

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 every other Tuesday.
Podcast hosted by:
James Rudd, Digital Media Editor, University of Cambridge
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 every other Tuesday.
Podcast hosted by:
James Rudd, Digital Media Editor, University of Cambridge
Episodes
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Apr 26, 2021 • 33min
Cardiac channelopathies: diagnosis and contemporary management - Brugada, LQTS and CPVT
In this episode of the Heart podcast, Dr James Rudd is joined by Dr Greg Mellor from Royal Papworth Hospital, Cambridge. They discuss LQTS, Brugada and CPVT syndromes - diagnosis, risk stratification, patient education and therapeutic options.
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Link to published paper:
https://heart.bmj.com/content/early/2021/02/14/heartjnl-2019-316026

Apr 13, 2021 • 21min
Female trailblazers in procedural cardiology - career journeys and advice to the next generation
In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by Dr Shrilla Banerjee and Dr Shazia Hussain, UK-based interventional cardiologists. They discuss their experiences in cardiology as females and offer some help and advice to the next generation considering a craft speciality.
Link to published paper: https://heart.bmj.com/content/107/5/428
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Mar 29, 2021 • 22min
Remote monitoring of heart failure - what are the possibilities?
In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by Dr Michelle Kittleson from Cedars Sinai Heart Institute. They discuss her review on remote monitoring for heart failure.
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Link to published paper:
https://heart.bmj.com/content/107/5/366

Mar 10, 2021 • 19min
Hypertension and stroke risk vary across countries - why?
In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by Dr Martin O'Donnell from Galway in Ireland. They discuss his paper "Variations in knowledge, awareness and treatment of hypertension and stroke risk by country income level".
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Link to published paper: https://heart.bmj.com/content/107/4/282

Feb 24, 2021 • 28min
Should we revascularise patients with ischaemic cardiomyopathy?
In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by Dr Matthew Ryan from King's College, London. They discuss whether and how we should revascularise patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy, plus also mention the REVIVED study which reports in 2022.
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Link to published paper: https://heart.bmj.com/content/early/2021/01/12/heartjnl-2020-316856

Feb 10, 2021 • 25min
Managing Recurrent Pericarditis
The podcast discusses managing recurrent pericarditis, highlighting the use of Rilanocept and the Rhapsody trial. Topics include treatment options, Rylonasept benefits, MRI imaging for diagnosis, and exploring improved treatment strategies.

Jan 23, 2021 • 23min
Anti-thrombotic therapy for patients with chronic coronary syndromes
In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by Dr William Parker from the University of Sheffield. They discuss his Education in Heart paper on optimal management of chronic coronary syndrome patients with reference to their anti-thrombotic needs.
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Link to published paper: https://heart.bmj.com/content/early/2020/10/30/heartjnl-2020-316914

Jan 9, 2021 • 16min
hs-CRP in congenital heart disease
In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by Laurie Geenen from Erasmus medical centre in Rotterdam. They discuss a paper entitled "Prognostic value of C-reactive protein in adults with congenital heart disease".
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Link to published paper: https://heart.bmj.com/content/early/2020/10/15/heartjnl-2020-316813

Dec 29, 2020 • 23min
Digital monitoring and management of heart failure - a randomised trial
In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by Professor Kazem Rahimi from Oxford, UK. They discuss his paper titled "Home monitoring with technology-supported management in chronic heart failure: a randomised trial".
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Link to published paper: https://heart.bmj.com/content/106/20/1573

5 snips
Dec 14, 2020 • 35min
A lipid management masterclass with Dr Susan Connolly
Dr. Susan Connolly discusses lipid management, risk assessment tools, new drugs in development, and the importance of calcium scoring and familial hypercholesterolemia. They also explore innovative drug combinations for managing lipid levels effectively.