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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May 27, 2022 • 26min
Aortopathy in Pregnancy
In this episode of the Heart podcast, Dr Andrew Perry is joined by Dr. Stephanie Curtis, a physician at the Bristol Royal Infirmary who specializes in caring for women who are pregnant and have co-morbid aortopathy. 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/2022/02/09/heartjnl-2021-319828
May 13, 2022 • 18min
Physician judgement vs risk scores - are we as good as we think?
In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by Dr Christopher Fordyce from the University of British Columbia. They discuss how good physicians are at judging the nature of chest pain. 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/108/11/860
Apr 29, 2022 • 25min
A comprehensive review on heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF)
Dr. Harriette Van Spall from McMaster University discusses the diagnosis, mechanisms, and management of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). They highlight clinical trials, disparities research, big data research, and digital health technology. The podcast covers the definition, pathophysiology, and complexities of HFpEF. They also discuss the role of anti-pro-BNP in the scoring system, lifestyle-based therapies, exercise, and digital health interventions for HFpEF patients. The importance of clinical assessment, non-cardiac monitoring, and the use of remote monitoring and digital health technologies is highlighted.
Apr 19, 2022 • 27min
The BCS Centenary - the past, present and future of British Cardiology
In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by past British Cardiovascular Society president, Dr Iain Simpson, and BCS archivist and cardiologist Dr Caroline Coats. They discuss the formation of the BCS, its more recent history and some of the world-leading advances that British cardiology has made over the last 100 years. 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/108/10/761
Read the special issue: https://heart.bmj.com/content/108/10.
Mar 22, 2022 • 23min
Searching for genetic causes of cardiomyopathy
In this episode of the Heart podcast, Social Media Intern, Dr Andrew Perry is joined by Dr. Gasnat Shaboodien, a researcher at the University of Cape Town who studies the genetics of cardiovascular disease.
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Link to published paper: https://heart.bmj.com/content/early/2022/02/08/heartjnl-2021-320424
Mar 12, 2022 • 17min
Care of the patient after valve intervention
In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by Dr Lynne Millar from Bart's Hospital in London. They discuss her review paper - "Care of the patient after valve intervention". 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/2022/01/10/heartjnl-2021-319767
Feb 24, 2022 • 18min
How natural language processing (NLP) can improve cardiology care
In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by Dr Meghan Reading Turchioe from Weill Cornell Medicine in New York. They discuss a systematic review of the use of natural language processing in cardiology, and how it might improve patient care. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a review at https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/heart-podcast/id445358212?mt=2 or wherever you get your podcasts.
Link to published paper: https://heart.bmj.com/content/early/2021/10/27/heartjnl-2021-319769
Feb 11, 2022 • 16min
Single Cell Transcriptomics with Dr. Alan Daugherty, Editor-in-Chief of ATVB
Dr. Alan Daugherty, Editor-in-Chief of ATVB, discusses single-cell transcriptomics at the 2021 AHA meeting, highlighting its role in understanding cardiovascular diseases. They explore the advancements, challenges, and costs of this technology, emphasizing its applications in studying diseases like Marfan syndrome. The future of single-cell transcriptomics looks promising with potential accessibility and diverse data interpretations.
Jan 27, 2022 • 17min
Anticoagulant prescribing for atrial fibrillation and risk of incident dementia
Dr. Charlotte Warren-Gash and Dr. Sharon Cadogan from LSHTM discuss their study showing DOACs are linked to lower dementia rates. They explore the connection between atrial fibrillation and dementia, compare anticoagulant drugs, and analyze the impact on dementia risk. The study emphasizes the benefits of DOACs over Warfarin in reducing dementia risk among atrial fibrillation patients.
Jan 13, 2022 • 27min
Predicting atrial fibrillation in primary care - what’s the optimal way?
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 a systematic review and meta-analysis of AF prediction methods in primary care.
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Link to published paper: https://heart.bmj.com/content/early/2021/10/03/heartjnl-2021-320036
