Our understanding of menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) and cardiovascular (CV) risk has evolved over the last two decades, with data that can inform decision making. The topic, at the intersection of cardiology and women’s health, is an important issue for our female patients and health care providers. Despite this, managing CV risk, and the risk associated with MHT in women, is not emphasized in cardiology training. In this episode, Drs. Abramson, Ahmed, Kalenga, and McLaughlin address these...

“Women are Not Little Men” is a new podcast series within CardiaCast designed for cardiovascular health providers to increase awareness of sex-based differences in cardiovascular disease (CVD) and to improve the clinical care of women with CVD. “Women are Not Little Men” is hosted by Drs. Emily Lau and Niti Aggarwal, nationally renowned experts in women’s CVD and members of the American College of Cardiology CVD in Women Committee. In this episode, Drs. Marcelo DiCarli and Odayme Quesada...

“Women are Not Little Men” is a new podcast series within CardiaCast designed for cardiovascular health providers to increase awareness of sex-based differences in cardiovascular disease (CVD) and to improve the clinical care of women with CVD. “Women are Not Little Men” is hosted by Drs. Emily Lau and Niti Aggarwal, nationally renowned experts in women’s CVD and members of the American College of Cardiology CVD in Women Committee. In this episode, Drs. Annabelle Volgman and Kamala Tamirisa...

In this episode, Erin Michos MD, FACC, and Alison Bailey MD, FACC discuss the CLEAR Outcomes primary prevention analysis focusing on bempedoic acid and its clinical implications.   This podcast is part of the Bempedoic Acid: New Evidence Transforming the LDL-C Treatment Landscape grant initiative.   Educational grant support is provided by Esperion.   Suggested Materials:  Nissen SE, Menon V, Nicholls SJ, et al. Bempedoic acid for primary prevention of cardiovascular events in...

“Women are Not Little Men” is a new podcast series within CardiaCast designed for cardiovascular health providers to increase awareness of sex-based differences in cardiovascular disease (CVD) and to improve the clinical care of women with CVD. “Women are Not Little Men” is hosted by Drs. Emily Lau and Niti Aggarwal, nationally renowned experts in women’s CVD and members of the American College of Cardiology CVD in Women Committee. In this episode, Drs. Chrisandra Shufelt and JoAnn Manson...

In this episode, Drs. Shashank Sinha and Dr. Rosy Thachil launch a brand-new series, “Conversations with Critical Care Cardiologists” sponsored by ACC’s Critical Care Cardiology (CCC) Section. Listen to Drs. Sinha and Thachil as they interview leading luminaries in critical care cardiology, Drs. Robert Roswell and Michael Solomon, Chair and Chair-Elect, respectively, of the ACC’s Critical Care Cardiology Section Leadership Council. Enjoy a fun-filled, wide-ranging conversation, as they...

In this episode, Pamela Mason, MD, FACC and Anne Kroman, DO, PhD discuss obstructive sleep apnea and how it influences atrial fibrillation (AF) management. In particular, Drs. Mason and Kroman examine how managing sleep apnea can prevent AF onset and recurrence.     Subscribe to CardiaCast | Claim CME Credit 

In this episode, Pamela Mason MD, FACC and Rachita Navara MD, FACC discuss digital health and how providers can use computing platforms and software to empower patients to manage their atrial fibrillation. In particular, wearable technologies will be covered.   Subscribe to CardiaCast | Claim CME Credit 

“Courtside with the Chair” is a new series within CardiaCast presented by the Sports and Exercise Cardiology Member Section covering topics within the field of Sports and Exercise Cardiology. In this episode, Jonathan Kim, MD, MSc, FACC, Paul Thompson, MD, FACC, Ben Levine, MD, FACC, Aaron Baggish, MD, FACC and Beth Dineen, DO, FACC discuss the present and future in the field of sports cardiology.    Subscribe to CardiaCast |  

COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) funding for remote and hybrid cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is coming to an end. Beyond the value of mitigating infection risk during COVID, remote and hybrid CR have proven the additional benefits of overcoming social disparities of care by reaching a wider spectrum of eligible patients including those living remotely and with poor access to site-based programs. The loss of PHE funding for remote and hybrid CR may signify a major setback.  In this...

“Courtside with the Chair” is a new series within CardiaCast presented by the Sports and Exercise Cardiology Member Section covering topics within the field of sports and exercise cardiology. In this episode, Jonathan Kim, MD, MSc, FACC, Paul Thompson, MD, FACC, Ben Levine, MD, FACC, Aaron Baggish, MD, FACC and Beth Dineen, DO, FACC discuss the past and present in the field of sports cardiology.    Subscribe to CardiaCast |  

“PulseCheck” is a new series within CardiaCast that is designed for nurses or allied healthcare professionals who are new, or new to cardiology, offering practical team-based solutions to the challenges that nurses and allied health professionals face every day. In this episode, host Andrea Price MS, AACC brings together Heather Ross PhD, DNP, Adam Burget RN, Linda Hart DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, FACC, and William A. Van Decker, MD, FACC to share how cardiac professionals can begin their advocacy...

“PulseCheck” is a new series within CardiaCast that is designed for nurses or allied healthcare professionals who are new, or new to cardiology, offering practical team-based solutions to the challenges that nurses and allied health professionals face every day. In this episode, host Andrea Price MS, AACC brings together Heather Ross PhD, DNP, Adam Burget RN, Linda Hart DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, FACC, and William A. Van Decker, MD, FACC to increase awareness and knowledge for the importance of...

“PulseCheck” is a new series within CardiaCast that is designed for nurses or allied healthcare professionals who are new, or new to cardiology, offering practical team-based solutions to the challenges that nurses and allied health professionals face every day. In this episode, host Andrea Price MS, AACC brings together Heather Ross PhD, DNP, Adam Burget RN, and Linda Hart DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, FACC, to increase awareness and knowledge for the importance of State Advocacy for the cardiac...

“PulseCheck” is a new series within CardiaCast that is designed for nurses or allied healthcare professionals who are new, or new to cardiology, offering practical team-based solutions to the challenges that nurses and allied health professionals face every day. In this episode, host Andrea Price MS, AACC brings together Heather Ross PhD, DNP, Adam Burget RN, Linda Hart DNP, RN, ACNP-BC, FACC, and William A. Van Decker, MD, FACC to increase awareness and knowledge for the importance of...

In this third episode of Atrial Fibrillation (AF) and Antiarrhythmic Drugs (AADs) series, Dr. Suneet Mittal interviews Dr. Jonathan Piccini on clinical considerations for treatment of AF. Listen as Dr. Piccini provides a practical approach to the treatment of early AF with AAD therapy.   This podcast is part of Early Onset of Atrial Fibrillation & the Contemporary Use of Antiarrhythmic Drugs grant initiative.   Educational grant support is provided by Sanofi. Click here for more:...

In this second episode of the Atrial Fibrillation (AF) and Antiarrhythmic Drugs series, Dr. Suneet Mittal interviews Dr. Stefan Hohnloser on guideline-driven AF care and relevant updates in clinical knowledge. Listen as Dr. Hohnloser provides insight into current practice guidelines aimed at treating AF.   This podcast is part of Early Onset of Atrial Fibrillation & the Contemporary Use of Antiarrhythmic Drugs grant initiative.   Educational grant support is provided by Sanofi....

In this first episode of Atrial Fibrillation (AF) and Antiarrhythmic Drugs series, Dr. Suneet Mittal interviews Dr. Paulus Kirchhof on recent clinical data related to rhythm control strategies and implications for patient care. Listen to Dr. Kirchhof share details on the Early Therapy of Atrial Fibrillation for Stroke Prevention Trial (EAST) clinical trial and key aspects for AF care.   This podcast is part of Early Onset of Atrial Fibrillation & the Contemporary Use of Antiarrhythmic...

“Women are Not Little Men” is a new podcast series within CardiaCast designed for cardiovascular health providers to increase awareness of sex-based differences in cardiovascular disease (CVD) and to improve the clinical care of women with CVD. “Women are Not Little Men” is hosted by Drs. Emily Lau and Niti Aggarwal, nationally renowned experts in women’s CVD and members of the American College of Cardiology CVD in Women Committee. In this episode, Drs. Leslie Cho and Michelle O’Donoghue...

“Women are Not Little Men” is a new podcast series within CardiaCast designed for cardiovascular health providers to increase awareness of sex-based differences in cardiovascular disease (CVD) and to improve the clinical care of women with CVD. “Women are Not Little Men” is hosted by Drs. Emily Lau and Niti Aggarwal, nationally renowned experts in women’s CVD and members of the American College of Cardiology CVD in Women Committee. In this episode, Drs. Ron Blankstein and Renee Bullock-Palmer...

“Women are Not Little Men” is a new podcast series within CardiaCast designed for cardiovascular health providers to increase awareness of sex-based differences in cardiovascular disease (CVD) and to improve the clinical care of women with CVD. “Women are Not Little Men” is hosted by Drs. Emily Lau and Niti Aggarwal, nationally renowned experts in women’s CVD and members of the American College of Cardiology CVD in Women Committee. In this episode, Drs. Kathryn Lindley and Erin Michos discuss...

In this episode, Drs. Richard Josephson and Priyanka Satish discuss recent clarifications in Medicare regulations which facilitate physician billing and reimbursement for assessment and completion of the Individualized Treatment Plan prior to a patient starting cardiac rehabilitation. These steps can provide a robust source of physician reimbursement and potentially catalyze development of a preventive cardiology program.   Subscribe to CardiaCast  

In this fourth and final episode of Inside the Author Studio: Behind the Scenes with the Guideline Authors, Dr. Jim Januzzi interviews guideline author Dr. Biykem Bozkurt on the direction of heart failure therapies. Hear Dr. Bozkurt examine the current treatment strategies and prevention to effectively treat, improve outcomes, and prevent heart failure. This aids clinicians in actively intervening at every stage of heart failure with effective and faster treatment. In addition, Dr. Bozkurt...

In this third episode of Inside the Author Studio: Behind the Scenes with the Guideline Authors, Dr. Jim Januzzi interviews guideline author Dr. Lynne Stevenson on the importance of understanding the optimal evaluation and management of patients with heart failure. Dr. Stevenson passionately explains why clinicians must understand that every patient is different and how effective therapies must be individualized and often combined to treat patients with different profiles. Listen to Dr....

In this second episode of Inside the Author Studio: Behind the Scenes with the Guideline Authors, Dr. Jim Januzzi interviews guideline author Dr. Javed Butler on the efficacy of SGLT2is relative to ejection fraction and the foundational therapies for heart failure and his general strategy for prescribing therapies. Listen as Dr. Butler discusses the guideline recommendation for hospitalization initiation of guideline-directed medical therapy. In addition, Dr. Butler provides his thoughts on...