Best Cardiology Podcasts (2025)

Interview with Roxana Mehran, MD, author of Preserving and Promoting Clinical Trial Representativeness: A Review of Existing Strategies and the Path Forward. Hosted by Robert Bonow, MD. Related Content: Preserving and Promoting Clinical Trial Representativeness

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Insights on Intrepid 2-Yr Mitral TF EFS 16:01

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The Intrepid TMVR system just released 2-year transfemoral EFS outcomes at NY Valves. This discussion provides a deeper dive into what this data means for the Intrepid mitral program and perspectives on the transcatheter landscape.By TCTMD

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Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest in Septuagenarians, Octogenarians, and Nonagenarians in Japan: Trends and Patterns in Outcomes | JACC Baran 26:37

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Hosts Mitsuaki Sawano, MD, Shun Kohsaka, MD, and Nobuhiro Ikemura, MD, welcome Yuichi Saito, MD, of Chiba University Hospital, to discuss recent trends in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) among Japan’s oldest populations. Using data from the All-Japan Utstein Registry, Dr. Saito and the Japanese Circulation Society Resuscitation Science Study …

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Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest in Septuagenarians, Octogenarians, and Nonagenarians in Japan: Trends and Patterns in Outcomes | JACC Baran 26:37

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Hosts Mitsuaki Sawano, MD, Shun Kohsaka, MD, and Nobuhiro Ikemura, MD, welcome Yuichi Saito, MD, of Chiba University Hospital, to discuss recent trends in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) among Japan’s oldest populations. Using data from the All-Japan Utstein Registry, Dr. Saito and the Japanese Circulation Society Resuscitation Science Study …

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Zeroing In on Prevention: ARIC and the Future of Cardiovascular Risk | JACC Baran 41:19

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Hosts Mitsuaki Sawano, MD, Shun Kohsaka, MD, Kentaro Ejiri, MD, and Satoshi Shoji, MD, welcome Dr. Kunihiro Matsushita of Johns Hopkins University to discuss findings from the ARIC study on cumulative cardiovascular risk and healthy arterial aging. Dr. Matsushita highlights that maintaining favorable levels of cholesterol, blood pressure, and avoid…

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Zeroing In on Prevention: ARIC and the Future of Cardiovascular Risk | JACC Baran 41:19

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Hosts Mitsuaki Sawano, MD, Shun Kohsaka, MD, Kentaro Ejiri, MD, and Satoshi Shoji, MD, welcome Dr. Kunihiro Matsushita of Johns Hopkins University to discuss findings from the ARIC study on cumulative cardiovascular risk and healthy arterial aging. Dr. Matsushita highlights that maintaining favorable levels of cholesterol, blood pressure, and avoid…

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Mechanical circulatory support for patients with infarct-related cardiogenic shock: a state-of-the-art review 18:50

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In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Prof. Jacob Eifer Moller from Odense, Denmark. They discuss his review paper on mechanical circulatory support and some of the supporting guidelines and papers in this area. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a positive review wherever you get your po…

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Mechanical circulatory support for patients with infarct-related cardiogenic shock: a state-of-the-art review 18:50

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In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Prof. Jacob Eifer Moller from Odense, Denmark. They discuss his review paper on mechanical circulatory support and some of the supporting guidelines and papers in this area. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a positive review wherever you get your po…

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Circulation July 29, 2025 Issue 26:59

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This week please join author Boyoung Joung and Associate Editor Svati Shah as they discuss the article "Proteomic Signatures for Risk Prediction of Atrial Fibrillation." For the episode transcript, visit: https://www.ahajournals.org/do/10.1161/podcast.20250728.351486

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Circulation July 29, 2025 Issue 26:59

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This week please join author Boyoung Joung and Associate Editor Svati Shah as they discuss the article "Proteomic Signatures for Risk Prediction of Atrial Fibrillation." For the episode transcript, visit: https://www.ahajournals.org/do/10.1161/podcast.20250728.351486

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Epidemiology and Outcomes in HFimpEF | JACC Deep Dive 8:31

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In this JACC Deep Dive, Editor-in-Chief Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM, discusses a large real-world study by Min et al. examining heart failure with improved ejection fraction (HFimpEF) in over 24,000 patients. The study found that while EF improvement is common (30%), true remission is rare and relapse occurs in about 25% of cases—highlighting the ne…

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Epidemiology and Outcomes in HFimpEF | JACC Deep Dive 8:31

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In this JACC Deep Dive, Editor-in-Chief Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM, discusses a large real-world study by Min et al. examining heart failure with improved ejection fraction (HFimpEF) in over 24,000 patients. The study found that while EF improvement is common (30%), true remission is rare and relapse occurs in about 25% of cases—highlighting the ne…

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Heart Failure in Practice: Dual Therapy Insights, Digital Innovation & the Future of Risk Models | JACC This Week 11:32

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In this focus issue on Heart Failure in Practice, JACC Editor-in-Chief Dr. Harlan Krumholz examines how contemporary research continues to refine and at times challenge our understanding of heart failure management. This week’s episode features a first-of-its-kind trial on dual therapy with SGLT2 inhibitors and MRAs, new real-world data on heart fa…

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Heart Failure in Practice: Dual Therapy Insights, Digital Innovation & the Future of Risk Models | JACC This Week 11:32

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In this focus issue on Heart Failure in Practice, JACC Editor-in-Chief Dr. Harlan Krumholz examines how contemporary research continues to refine and at times challenge our understanding of heart failure management. This week’s episode features a first-of-its-kind trial on dual therapy with SGLT2 inhibitors and MRAs, new real-world data on heart fa…

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July 25 2025 This Week in Cardiology 31:27

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The VENTOUX study of endurance athletes, the 10,000 step myth was not busted, rate vs rhythm control for AF, and GLP1 drugs and observational studies are the topics John Mandrola, MD, discusses in this week’s podcast. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a partial transcript or to comment, visit: https://www.medscape.…

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Pediheart Podcast #234 Replay: Optimal Treatment Of Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia (CPVT) 39:34

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This week we go back in time to 2022 to re-enter the world of cardiogenetics and electrophysiology when we review the topic of catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT). Is there a 'best' beta blocker for the treatment of this condition? Why is one better than others? How should one manage the patient who is intolerant of beta bl…

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Association of Race and Ethnicity With Stroke and Mortality Outcomes in Atrial Fibrillation | JACC: Advances 3:00

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Darshan H. Brahmbhatt, Podcast Editor of JACC: Advances, discusses a recently published original research paper on Association of Race and Ethnicity With Stroke and Mortality Outcomes in Atrial Fibrillation.

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Exercise-Induced Hypertension Is Associated With Gestational Hypertension Occurrence in Patients With Repaired Aortic Coarctation | JACC: Advances 2:38

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Darshan H. Brahmbhatt, Podcast Editor of JACC: Advances, discusses a recently published original research paper on Exercise-Induced Hypertension Is Associated With Gestational Hypertension Occurrence in Patients With Repaired Aortic Coarctation.

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Global Trends in Ischemic Heart Disease-Related Mortality From 2000 to 2019 | JACC: Advances 2:33

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Darshan H. Brahmbhatt, Podcast Editor of JACC: Advances, discusses a recently published original research paper on Global Trends in Ischemic Heart Disease-Related Mortality From 2000 to 2019.

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Low-Dose Combinations With 3 or 4 Blood Pressure–Lowering Medications for the Treatment of Hypertension | JACC: Advances 2:55

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Darshan H. Brahmbhatt, Podcast Editor of JACC: Advances, discusses a recently published original research paper on Low-Dose Combinations With 3 or 4 Blood Pressure–Lowering Medications for the Treatment of Hypertension.

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Raising the Alarm: Underdiagnosis of Cardiac Sarcoidosis in Young Patients With Unexplained Heart Block | JACC: Advances 2:40

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Darshan H. Brahmbhatt, Podcast Editor of JACC: Advances, discusses a recently published original research paper on Raising the Alarm: Underdiagnosis of Cardiac Sarcoidosis in Young Patients With Unexplained Heart Block.

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Stent-Retriever Thrombectomy in STEMI With Large Thrombus Burden: The RETRIEVE AMI Randomized Trial | JACC: Advances 3:12

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Darshan H. Brahmbhatt, Podcast Editor of JACC: Advances, discusses a recently published original research paper on Stent-Retriever Thrombectomy in STEMI With Large Thrombus Burden: The RETRIEVE AMI Randomized Trial.

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Automated Real-Time Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Risk Model Leveraging Electronic Health Records | JACC: Advances 2:23

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Darshan H. Brahmbhatt, Podcast Editor of JACC: Advances, discusses a recently published original research paper on Automated Real-Time Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Risk Model Leveraging Electronic Health Records.

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Artificial Intelligence for Detection of Prognostically Significant Left Ventricular Dysfunction From Echocardiography | JACC: Advances 3:31

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Darshan H. Brahmbhatt, Podcast Editor of JACC: Advances, discusses a recently published original research paper on Artificial Intelligence for Detection of Prognostically Significant Left Ventricular Dysfunction From Echocardiography.

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Impact of Pharmacist Telehealth Comanagement for Heart Failure: A Nonrandomized Controlled Study | JACC: Advances 2:54

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Darshan H. Brahmbhatt, Podcast Editor of JACC: Advances, discusses a recently published original research paper on Impact of Pharmacist Telehealth Comanagement for Heart Failure: A Nonrandomized Controlled Study.

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Baseline Cardiac Biomarker Levels as Predictors of Cancer Risk in the MESA Cohort | JACC: Advances 2:52

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Darshan H. Brahmbhatt, Podcast Editor of JACC: Advances, discusses a recently published original research paper on Baseline Cardiac Biomarker Levels as Predictors of Cancer Risk in the MESA Cohort.

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Multisite Validation of a Strategy to Identify Very Low Risk Emergency Department Patients Without Troponin | JACC: Advances 2:58

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Darshan H. Brahmbhatt, Podcast Editor of JACC: Advances, discusses a recently published original research paper on Multisite Validation of a Strategy to Identify Very Low Risk Emergency Department Patients Without Troponin.

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Myocardial Work in Children With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Longitudinal Evaluation and Prognostic Implications | JACC: Advances 3:02

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Darshan H. Brahmbhatt, Podcast Editor of JACC: Advances, discusses a recently published original research paper on Myocardial Work in Children With Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Longitudinal Evaluation and Prognostic Implications.

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Implementing a Cardiology Quality Incentive Program to Improve Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy | JACC: Advances 2:43

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Darshan H. Brahmbhatt, Podcast Editor of JACC: Advances, discusses a recently published original research paper on Implementing a Cardiology Quality Incentive Program to Improve Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy.

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Incidence of Stroke in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis | JACC: Advances 2:24

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Darshan H. Brahmbhatt, Podcast Editor of JACC: Advances, discusses a recently published original research paper on Incidence of Stroke in Adults With Congenital Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

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Effect of Frailty on Cardiovascular Clinical Trials: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis | JACC: Advances 2:27

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Darshan H. Brahmbhatt, Podcast Editor of JACC: Advances, discusses a recently published original research paper on Effect of Frailty on Cardiovascular Clinical Trials: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

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Mechanistic Insights Into Reduced Arrhythmia Prevalence in Female Endurance Athletes | JACC: Clinical Electrophysiology 11:07

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Dr. Emile Daoud, Deputy Editor of JACC Clinical Electrophysiology discusses mechanistic insights into reduced arrhythmia prevalence in female endurance athletes.

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Bifid-E Wave: A Novel Doppler Marker of Advanced Mitral Prolapse and Disproportionate Left Ventricular Enlargement | JACC: Advances 3:06

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Darshan H. Brahmbhatt, Podcast Editor of JACC: Advances, discusses a recently published original research paper on Bifid-E Wave: A Novel Doppler Marker of Advanced Mitral Prolapse and Disproportionate Left Ventricular Enlargement.

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Artificial Intelligence–Enabled Analysis of Thermography to Diagnose Acute Decompensated Heart Failure | JACC: Advances 2:36

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Darshan H. Brahmbhatt, Podcast Editor of JACC: Advances, discusses a recently published original research paper on Artificial Intelligence–Enabled Analysis of Thermography to Diagnose Acute Decompensated Heart Failure.

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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus–Related Mortality in the United States, 1999 to 2023 | JACC: Advances 2:46

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Darshan H. Brahmbhatt, Podcast Editor of JACC: Advances, discusses a recently published original research paper on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus–Related Mortality in the United States, 1999 to 2023.

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New ESC Guidelines for AF 20:07

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Renate Schnabel, Ruben Casado Arroyo, and Mamas Mamas discuss the atrial fibrillation recommendations unveiled at ESC Congress 2024.By TCTMD

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Circulation July 22, 2025 Issue 26:13

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This week please join author Marek Hozman and Associate Editor Andrea Russo as they discuss the Original Research Article "COOPERATIVE-PFA: A Three-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial." For the episode transcript, visit: https://www.ahajournals.org/do/10.1161/podcast.20250721.6011

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Circulation July 22, 2025 Issue 26:13

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This week please join author Marek Hozman and Associate Editor Andrea Russo as they discuss the Original Research Article "COOPERATIVE-PFA: A Three-Arm Randomized Controlled Trial." For the episode transcript, visit: https://www.ahajournals.org/do/10.1161/podcast.20250721.6011

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JACC Editor's Page: June 30, 2025 | JACC 4:30

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Cardiac electrophysiology is rapidly evolving, blending procedural expertise with innovations in pharmacotherapy, device design, and lifestyle medicine. This week's Editor's Page spotlights key studies from JACC that challenge long-standing practices—from lifestyle strategies for atrial fibrillation to the role of defibrillation testing and device …

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JACC Editor's Page: June 30, 2025 | JACC 4:30

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Cardiac electrophysiology is rapidly evolving, blending procedural expertise with innovations in pharmacotherapy, device design, and lifestyle medicine. This week's Editor's Page spotlights key studies from JACC that challenge long-standing practices—from lifestyle strategies for atrial fibrillation to the role of defibrillation testing and device …

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JACC Editor's Page: July 7. 2025 | JACC 5:59

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Interventional cardiology is rapidly evolving, with advances in imaging, devices, and techniques driving both innovation and rising expectations for safety and patient-centered outcomes. This week's editor's page highlights cutting-edge research and expert commentary on topics such as plaque vulnerability, stent performance, imaging-guided interven…

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JACC Editor's Page: July 7. 2025 | JACC 5:59

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Interventional cardiology is rapidly evolving, with advances in imaging, devices, and techniques driving both innovation and rising expectations for safety and patient-centered outcomes. This week's editor's page highlights cutting-edge research and expert commentary on topics such as plaque vulnerability, stent performance, imaging-guided interven…

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IHCA Incidence Rates | JACC Deep Dive 6:28

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In this JACC Deep Dive, Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM, FACC, discusses a new study in the July 8 issue of JACC, authored by Saket Girotra MD, SM, et al. In the study, which links national registry and Medicare data, the authors found striking hospital-level variation in cardiac arrest rates and outcomes—and identified better nurse staffing as a key fa…

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IHCA Incidence Rates | JACC Deep Dive 6:28

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In this JACC Deep Dive, Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM, FACC, discusses a new study in the July 8 issue of JACC, authored by Saket Girotra MD, SM, et al. In the study, which links national registry and Medicare data, the authors found striking hospital-level variation in cardiac arrest rates and outcomes—and identified better nurse staffing as a key fa…

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Plaque Vulnerability and Risk Factors | JACC Deep Dive 5:38

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In this JACC Deep Dive, Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM, FACC reviews a study by Covani, et al that uses OCT imaging in over 1,500 ACS patients to show how increasing cardiovascular risk factor burden—like smoking, diabetes, and hypertension—is strongly associated with vulnerable plaque features such as thin caps, inflammation, and rupture. The findings…

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Plaque Vulnerability and Risk Factors | JACC Deep Dive 5:38

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In this JACC Deep Dive, Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM, FACC reviews a study by Covani, et al that uses OCT imaging in over 1,500 ACS patients to show how increasing cardiovascular risk factor burden—like smoking, diabetes, and hypertension—is strongly associated with vulnerable plaque features such as thin caps, inflammation, and rupture. The findings…

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Validation of AHA PREVENT in Healthcare Populations | JACC Deep Dive 6:29

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Validation of AHA PREVENT in healthcare populations| JACC Deep Dive In this JACC Deep Dive, JACC Editor in Chief Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM, explores a study led by Dr. Pradeep Natarajan that evaluates how well the new AHA PREVENT risk equations predict cardiovascular events across four major U.S. health systems. The study found wide variation in p…

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Validation of AHA PREVENT in Healthcare Populations | JACC Deep Dive 6:29

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Validation of AHA PREVENT in healthcare populations| JACC Deep Dive In this JACC Deep Dive, JACC Editor in Chief Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM, explores a study led by Dr. Pradeep Natarajan that evaluates how well the new AHA PREVENT risk equations predict cardiovascular events across four major U.S. health systems. The study found wide variation in p…

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ACURATE neo2 Under-Expansion | JACC Deep Dive 15:11

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JACC's July 29 issue explores why the ACURATE neo2 valve failed in its IDE trial, with a post-hoc analysis pointing to under-expansion in heavily calcified anatomies as a potential culprit. Though the valve is off the market, the findings raise critical questions about procedural success, device design, and future innovation in TAVR. Listen to our …