Cardiac Grand Rounds
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Recurrent Pericarditis: Standard of Care and Upcoming Trials
Dr. Abbate discusses management if acute and recurrent pericarditis, risk stratification, and clinical trials.
Cardiac PET in 2026: From Quantification to Clinical Transformation
Dr. Al-Mallah discusses the diagnostic accuracy and acquisition protocols for cardiac PET non-invasive test for detection of CAD.
Cardiac Sarcoidosis: A Team Approach to Patient Care and Research 2026
Dr. Kron describes the clinical presentation and management of patients with cardiac sarcoidosis.
TTR Amyloidosis: An Underrecognized Disease
Dr. Tushak describes pathology of amyloidosis and screening algorithm for patient identification and management.
TAVR “vs” SAVR In The Modern Era
Dr. Kemp & Dr. Summers describes a patient's personal journey through treatment for aortic stenosis and the management of his care by Sentara's Heart Valve Center.
Intracoronary Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT): Evidence and Clinical Applications"
Dr. Mitchell describes the principals and clinical review of optical coherence tomography (OCT) and how imaging w/ IVUS or OCT improves long-term outcomes.
Dr. Summers reviews guideline-directed indications for transcatheter mitral interventions and examine real-world cases from the Sentara Structural Heart Program.
Advances in ICD Technology: The AURORA Extravascular ICD System
Dr. Iyer discusses the patient selection process and implant procedure for the Aurora extravascular defibrillator.
Dr. Sudhan Nagarajan reviews RV pathophysiology and discusses management from a surgeon's perspective.
Beyond ICD Shocks and Drugs: Modern Approaches to Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation
Dr. Div Patel discusses patient selection, mapping strategies and why VT remains a lethal condition even with ICDs and antiarrhythmics.
Starting a Cardiology Fellowship: the Good, the Bad, and the Rewarding
Dr Sneha Vakamudi describes the strategy and leadership roles needed when structuring a cardiology fellowship program.
Cardiovascular Disease and Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Dr. Benjamin D'Souza discusses the cardiovascular complications of obstructive sleep apnea and how to build a comprehensive screening practice for patients with undiagnosed obstructive sleep apnea.