Heart Podcast

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

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Episodes

Tuesday Nov 21, 2023

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

Tuesday Nov 07, 2023

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

Tuesday Oct 24, 2023

 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 

Tuesday Oct 10, 2023

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

Tuesday Sep 26, 2023

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

Tuesday Sep 12, 2023

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

Tuesday Aug 29, 2023

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

Tuesday Aug 01, 2023

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

Tuesday Jul 18, 2023

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

Tuesday Jul 04, 2023

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

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