Deconstructed Cardiology

Cardiology Today

Science EN ↓ 346 episodes

Stay current with cardiovascular medicine without the time commitment. Every morning, we deliver concise audio summaries of the latest original research from top cardiology journals. Top 5 breakthrough studies briefed in under 5 minutes (perfect for your commute or between patients). PubMed links included for full articles. Perfect for cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiac nurses, researchers, and healthcare workers who need to stay informed but lack time to scan multiple journals daily. For educational and reference purposes only. Not intended as medical advice.

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Deconstructed Cardiology

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Apr 15, 2026

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Episodes

Heart Transplant Bridge: Best Strategy for Outcomes 10/05/25 06.10.2025

Welcome to Cardiology Today – Recorded October 05, 2025. This episode summarizes 1 key cardiology studies on topics like mechanical circulatory support and heart transplant. Key takeaway: Heart Transplant Bridge: Best Strategy for Outcomes. Article Links: Article 1: Post-Transplant Outcomes by Bridging Strategy: A Nationwide Multicenter Study of Heart Transplant Recipients in Korea. (The Journal o...

Radiation Safe for Leadless Pacemakers 10/04/25 04.10.2025

Welcome to Cardiology Today – Recorded October 04, 2025. This episode summarizes 5 key cardiology studies on topics like L.R.P.5. and W.N.T. signaling. Key takeaway: Radiation Safe for Leadless Pacemakers. Article Links: Article 1: LRP5, a WNT signalling pathway receptor, and platelet activation. (European heart journal) Article 2: Taurochenodeoxycholic acid alleviates obesity-induced endothelial...

Osimertinib Arrhythmia: K.C.N.N.1 Link Found 10/03/25 03.10.2025

Welcome to Cardiology Today – Recorded October 03, 2025. This episode summarizes 5 key cardiology studies on topics like gene-edited pigs and H.C.N.4. Key takeaway: Osimertinib Arrhythmia: K.C.N.N.1 Link Found. Article Links: Article 1: Characterizing the Immune Response in Pig-to-human Heart Xenografts Using a Multimodal Diagnostic System. (Circulation) Article 2: Congestion and Low Cardiac Outpu...

L-Type Calcium Channels Rescues Dilated Cardiomyopathy 10/02/25 02.10.2025

Welcome to Cardiology Today – Recorded October 02, 2025. This episode summarizes 5 key cardiology studies on topics like Transcatheter aortic valve replacement and Calcium current. Key takeaway: L-Type Calcium Channels Rescues Dilated Cardiomyopathy. Article Links: Article 1: PVL in ACURATE neo2 self-expanding aortic valve prosthesis for transcatheter aortic valve replacement – A multicenter...

A.I. Enables Preclinical ATTR-CM Diagnosis 10/02/25 02.10.2025

Welcome to Cardiology Today – Recorded October 02, 2025. This episode summarizes 5 key cardiology studies on topics like preclinical diagnosis and psychosocial well-being. Key takeaway: A.I. Enables Preclinical ATTR-CM Diagnosis. Article Links: Article 1: Intravenous Rehydration for Severe Acute Malnutrition with Gastroenteritis. (The New England journal of medicine) Article 2: Artificial intellig...

Targeted Therapies Transform A.T.T.R.-C.M. Outcomes 10/01/25 02.10.2025

Welcome to Cardiology Today – Recorded October 01, 2025. This episode summarizes 5 key cardiology studies on topics like diagnostic imaging and Cardiovascular health score. Key takeaway: Targeted Therapies Transform A.T.T.R.-C.M. Outcomes. Article Links: Article 1: Central Adiposity or Hypertension: Which Drives Heart Failure With a Preserved Ejection Fraction? (Journal of the American College of...

RV Myocardial Work Predicts CRT Success 10/01/25 01.10.2025

Welcome to Cardiology Today – Recorded October 01, 2025. This episode summarizes 5 key cardiology studies on topics like Percutaneous Coronary Intervention and ARCHBR criteria. Key takeaway: RV Myocardial Work Predicts CRT Success. Article Links: Article 1: Noninvasive Right Ventricular Myocardial Work by Pressure-Strain Loop: A New Perspective on Right Ventricular Function and Cardiac Resynchroni...

TAVR Outperforms Conservative Care in Low-Flow AS 10/01/25 01.10.2025

Welcome to Cardiology Today – Recorded October 01, 2025. This episode summarizes 5 key cardiology studies on topics like transcatheter aortic valve replacement and cardiac catheterization laboratory. Key takeaway: TAVR Outperforms Conservative Care in Low-Flow AS. Article Links: Article 1: Sotatercept for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension within the First Year after Diagnosis. (The New England journ...

Subclinical Aldosteronism Fuels MACE 09/30/25 30.09.2025

Welcome to Cardiology Today – Recorded September 30, 2025. This episode summarizes 5 key cardiology studies on topics like alternative splicing and dialysis. Key takeaway: Subclinical Aldosteronism Fuels MACE. Article Links: Article 1: Subclinical Primary Aldosteronism and Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events: A Longitudinal Population-Based Cohort Study. (Circulation) Article 2: Single-Cell Splici...

Inflammation Predicts CV Events, Statin Benefit 09/30/25 30.09.2025

Welcome to Cardiology Today – Recorded September 30, 2025. This episode summarizes 5 key cardiology studies on topics like pulmonary exacerbations and myocarditis. Key takeaway: Inflammation Predicts CV Events, Statin Benefit. Article Links: Article 1: Hypertonic Saline or Carbocisteine in Bronchiectasis. (The New England journal of medicine) Article 2: Artificial Intelligence Automation of Echoca...

Smoking Ignites Atrial Fibrillation Via Inflammasome 09/29/25 29.09.2025

Welcome to Cardiology Today – Recorded September 29, 2025. This episode summarizes 5 key cardiology studies on topics like Western diet and diastole. Key takeaway: Smoking Ignites Atrial Fibrillation Via Inflammasome. Article Links: Article 1: Hemodynamic Monitoring and Management of the Hypotensive Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Patient in the Adult Intensive Care Unit. (European heart journal. A...

Septin4 Inhibition Reverses Cardiac Fibrosis 09/29/25 29.09.2025

Welcome to Cardiology Today – Recorded September 29, 2025. This episode summarizes 5 key cardiology studies on topics like angiotensin two and fibroblast activation. Key takeaway: Septin4 Inhibition Reverses Cardiac Fibrosis. Article Links: Article 1: Septin4 Regulates Cardiac Fibrosis After Pressure Overload. (Circulation research) Article 2: DWORF Gene Therapy Improves Cardiac Calcium Handling a...

L.V.A. Ablation Works Best in Enlarged Atria 09/29/25 29.09.2025

Welcome to Cardiology Today – Recorded September 29, 2025. This episode summarizes 5 key cardiology studies on topics like ablation depth and dilated cardiomyopathy. Key takeaway: L.V.A. Ablation Works Best in Enlarged Atria. Article Links: Article 1: Premature Ventricular Contractions on Healthy and Diseased Hearts: Differential Acute Effect of Coupling Interval and Location. (Heart rhythm) Artic...

Methadone’s Pro-Arrhythmic Cardiac Risks Confirmed 09/28/25 29.09.2025

Welcome to Cardiology Today – Recorded September 28, 2025. This episode summarizes 5 key cardiology studies on topics like longitudinal study and cardiac electrophysiology. Key takeaway: Methadone’s Pro-Arrhythmic Cardiac Risks Confirmed. Article Links: Article 1: Methadone Blockade of Inward Rectifier Potassium Current Promotes Both Early and Delayed Repolarization Arrhythmias: Mechanistic...

Obesity: New Heart Failure Risk Factor? 09/28/25 28.09.2025

Welcome to Cardiology Today – Recorded September 28, 2025. This episode summarizes 5 key cardiology studies on topics like heart failure and waist circumference. Key takeaway: Obesity: New Heart Failure Risk Factor?. Article Links: Article 1: Underrepresented patient populations in cardiovascular device trials: A transatlantic expert narrative on sex, age, demographic groups, and geographical back...

Polygenic Risk Drives A.fib More in Men 09/28/25 28.09.2025

Welcome to Cardiology Today – Recorded September 28, 2025. This episode summarizes 5 key cardiology studies on topics like accelerometry and sudden cardiac death. Key takeaway: Polygenic Risk Drives A.fib More in Men. Article Links: Article 1: Trends in burden of atrial fibrillation over three decades: a population-based study. (Heart (British Cardiac Society)) Article 2: Accelerometry-defined phy...

Hypertension Kills Young Adults: A U.S. Crisis 09/27/25 27.09.2025

Welcome to Cardiology Today – Recorded September 27, 2025. This episode summarizes 5 key cardiology studies on topics like amiodarone and mortality. Key takeaway: Hypertension Kills Young Adults: A U.S. Crisis. Article Links: Article 1: Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement Following TAVR: Long-Term Comparative Outcomes Versus Non-SAVR Cardiac Surgery. (The American journal of cardiology) Article 2: E...

Lp(a) Levels Key for Cardio Risk 09/27/25 27.09.2025

Welcome to Cardiology Today – Recorded September 27, 2025. This episode summarizes 5 key cardiology studies on topics like polyneuropathy and hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis. Key takeaway: Lp(a) Levels Key for Cardio Risk. Article Links: Article 1: Nexiguran Ziclumeran Gene Editing in Hereditary ATTR with Polyneuropathy. (The New England journal of medicine) Article 2: Diagnostic accuracy of...

Antihypertensives Protect Young Hearts 09/26/25 26.09.2025

Welcome to Cardiology Today – Recorded September 26, 2025. This episode summarizes 5 key cardiology studies on topics like translational research and young adults. Key takeaway: Antihypertensives Protect Young Hearts. Article Links: Article 1: Transient anticholinergic burden and out-of-hospital cardiac arrest: a case-crossover study. (European heart journal) Article 2: Antihypertensive treatment...

Sex Differences in A.fib Remodeling Defined 09/26/25 26.09.2025

Welcome to Cardiology Today – Recorded September 26, 2025. This episode summarizes 5 key cardiology studies on topics like vascular remodeling and atrial remodeling. Key takeaway: Sex Differences in A.fib Remodeling Defined. Article Links: Article 1: Clinical and Prognostic Significance of Anomalous Origin of a Coronary Artery in Adults. (Circulation) Article 2: Screening-Detected Atrial Fibrillat...

T.A.V.R.: A.T./E.T. Ratio Improves Outcome Prediction 09/25/25 25.09.2025

Welcome to Cardiology Today – Recorded September 25, 2025. This episode summarizes 5 key cardiology studies on topics like aortic stenosis and mortality. Key takeaway: T.A.V.R.: A.T./E.T. Ratio Improves Outcome Prediction. Article Links: Article 1: Acceleration Time/Ejection Time Ratio Compared to Mean Gradient as a Predictor of Clinical Outcomes Post-TAVR. (JACC. Cardiovascular interventions) Art...

P.Y.G.M. Protects Against Myocardial Infarction 09/25/25 25.09.2025

Welcome to Cardiology Today – Recorded September 25, 2025. This episode summarizes 5 key cardiology studies on topics like myotonic dystrophy type 1 and implantable cardiac devices. Key takeaway: P.Y.G.M. Protects Against Myocardial Infarction. Article Links: Article 1: Global, Regional, and National Burden of Cardiovascular Diseases and Risk Factors in 204 Countries and Territories, 1990-2023. (J...

Height Drives Hypertension in Older Women 09/24/25 24.09.2025

Welcome to Cardiology Today – Recorded September 24, 2025. This episode summarizes 5 key cardiology studies on topics like systolic blood pressure and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction. Key takeaway: Height Drives Hypertension in Older Women. Article Links: Article 1: Height May Explain Sex Differences in Systolic Blood Pressure in Older Adults. (Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. : 1979)) Ar...

H.E.G.1’s Role in Blood Pressure Control Revealed 09/24/25 24.09.2025

Welcome to Cardiology Today – Recorded September 24, 2025. This episode summarizes 5 key cardiology studies on topics like blood pressure and geographic variation. Key takeaway: H.E.G.1’s Role in Blood Pressure Control Revealed. Article Links: Article 1: Shear stress-induced endothelial HEG1 signalling regulates vascular tone and blood pressure. (European heart journal) Article 2: Transcript...

Triglycerides Drive Aneurysm Rupture Risk 09/23/25 23.09.2025

Welcome to Cardiology Today – Recorded September 23, 2025. This episode summarizes 5 key cardiology studies on topics like MELOS RELOADED and Pacemaker. Key takeaway: Triglycerides Drive Aneurysm Rupture Risk. Article Links: Article 1: Hypertriglyceridemia as a Key Contributor to Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Development and Rupture: Insights From Genetic and Experimental Models. (Circulation) Article...

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