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Marc Gillinov
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Chair of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery @CleClinicHVTI @ClevelandClinic | Heart 411 Author l @HuffPost contributor | Opinions my own
Cleveland Ohio
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    Apr 17
    Robotic cardiothoracic surgery is expanding fast — but what does mastery require beyond technical familiarity? Join @CleClinicHVTI July 17 for a CME course exploring operative strategy, decision-making & program-building. @LarsSvenssonMD @CCF_CTSRes
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    New CME Offering Aims to Advance and Enhance Robotic Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery
    Robotic cardiothoracic surgery is expanding fast, but what does mastery require beyond technical familiarity? Join us July 17 for a CME course exploring operative strategy, decision-making and...
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    Marc Gillinov
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    Feb 3, 2016
    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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    Marc Gillinov
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    Jun 25, 2024
    ⁦⁦@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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    Marc Gillinov
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    Jun 18, 2024
    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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    Marc Gillinov
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    Mar 28, 2024
    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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    Marc Gillinov
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    Jan 15, 2024
    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: consultqd.clevelandclinic.org/introducing-ou…
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    Marc Gillinov
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    Apr 18, 2024
    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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    Marc Gillinov
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    Mar 19, 2024
    Takeaways from updated STS Guidelines for surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation. Concomitant AF ablation & LAA occlusion strongly endorsed during elective heart surgery. @omwazni @CleClinicHVTI
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    Takeaways From Updated STS Guidelines for Surgical Treatment of Atrial Fibrillation
    New STS guidelines on surgical treatment of atrial fibrillation recommend treating the LAA in all patients undergoing first-time nonemergency cardiac surgery. Find out why this is a wake-up call to...
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    Marc Gillinov
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    Feb 18, 2016
    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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    Marc Gillinov
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    Jan 10, 2024
    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
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    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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    Marc Gillinov
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    Feb 18, 2016
    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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    Marc Gillinov
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    Nov 21, 2016
    Holiday resolution--drink water instead of sugary beverages. Join me and help me stick to it.
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    Marc Gillinov
    @AskDrMarc
    Oct 12, 2016
    Fitbit, Other Heart Rate Wristbands Often Inaccurate: Study | Health Care | US News
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    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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    Marc Gillinov
    @AskDrMarc
    Feb 2, 2018
    Talking how to perform CPR and why it’s important to know this morning @fox8news
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