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 10, 2022 • 18min
Salt substitutes - do they reduce cardiovascular events?
In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by Dr Maoyi Tian, from Harbin Medical University in China. They discuss his paper entitled "Effects of salt substitutes on clinical outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis".
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Link to published paper: https://heart.bmj.com/content/early/2022/07/21/heartjnl-2022-321332
Oct 28, 2022 • 20min
Long working hours and risk of ischemic heart disease
In this episode of the podcast, Andrew Perry chats with Dr. Amanda Eng to discuss the paper “Long working hours, sedentary work, noise, night shifts and risk of ischaemic heart disease.”
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Link to published paper: https://heart.bmj.com/content/early/2022/08/24/heartjnl-2022-320999
Oct 12, 2022 • 17min
Aspirin and statin therapy for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in older adults
In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by Dr Miedema from the Nolan Center For Cardiovascular Health, Minneapolis, Minnesota. They discuss the role of both aspirin and statins, for primary prevention, in older patients and the risks and benefits relevant to that group. 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/108/14/1090
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Sep 29, 2022 • 15min
What causes the progression of paroxysmal atrial fibrillation?
In this episode of the podcast, Dr Andrew Perry is joined by Professor Michiel Rienstra of the University Medical Center Groningen in the Netherlands. They discuss his paper “Prevalence and determinants of atrial fibrillation progression in paroxysmal atrial fibrillation” recently published in Heart. It is an interesting piece in the investigation to understand the pathobiology of atrial fibrillation.
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Link to published paper:
https://heart.bmj.com/content/early/2022/07/20/heartjnl-2022-321027
Sep 13, 2022 • 25min
Social media for cardiologists
In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by Dr Purvi Parwani from Loma Linda, California. They discuss her Cardiology in Focus paper about the use of social media in education. 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/108/15/1240
Sep 2, 2022 • 20min
Bullying in UK cardiology: a systemic problem requiring systemic solutions
In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by BJCA President Dr Fielder Camm from Oxford, UK. They discuss his recent publication in Heart concerning bullying of trainees in UK cardiology and what we can all do to improve things.
If you enjoy the show, please leave us a podcast review at https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/heart-podcast/id445358212?mt=2
Jul 22, 2022 • 20min
Can we use mathematics to reduce aortic stenosis waiting lists?
In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by Dr Ramesh Nadarajah from the University of Leeds. They discuss their recent paper on Covid-bloated waiting lists and whether modelling can help to improve the situation for patients with 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://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/12/6/e059309
Jul 7, 2022 • 15min
Evaluation of the causes of sex disparity in heart failure trials
Dr. Holly Morgan discusses the sex disparity in heart failure trials, exploring biases towards men in research and the need for increased female inclusion. The podcast analyzes reasons for gender differences in trial recruitment, highlighting variations in female representation and proposing solutions for better equality.
Jun 23, 2022 • 18min
Sleepiness and cardiovascular risk
Dr Virend Somers from The Mayo Clinic joins host Dr James Rudd to discuss the connections between sleepiness and cardiovascular risk. They explore the definitions of excessive daytime sleepiness, the link between sleepiness and increased cardiovascular risk, and potential factors contributing to this relationship. They also discuss the relationship between sleep disorders and cardiovascular risk, including the impact of shift patterns and night-time working.
Jun 9, 2022 • 27min
CPET testing in heart failure - a masterclass with Dr. Buber from Seattle
In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr. James Rudd, is joined by Dr. Buber from Seattle. They discuss all aspects of CPET testing for heart failure and many other indications. 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/2022/04/10/heartjnl-2021-319617
