Cardio Pod: Heart of the Matter
Heart Failure Collaboratory
Introducing Heart of the Matter Cardio Pod. High-level conversations to foster conversation, collaboration, and communication around the ecosystem of cardiovascular research.
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Jan 26, 2023 • 26min
Diversity in Heart Failure Clinical Trials
Special guests Melvin Echols, Nasrien Ibrahim, Vanessa Blumer, Wayne Batchelor, JoAnn Lindenfeld, and Mitchell Psotka join the podcast to discuss the importance of enrolling diverse populations in HF clinical trials. How can we target a more representative population?
Jan 5, 2023 • 34min
The Intersection of Heart Failure and the Kidney
James Januzzi, Maria Rosa Costanzo, John Teerlink, Marv Konstam, Bill Abraham, and nephrologist Steven Coca join the podcast to discuss HF and AKI. How should we react to rising creatinine?
Dec 22, 2022 • 18min
Statistical Considerations in Heart Failure Research
Statistical experts Janet Wittes, Eric Leifer, Bill Abraham, and Mitchell Psotka discuss the complexities of Statistical Analytical Plans (S-TEMANs) in heart failure research, emphasizing the importance of clear definitions for accurate estimations. They highlight the need to go beyond P values, focusing on patient reported outcomes and confidence intervals to analyze clinical trial data and make informed decisions.
Dec 22, 2022 • 22min
Contemporary Challenges in HF Clinical Trial Design
Expert statisticians Janet Wittes and Eric Leifer join the podcast to discuss hazard ratios, the phenomenon of "hazard ratio drift", and other contemporary challenges in HF clinical trial design.
Dec 21, 2022 • 26min
What is the Heart Failure Collaboratory?
Join Drs. Christopher O'Connor, JoAnn Lindenfeld, Mitchell Psotka, Scott Solomon, Mona Fiuzat, Bill Abraham, and Peter Carson as they introduce a novel concept known as the Heart Failure Collaboratory (HFC) and discuss how it can contribute to the field of heart failure research.
