MedTalk
Physician-to-Physician Insight:
Brief, Focused, Relevant
MedTalk is a short-form, physician-led series sharing real-world perspective on the innovations, techniques and decision-making shaping modern cardiovascular care. Each episode delivers concise, clinically grounded insight from physicians at The Christ Hospital Heart & Vascular Institute — created specifically for a clinician audience.
Our purpose is simple:
to contribute meaningfully to the national dialogue around cardiovascular care — in a way that respects your time and expertise.
Episodes focus on what truly impacts outcomes, safety, precision and quality of life for patients with complex cardiovascular disease.
Current MedTalk Episodes
Bloodless Cardiac Surgery — Saad Hasan, MD
Risk reduction and precision through transfusion-sparing techniques
Saad Hasan, MD discusses how bloodless surgical strategies have evolved beyond transfusion avoidance into a broader philosophy of precision-driven care. He explores how minimizing transfusion exposure can reduce complications and shorten recovery — often benefiting patients who never expected to need a bloodless approach.
Advanced Heart Failure, LVAD & Transplant — Greg Egnaczyk, MD
Building a high-performing program for complex heart failure care
Greg Egnaczyk, MD reflects on the intentional design and growth of the advanced heart failure and LVAD program at The Christ Hospital Heart & Vascular Institute — now recognized among the top programs in the nation. He shares insights on program structure, multidisciplinary leadership and how this work laid the foundation for heart transplant and total artificial heart services.
Collaboration & Connection
We welcome opportunities to discuss complex cases, collaborate on care, share best practices, or simply exchange perspectives as peers. If you have questions — or would like to connect with one of our physicians — our team is always available:
- To register for CME & Professional Education Opportunities email Darlene Rock at darlene.rock@thechristhospital.com.
- To speak with Dr. Smith or another CT surgeon call: 513-206-1170.
- To speak with Dr. Egnaczyk or another Advanced Heart Failure specialist call: 513-206-1180.
- To speak with Dr. Hasan or another CT surgeon call: 513-206-1170.
- To refer a patient to our Lindner Research Center, please call 513-585-1777, or leave a message on our Physician Referral Line at 513-585-1737.
Upcoming Professional Education & Symposiums
We are committed to advancing education and collaboration across the cardiovascular community. Join us at upcoming symposiums, conferences and CME-accredited learning opportunities hosted by The Christ Hospital Heart & Vascular Institute.
- The Christ Hospital Structural CT Training Program: TCH Structural CT Training Program
- Heart Failure Symposium: 2nd Annual Heart Failure Symposium Tickets, Sat, Feb 28, 2026 at 7:30 AM | Eventbrite
- Genetic & Familial Cardiomyopathy Symposium: Genetic and Familial Cardiomyopathy Symposium Tickets, Sat, Mar 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM | Eventbrite
Why Choose The Christ Hospital Heart & Vascular Institute
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Excellence in Complex Cardiovascular Care
Our program is built around an outcomes-driven model of care — integrating advanced imaging, interventional cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, structural heart, electrophysiology and advanced heart failure under a coordinated clinical framework. This structure allows us to support the full continuum of cardiovascular disease, including the most complex presentations.
Nationally Recognized Programs & Innovation
Our physicians have been leaders in robotic cardiac surgery, bloodless surgical strategies, advanced heart failure therapy, LVAD innovation and the development of heart transplant and total artificial heart services. Multidisciplinary care pathways ensure patients receive appropriate, guideline-driven therapy supported by advanced technology and experienced teams.
Collaboration at the Center
We welcome the opportunity to partner with referring physicians and programs across the country. Whether through case consultation, co-management or specialized procedural referral, our goal is to serve as a trusted resource for complex cardiovascular care while supporting continuity for the patient’s primary care team.
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