PCCS Unscripted

This World Heart Rhythm Week, tune in as General Practice Specialty Registrar,  Dr Xenophon Kassianides  and Consultant Cardiologist,  Professor Derek Connolly  delve into the diagnosis and holistic management of  atrial fibrillation (AF) . Discover how wearable technology is transforming the detection and ongoing care of patients with AF, and gain valuable insights from both primary care and card...

In this episode, we venture into medicolegal issues related to day-to-day clinical practice. Join Xenophon Kassianides and Beverley Bostock as they discuss aspects such as laws related to negligence, duty of care, good documentation and working according to up-to-date evidence-based guidelines. Group consultations and the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare is also covered. If you are a U...

On Heart Failure Awareness Week, we're proud to launch our new podcast:  "Heart Failure Awareness: Earlier Diagnosis in Primary Care."  Join  Prof Clare Taylor, Dr Jim Moore,  and  Dr Xenophon Kassianides  as they discuss the critical importance and benefits of early diagnosis, challenges faced in identifying heart failure in primary care and the role of the BEAT campaign in support...

In this episode,  Dr Xenophon Kassianides, Helen Williams  and  Dr Paul Ferenc  delve into the importance of achieving lipid targets through engagement with the whole lipid pathway. Our expert speakers discuss the pivotal role of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) as a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality and the vital importance of tackling this risk factor through better...

In this podcast, Prof Raj Thakkar and Dr Xenophon Kassianides provide an in-depth discussion on the changes to the GP contract for 2025/26. Additionally, they highlight the key updates to the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) points system and examine new models of care.  You can take a look at the new GP contract  here . If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to lear...

Speakers: Alison Warren, Bev Bostock and Prof Derek Connolly This podcast focuses on Lipoprotein (a), or Lp(a) for short, and whether it is a missing puzzle piece in Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). If you are a practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here:  Join the PCCS | Prima...

Speakers: Beverley Bostock & Dr Xenophon Kassianides  In this podcast, join Dr Xenophon Kassianides & Beverley Bostock as they discuss the recent update to the NG209 Tobacco guidelines and how you can best support your patients with smoking cessation. Additionally, they talk through the different intervention options available in primary care. There are useful links to NHS support resource...