The Radcliffe Cardiology Podcast

In the first episode, Prof Juan Pablo Kaski and Prof Ruxandra Jurcut discuss the essentials of establishing an HCM Clinic, covering its objectives, logistical aspects, systemic challenges, and operational strategies, including referral practices and collaboration with specialist centres.

Unpack ACC.24's Top Trials with View from the Thoraxcenter! Join Prof Nicolas Van Mieghem and Dr Joost Daemen from Erasmus MC, Rotterdam for a deep dive into the late-breaking data presented at ACC.24. In this thought-provoking ACC 2024 wrap-up, delve into the nuances of the most impactful trials, gaining insights into their implications for current practice and future research directions. 00:29 -...

In this episode of the Radcliffe Podcast, we are joined by Dr Raymond Pranata, Dr Mohammad Iqbal and Dr Giky Karwiky (Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia) as they discuss their recently published systematic review and meta-analysis of very-high-power short-duration ablation as compared to conventional ablation for the treatment of pulmonary vein isolation in atrial fibrillation. 13...

What's hot at #AHA23? Join Prof Nicolas Van Mieghem and Dr Joost Daemen (Thoraxcentre, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, NL) as they review the latest late-breaking science data from AHA Scientific Sessions 2023. They interpret the evidence from five key trials, providing context, asking thought-provoking questions to translate the data into key take-home messages for practice and research. Trials Covered in...

What are the top late-breaking trials from #TCT2023? TCT 2023 — Join interventional cardiologists, Prof Nicolas Van Mieghem and Dr Joost Daemen from the Thoraxcenter as they unpack the most impactful late-breaking clinical trials and science data from this year's Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics Conference. Dive into this practical and engaging discussion and learn more about the latest d...

What are the take-home messages from ESC 2O23? Join us as we delve into the pivotal results that ignited debates and discussions at ESC Congress 2023. Prof Nicolas Van Mieghem and Dr Joost Daemen (Thoraxcentre, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, NL) return with their "View from the Thoraxcenter" review, where they analyse the hot line and late-breaking trials presented in Amsterdam. In this ESC 2023 wrap-up,...

What is hot at ESC 2023? In this episode of View of the Thoraxcenter, Prof Nicolas Van Mieghem and Dr Joost Daemen (Thoraxcenter, Erasmus MC, NL) preview the hot line and late-breaking data presented at ESC Congress 2023. With their dynamic analysis, they place these highly anticipated trials within a context, highlighting the real-world implications tied to the data releases. Top trials covered 0...

In this episode of the Radcliffe Podcast, we are joined by Dr Mirvat Alasnag (King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital, SA), Dr Khalid AlJohani (King Saud University, SA), and Dr Abdulrahman AlMoghairi (Prince Sultan Cardiac Center, SA) as they discuss methods and approaches to left main percutaneous coronary revascularization. In this podcast, Dr Alasnag, Dr AlJohani and Dr AlMoghairi discuss the current...

Join Masterclass host, Dr. Harriette Van Spall (McMaster University, CA), in an in-depth interview with Dr. Clyde W. Yancy (Northwestern University, US). Dr. Yancy, an internationally respected leader and mentor in cardiology, holds positions as the Vice Dean of Diversity and Inclusion, Magerstadt Professor of Medicine, and Chief of the Division of Cardiology at Northwestern University's Feinberg...

In this episode from the Radcliffe Podcast, Dr Francisco Lopez-Jimenez (Mayo Clinic, US) and Dr David Harmon (Mayo Clinic, US) join us to discuss the future of AI in Atrial Fibrillation treatment, based on Dr Harmon's recently published article in AER Journal; 'Artificial intelligence for the detection and treatment of atrial fibrillation'. Dr Lopez-Jimenez and Dr Harmon discuss the possibilities...

In this episode of the Radcliffe Cardiology Podcast, we are joined by Dr Jack Tan (National Heart Centre, SG) and Dr Chris Plummer (The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, UK), who provide an overview of a recent JAPSC Journal article based on the European Examination in Core Cardiology. The test aims to provide a broad and balanced evaluation of the key knowledge required by cardi...

In this episode of "View from the Thoraxcenter," Prof Nicolas Van Mieghem and Dr Joost Daemen preview the most anticipated late-breaking and featured science trials of ACC.23 and discuss their potential impact on patient care and research. The trials covered include structural interventions such as TRILUMINATE Pivotal, UK Mini Mitral, COAPT, and Evolut Low Risk, as well as coronary interventions i...

In this episode of the Radcliffe Cardiology Podcast, Dr Otilia Tica (University of Birmingham, UK) is joined by Patient Representative, Mary Stanbury to outline ways in which cardiologists can break the cycle of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) and atrial fibrillation (AF). This discussion is centered around a recently published article authored by Dr Tica in CFR Journal, 'Br...

In the third part of ECR Podcast's series on sex-differences in hypertension, Dr Isabella Sudano (University Hospital and University of Zurich, Zurich, CH) and Dr Eva Gerdts (Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, NO) are joined by Prof Renata Cifkova (Institute of Experimental Medicine, Prague, CZ) to discuss the diagnosis of hypertension in women, including how we can raise awareness for this is...

In the second part of ECR Podcast's series on sex-differences in hypertension, Dr Isabella Sudano (University Hospital and University of Zurich, Zurich, CH) and Dr Eva Gerdts (Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, NO) are joined by Dr Angela Maas (Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, NL) to talk about the cardiovascular complications that may arise in women as a result of hypertension. Di...

In the first of a three-part ECR Podcast series on hypertension in women, Dr Isabella Sudano (University Hospital and University of Zurich, Zurich, CH) and Dr Eva Gerdts (Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, NO) are joined by Prof Juan Tamargo (University Complutense, Madrid, ES) to discuss pharmalogical treatment options and considerations. Discussion points for this episode include: Are there...

What considerations must be made when screening chronic total occlusion patients undergoing PCI, and how can CT be used in daily practice? In this month's episode of ECR Podcast, Dr Vinoda Sharma, (Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK) and Dr Abdul Mozid, (Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UK) discuss the ways in which CT coronary angiography can be utilised in...

What are the social factors that impact access to coronary and structural intervention in the current landscape of cardiology? In this month's episode of ECR Podcast, guest editor of ECR's special focus on gender disparities in interventional and structural heart procedures, Dr Natalia Berry (Mid Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, Washington DC, USA) is joined by Dr Renee Bullock-Palmer, (Deborah...

What are the clinical challenges in the use of biomarkers to estimate the risk of a cardiovascular event? Join Dr Bruna Gigante (Karolinska Institute, Solna, SE) in a discussion of potential biomarkers which may impact a patient’s cardiovascular risk profile. In this month’s featured author episode of the ECR Podcast, Dr Gigante discusses novel biomarkers and the clinical challenges which may be f...

Join Prof Juan Carlos Kaski (St George’s University of London, UK) and Dr Aernoud Fiolet (University Medical Center Utrecht, Netherlands) as they explore topics such as how guidelines currently view anti-inflammatory approaches and main molecules under investigation. Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from NOVO NORDISK A/S.

Prof Juan Carlos Kaski (St George’s University of London, UK) alongside Dr Peter Libby (Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, US) provide us with a short and concise discussion regarding Therapeutic Targets and Mode of Action. Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from NOVO NORDISK A/S.

Inflammation and Atherosclerosis – What is the Link with CKD? Join Prof Juan Carlos Kaski (St George’s University of London, UK) and Prof Lina Badimon (Hospital of Santa Creu and San Pau, Barcelona, Spain) as they discuss that very question. Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from NOVO NORDISK A/S.

Inflammatory Signalling in Atherosclerosis and CKD is the topic of interest in this short peer to peer discussion involving Prof Juan Carlos Kaski (St George’s University of London, UK) and Prof Paul Ridker (Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, US). Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from NOVO NORDISK A/S.

Prof Juan Carlos Kaski (St George’s University of London, UK) is joined by Prof Paul Ridker (Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, US) to discuss Unmet Clinical Needs in Atherosclerosis and Chronic Kidney Disease where they cover topics such as elevated hsCRP and chronic kidney disease. Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from NOVO NORDISK A/S.

Prof Jean-Claude Tardif (Montreal Heart Institute, Canada) gives us a comprehensive overview of the COLCOT trial. Supported by an unrestricted educational grant from NOVO NORDISK A/S.