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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Nov 21, 2023 • 21min
Is it safe to resume elite level sport after Covid-19? A discussion with Dr Juliette van Hattum
In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Juliette van Hattum from Amsterdam Medical Centre. They discuss her study about follow-up of athletes after Covid-19 infection, the effects on the heart, resuming high-level sport and whether any athletes had to retire as a result of Covid-19 infection. 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/early/2023/09/03/heartjnl-2023-323058
Nov 7, 2023 • 24min
Familial hypercholesterolaemia and emerging therapeutics
In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Samuel Kim from Cornell Medical Center. They discuss all aspects of FH including screening, diagnosis and management. 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/109/19/1486
Oct 24, 2023 • 16min
The assessment and management of asymptomatic atrial fibrillation
In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Jason Andrade from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada. They discuss all aspects of asymptomatic and device-detected 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 or wherever you get your podcasts - it's really helpful.
Link to published paper:
https://heart.bmj.com/content/early/2023/07/28/heartjnl-2023-322428?rss=1
Oct 10, 2023 • 18min
Cost-effectiveness of ultra-low-dose quadruple combination therapy for high blood pressure
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.
Sep 26, 2023 • 22min
Coronary artery calcium: from risk prediction to treatment allocation and clinical trials
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.
Sep 12, 2023 • 16min
Ambient air pollution and maternal cardiovascular health in pregnancy
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.
Aug 29, 2023 • 23min
Sequencing of medical therapy in heart failure with a reduced ejection fraction
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.
Aug 1, 2023 • 19min
Impact on stable chest pain pathways of CT fractional flow reserve with Dr. Anna Beattie and Dr. Alan Bagnall
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.
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Link to published paper:
https://heart.bmj.com/content/early/2023/04/19/heartjnl-2022-321923
Jul 18, 2023 • 14min
CT imaging in aortic valve disease - when is it helpful?
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
Jul 4, 2023 • 15min
Risk of heart disease after cancer
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
