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 9, 2024 • 25min
Cardiogeriatrics - what it is and why you should know about it
Dr Akshay Gaur and Dr David Warriner discuss caring for elderly patients with heart conditions, emphasizing the role of a cardio geriatrician. They explore challenges such as managing heart failure in the elderly, treatment options, and complexities of acute coronary syndromes in older adults. Specialized care for complex heart conditions like aortic stenosis and mitral valve disease is highlighted.
Mar 26, 2024 • 16min
Using smartwatches to measure VO2 max - is it helpful in ACHD patients?
Dr. Tomio Tran and Prof. James Rudd discuss using smartwatches to measure VO2 max in ACHD patients, comparing it to CPET testing. They explore challenges in interpreting data, correlation between methods, and potential benefits for monitoring and prognosis. Highlighting the integration of smartwatches in routine care and the need for further research.
Mar 12, 2024 • 21min
Antithrombotic therapy after heart valve intervention: a review of mechanisms, evidence and current guidance
Cardiac surgeon Norman Briffa discusses anti-thrombotic strategies post valve intervention, exploring challenges and guidelines. They delve into thrombus formation on valve prostheses, personalized anticoagulation therapy, and the challenges of NOACs for patients with mechanical heart valves.
Feb 27, 2024 • 17min
Predicting the risk of CVD
Discussion on global ASCVD risk prediction tools, regional variations in scoring systems, emerging risk factors like calcium artery scoring and polygenic risk scores, and opportunities for improving cardiovascular risk prediction worldwide, including in low and middle-income countries
Feb 13, 2024 • 19min
An interview with the new Editor in Chief of Heart
In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd meets Professor Kazem Rahimi, the new editor-in-chief of Heart, from Oxford, UK. They discuss his career in clinical cardiology and cardiovascular research and his vision for the future of Heart. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a podcast review at https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/heart-podcast/id445358212?mt=2 or wherever you get your podcasts - it's really helpful.
Link to published paper:
https://heart.bmj.com/content/110/1/1
Jan 30, 2024 • 13min
Rate control in AF - which agent works best?
Cardiologists Dr. Michiel Rienstra and Dr. Tim Koldenhof discuss a study comparing beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers for AF rate control. They highlight the effectiveness of both agents, the high incidence of bradycardia with beta blockers, and the importance of monitoring and potentially switching medications for better outcomes.
Jan 16, 2024 • 16min
Optimising PCI using CT imaging
Dr. Carlos Collet discusses how CT imaging can optimize PCI procedures, aid in patient selection, determine coronary artery disease extent, and guide procedural decisions. The importance of myocardial mass evaluation in bifurcation lesions and ongoing trials exploring CT-guided PCI. Limitations of CT imaging and the need for intervascular techniques like OCT for assessing procedure results.
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Jan 2, 2024 • 30min
Hypertension - an overview of the guidelines
Professor James Rudd discusses the latest NICE guidelines for hypertension and compares them to the American and European guidelines. They explore lifestyle modifications for lowering blood pressure, drug therapy recommendations, and considerations for hypertension treatment in older patients.
Dec 19, 2023 • 19min
Diet and AF - what’s the connection?
Researchers discuss their study on the association between different diets and atrial fibrillation (AF). They explore the UK Biobank study and its assessment of dietary intake. The podcast delves into the relationship between heart-healthy diets, like Mediterranean or DASH diets, and the consumption of ultra-processed foods. Methodology and statistical analysis of the study are also discussed.
Dec 5, 2023 • 14min
How important is the cause of heart failure in determining prognosis?
Prof Gerhard Poelzl discusses the importance of determining the cause of heart failure for prognosis prediction and the limitations of using ejection fraction alone. The study explores the connection between etiology, ejection fraction, and mortality in chronic heart failure. The findings reveal significant effects of etiology on mortality through ejection fraction and highlight the importance of clarifying the cause of heart failure for risk stratification and decision-making.
