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Chairman, Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery @CleClinicHVTI | Author, Heart 411 l @HuffPost contributor | @Fox8News go-to health expert | Opinions my own

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⁦⁦ @CleClinicHVTI ⁩ has completed over 10,000 mitral valve repairs with a 100% survival rate & over 99% repair rate in the last 4,000 cases. Sharing 5 key techniques that enable successful mitral valve repair in over 95% of patients with prolapse:

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Mitral Valve Repair Made Easier (Graphic)

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Exercise can reduce the risk of dying from heart disease by as much as 40-50%. It’s worth making time for! #LoveYourHeart

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Robotic Mitral Valve Repair - reflections after @CleClinicHVTI performed its 2,400th robotically assisted mitral valve repair surgery in May 2024. Judicious application yields a 99.7% repair rate and 0.04% mortality. @tarekmalasMD

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Robotic Mitral Valve Repair: Reflections After 2,400-Plus Cases

As we mark our recent 2,400th robotic mitral valve repair, surgeons reflect on how they’ve achieved a 99.7% repair rate and operative mortality of 0.04%.

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Happy #DoctorsDay to our highly inspiring doctors @CleClinicHVTI & beyond! Thank you for all of your efforts, and for your dedication to the patients we serve.

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For the first time in its history, @CleClinicHVTI has added four new cardiothoracic surgeons to its staff in a 12-month period. Learn who they are & how they add diversity & bench strength:

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In patients with degenerative mitral regurgitation, mitral valve re-repair is associated with very low operative risk & a durable improvement in mitral valve function - regardless of failure timing. @CleClinicHVTI @CCF_CTSRes @LarsSvenssonMD

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Mitral Valve Re-Repair for Degenerative Disease Found Safe and Durable

Mitral valve re-repair is most feasible after early repair failure and carries low operative risk and good durability regardless of its timing, a new study shows.

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Final thought - It’s never too late to start exercising and improving your diet. You only have one heart, keep it healthy! #LoveYourHeart

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In cases of mitral valve repair failure, re-repair is likely to be effective and durable whether done with new, shorter artificial chordae or with posterior leaflet resection, so found a @CleClinicHVTI series. @CCF_CTSRes

Outcomes of Mitral Valve Re-Repair for Early Recurrent Posterior Leaflet Prolapse

In cases of mitral valve repair failure, re-repair is likely to be effective and durable whether done with new, shorter artificial chordae or with posterior leaflet resection.

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T7: The easiest way to cut calories is to substitute sugary drinks for water. Always keep a bottle of H2O with you. #LoveYourHeart

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Holiday resolution--drink water instead of sugary beverages. Join me and help me stick to it.

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Fitbit, Other Heart Rate Wristbands Often Inaccurate: Study | Health Care | US News

Fitbit, Other Heart Rate Wristbands Often Inaccurate: Study

In test of 4 models, 2 provided 'suboptimal' readings during exercise; none as accurate as chest strap

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Talking how to perform CPR and why it’s important to know this morning @fox8news

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Wearable health monitors not always reliable, study shows via @USATODAY

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Wearable health monitors not always reliable, study shows

Heart-rate data raise doubts about usefulness, a new study shows.

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#healthtalk Don't need to monitor heart rate with exercise. If you feel the exertion or even sweat, you're doing it right!

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Do you have a question about how to care for your heart? Get answers from @CleClinicHVTI experts during an upcoming on-demand webinar about women’s heart care, including risk prevention, unique symptoms & specialized treatment options. Submit a question:

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Enjoyed presenting this morning at #ACC16

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#healthtalk Hearts of women different from hearts of men. Need targeted prevention and treatment strategies.

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Up all night doing heart surgery to save a young mans life. Success! Good start to Thanksgiving. @AskDrMarc

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#healthtalk If u have chest pain call 911. Don't be afraid if false alarm. We docs and nurses still want u to call.

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Delta worst customer service ever. Cleveland-Hartford flt diverted to Detroit. Delta would not reissue boarding passes to clear TSA for next day and required us to spend night in airport. No help. No food. No place to sleep. On my wife's birthday.

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Today kicks off National Heart Awareness Month, visit 2 stay heart healthy! #loveyourheart #AskDrMarc

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Robotic heart surgery means tiny incisions and fast recovery.

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Terrible service on Delta 5043. Delayed 3+ hours. Boarded but no air on plane and heat is sweltering. Ground crew is “new” and does not know how to fix it. Communication poor. Delta has failed us today. @Delta

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Check out new book by Dr. Mike Roizen. Age Proof

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#healthtalk Walking is exercise. Walk daily. Have feet=Can walk.

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Tune into New Day on @fox8news today for heart health information! @ClevelandClinic experts join me today to tell you everything you need to know to stay heart healthy #loveyourheart

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Hathaway Brown's Lauren Gillinov wins second straight Division II girls tennis state championship...

Hathaway Brown's Lauren Gillinov successfully defended her Division II singles state championship.

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#healthtalk Depression and heart disease travel together. If you have one of these, make sure you don't have the other.

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Studies show aerobic exercise keeps you stronger and boosts your mood #LoveYourHeart #AskDrMarc

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Visit for more on Rate vs Rhythm:

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#healthtalk A1 Cardiovascular disease is number one threat for women. 6X Bigger threat than breast cancer.

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USPTF recommends aspirin for heart health. Real truth- Aspirin useful only if u have cardiovascular disease or high risk @AskDrMarc

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#healthtalk Less progress with women than with men when it comes to heart disease. Need more research for women

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Benefits of exercise: lowered blood pressure, increased strength, diabetes reduction risk & better mental health. #LoveYourHeart #AskDrMarc

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"Exercise that you will do is the best exercise for you" - Dr. Michael Rocco #AskDrMarc #LoveYourHeart

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T8: Follow the Mediterranean Diet for heart health. It maximizes your intake of fruits & veggies, limits red meat. #LoveYourHeart

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Rate control a good initial strategy for Afib after heart surgery

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At the #ACC16 this weekend. See what Leslie says about HOPE-3

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What physicians should know about BP lowering & statins from latest #ACC16 trial

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Ran 4 miles this morning! Feels good

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At ACC. Great presentations on afib

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Exercise for 30 min-or more-today. I plan to swim.

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One or two drinks tonight will keep your heart happy and you safe.

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Stress on heart is very minimal during sex #LoveYourHeart #AskDrMarc

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@30Lawnmowing See a cardiologist. Probably not serious.

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Lose that belly fat and get healthier and happier - San Antonio Express-News http://t.co/1NWbpdsH via @mySA

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Blood pressure should be 120/80 or less. #askdrmarc

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@JimInGNVFL Outstanding. Play well. Keep the ball deep

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Why You Need a Flu Shot http://t.co/MQqBvrN4KL via @HealthyLiving Here's why you need a flu shot. Today!

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Looking forward to Rock Hall induction in Cleveland

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T2: Too many patients seduced by claims for supplements, which often make outlandish claims for improving heart health. #LoveYourHeart

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@jinghram Each day do something for yourself that makes you feel better.

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#healthtalk Do you know your LDL cholesterol, blood pressure and BMI? If not, find out! Could save your life.

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Lower your cholesterol today. Have Cheerios. http://t.co/KfVpJcRH18

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Bitter cold. Keep warm with 30 min on treadmill or elliptical or window shopping at mall

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Here and present! #LoveYourHeart

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Could a pill offer the same benefits as exercise? For now, keep exercising. @AskDrMarc http://t.co/nBcLZdfQDx /via @mnt

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Could a pill offer the same benefits as exercise?

In a new review, researchers say that increased understanding of the molecular mechanisms by which exercise benefits health means an 'exercise pill' could soon be in the cards.

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Do most patients with cancer receive proper prescriptions for pain? http://t.co/PTUDKzbvjt via @kevinmd

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T1: Maintaining a healthy lifestyle with exercise and eating a healthy diet is a good start #LoveYourHeart

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If you have AFIB ask your doctor about new blood thinners that don't require routine blood tests.

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Go easy on salt tonight if u have heart issues. I'm on call. Don't want to see u at hospital.

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Good cholesterol (HDL),if HDL is on the low side, start 2 exercise. That is the best way 2 raise HDL. #AskDrMarc #LoveYourHeart

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@AddManSal Cool!

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@sadietruckermom Get notebook and record BP each night. Take readings to your doc.

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@katuroo Not sure. May be very sensitive skin there. Try dermatologist.

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Everyone should know your LDL cholesterol. Important to know your numbers! #askdrmarc

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#healthtalk Avoid expensive and invasive tests (CT scans, calcium scores, stress tests) if you feel fine.

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@kwikclaude Great

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Evidence Grows Against Daily Multivitamin Use http://t.co/uuCwMhAeii Not so fast with the daily vitamin #AskDrMarc

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@bennynbean Great news. Stay healthy

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Watching Bryan Bros pro tennis in Akron. Great game. Great exercise.

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@Hayley_Bby420 Get Holter monitor and tilt table test.

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@melindagale83 Life after heart surgery is usually normal.

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@MarilynMann You're right! We think alcohol improves heart health but don't have conclusive evidence.

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#healthtalk Looking forward to great info

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Avoid Trans Fats and Live Longer. @AskDrMarc http://t.co/NBfdKzfLM2

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England Trans Fat Ban Could Reduce CHD-Related Deaths

A policy to eliminate trans fats from processed foods in England could prevent or postpone many coronary heart disease deaths and reduce the associated socioeconomic mortality inequality.

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@bradkelley73 @AskDrMarc Glad u r doing well!

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T6: Regular, cardio exercise combined with a healthy diet improves cardiac health while also maintaining a healthy weight #LoveYourHeart

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Dr. Steve Nissen shares what to look for at #ACC16 today

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Dr Nissen tells us two important trials to watch for at #ACC16 today

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@HodaJavadi My pleasure. Research defines healthcare for next generation. @AskDrMarc

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Do these 5 things daily to keep your heart healthy

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Eating Mediterranean today and every day for a healthy heart.

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Dr. Marc's Holiday Health Helpers http://t.co/Bii8jH5eQt via @fox8news . Check this out tonight and get healthy for holidays! @AskDrMarc

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@subway #SUBtractHUNGER http://t.co/2OOnRIy636

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@medtopicwriter Some genetic conditions increase heart risk. But good lifestyle still makes big impact. #heartchat

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@MarcGillinov #heart disease is the number one killer. Learn how to prevent it. http://t.co/tR8nq34w

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Learn how to Eat Your Way To Better Health. Fox 8 Cleveland 7:30 pm Thursday. @AskDrMarc

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Does Vitamin D Prevent Alzheimer's? (Probably Not) http://t.co/chuFk9Dizq @AskDrMarc

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Low Vitamin D Linked to Cognitive Decline

Older adults with low vitamin D show accelerated decline in episodic memory and executive function, two cognitive domains strongly associated with Alzheimer's disease dementia.

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@arhabeica Yes. Some people may be candidates for emerging experimental approaches to replace mitral valves.

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@SissyC2012 @CleClinicMD @ClevelandClinic Can almost always repair a leaking mitral valve.

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@cpaxton71 happy to help. What location?

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@dlayphoto @touchedbycancer Race for the Place a great event.

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@AddManSal Keep on ticking

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@AtkisonRobert Iced tea with artificial sweetener is good choice.

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@Iamjohnscat @ClevelandClinic Think requires different call

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@mrganote My pleasure! @AskDrMarc

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Heart Health Twitter Quiz – LDL http://t.co/azzczlOo Good diet and exercise are starting points for cholesterol control. Marc Gillinov

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@CoritaFoust . We don't know causes of lupus. Autoimmune disease. Fancy way of saying don't know. But can treat it. #AskDrMarc

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At Heart Rhythm Society meeting in SF. Lots of great treatments for afib. Ask your doctor.

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@rhaniacker This is a low quality observational study. Can't prove cause and effect. #heartchat

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