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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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.
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.
