PCCS Unscripted

This year's European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress held in Madrid attracted over 31,000 participants, thousands of faculty and presenters as well as many national cardiac societies and many industry partners from around the world. This is a very significant meeting in cardiology, so why not listen to the PCCS Council share their thoughts on the highlights, research updates, and key tak...

On this week's podcast, Prof Raj Thakkar, Helen Williams  and Beverley Bostock join Dr Xen Kassianides  to provide an overview of the new 10-Year National Health Plan. The plan sets out a long-term vision to strengthen primary care, reduce health inequities, and ensure a sustainable, patient-centered health system across the country. Our faculty outline some of the key priorities of the plan...

We are delighted to welcome  Prof Kausik Ray  to the PCCS podcast, joined by  Dr Xenophon Kassianides  and  Prof Derek Connolly , as they go back to basics to tackle some common myths surrounding lipid management in primary care.  If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here:  ⁠...

In this episode, Dr Xenophon Kassianides and Dr Sundhya Raman sit down to give you an introduction to Lifestyle Medicine. They delve into the six pillars of lifestyle medicine, discuss current clinical guidelines and share practical strategies for implementing lifestyle medicine in day-to-day practice. If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovasc...

Listen to Prof Raj Thakkar, Dr Paul Ferenc, Dr Xenophon Kassianides and Beverley Bostock as they discuss the highlights from the PCCS 5th Spring Conference: Evidence into Practice, that took place in May 2025.  If you are a UK 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 |...

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...