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Heart Podcast

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The Heart Podcast is your go-to source for the latest insights and developments in cardiovascular medicine. Each episode features in-depth interviews with renowned authors and leading experts in the field, delving into the latest advances in cardiovascular research and treatments. Heart - heart.bmj.com - is a renowned international journal from the BMJ Group and the British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) dedicated to publishing research and reviews on cardiovascular disease. Stay ahead in your field by tuning into our expert discussions and accessing cutting-edge information. Subscribe now or li...

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Evaluation of the causes of sex disparity in heart failure trials 07.07.2022 14:31

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by Dr Holly Morgan from London. They discuss her paper about why fewer women than men are enrolled in heart failure trials. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a podcast review at https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/heart-podcast/id445358212?mt=2 Link to published paper: https://heart.bmj.com/content/early/2022...

Sleepiness and cardiovascular risk 23.06.2022 17:51

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by Dr Virend Somers from The Mayo Clinic. They discuss the connections between sleepiness and cardiovascular risk. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a podcast review at https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/heart-podcast/id445358212?mt=2 Link to published paper: https://heart.bmj.com/content/early/2022/01/30/he...

CPET testing in heart failure - a masterclass with Dr. Buber from Seattle 09.06.2022 27:00

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr. James Rudd, is joined by Dr. Buber from Seattle. They discuss all aspects of CPET testing for heart failure and many other indications. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a podcast review at https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/heart-podcast/id445358212?mt=2 Link to published paper: https://heart.bmj.com/content/early/2022/04/10/he...

Aortopathy in Pregnancy 27.05.2022 25:58

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Dr Andrew Perry is joined by Dr. Stephanie Curtis, a physician at the Bristol Royal Infirmary who specializes in caring for women who are pregnant and have co-morbid aortopathy. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a podcast review at https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/heart-podcast/id445358212?mt=2 Link to published paper: https://heart.bmj.com/content/ear...

Physician judgement vs risk scores - are we as good as we think? 13.05.2022 18:29

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by Dr Christopher Fordyce from the University of British Columbia. They discuss how good physicians are at judging the nature of chest pain. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a podcast review at https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/heart-podcast/id445358212?mt=2 Link to published paper: https://heart.bmj.com/c...

A comprehensive review on heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) 29.04.2022 24:30

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by Dr Harriette Van Spall, Department of Medicine, McMaster University, Canada. They discuss her paper "Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction: recent concepts in diagnosis, mechanisms and management". If you enjoy the show, please leave us a podcast review at https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/heart-podc...

The BCS Centenary - the past, present and future of British Cardiology 19.04.2022 27:17

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by past British Cardiovascular Society president, Dr Iain Simpson, and BCS archivist and cardiologist Dr Caroline Coats. They discuss the formation of the BCS, its more recent history and some of the world-leading advances that British cardiology has made over the last 100 years. If you enjoy the show, please leav...

Searching for genetic causes of cardiomyopathy 22.03.2022 23:19

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Social Media Intern, Dr Andrew Perry is joined by Dr. Gasnat Shaboodien, a researcher at the University of Cape Town who studies the genetics of cardiovascular disease. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to the podcast. Also, please consider leaving us a review at https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/heart-podcast/id445358212?mt=2. It helps us reach new li...

Care of the patient after valve intervention 12.03.2022 16:30

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by Dr Lynne Millar from Bart's Hospital in London. They discuss her review paper - "Care of the patient after valve intervention". If you enjoy the show, please leave us a podcast review at https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/heart-podcast/id445358212?mt=2 Link to published paper: https://heart.bmj.com/content/ear...

How natural language processing (NLP) can improve cardiology care 24.02.2022 18:03

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by Dr Meghan Reading Turchioe from Weill Cornell Medicine in New York. They discuss a systematic review of the use of natural language processing in cardiology, and how it might improve patient care. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review at https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/heart-podcast/id445358212?mt...

Single Cell Transcriptomics with Dr. Alan Daugherty, Editor-in-Chief of ATVB 11.02.2022 16:29

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Intern, Dr. Andrew Perry, is joined by Dr. Alan Daugherty, from the University of Kentucky, and Editor-in-Chief of the Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology journal. They discuss the latest developments in transcriptomics and how they might be used to understand the causes of vascular disease. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe...

Anticoagulant prescribing for atrial fibrillation and risk of incident dementia 27.01.2022 16:55

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by Dr Charlotte Warren-Gash and Dr Sharon Cadogan from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, London, UK. They discuss their study that demonstrated that prescribing DOACs rather than warfarin was associated with lower incident rates of dementia and mild cognitive impairment. If you enjoy the show,...

Predicting atrial fibrillation in primary care - what’s the optimal way? 13.01.2022 27:12

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by Dr Ramesh Nadarajah from the University of Leeds. They discuss a systematic review and meta-analysis of AF prediction methods in primary care. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to the podcast to get episodes automatically downloaded to your phone and computer. Also, please consider leaving us a review at...

2021 AHA/ACC Chest Pain Guidelines with Dr Gulati from the University of Arizona 28.12.2021 30:14

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Social Media Intern, Dr Andrew Perry is joined by preventative cardiologist Dr Martha Gulati from the University of Arizona. They discuss the 2021 AHA/ACC Guideline for the Evaluation and Diagnosis of Chest pain. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to the podcast to get episodes automatically downloaded to your phone or computer. Also, please consider leav...

Towards a personalised approach for obesity treatment in patients with coronary artery disease 13.12.2021 16:34

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by Dr Michelle Kelsey from Duke University. They discuss predictors of success in weight loss strategies in patients with CAD, and why such variability exists. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to the podcast to get episodes automatically downloaded to your phone and computer. Also, please consider leaving u...

Making the leap - moving from trainee to consultant cardiologist 29.11.2021 21:56

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by Dr Pamela Brown, consultant cardiologist from the James Cook Hospital, Middlesbrough, UK. They discuss the issues surrounding becoming a consultant, and Dr Brown shares plenty of tips from her own journey, including choosing what type of job to apply for, agreeing on a job plan, managing workload and trying not...

Machine learning in cardiology - will we ever be replaced by computers? 12.11.2021 24:51

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by Dr James Howard from Imperial College, London. They discuss two papers published in Heart that dive into artificial intelligence and machine learning in cardiology. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to the podcast to get episodes automatically downloaded to your phone and computer. Also, please consider l...

Management of frequent PVCs with Dr Bhargava from the Cleveland Clinic 27.10.2021 29:47

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd is joined by EP specialist Dr Bhargava from the Cleveland Clinic. They discuss his Education in Heart paper on PVCs, covering assessment, drugs and ablation. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to the podcast to get episodes automatically downloaded to your phone and computer. Also, please consider leaving us a review at...

Benefits of sodium glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors across the spectrum of cardiovascular diseases 13.10.2021 23:46

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by Dr Guarav Gulsin from the University of British Columbia. They cover everything you need to know about this class of drugs for use in heart disease and beyond following the publication of a comprehensive review paper in Heart. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to the podcast to get episodes automatically...

How are NICE guidelines developed? 29.09.2021 22:17

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by Dr Madalina Garbi from Royal Papworth Hospital. They discuss her role on the NICE committee for valvular heart disease and how NICE guidelines differ from those developed by professional societies. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to the podcast to get episodes automatically downloaded to your phone and...

Is exercise bad for your calcium score? 13.09.2021 17:53

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by Dr Alastair Moss from the University of Leicester. They discuss the paradoxical effect of exercise on coronary artery calcification. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to the podcast to get episodes automatically downloaded to your phone and computer. Also, please consider leaving us a review at https://it...

BNP levels and risk of subsequent death and hospitalisation - an interview with Dr Clare Taylor 30.08.2021 16:14

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by Dr Clare Taylor from the University of Oxford. They discuss the high risk of events associated with an elevated BNP and how pathways to the diagnosis of heart failure might be improved. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to the podcast to get episodes automatically downloaded to your phone and computer. Al...

How are novel cardiovascular drugs costed and paid for? 30.07.2021 24:22

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by Drs Ferro and Khazi from Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. They discuss how new drugs are evaluated for cost-effectiveness and how we determine if they are affordable for both patients and healthcare systems. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to the podcast to get episodes automatically down...

LDL cholesterol - how low should we go? 13.07.2021 17:11

In this episode of the Heart podcast, James Rudd is joined by Professor Chris Packard from the University of Glasgow. They discuss recent guideline changes in LDL targets and how these might be achieved in clinical practice. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to the podcast to get episodes automatically downloaded to your phone and computer. Also, please consider leaving us a review at https:...

Recreational drugs and vascular health - a hidden epidemic 29.06.2021 24:24

In this episode of the Heart podcast, James Rudd is joined by Professor Salim Virani and Dr Dhruv Mahtta from Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas. They discuss their recent paper entitled "Recreational substance use among patients with premature atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease". If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to the podcast to get episodes automatically downloaded to your ph...