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Ep 264Sleep-disordered breathing and cardiovascular disease: who and why to test and how to intervene?

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Ali Vazir from The Royal Brompton Hospital in London. They discuss all aspects of sleep-disordered breathing and why it's important to be aware of this condition. 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/109/24/1864.info

Jun 4, 202424 min

Ep 263Does AF ablation reduce mortality?

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Prof Finn Akerstrom from Karolinska Institute in Stockholm, Sweden. They discuss his observational study on AF ablation and mortality. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a podcast review wherever you get your podcasts - it's really helpful. Link to published paper: https://heart.bmj.com/content/110/3/163

May 21, 202418 min

Ep 262Exercise training in heart failure

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Grace Dibben from the University of Glasgow. They discuss the evidence for exercise training in heart failure patients. 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/110/5/373

May 7, 202419 min

Ep 261Automated external defibrillator location and socioeconomic deprivation in Great Britain

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Tom Burgoine and Dr Chris Wilkinson from the Universities of York and Cambridge. They discuss the distribution of AEDs in relation to deprivation and how things could be improved. 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/110/3/188

Apr 23, 202415 min

Ep 260Cardiogeriatrics - what it is and why you should know about it

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Akshay Gaur and Dr David Warriner from Doncaster, Sheffield and Leeds hospitals, UK. They discuss the concept of caring for elderly patients with heart conditions and the helpful role of a cardio geriatrician. 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/2024/01/11/heartjnl-2022-322117

Apr 9, 202424 min

Ep 259Using smartwatches to measure VO2 max - is it helpful in ACHD patients?

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Tomio Tran from Seattle. They discuss his paper about how well smartwatches measure peak oxygen consumption compared to CPET in ACHD subjects. 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/110/5/353

Mar 26, 202416 min

Ep 258Antithrombotic therapy after heart valve intervention: a review of mechanisms, evidence and current guidance

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Norman Briffa, a cardiac surgeon from Sheffield, UK. They discuss his review paper about anti-thrombotic strategies after valve intervention, both transcatheter and surgical. 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/110/2/87.long

Mar 12, 202421 min

Ep 257Predicting the risk of CVD

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Dinesh Kalra from Louisville, Kentucky. They discuss all aspects of ASCVD risk prediction using examples of three different scoring systems in use around the world. 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/2023/11/02/heartjnl-2023-322928

Feb 27, 202417 min

Ep 256An interview with the new Editor in Chief of Heart

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd meets Professor Kazem Rahimi, the new editor-in-chief of Heart, from Oxford, UK. They discuss his career in clinical cardiology and cardiovascular research and his vision for the future of Heart. 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/110/1/1

Feb 13, 202419 min

Ep 255Rate control in AF - which agent works best?

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd is joined by Dr Michiel Rienstra and Dr Tim Koldenhof from Groningen in The Netherlands. They discuss a secondary analysis of the AFFIRM study, comparing beta-blockers and calcium channel blockers for paroxysmal AF ventricular rate control. 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/109/23/1759.long

Jan 30, 202413 min

Ep 254Optimising PCI using CT imaging

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Carlos Collet from Aalst, Belgium. They discuss how CT imaging can help all aspects of PCI. 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/2023/09/19/heartjnl-2023-322889

Jan 16, 202415 min

Ep 253Hypertension - an overview of the guidelines

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Professor Adrian Brady from Glasgow. They discuss the latest NICE guidelines for hypertension, and how they compare to the American and European guidelines. 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/2023/11/07/heartjnl-2022-322118

Jan 2, 202429 min

Ep 252Diet and AF - what’s the connection?

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Prof Christopher Wong and Dr Samuel Tu from the University of Adelaide. They discuss a UK Biobank study that aims to decipher the links between diet and the later onset of 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/109/22/1683

Dec 19, 202318 min

Ep 251How important is the cause of heart failure in determining prognosis?

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Prof Gerhard Poelzl from Innsbruck in Austria. They discuss the importance of determining the aetiology of heart failure for prognosis prediction via his work on mediation analysis of ejection fraction. 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/2023/09/18/heartjnl-2023-322803

Dec 5, 202314 min

Ep 250Is 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 21, 202320 min

Ep 249Familial 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

Nov 7, 202324 min

Ep 248The 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 24, 202315 min

Ep 247Cost-effectiveness of ultra-low-dose quadruple combination therapy for high blood pressure

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Emily Atkins from The George Institute in Sydney, Australia. They discuss the use of low-dose combination medications for treating hypertension. 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/2023/07/25/heartjnl-2022-322300 and https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S014067362101922X?via%3Dihub

Oct 10, 202318 min

Ep 246Coronary artery calcium: from risk prediction to treatment allocation and clinical trials

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Seamus Whelton from John's Hopkins School of Medicine. They discuss his paper all about calcium scoring applications and future clinical trials. 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/2023/05/01/heartjnl-2022-321711

Sep 26, 202321 min

Ep 245Ambient air pollution and maternal cardiovascular health in pregnancy

In this episode of the podcast, Andrew Perry chats with Dr. Decrue and Dr. Miller on the topic of their review paper on ambient air pollution and maternal cardiovascular health. They discuss how air pollution affects the cardiovascular system and why pregnancy is a particularly vulnerable period. 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/2023/05/22/heartjnl-2022-322259

Sep 12, 202315 min

Ep 244Sequencing of medical therapy in heart failure with a reduced ejection fraction

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Henry Savage from Essex Cardiothoracic Centre. They discuss his review paper on sequencing HFrEF medications. 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/2022/11/11/heartjnl-2022-321497

Aug 29, 202322 min

Ep 243Impact on stable chest pain pathways of CT fractional flow reserve with Dr. Anna Beattie and Dr. Alan Bagnall

In this episode of the podcast, Andrew Perry talks with Dr. Anne Beattie and Dr. Alan Bagnall about their paper “Impact on stable chest pain pathways of CT fractional flow reserve.” They discuss what CT FFR is, how it has been incorporated into the evaluation of patients with stable chest pain syndrome, and the impact it has had on patient care. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to the podcast to get episodes automatically downloaded to your phone and computer. Also, please consider leaving us a review at https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/heart-podcast/id445358212?mt=2 Link to published paper: https://heart.bmj.com/content/early/2023/04/19/heartjnl-2022-321923

Aug 1, 202319 min

Ep 242CT imaging in aortic valve disease - when is it helpful?

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Jolien Geers from the University of Edinburgh. They discuss all aspects of CT imaging for 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://heart.bmj.com/content/early/2023/03/21/heartjnl-2022-321660

Jul 18, 202313 min

Ep 241Risk of heart disease after cancer

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Zahra Raisi-Estabragh from the University of London. They discuss the increased cardiovascular risk faced by many patients after a cancer diagnosis and how imaging might help identify those at most risk. 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/2023/03/21/heartjnl-2022-321888

Jul 4, 202314 min

Ep 240Management of vasospastic angina

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Prof John Beltrame from the University of Adelaide. They discuss his education in Heart paper about the management of vasospastic angina. 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/109/1/70

Jun 20, 202338 min

Ep 239Prediction of short-term atrial fibrillation risk using primary care electronic health records

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Ramesh Nadarajah from the University of Leeds. They discuss the concept of using routinely collected data to identify individuals at high risk of 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 Link to published paper: https://heart.bmj.com/content/early/2023/02/09/heartjnl-2022-322076

Jun 6, 202323 min

Ep 238Improving GDMT Implementation in HFrEF with Dr. Nancy Albert of the Cleveland Clinic

In this episode of the podcast, Andrew Perry discusses with Dr. Albert the barriers to implementing guideline-directed medical therapy in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction and how to improve matters. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a podcast review at https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/heart-podcast/id445358212?mt=2

May 24, 202319 min

S1 Ep 237Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in Women with a Mediterranean Diet

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Professor Sarah Zaman from the University of Sydney, Australia. They discuss her systematic review and meta-analysis of the effect of this diet specifically in women, something not previously studied. 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/2023/02/14/heartjnl-2022-321930

May 4, 202315 min

Ep 236Percutaneous management of acute ischaemic stroke

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Helen Routledge from Worcester Royal Hospital, UK. They discuss all aspects of intervention for ischaemic stroke, including the workforce challenges in delivering this lifesaving therapy. 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/109/10/794

Apr 20, 202327 min

Ep 235Remote detection of AF - what’s acceptable to patients?

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Rachel M J van der Velden from Maastricht in The Netherlands. They discuss the use of mobile devices for detecting recurrences of AF in high-risk subjects and how acceptable this is to patients. 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/109/1/26

Apr 7, 202317 min

Ep 234INOCA and MINOCA with Dr. C Noel Bairey Merz

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Andrew Perry visits Dr. Bairey Merz to discuss the diagnosis and management of INOCA and MINOCA. Dr. Bairey Merz spoke on this topic at the American College of Cardiology Scientific Sessions in March 2023. 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/104/4/284

Mar 24, 202315 min

Ep 233Frailty, and why it’s important in cardiology

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Chris Wilkinson from Hull York Medical School and the James Cook hospital, UK. They discuss the concept of frailty and why it's an important concept in cardiology. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a podcast review at https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/heart-podcast/id445358212?mt=2 or in your favourite podcast app! Link to published paper: https://heart.bmj.com/content/108/24/1991

Mar 8, 202317 min

Ep 232Women and non-ST elevation ACS - what’s the evidence base?

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Professor Vijay Kunadian from Newcastle, UK. They discuss all aspects of NSTEACS in women - from risk factors to management and outcomes, plus what we all need to do to improve matters. 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/108/21/1682 https://www.thelancet.com/commissions/women-cardiovascular-disease

Feb 23, 202322 min

Ep 231The Ironman Study with Professor Paul Kalra

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Professor Paul Kalra from Portsmouth, UK, the CI of the Ironman study. They discuss the trial in depth and the implications for future management of heart failure patients. This episode is sponsored by an educational grant from the Boehringer Ingelheim-Lilly Alliance. The sponsor has no influence over podcast content, the selection of speakers or any associated educational material. 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://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(22)02083-9/fulltext

Feb 7, 202322 min

Ep 230Diagnosis, Risk Stratification and Management of Myocarditis

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by Dr Bettina Heidecker from Berlin to discuss all aspects of myocarditis. 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/108/18/1486.full

Jan 26, 202323 min

Ep 229Transitioning from medicine to industry: general considerations

In this episode of the Heart podcast James Rudd is joined by Dr Jennifer Franke, Chief Medical Officer at Philips, and Dr Matthew Daniels from Sana Biotechnology in Seattle. They discuss career pathways outside of clinical medicine. 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/2022/10/17/heartjnl-2022-321700

Jan 12, 202326 min

Ep 228Shared decision making in cardiology

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by Dr Panagiota Mitropoulou from Southampton, UK. They discuss the idea of shared decision-making with patients and the benefits it can bring. 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 papers: Paper : https://heart.bmj.com/content/109/1/34 Editorial : https://heart.bmj.com/content/109/1/4

Dec 30, 202214 min

Ep 227The ESC guidelines on heart failure - what are the important takeaways?

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by Dr Patricia Campbell the Southern Trust, Northern Ireland. They discuss the important takeaways from the 2021 ESC heart failure guidelines, including the diagnosis of HFpEF, revised BNP cut-offs, cardiac amyloidosis and much more. This episode is sponsored by an educational grant from the Boehringer Ingelheim-Lilly Alliance. The sponsor has no influence over podcast content, the selection of speakers or any associated educational material. 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://bjcardio.co.uk/2022/07/new-developments-in-the-investigations-and-diagnosis-of-heart-failure/

Dec 7, 202231 min

Ep 226What’s new in heart failure? An update from Professor Carolyn Lam

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by Professor Carolyn Lam, a world expert in heart failure from the University of Singapore and the National Heart Centre, also in Singapore. They discuss updates in the diagnosis and management of heart failure, including wearables, biomarkers, the 4 pillars of therapy, and how and why there has historically been an under-representation of women in heart failure trials. This episode is sponsored by an educational grant from the Boehringer Ingelheim-Lilly Alliance. The sponsor has no influence over podcast content, the selection of speakers or any associated educational material. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a podcast review at https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/heart-podcast/id445358212?mt=2 Circulation on the Run podcast - https://www.ahajournals.org/circ/podcasts

Nov 25, 202225 min

Ep 225Salt 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". 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/2022/07/21/heartjnl-2022-321332

Nov 10, 202217 min

Ep 224Long 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.” If you enjoy the show, please subscribe to the podcast to get episodes automatically downloaded to your phone and computer. Also, please consider leaving us a review at https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/heart-podcast/id445358212?mt=2 Link to published paper: https://heart.bmj.com/content/early/2022/08/24/heartjnl-2022-320999

Oct 28, 202219 min

Ep 223Aspirin 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

Oct 12, 202217 min

Ep 222What 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. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe. Also, please consider leaving us a review at https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/heart-podcast/id445358212?mt=2 Link to published paper: https://heart.bmj.com/content/early/2022/07/20/heartjnl-2022-321027

Sep 29, 202215 min

Ep 221Social 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 13, 202225 min

Ep 220Bullying 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

Sep 2, 202220 min

Ep 219Can 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 22, 202220 min

Ep 218Evaluation of the causes of sex disparity in heart failure trials

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by Dr Holly Morgan from London. They discuss her paper about why fewer women than men are enrolled in heart failure trials. 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/2022/04/14/heartjnl-2021-320696

Jul 7, 202214 min

Ep 217Sleepiness and cardiovascular risk

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Dr James Rudd, is joined by Dr Virend Somers from The Mayo Clinic. They discuss the connections between sleepiness and cardiovascular risk. 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/2022/01/30/heartjnl-2021-319596

Jun 23, 202217 min

Ep 216CPET 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

Jun 9, 202227 min

Ep 215Aortopathy 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 27, 202225 min