Cardionerds: A Cardiology Podcast

Dr. Heval Kelli shares his journey from refugee to cardiologist, advocating for underserved communities. Topics include inclusivity in cardiology, mentorship, advocacy for refugee health, and empowering immigrant and refugee communities in medicine. The conversation emphasizes compassion, empathy, and the importance of diversity in healthcare.

CardioNerds co-founder Dan Ambinder joins a group from the University of Rochester for a day on Lake Ontario. They discuss a case involving a patient with papillary muscle rupture presenting with acute dyspnea. Details include an echo revealing a flail anterior mitral valve leaflet, cardiac cath revealing an occluded distal RCA, and subsequent management with an IABP. The case delves into the challenges of managing severe mitral regurgitation due to papillary muscle rupture.

Dr. Katherine Tuttle discusses the biology of SGLT inhibitors, their impact on cardiology, nephrology, and diabetes. Topics include optimizing medication regimen, management and monitoring of SGLT2 inhibitors, challenges of utilizing them in clinical practice, and benefits for heart failure and CKD patients.

Drs. Suleiman, Elliott, and Osude share their cardiology journeys. They discuss a complex case of severe mitral paravalvular regurgitation with hemolytic anemia. Topics include valve complications, fluoroscopy, and management strategies for prosthetic valve patients.

Dr. Nausheen Akhter discusses multi-modality imaging in cardio-oncology. Topics include monitoring LVEF with nuclear imaging, using MRI for cardiotoxic therapy surveillance, identifying coronary disease with CT, and diagnosing cardiac amyloidosis. The episode emphasizes the role of imaging in managing cardiotoxicity during cancer treatment and long-term surveillance strategies.

Dr. Brett Wanamaker and specialists discuss a challenging case of pericardial decompression syndrome in a woman with metastatic lung cancer, emphasizing pericardiocentesis complications, differential diagnoses, and management strategies. They explore the complexities of post-procedural hemodynamic issues and the importance of echocardiography in diagnosis and treatment.

CardioNerds host Dr. Stephen Kopecky, a cardiovascular prevention expert, discussing risk assessment beyond standard calculators, optimizing cholesterol levels, and managing statin intolerance. They explore guidelines for LDL goals based on risk factors, addressing side effects, and future interventions for personalized cardiovascular prevention.

Drs. Shafi, Prakash, and Theisen discuss a pediatric case of genetic heart condition, focusing on familial hypercholesterolemia, LDL targets, and emerging therapies like PCSK9 inhibitors and CRISPR-based treatments. They highlight the complexities of managing young patients with multiple health issues and emphasize personalized care for FH patients.

Dr. James Arrighi, General Cardiologist and CEO of ACGME-International, discusses competency-based medical education, challenges in cardiology fellowship training, ACGME International accreditation hurdles, and promoting diversity in cardiology education. Explore his path as a clinician educator and the importance of inclusion in cardiology.

Guests, including Dr. Jessie Holtzman and Dr. Naima Maqsood, discuss a challenging case of a 79-year-old male with Chagas cardiomyopathy. The patient presented with recurrent VT post-CRT-D placement, leading to cardiogenic shock. Diagnostic journey of Chagas cardiomyopathy and importance of early diagnosis are highlighted to prevent catastrophic events.