# cardiac (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 10 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover cardiac. Page: Feed: --- ## [Lightning rounds 70: Jumping ship for private industry, with Theresa Human](https://icuscenarios.com/lightning-rounds-70-jumping-ship-for-private-industry-with-theresa-human/) _2026-08-19 · Critical Care Scenarios_ Theresa Human, former academic clinical pharmacist in neurocritical care and now medical liaison for a large pharmaceutical company, chats about late-career transitions and working for private industry. Check out the Intensive Care Academy here! [Listen](https://degreesofclarity.com/icuscenarios/episodes/Lightning_70_human_industry.mp3) ## [From Goals to Action: Multisociety Guidance on Lipid Management](https://reachmd.com/programs/heart-matters/lipid-goals-management-multisociety-guideline/54148/) _2026-08-19 · Heart Matters_ Guest: Ann Marie Navar, MD, PhD With LDL cholesterol goals reinstated in the 2026 American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association Guideline on the Management of Dyslipidemia, we now have a clearer framework for intensifying lipid-lowering therapy. Dr. Ann Marie Navar explains how to select nonstatin therapies based on the degree of LDL lowering needed, patient preferences, and the… [Listen](https://reachmd.com/programs/heart-matters/lipid-goals-management-multisociety-guideline/54148/podcast/104318.mp3?partner=itunes&category_id=42) ## [Managing Dyslipidemia: 2026 ACC/AHA Guideline Updates](https://reachmd.com/programs/heart-matters/manage-dyslipidemia-acc-aha-guideline-updates-2026/54150/) _2026-08-19 · Heart Matters_ Guest: Roger Blumenthal, MD What do the 2026 American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) dyslipidemia guideline updates mean for patient care? Join Dr. Roger Blumenthal, Chair of the Guideline Writing Committee, as he reviews key recommendations that can help us personalize cardiovascular risk reduction and improve long-term prevention. Dr. Blumenthal is the Kenneth… [Listen](https://reachmd.com/programs/heart-matters/manage-dyslipidemia-acc-aha-guideline-updates-2026/54150/podcast/104469.mp3?partner=itunes&category_id=42) ## [How PCSK9 Inhibition Lowers LDL Cholesterol](https://reachmd.com/programs/heart-matters/pcsk9-inhibition-ldl-cholesterol/54151/) _2026-08-19 · Heart Matters_ Guest: Ann Marie Navar, MD, PhD How does PCSK9 inhibition lower LDL cholesterol? Find out as Dr. Ann Marie Navar, Associate Professor of Cardiology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, explains the biology behind this therapeutic approach. [Listen](https://reachmd.com/programs/heart-matters/pcsk9-inhibition-ldl-cholesterol/54151/podcast/104321.mp3?partner=itunes&category_id=42) ## [Enlicitide for LDL-C Management: Insights from CORALreef Lipids](https://reachmd.com/programs/heart-matters/enlicitide-ldl-c-management-coralreef-lipids/54152/) _2026-08-19 · Heart Matters_ Guest: Ann Marie Navar, MD, PhD The CORALreef Lipids trial helped establish the clinical evidence supporting the FDA approval of enlicitide for LDL-C management. Join Dr. Ann Marie Navar, Associate Professor of Cardiology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, for a discussion of the trial's efficacy, safety, and durability. She also explores key considerations for integrating… [Listen](https://reachmd.com/programs/heart-matters/enlicitide-ldl-c-management-coralreef-lipids/54152/podcast/104327.mp3?partner=itunes&category_id=42) ## [Risk Prediction with the PREVENT-ASCVD Equations](https://reachmd.com/programs/heart-matters/risk-prediction-prevent-ascvd-equations/54153/) _2026-08-19 · Heart Matters_ Guest: Roger Blumenthal, MD As the drivers of cardiovascular disease have shifted over time, so have the tools used to estimate risk. Dr. Roger Blumenthal explains why the PREVENT-ASCVD equations represent an important advance over traditional models and what that means for more accurate, individualized preventive care. Dr. Blumenthal is the Kenneth Jay Pollin Professor of Cardiology and Director… [Listen](https://reachmd.com/programs/heart-matters/risk-prediction-prevent-ascvd-equations/54153/podcast/104472.mp3?partner=itunes&category_id=42) ## [Cardio-Oncology Spotlight: From Veins to Brains: Ischemic Stroke in Patients with Cancer](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cardio-oncology-society/episodes/Cardio-Oncology-Spotlight-From-Veins-to-Brains-Ischemic-Stroke-in-Patients-with-Cancer-e3mtt8q) _2026-08-17 · International Cardio-Oncology Society · All Things Cardio-Oncology_ Dr. Deborah Siegal (The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, CA) discusses shifting paradigms in cancer related thrombosis. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fcbe1fc/podcast/play/123712218/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-3%2F25afa1a8-44af-16a9-6a5d-c880cf9be35b.mp3) ## [069 Cardiac Chat with Andrew Pike - Pumphead & Open Heart Surgery, the Recovery No One Talks About](https://myheartandmind.co.uk/cardiac-chat-with-andrew-pike/) _2026-08-17 · Life after a Heart Attack or Heart Surgery | Mental, Emotional & Practical Heart Health Wellness_ Sallie Crawley talks with filmmaker Andrew Pike about his experience of open-heart surgery, the emotional and cognitive aftermath that followed, and the making of his film Pumphead . Andrew’s surgery was physically successful, but once he returned home, he began to experience confusion, disorientation, difficulty connecting with others, and a frightening sense that something was very wrong.… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1160159/episodes/19642510-069-cardiac-chat-with-andrew-pike-pumphead-open-heart-surgery-the-recovery-no-one-talks-about.mp3) ## [The Patient You Might Be Missing: Severe Hypertriglyceridemia in Clinical Practice](https://reachmd.com/programs/medical-industry-feature/the-patient-you-might-be-missing-severe-hypertriglyceridemia-in-clinical-practice/54272/) _2026-08-14 · Heart Matters_ Host: Charles Turck, PharmD, BCPS, BCCCP Guest: Erin D. Michos, MD, MHS Severe hypertriglyceridemia (sHTG) affects more than 3 million people, but it often flies under the clinical radar. 1-3 When triglycerides are at or above a 500 mg/dL threshold, it’s no longer just an isolated lab value—it’s a level of hypertriglyceridemia where the clinical implications change, and where a more careful… [Listen](https://reachmd.com/programs/medical-industry-feature/the-patient-you-might-be-missing-severe-hypertriglyceridemia-in-clinical-practice/54272/podcast/96903.mp3?partner=itunes&category_id=42) ## Expanding Coronary Revascularization With TECAB _2026-08-13 · Cardiac Consult: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast for Healthcare Professionals_ Donna Kimmaliardjuk, MD, and Gianluca Torregrossa, MD, discuss the expanding role of robotic coronary artery bypass grafting, including total endoscopic coronary artery bypass (TECAB). They explore how a tailored surgical approach can improve long-term patient outcomes. Looking to refer a patient? Please reach out to our Physician Referral team Mon. - Fri., 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (ET) at 855.751.2469. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2237537/episodes/19636039-expanding-coronary-revascularization-with-tecab.mp3) ## [Non-Custodial Crypto Gateway (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/aKWE8sSe5Ueq) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto, automated fee handling, and trustless escrow with real-time settlement. ## Personal Finance for Early Career _2026-08-12 · Donut of Destiny_ Host Praveen Ranganath, MD is joined by FiRST committee members and liaisons Shruti Hegde, MD; En-Haw Wu, MD and Marcus Chen, MD to explore topics in personal finance for early career physicians. To provide his expertise on these topics, the team directs their questions to Stanley Liu, MD a cardiologist and financial planner with a unique perspective on personal finance for physicians. Tune in and… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/874432/episodes/19570569-personal-finance-for-early-career.mp3) ## [Evaluating ASCVD Risk with the CPR Framework](https://reachmd.com/programs/heart-matters/evaluate-ascvd-risk-cpr-framework/67137/) _2026-08-10 · Heart Matters_ Guest: Roger Blumenthal, MD The 2026 American College of Cardiology (ACC) and American Heart Association (AHA) Guideline on the Management of Dyslipidemia highlights the CPR framework—Calculate, Personalize, Reclassify, and Reassess—to support individualized atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk assessment and treatment decisions. Dr. Roger Blumenthal, Chair of the Guideline Writing… [Listen](https://reachmd.com/programs/heart-matters/evaluate-ascvd-risk-cpr-framework/67137/podcast/104475.mp3?partner=itunes&category_id=42) ## Stenting, Surgery and Hybrid Strategies for Coronary Disease _2026-08-06 · Cardiac Consult: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast for Healthcare Professionals_ Faisal Bakaeen, MD, and Grant Reed, MD, discuss recent advances in the treatment of coronary artery disease, including drug-coated balloons, intravascular imaging, calcium modification and evolving PCI strategies. They also examine innovations in coronary artery bypass grafting, multi-arterial revascularization, minimally invasive and robotic techniques and the growing role of heart team… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2237537/episodes/19591194-stenting-surgery-and-hybrid-strategies-for-coronary-disease.mp3) ## [Lightning rounds 69: Does PRVC suck? with Nick Ghionni](https://icuscenarios.com/lightning-rounds-69-does-prvc-suck-with-nick-ghionni/) _2026-08-05 · Critical Care Scenarios_ We step into the ring with Nick Ghionni, pulm/crit attending at MedStar Baltimore Hospital, who tries to convince us that the pressure-targeted, volume-titrated vent mode known as “PRVC” actually sucks. Check out the Intensive Care Academy here! [Listen](https://degreesofclarity.com/icuscenarios/episodes/Lightning_69_ghionni_PRVC.mp3) ## [HEMS Debrief - Retrieval and Pre-Hospital Medicine #7. Dr Stephen Hearns - Peak Performance](https://samuelbulford.podbean.com/e/hems-debrief-retrieval-and-pre-hospital-medicine-7-dr-stephen-hearns-peak-performance/) _2026-08-05 · mail@sydneyhems.com (Sydney HEMS Team and Friends) · Greater Sydney Area HEMS_ G'day, and welcome back. Pre-hospital clinicians are used to working under pressure. Teams work in often austere environments, with limited resources caring for some of the most severe patient pathologies at their most undifferentiated. Within all this, individuals and teams must perform at their peak. But this is easier said than done. So how, in this most niche of clinical areas, can an… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/uiui9ddx27s2fkd8/Stephen_Hearns_31st_July_auphonic_26ari0.mp3) ## [068 Is It Normal to Feel Like This After a Heart Attack or Heart Surgery?](https://myheartandmind.co.uk/is-it-normal-to-feel-like-this/) _2026-08-03 · Life after a Heart Attack or Heart Surgery | Mental, Emotional & Practical Heart Health Wellness_ Is it normal to feel anxious, frightened, angry, overwhelmed, or emotional after a heart attack, heart surgery, or another cardiac event? The answer is yes. In this episode, we're talking about the emotional impact of cardiac recovery and why so many people struggle with feelings that nobody warned them about. You'll learn about the difference between the common "cardiac blues" and symptoms of… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1160159/episodes/19591390-068-is-it-normal-to-feel-like-this-after-a-heart-attack-or-heart-surgery.mp3) ## Individualizing Aspirin Therapy in Preventive Cardiology _2026-07-30 · Cardiac Consult: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast for Healthcare Professionals_ Luke J. Laffin, MD, and Vikas Sunder, MD, discuss the evolving role of aspirin in primary prevention, emphasizing individualized assessment of each patient's cardiovascular and bleeding risk. They explore how coronary artery calcium scores, lipoprotein(a) levels and comorbid conditions factor into aspirin recommendations in contemporary preventive cardiology practice. Looking to refer a patient?… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2237537/episodes/19537629-individualizing-aspirin-therapy-in-preventive-cardiology.mp3) ## Robotic Lung Transplantation _2026-07-23 · Cardiac Consult: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast for Healthcare Professionals_ Kenneth McCurry, MD, and Gregory Jones, MD, discuss the development of robotic lung transplantation, including candidate selection, operative considerations and early clinical experience with this minimally invasive approach. The conversation explores protocol development and future applications of robotic technology in lung transplantation. Looking to refer a patient? Please reach out to our… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2237537/episodes/19519412-robotic-lung-transplantation.mp3) ## [Lightning rounds 68: Setting PEEP in the obese with Olivia Serigano](https://icuscenarios.com/lightning-rounds-68-setting-peep-in-the-obese-with-olivia-serigano/) _2026-07-22 · Critical Care Scenarios_ EM intensivist Olivia Serigano tells us about their recent publication in Anaesthesia Critical Care & Pain Medicine evaluating the use of two rules (BMI/3 or PEEP 10 in everyone) for setting PEEP in obese patients on the ventilator. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Takeaway pearls [Listen](https://degreesofclarity.com/icuscenarios/episodes/Lightning_67_serigano_PEEP_BMI.mp3) ## [067 Relax - I Am Allowed to Cry for Emotional Healing After a Cardiac Event](https://myheartandmind.co.uk/relax-i-am-allowed-to-cry/) _2026-07-20 · Life after a Heart Attack or Heart Surgery | Mental, Emotional & Practical Heart Health Wellness_ Have you found yourself crying unexpectedly since your heart attack, heart surgery, cardiac arrest or cardiac diagnosis? Perhaps the tears arrive when someone asks how you are, when a hospital letter comes through the door, when you look at your scar or when you realise how much your life has changed. You may even feel that you should be grateful, positive or simply pleased to be alive. But… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1160159/episodes/19513993-067-relax-i-am-allowed-to-cry-for-emotional-healing-after-a-cardiac-event.mp3) ## [Licensed Dispensaries, Pay with Crypto (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/cr2doHBDQuki) _2026-07-20 · **Sponsored**_ Search verified licensed dispensaries and pay with Bitcoin, Lightning, or stablecoins. ## [HEMS Debrief - Retrieval and Pre-Hospital Medicine #6. Dr Matt Hooper (part 2) - Emergency Last Aid](https://samuelbulford.podbean.com/e/hems-debrief-retrieval-and-pre-hospital-medicine-6-dr-matt-hooper-part-2-emergency-last-aid/) _2026-07-19 · mail@sydneyhems.com (Sydney HEMS Team and Friends) · Greater Sydney Area HEMS_ Hello and welcome back. This is part two of our chat with Dr Matt Hooper, continuing our conversation on emergency last aid. In this episode, we discuss the hows and whens involved when informing a family of their loved one's death, as well as the setting in which to do this. Too, we discuss the importance of maintaining space and safety for one's self and the team, and how a system can encourage… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/6ck5rz8spcmxet99/Matt_part_2_12th_July_auphonicaef0p.mp3) ## A Multidisciplinary Approach to Limb Preservation _2026-07-16 · Cardiac Consult: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast for Healthcare Professionals_ Courtney Hanak, MD, and Ravi Ambani, MD, discuss limb preservation and amputation prevention in patients with peripheral arterial disease and chronic limb-threatening ischemia. They review diagnostic approaches to assess perfusion and tissue viability, current revascularization strategies for limb salvage, wound care, factors that influence amputation decisions and emerging technologies shaping… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2237537/episodes/19491843-a-multidisciplinary-approach-to-limb-preservation.mp3) ## 2026 Cholesterol Guidelines and What Clinicians Need to Know _2026-07-09 · Cardiac Consult: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast for Healthcare Professionals_ Ashish Sarraju, MD, and Leslie Cho, MD, discuss key updates in the 2026 ACC/AHA cholesterol guidelines, including earlier LDL screening and integration of the PREVENT risk calculator. They explore clinical implications of Lp(a) testing, risk stratification and expanding therapeutic options to help patients achieve evidence-based lipid goals. Read more about the guidelines:… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2237537/episodes/19452016-2026-cholesterol-guidelines-and-what-clinicians-need-to-know.mp3) ## [HEMS Debrief - Retrieval and Pre-Hospital Medicine #5. Dr Matt Hooper - Emergency Last Aid](https://samuelbulford.podbean.com/e/hems-debrief-retrieval-and-pre-hospital-medicine-5-dr-matt-hooper-emergency-last-aid/) _2026-07-08 · mail@sydneyhems.com (Sydney HEMS Team and Friends) · Greater Sydney Area HEMS_ G'day, and welcome back. In today's episode, we are delighted and privileged to be joined by South Australia's Dr Matt Hooper. The practice of medicine - including pre-hospital medicine - often focuses on life preservation. But, as acute care clinicians we often also find ourselves caring for patients at the end of their life. Too, we find ourselves caring for their relatives and loved ones, and… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/uz4ciav78dc63w5q/Matt_part_1_4th_july_final_auphonicbm14c.mp3) ## [Episode 103: Basic intracranial hemorrhage](https://icuscenarios.com/episode-103-basic-intracranial-hemorrhage/) _2026-07-08 · Critical Care Scenarios_ We review the basic care and workflow of caring for bread-and-butter intraparenchymal hemorrhage. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Takeaway pearls [Listen](https://degreesofclarity.com/icuscenarios/episodes/Episode_103_basic_ICH.mp3) ## [066 Understanding "Pumphead" and the Heart-Brain Connection after Heart Surgery](https://myheartandmind.co.uk/understanding-pumphead-and-the-heart-brain-connection/) _2026-07-06 · Life after a Heart Attack or Heart Surgery | Mental, Emotional & Practical Heart Health Wellness_ The Rhythm of Recovery: Why You Feel "Disconnected" After Surgery. Have you had heart surgery, only to find that while your "plumbing" is mended, your mind feels like it’s still buffering? You’re not alone. Many survivors experience "Pumphead" (Post-Perfusion Syndrome), that strange sense of brain fog, anxiety, or detachment that hits after cardiopulmonary bypass. In this episode, we’re looking at… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1160159/episodes/19452791-066-understanding-pumphead-and-the-heart-brain-connection-after-heart-surgery.mp3) ## [Bridging Cancer Care and Heart Health: A New Clinical Practice Statement for Cardio-Oncology](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cardio-oncology-society/episodes/Bridging-Cancer-Care-and-Heart-Health-A-New-Clinical-Practice-Statement-for-Cardio-Oncology-e3nbvdt) _2026-07-06 · International Cardio-Oncology Society · All Things Cardio-Oncology_ The Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) and IC-OS jointly published a paper titled: “Prevention and management of cardiovascular disease in adults with cancer: an International Cardio-Oncology Society (IC-OS) and Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) clinical practice statement”. This is a critical contribution to the literature because it was… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fcbe1fc/podcast/play/124173181/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-13%2F5ceba876-ceba-567e-c3e4-49a51c38e3bf.mp3) ## Post-Transplant Care and Complications in the First Year _2026-07-02 · Cardiac Consult: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast for Healthcare Professionals_ Michael Zhen-Yu Tong, MD, and Sanjeeb Bhattacharya, MD, discuss the clinical management of heart transplant patients during the first year, including immunosuppression strategies, rejection surveillance and complication recognition. They also highlight evolving technologies, donor expansion and collaborative care approaches that are improving outcomes in advanced heart failure and transplantation.… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2237537/episodes/19406429-post-transplant-care-and-complications-in-the-first-year.mp3) ## [Looking Ahead in ATTR-CM Care: Improving Diagnosis, Outcomes, and Equity](https://reachmd.com/programs/heart-matters/attr-cm-equity-outcomes/49076/) _2026-07-02 · Heart Matters_ Guest: Frederick Ruberg, MD What will the future of transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) care look like? Dr. Frederick Ruberg joins us to share his perspective on the advances that may shape the next phase of patient care, from screening and therapeutic strategies to expanded genetic testing aimed at identifying patients earlier. He's the Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine at Boston… [Listen](https://reachmd.com/programs/heart-matters/attr-cm-equity-outcomes/49076/podcast/97703.mp3?partner=itunes&category_id=42) ## Advanced Training Statement - Writers' and Trainees' perspectives _2026-07-01 · Donut of Destiny_ To discuss the recently published 2025 multi-society Advanced Training Statement on Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging, host Praveen Ranganath, MD is joined by lead writer Lauren Baldassarre, MD, FSCCT, CT subcommittee member Anam Waheed, MD and SCCT FiRST committee members Matt Tysarowski, MD and Kevin O'Gorman, MD. [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/874432/episodes/19404849-advanced-training-statement-writers-and-trainees-perspectives.mp3) ## [Accept your Doppler invite (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/DH7jEhThMKsM) _2026-07-01 · **Sponsored**_ Create your Doppler account using the invite code you received. ## [Hypertension in Women: Cardiovascular Risk Across the Lifespan](https://reachmd.com/programs/heart-matters/hypertension-women-cv-risk-lifespan/56370/) _2026-07-01 · Heart Matters_ Host: Shelina Ramnarine, PhD Guest: Payal Kohli, MD, FACC In women, hypertension follows a distinct biological and clinical course that evolves across reproductive and menopausal transitions, but its long-term implications remain underrecognized and undertreated. In this expert-led discussion, Dr. Shelina Ramnarine and Dr. Payal Kohli examine key considerations in managing hypertension in women… [Listen](https://reachmd.com/programs/heart-matters/hypertension-women-cv-risk-lifespan/56370/podcast/93152.mp3?partner=itunes&category_id=42) ## [The Other Side of the Heart - The Neglected Ventrcle](https://ultrasoundpodcast.libsyn.com/the-other-side-of-the-heart-the-neglected-ventrcle) _2026-06-29 · Ultrasound Podcast_ In this episode, we discuss a video published on our YouTube channel on right heart ultrasound. We discuss advanced methods to differentiate acute versus chronic right heart enlargement, with emphasis on pulmonary embolism evaluation and risk stratification. They cover when right heart findings are most useful, including known PE and peri-arrest patients too unstable for CT. They review key views… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ultrasoundpodcast/Right_heart_US_Podcast.m4a?dest-id=84874) ## [HEMS Debrief - Retrieval and Pre-Hospital Medicine #4. Damage control resuscitation with London HEMS](https://samuelbulford.podbean.com/e/xxxxx-1781851720/) _2026-06-26 · mail@sydneyhems.com (Sydney HEMS Team and Friends) · Greater Sydney Area HEMS_ G'day and welcome back. Damage control resuscitation - what is it, why should a pre-hospital provider do it, what does it look like in real life, and what are the results. These are but some of the questions asked in this episode of Dr Dan Nevin and Mr Zane Perkins, Consultants with London's Air Ambulance. In conversation with Sydney's Dr Ian Ferguson, we explore this approach to the care of the… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xkbf4yhhhf5bmxjh/DCR_19th_June_Auphonic8y0vk.mp3) ## Combined Ablation and Left Atrial Appendage Closure for Atrial Fibrillation _2026-06-25 · Cardiac Consult: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast for Healthcare Professionals_ Oussama Wazni, MD, MBA, and Mohamed Kanj, MD, discuss the clinical rationale and outcomes behind combining atrial fibrillation ablation with left atrial appendage closure, including insights from the OPTION trial. They examine patient selection, procedural considerations and the impact of pulsed field ablation on safety, efficiency and long-term stroke prevention strategies. Looking to refer a… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2237537/episodes/19356615-combined-ablation-and-left-atrial-appendage-closure-for-atrial-fibrillation.mp3) ## [Early Recognition of ATTR-CM: Key Signs and Diagnostic Strategies](https://reachmd.com/programs/heart-matters/early-recognition-attr-cm-signs-diagnosis/49067/) _2026-06-25 · Heart Matters_ Guest: Valmiki Maharaj, MD With increasing recognition and more accessible diagnostic tools, ATTR-CM can no longer be overlooked in patients with atypical heart failure presentations. Dr. Valmiki Maharaj shades insights on connecting clinical clues, confirming diagnosis efficiently, and acting earlier to meaningfully impact long-term outcomes. He's the Director of the Heart Failure Clinic, the… [Listen](https://reachmd.com/programs/heart-matters/early-recognition-attr-cm-signs-diagnosis/49067/podcast/91607.mp3?partner=itunes&category_id=42) ## [065 Reiki for the Heart - A Gentle Journey to Heal after a Cardiac Event](https://myheartandmind.co.uk/reiki-a-gentle-journey-to-heal-the-heart/) _2026-06-24 · Life after a Heart Attack or Heart Surgery | Mental, Emotional & Practical Heart Health Wellness_ After a heart event, the emotional storm can be just as taxing as the physical recovery. In this episode, we explore how Reiki , a Japanese energy healing practice, can act as a gentle lifeline to help you reclaim your calm. In this episode, we discuss: The Emotional Aftermath: Dealing with the fear and "body betrayal" that often follows a heart attack. What is Reiki? A simple breakdown of how… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1160159/episodes/18741985-065-reiki-for-the-heart-a-gentle-journey-to-heal-after-a-cardiac-event.mp3) ## [Episode 102: Tox files #1 with Andrew Sheen and Jerry Snow](https://icuscenarios.com/episode-102-tox-files-1-with-jerry-snow-and-andrew-sheen/) _2026-06-24 · Critical Care Scenarios_ We hear a mystery tox case from Jerry Snow, director of the toxicology fellowship at Banner University Medical Center in Phoenix, and one of his med tox fellows Andrew Sheen. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Takeaway pearls References PATHOPHYSIOLOGY & CLASSIFICATION 1. Lalau JD, Kajbaf F, Protti A, et al. Metformin-associated lactic acidosis … Continue reading "Episode 102: Tox files #1… [Listen](https://degreesofclarity.com/icuscenarios/episodes/Episode_102_snow_tox_files_1.mp3) ## Optimizing PCI Outcomes in Complex Coronary Disease _2026-06-18 · Cardiac Consult: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast for Healthcare Professionals_ Grant Reed, MD, and Laura Young, MD, discuss contemporary decision making in percutaneous coronary intervention, including patient selection, ischemia assessment and the role of medical therapy. They explore advances in imaging, plaque modification and hybrid revascularization strategies for complex coronary artery disease. Looking to refer a patient? Please reach out to our Physician Referral… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2237537/episodes/19337171-optimizing-pci-outcomes-in-complex-coronary-disease.mp3) ## Two Doctors, One Mission: The Journey of Cardiac CT in Rural Texas | Sponsored episode _2026-06-17 · Donut of Destiny_ On this special industry sponsored episode, host Praveen Ranganath, MD is joined by Dr. Brandie Williams (cardiology) and Dr. Nanette Evans (radiology) who share how they brought advanced cardiac CT imaging to a small-town community in Stephenville, TX. What began as a vision to improve access and reduce delays in diagnosis evolved into a powerful partnership that transformed patient care… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/874432/episodes/19349148-two-doctors-one-mission-the-journey-of-cardiac-ct-in-rural-texas-sponsored-episode.mp3) ## [Arthrocentesis in the Emergency Department](https://ultrasoundpodcast.libsyn.com/arthrocentesis-in-the-emergency-department) _2026-06-16 · Ultrasound Podcast_ In this episode, Ben and Jailyn discuss how they approach arthrotencesis in ED patients. Watch the Youtube channel for a full run through for how to perform taps on the shoulder, knee, hip, elbow and ankle. 🌐 Connect with Us 🌐 If you want more education goodness, check out the links below! Check out our courses here: https://courses.coreultrasound.com Check out our question bank here:… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ultrasoundpodcast/Podcast_-_Arthrocentesis_6.10.26.m4a?dest-id=84874) ## [HEMS Debrief - Retrieval and Pre-Hospital Medicine #3. ECMO...in trauma???](https://samuelbulford.podbean.com/e/hems-debrief-retrieval-and-pre-hospital-medicine-3-ecmoin-trauma/) _2026-06-14 · mail@sydneyhems.com (Sydney HEMS Team and Friends) · Greater Sydney Area HEMS_ G'day and welcome back to the podcast. ECMO....in trauma? Today, we are talking about a more general emergency medicine / intensive care medicine topic, that of advanced trauma care. It is fair to raise an eyebrow at 'advanced trauma care' and 'ECMO' in the same sentence - these patients are anatomically disrupted, prone to bleeding and suffering huge multi-system injuries. So placing them onto a… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/34s2ivc6gi5p9wre/Chris_Bishop_8th_June_auphonic99f3i.mp3) ## [Lightning rounds 67: IV fluids](https://icuscenarios.com/lightning-rounds-67-iv-fluids/) _2026-06-11 · Critical Care Scenarios_ We give our general take on IV fluids: when to use them, what to use, when to stop, how to bolus and when to use maintenance fluids, and more. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! [Listen](http://degreesofclarity.com/icuscenarios/episodes/Lightning_62_IV_fluids.mp3) ## Sclerotherapy for Cosmetic and Symptomatic Spider Veins _2026-06-11 · Cardiac Consult: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast for Healthcare Professionals_ Gayan De Silva, MD, and Kathleen Boyle, DO, discuss clinical evaluation and treatment of patients with spider veins, including differentiation from underlying venous and arterial disease and appropriate patient selection. Learn about technique considerations for foam and liquid sclerotherapy, expected outcomes, and long-term management. Looking to refer a patient? Please reach out to our Physician… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/2237537/episodes/19311891-sclerotherapy-for-cosmetic-and-symptomatic-spider-veins.mp3) ## [Cardio-Oncology Spotlight: Joshua Levenson, A Novel Risk Score for ICI Myocarditis](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cardio-oncology-society/episodes/Cardio-Oncology-Spotlight-Joshua-Levenson--A-Novel-Risk-Score-for-ICI-Myocarditis-e3jjfck) _2026-06-08 · International Cardio-Oncology Society · All Things Cardio-Oncology_ Joshua Levenson MD is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He studied Chemistry at Amherst College followed by medicine at the University of Pittsburgh and internal medicine residency at The University of Michigan. He returned to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center for Cardiology Fellowship prior to joining faculty in 2017. Dr Levenson is a… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/fcbe1fc/podcast/play/120224596/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-19%2F17533207-c2e0-877b-be1c-1b9d1f5d239b.mp3) ## [064 Loss of Taste after a Heart Attack or Cardiac Surgery](https://myheartandmind.co.uk/loss-of-taste-after-a-heart-attack-or-cardiac-surgery/) _2026-06-08 · Life after a Heart Attack or Heart Surgery | Mental, Emotional & Practical Heart Health Wellness_ Have your favourite foods started tasting strange after a heart attack or heart surgery? In this episode, we’re talking about something that doesn’t get discussed nearly enough - changes in taste after a cardiac event. If coffee suddenly tastes disgusting… If chocolate no longer hits the spot… If everything feels metallic, bland or just “off”… You are not imagining it and you are not alone. In… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/1160159/episodes/18741975-064-loss-of-taste-after-a-heart-attack-or-cardiac-surgery.mp3) ## SCCT Knowledge Lab | The future of CCT: Interview with Stephan Achenbach _2026-06-05 · Donut of Destiny_ In this special podcast episode, we are bringing you the audio from a previously recorded SCCT Knowledge Lab webinar featuring host Praveen Ranganath, MD interviewing Stephan Achenbach, MD, MSCCT as they explore the next frontier of cardiac CT. This discussion blends historical perspective with future projections as Dr. Achenbach shares insights on how technological innovation, emerging clinical… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/874432/episodes/19165427-scct-knowledge-lab-the-future-of-cct-interview-with-stephan-achenbach.mp3) ## [How to Save a Life with POCUS (with Dr. Sophia Fornbacher, MD)](https://ultrasoundpodcast.libsyn.com/how-to-save-a-life-with-pocus-with-dr-sophia-fornbacher-md) _2026-06-02 · Ultrasound Podcast_ In this episode, we're thrilled to be joined by Dr. Sophia Fornbacher, ultrasound faculty and assistant professor at Riverside Community Hospital. Recently completing her ultrasound fellowship, Dr. Fornbacher shares her experiences and expertise on two remarkable cases where ultrasound made a critical difference. Spoiler alerts: Cardiac tamponade due to thoracic aortic dissections can trick you… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ultrasoundpodcast/How_to_Save_a_Life_with_POCUS_with_Dr._Sophia_Fornbacher_MD.m4a?dest-id=84874) ## [HEMS Debrief - Cardiac Arrest Focus #23, Prof Sheldon Cheskes - Part 2: Defibrillation Strategies for Refractory Ventricular Fibrillation](https://samuelbulford.podbean.com/e/hems-debrief-cardiac-arrest-focus-23-prof-sheldon-cheskes-part-2-defibrillation-strategies-for-refractory-ventricular-fibrillation/) _2026-05-31 · mail@sydneyhems.com (Sydney HEMS Team and Friends) · Greater Sydney Area HEMS_ G'day and welcome back into part two of our conversation with Prof Sheldon Cheskes from Toronto, Canada. Here we continue our discussion about refractory cardiac dysrhythmias with the Sheldon, the principal investigator of 'The dose VF' study. In this part two, we talk to Sheldon about chemical strategies to overcome these dysrhythmias, as well as ask Sheldon about this best case ever - its a… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xjh4rxc2mhn864up/Sheyldon_23rd_May_part_2_auphonic_b8kuf.mp3) ## [The RUSH Exam - Undifferentiated Shock POCUS](https://ultrasoundpodcast.libsyn.com/the-rush-exam-undifferentiated-shock-pocus) _2026-05-27 · Ultrasound Podcast_ When a patient rolls in hypotensive and tachycardic and you don't know why, the RUSH exam may be the most important tool in your hands. RUSH, Rapid Ultrasound in Shock and Hypotension, is a rapid, systematic bedside ultrasound protocol designed for exactly that moment. The HIMAP mnemonic breaks it down: (H)eart: The highest-yield component. Look for pericardial effusion/tamponade, right heart… [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ultrasoundpodcast/2026.5.23_RUSH_Exam_Podcast.mp3?dest-id=84874) ## [Lightning rounds 66: ED vs ICU with Namita Jayaprakash](https://icuscenarios.com/lightning-rounds-66-ed-vs-icu-with-namita-jayaprakash/) _2026-05-27 · Critical Care Scenarios_ We discuss the interface between ED and ICU and why we have trouble understanding each other, with Dr. Namita Jayaprakash, dual-trained EM and critical care physician, and medical director of her ED. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! References [Listen](https://degreesofclarity.com/icuscenarios/episodes/Lightning_66_jayaprakash_ed_vs_icu.mp3)