Heart Podcast

Dr Emily Atkins from The George Institute in Sydney discusses the cost-effectiveness of ultra-low-dose quadruple combination therapy for high blood pressure. They explore potential benefits, trial results, economic evaluation, patient tolerance, and future research on combination pills.

Dr Seamus Whelton from John's Hopkins School of Medicine joins the podcast to discuss coronary artery calcium scoring and its applications. They explore its significance in assessing cardiovascular risk, implications of a zero calcium score on health, comprehensive risk assessment, and innovative uses in clinical trials for mortality reduction.

Dr. Decrue and Dr. Miller discuss the effects of air pollution on maternal cardiovascular health in pregnancy. They explore the sources and composition of air pollution, its detrimental effects on the body, and the vulnerabilities of pregnant individuals. The chapter also emphasizes the impact on cardiovascular disease-related deaths and suggests ways to mitigate the effects through behavioral changes and collective efforts for better health.

Dr. Henry Savage discusses the sequencing of medications for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. The podcast explores the four pillars of therapy, challenges in achieving optimal doses, and the use of low doses of multiple medications. It also highlights the importance of educating patients about diuretics, having conversations after 12 weeks of therapy, and implementing a heart failure team approach.

In this episode of the podcast, Andrew Perry talks with Dr. Anne Beattie and Dr. Alan Bagnall about their paper “Impact on stable chest pain pathways of CT fractional flow reserve.” They discuss what CT FFR is, how it has been incorporated into the evaluation of patients with stable chest pain syndrome, and the impact it has had on patient care. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to the podcast to get episodes automatically downloaded to your phone and computer. Also, please consider leaving us a review at https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/heart-podcast/id445358212?mt=2 Link to published paper: https://heart.bmj.com/content/early/2023/04/19/heartjnl-2022-321923

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Jolien Geers from the University of Edinburgh. They discuss all aspects of CT imaging for aortic stenosis. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a podcast review at https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/heart-podcast/id445358212?mt=2   Link to published paper: https://heart.bmj.com/content/early/2023/03/21/heartjnl-2022-321660

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Zahra Raisi-Estabragh from the University of London. They discuss the increased cardiovascular risk faced by many patients after a cancer diagnosis and how imaging might help identify those at most risk. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a podcast review at https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/heart-podcast/id445358212?mt=2 Link to published paper: https://heart.bmj.com/content/early/2023/03/21/heartjnl-2022-321888

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Prof John Beltrame from the University of Adelaide. They discuss his education in Heart paper about the management of vasospastic angina. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a podcast review at https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/heart-podcast/id445358212?mt=2 Link to published paper: https://heart.bmj.com/content/109/1/70

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Ramesh Nadarajah from the University of Leeds. They discuss the concept of using routinely collected data to identify individuals at high risk of atrial fibrillation. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a podcast review at https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/heart-podcast/id445358212?mt=2 Link to published paper: https://heart.bmj.com/content/early/2023/02/09/heartjnl-2022-322076

In this episode of the podcast, Andrew Perry discusses with Dr. Albert the barriers to implementing guideline-directed medical therapy in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction and how to improve matters. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a podcast review at https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/heart-podcast/id445358212?mt=2