Dr. Hamza Patel
Cardiovascular Disease Fellow
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Dr. Hamza Patel is an cardiovascular disease fellow at MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC.
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Episode # 444 • 22 Mar 2026
Heart Failure: LVAD Part 2
with Dr. Mark Belkin, Dr. Chris Salerno, Dr. Hamza Patel, Dr. Jenna Skowronski, Dr. Apoorva Gangavelli
CardioNerds (Dr. Hamza Patel, Dr. Jenna Skowronski, and Dr. Apoorva Gangavelli) discuss advanced heart failure and LVAD management with Dr. Mark Belkin, Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiologist, and Dr. Chris Salerno, Cardiothoracic Surgeon. They explore the nuances of right ventricular (RV) physiology, perioperative hemodynamic optimization, long-term complications, sensitization and transplant considerations, and the evolving role of GDMT in LVAD patients. This episode highlights the delicate interplay between surgical and medical management in achieving optimal outcomes for patients living with durable mechanical circulatory support. Audio editing by CardioNerds Academy intern, student doctor, Pace Wetstein.
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