Heart Podcast
BMJ Group
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 listen on your favourite podcast platform to elevate your understanding of cardiovascular medicine. The Heart podcast is published twice a month, every other Tuesday.Podcast hosted by:Professor James Rudd, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine and Consultant Cardiologist, University of Cambridge and Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge.
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Dec 13, 2021 • 17min
Towards a personalised approach for obesity treatment in patients with coronary artery disease
Dr Michelle Kelsey discusses predictors of success in weight loss strategies in patients with CAD, the global impact of obesity, the role of the microbiome in obesity, new drugs and government initiatives for obesity, and the need for large-scale interventions.
Nov 29, 2021 • 22min
Making the leap - moving from trainee to consultant cardiologist
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 to drown in email!
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Nov 12, 2021 • 25min
Machine learning in cardiology - will we ever be replaced by computers?
Exploring the future of AI in cardiology, discussing differences between AI, machine learning, and deep learning, constructing scoring systems, logistic regression and CNN applications in cardiology, and challenges and advancements in AI implementation in the field.
Oct 27, 2021 • 30min
Management of frequent PVCs with Dr Bhargava from the Cleveland Clinic
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.
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Link to published paper: https://heart.bmj.com/content/early/2021/07/13/heartjnl-2020-318628
Oct 13, 2021 • 24min
Benefits of sodium glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors across the spectrum of cardiovascular diseases
Dr Guarav Gulsin from the University of British Columbia discusses the benefits of SGLT2 inhibitors in cardiovascular diseases, highlighting reductions in heart failure risk and mortality rates. The podcast explores renal benefits, dosages, ongoing trials, and potential applications in patients with diabetes and beyond.
Sep 29, 2021 • 22min
How are NICE guidelines developed?
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.
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Link to published paper:
https://heart.bmj.com/content/107/12/949
Sep 13, 2021 • 18min
Is exercise bad for your calcium score?
Dr. Alastair Moss, an academic clinical lecturer at the University of Leicester and a researcher in cardiovascular imaging, joins to discuss the intriguing relationship between exercise and coronary artery calcification. They dive into the paradox where intense exercise might increase calcified plaque, despite its overall heart health benefits. The conversation covers the nuances of coronary artery calcium scores, how these scores affect statin therapy, and the significance of plaque morphology in evaluating cardiovascular risk.
Aug 30, 2021 • 16min
BNP levels and risk of subsequent death and hospitalisation - an interview with Dr Clare Taylor
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.
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Link to published paper:
https://heart.bmj.com/content/early/2021/06/28/heartjnl-2021-319196
Jul 30, 2021 • 24min
How are novel cardiovascular drugs costed and paid for?
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.
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Link to published paper:
https://heart.bmj.com/content/107/15/1267
Jul 13, 2021 • 17min
LDL cholesterol - how low should we go?
Exploring the new guidelines for reducing LDL cholesterol levels, comparing European and American approaches, discussing the importance of lowering LDL for cardiovascular health, and exploring different LDL-lowering therapies and injection frequencies.
