Cardiology is the study and treatment of disorders of the heart and the blood vessels. Many doctors specialize in areas within cardiology such as electrophysiology, imaging and  prevention. Karlee Hoffman, DO, a cardiologist who specializes in heart failure, explains why you may need more than one cardiologist and the value of having a specialized team care for you.

Learn about the different specialties offered by the Tomsich Family Department of Cardiovascular Medicine. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/depts/cardiovascular-medicine#cardiovascular-specialties-tab

Women have unique healthcare needs.  Experts from the Women's Cardiovascular Center in the Heart, Vascular and Thoracic Institute at Cleveland Clinic share their advice.

View the full program on YouTube.

Leslie Cho, MD, Cardiologist, Director, Cleveland Clinic’s Women’s Cardiovascular Center
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/6638-leslie-cho

Christine Jellis, MD, PhD, MBA, Cardiologist, Vice Chair, Heart Vascular & Thoracic Institute – Patient Experience & Physician Engagement
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/19994-christine-jellis

Donna Kimmaliardjuk, MD, FRCSC, Cardiac Surgeon
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/30663-donna-kimmaliardjuk

In part five of this panel discussion, our heart doctors talk about risk factors and treatment options for atrial fibrillation.

Meet our panelists:

Leslie Cho, MD, Cardiologist, Director, Cleveland Clinic’s Women’s Cardiovascular Center
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/6638-leslie-cho

Christine Jellis, MD, PhD, Cardiologist, Vice Chair, Heart Vascular & Thoracic Institute – Patient Experience & Physician Engagement
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/19994-christine-jellis

Donna Kimmaliardjuk, MD, FRCSC, Cardiac Surgeon
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/30663-donna-kimmaliardjuk

Julia Zumpano, a Registered Dietitian, explains the Mediterranean Diet, a way of eating that emphasizes plant-based foods and healthy fats. The Mediterranean Diet has been shown to lower your risk of heart disease, including heart attack and stroke.
Learn more about the Mediterranean Diet - https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/16037-mediterranean-diet

In part four of this panel discussion, our heart doctors talk about when to watch and when to operate for women with aorta disease.
Meet our panelists:

Leslie Cho, MD, Cardiologist, Director, Cleveland Clinic’s Women’s Cardiovascular Center
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/6638-leslie-cho

Christine Jellis, MD, PhD, Cardiologist, Vice Chair, Heart Vascular & Thoracic Institute – Patient Experience & Physician Engagement
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/19994-christine-jellis

Donna Kimmaliardjuk, MD, FRCSC, Cardiac Surgeon
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/30663-donna-kimmaliardjuk

In part three of this panel discussion, our heart doctors talk about their recommendations for the popular GLP-1 medications, weight loss and hormone replacement therapy.

Meet our panelists:

Leslie Cho, MD, Cardiologist, Director, Cleveland Clinic’s Women’s Cardiovascular Center
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/6638-leslie-cho

Christine Jellis, MD, PhD, Cardiologist, Vice Chair, Heart Vascular & Thoracic Institute – Patient Experience & Physician Engagement
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/19994-christine-jellis

Donna Kimmaliardjuk, MD, FRCSC, Cardiac Surgeon
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/30663-donna-kimmaliardjuk

Learn what you’ve always wanted to know about women’s heart care, from risk prevention to unique symptoms to specialized treatment options. In part two of this panel discussion, our heart doctors answer:
Minimally-invasive procedures vs. open surgery in women, what is factored in? Does age impact decision-making?

Meet our panelists:

Leslie Cho, MD, Cardiologist, Director, Cleveland Clinic’s Women’s Cardiovascular Center
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/6638-leslie-cho

Christine Jellis, MD, PhD, Cardiologist, Vice Chair, Heart Vascular & Thoracic Institute – Patient Experience & Physician Engagement
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/19994-christine-jellis

Donna Kimmaliardjuk, MD, FRCSC, Cardiac Surgeon
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/30663-donna-kimmaliardjuk

Learn what you’ve always wanted to know about women’s heart care, from risk prevention to unique symptoms to specialized treatment options. In part one of this panel discussion, our heart doctors answer: What are diagnostic tests and treatment options for women? What does recovery look like with surgery for women? When is surgery better?

Meet our panelists: 
Leslie Cho, MD, Director, Cleveland Clinic’s Women’s Cardiovascular Center 
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/6638-leslie-cho 

Christine Jellis, MD, PhD, Cardiologist, Vice Chair, Heart Vascular & Thoracic Institute – Patient Experience & Physician Engagement 
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/19994-christine-jellis 

Donna Kimmaliardjuk, MD, FRCSC, Cardiac Surgeon 
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/staff/30663-donna-kimmaliardjuk

Have you ever wondered how long a heart valve will last after it is repaired or replaced? Or how your surgeon decides what valve would be best for you? Dr. Tarek Malas and Dr. Xiaoying Lou answer these questions about considerations for valve surgery to ensure you are getting the best outcome.

Visit the Valve Center at Cleveland Clinic
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/depts/valve-center

There are four valves in your heart. Dr. Tarek Malas and Dr. Xiaoying Lou give an overview of how blood moves through your heart, what can go wrong with the valves, and when you may need surgery.

Visit the Valve Center at Cleveland Clinic
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/depts/valve-center

The aorta is the body’s main artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body. The aorta can have an aneurysm, a balloon-like bulge, or a dissection, when the aorta tears. Dr. Patrick Vargo describes these conditions and discusses when you may need surgery.

Learn more about the Aorta Center at Cleveland Clinic:
https://my.clevelandclinic.org/departments/heart/depts/aorta-center