Description
“Pericarditis” has Steven Nissen (MD) sitting down with Allan Klein (MD) to shed light on this painful but treatable condition affecting the sac around the heart. They explain why chest pain from pericarditis can mimic a heart attack, how early diagnosis and NSAIDs can help most people recover, and what happens when it becomes chronic. This conversation offers hope, practical guidance, and insight on when advanced imaging or surgery may be needed for lasting relief.
Pericarditis
Guest
Allan Klein
Category
Cardiovascular Health, Immune Health
About The Host
Steven Nissen (MD) is Chief Academic Officer of the Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute at Cleveland Clinic and a leading authority in cardiovascular medicine. He hosts the Love Your Heart podcast, where he shares expert insights on heart disease prevention, cholesterol, and cardiac care. He is the co-author of "Heart 411: The Only Guide to Heart Health You'll Ever Need," offering clear, evidence-based guidance for lifelong heart health.
Steven Nissen (MD) is Chief Academic Officer of the Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute at Cleveland Clinic and a leading authority in cardiovascular medicine. He hosts the Love Your Heart podcast, where he shares expert insights on heart disease prevention, cholesterol, and cardiac care. He is the co-author of "Heart 411: The Only Guide to Heart Health You'll Ever Need," offering clear, evidence-based guidance for lifelong heart health.
About The Guest
Allan Klein (MD) is Director of the Center for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pericardial Diseases at Cleveland Clinic and professor of medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine. He specializes in pericardial conditions, cardiovascular imaging, and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. Klein is co-author of "Diastology," and leads research on imaging tools and targeted therapies for managing recurrent pericarditis.
Allan Klein (MD) is Director of the Center for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pericardial Diseases at Cleveland Clinic and professor of medicine at the Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine. He specializes in pericardial conditions, cardiovascular imaging, and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction. Klein is co-author of "Diastology," and leads research on imaging tools and targeted therapies for managing recurrent pericarditis.
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