomes.

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The Latest in Transcatheter Interventions for Structural Heart Disease

Interventional cardiologist Jon Resar and cardiac surgeon Stefano Schena discuss the latest research and outcomes information related to transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).

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Gender Disparities in Patient-Reported Outcomes among Adults with Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease

Dr. Michos talks about research on gender disparities identified by looking at self-reported outcomes by woman living with cardiovascular disease.

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2018 AHA Guideline on the Management of Blood Cholesterol with Dr. Roger Blumenthal

Dr. Roger Blumenthal talks about the new cholesterol guidelines and the research on which they are based, and tools available to clinicians from the AHA Scientific Session in November 2018.

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Response to Outcome of Vitamin D and Longevity (VITAL) Trial

Dr. Erin Michos summarizes the findings of the widely anticipated VITAL study at AHA Scientific Session in November 2018.

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2018 AHA Guideline on the Management of Blood Cholesterol with Dr. Chiadi Ndumele

As one of the authors of the new AHA guidelines on cholesterol management, Dr. Chiadi Ndumele talks about the helpful developments for clinicians from the AHA Scientific Session in November 2018.

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#TomorrowsDiscoveries: Heart Attack in a Dish

Dr. Brian O’Rourke and his laboratory study how mitochondria, the cellular powerhouses of the heart, contribute to heart attacks and heart failure.

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#TomorrowsDiscoveries: Tapping into the Heart’s Strategy – Jennifer Lawton, M.D.

Jennifer Lawton, M.D., and her team study a channel in heart cells that opens when energy is low to protect the heart.

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#TomorrowsDiscoveries: Connecting Heart Failure and Arrhythmias | Dr. Mark Anderson

#TomorrowsDiscoveries: Heart failure means that the heart is unable to pump enough blood, while heart arrhythmias occur when the heart’s electrical system is disorganized. Dr. Anderson and his team want to understand why heart failure ...

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Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) Occlusion Procedures

Hugh G. Calkins, MD, talks about other approaches availbe to lower the stroke risk in patitnets with atrial fibrillation.

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Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) Q & A

Dr. Ying Wei Lum, assistant professor of surgery, describes thoracic outlet syndrome, when to refer a patient, different treatment options and what makes it controversial.

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About Abdominal Aortic and Thoracic Aneurysms | Q&A

Assistant Professor of Surgery Dr. Christopher Abularrage and Associate Professor of Surgery James Black discuss abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysms.

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The Role of Coronary Calcium Risk Assessment and Treatment Choice

Michael Blaha, M.D., director of clinical research at the Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Heart Disease at Johns Hopkins discusses research from Johns Hopkins presented at the 2014 American Heart Association meeting.

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Johns Hopkins Medicine - The Role of Coronary Calcium Risk Assessment and Treatment Choice

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Primary and Secondary Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease | Podcast

Roger Blumenthal, director of the Johns Hopkins Ciccarone Center for the Prevention of Heart Disease, discusses cardiovascular disease prevention.

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Johns Hopkins Cardiology at GBMC: Reed Riley and Patient Tony Sartori

Tony Sartori sought out a second opinion on clinical cardiovascular care from Reed Riley, a Johns Hopkins cardiologist who practices on the medical campus of Greater Baltimore Medical Center.

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The Johns Hopkins Heart and Vascular Institute

Johns Hopkins cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and vascular surgeons collaborate in the Heart and Vascular Institute to lead the way in providing patient-centered care—from cardiovascular disease prevention through treatment and surgery. ...

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Fenestrated Endovascular Aortic Aneurysm Repair | Q&A

James Black, MD Associate Professor of Surgery Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy

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The Johns Hopkins Heart and Vascular Institute: An Overview

Cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and vascular specialists work together to lead the way in cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment through research and clinical care.

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A Spirit of Innovation: The Johns Hopkins Heart and Vascular Institute

Johns Hopkins Heart and Vascular Institute leaders discuss the institute's innovation, passion for patient care and rich history in advancements in cardiovascular care.

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Carotid Artery Disease and Stroke: Prevention and Treatment | Q&A

Professor of Surgery, Dr. Bruce Perler discusses causes, symptoms, risk factors and treatment of carotid artery disease and stroke.

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Abdominal & Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Treatment: Open Surgery | Q&A

Associate Professor of Surgery Dr. James Black discusses open surgery for abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysms, including the procedure and recovery.

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Minimally Invasive Surgery for Aortic Aneurysms | Q&A

Assistant Professor of Surgery Christopher Abularrage discusses minimally invasive surgery for abdominal and thoracic aortic aneurysms, including the procedure and recovery.

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