Best Americanheartassociation Podcasts (2025)

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Navigating Recurrent Pericarditis: Shared Decision Making and Patient Stories 32:43

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28d ago32:43

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In this vodcast, experts delve into the world of recurrent pericarditis. Through compelling patient stories and expert interviews, they explore the importance of shared decision-making in managing this chronic condition. Hear firsthand accounts from individuals who have faced the challenges of recurrent pericarditis and learn how collaborative care…

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Recurrent Pericarditis: IL-1 Blockade – Rationale, Evidence Base, and Practical Clinical Pharmacology 23:47

3M ago23:47

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This vodcast focuses on enhancing healthcare professionals’ understanding of the guidelines, current science, and best practices for managing recurrent pericarditis. Experts delve into the rationale for IL-1 blockade, review the evidence base supporting this approach, and discuss the practical clinical pharmacology involved. Learn how these critica…

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Recurrent Pericarditis: Conventional Approaches to Managing Recurrent Pericarditis 27:11

4M ago27:11

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This vodcast focuses on expanding healthcare professionals’ understanding of the established guidelines, scientific advancements, and best practices for treating recurrent pericarditis. Experts explore traditional treatment methods, their effectiveness, and the supporting evidence. Gain insights into the conventional strategies used to manage this …

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Episode 25: Addressing Stroke Outcomes in Rural Settings 21:50

5M ago21:50

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Four 30-minute episodes focusing on rural disparities in hemorrhagic stroke care. Episodes will address unique rural and regional barriers to care, the hub-and-spoke relationships within local health systems, and best practices as patients transition through their systems of care.By American Heart Association

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Episode 21: Targeted Temperature Management Q & A Podcast 16:02

5M ago16:02

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By American Heart Association

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Episode 22: Treating pacemakers and other implantable device infection: a shared decision between patients and healthcare professionals 32:18

5M ago32:18

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The use of pacemakers and cardiac implantable electronic devices or CIEDs is becoming more common. While these devices extend and improve people’s lives with minimal problems in most cases, for patients who experience infections related to their devices, gaps and delays in guideline-recommended care can lead to preventable illness, disability and d…

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Episode 23: Treating Pacemakers and Other Implantable Device Infections: Case Study Review and Implications 29:11

5M ago29:11

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The use of pacemakers and CIEDs is becoming more and more common. While these devices extend and improve people's lives with minimal problems in most cases, for patients who experience infections related to their devices, gaps and delays in guideline-recommended care can lead to preventable illness, disability, and death. Data have shown that these…

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Episode 24: Unique Rural and Regional Barriers to Care 42:55

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Four 30-minute episodes focusing on rural disparities in hemorrhagic stroke care. Episodes will address unique rural and regional barriers to care, the hub-and-spoke relationships within local health systems, and best practices as patients transition through their systems of care.By American Heart Association

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Episode 27: Best Practices and Insights into Rural Hemorrhagic Stroke 18:29

5M ago18:29

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Four 30-minute episodes focusing on rural disparities in hemorrhagic stroke care. Episodes will address unique rural and regional barriers to care, the hub-and-spoke relationships within local health systems, and best practices as patients transition through their systems of care.By American Heart Association

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Episode 26: Hub and Spoke Relationships 36:01

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Four 30-minute episodes focusing on rural disparities in hemorrhagic stroke care. Episodes will address unique rural and regional barriers to care, the hub-and-spoke relationships within local health systems, and best practices as patients transition through their systems of care.By American Heart Association

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Episode 31: Building Better Postpartum Care: The State of Postpartum Care 19:08

5M ago19:08

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Building Better Postpartum Care, a series dedicated to exploring pressing topics in postpartum care and maternal health. This episode dives into the critical challenges and opportunities shaping postpartum systems of care across the country.By American Heart Association

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Episode 32: Building Better Postpartum Care: Recommendations Review Part 1 21:14

5M ago21:14

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Building Better Postpartum Care, a series dedicated to exploring pressing topics in postpartum care and maternal health. This episode dives into recommendations that focus on clinical assessment standardization and patient-centered, team-based care.By American Heart Association

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Episode 34: Building Better Postpartum Care: Transforming the Future of Postpartum Care 16:27

5M ago16:27

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Building Better Postpartum Care, a series dedicated to exploring the most pressing topics in postpartum care and maternal health. This episode dives into transforming and exploring the future of postpartum care.By American Heart Association

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Episode 35: Building Better Postpartum Care: The Power of Community in Postpartum Care 18:42

5M ago18:42

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Building Better Postpartum Care, a series dedicated to exploring pressing topics in postpartum care and maternal health. This episode dives into the opportunity to discuss the doula perspective on birthing person care.By American Heart Association

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Episode 38: Advancing Nurse-Led Research: Guidelines for formal Model Sharing / Abstract Presentation 22:50

6M ago22:50

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This 3-part series aims to provide valuable insights and guidance to nurses interested in research. Hosted by moderator Sarah D. Williams from The American Heart Association, this series will leverage the expertise of experienced nurse researchers to inspire and educate nurses on engaging with research and scholarly inquiry.…

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Episode 36: Advancing Nurse-Led Research: I’m a nurse, am I a researcher too? 20:54

6M ago20:54

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This 3-part series aims to provide valuable insights and guidance to nurses interested in research. Hosted by moderator Sarah D. Williams from The American Heart Association, this series will leverage the expertise of experienced nurse researchers to inspire and educate nurses on engaging with research and scholarly inquiry.…

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Episode 37: Advancing Nurse-Led Research: Scholarly Inquiry & Quality Improvement Research 23:11

6M ago23:11

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This 3-part series aims to provide valuable insights and guidance to nurses interested in research. Hosted by moderator Sarah D. Williams from The American Heart Association, this series will leverage the expertise of experienced nurse researchers to inspire and educate nurses on engaging with research and scholarly inquiry.…

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Episode 30: Women’s Health and Cardiovascular Disease 20:10

6M ago20:10

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This podcast provides an in-depth exploration of Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] as an under-recognized, risk enhancing factor for cardiovascular disease, with particular emphasis on its impact on women’s cardiovascular health. This discussion features two Lp(a) experts, Dr. Saucier, a non-invasive cardiologist and Director of the Women's Heart Wellness Pro…

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Episode 28: Perspectives from Neurology and Cardiology Part 1 28:46

6M ago28:46

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This two-part podcast series investigates the clinical significance of lipoprotein(a) in cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health. The discussion features two expert doctors, Dr. Shah, a preventive cardiologist, and Dr. El Husseini, a vascular neurologist, both from Duke University Health System. These experts share their insights on the implicati…

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Episode 29: Perspectives from Neurology and Cardiology Part 2 26:11

6M ago26:11

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This two-part podcast series investigates the clinical significance of lipoprotein(a) in cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health. The discussion features two expert doctors, Dr. Shah, a preventive cardiologist, and Dr. El Husseini, a vascular neurologist, both from Duke University Health System. These experts share their insights on the implicati…

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Acute Pericarditis: Management, Pharmacological Strategies and Clinical Therapeutics 26:36

9M ago26:36

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In this episode, experts delve into the initial pharmacologic management of acute pericarditis. Join us as we explore the theory and evidence underlying current treatment approaches. They also cover the latest guidelines, discuss the efficacy of various medications, and highlight the importance of personalized treatment plans. Learn more valuable i…

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Acute Pericarditis: Clinical Evaluation and Diagnostic Assessment 16:04

9M ago16:04

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This is the first episode of a four-part educational series designed to enhance healthcare professionals’ knowledge on the guidelines, current science, and best practices surrounding recurrent pericarditis. In this episode, experts focus on the diagnosis of acute pericarditis. They provide a comprehensive approach to history taking and differential…

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Episode 20: You Wouldn’t Risk It – Pharmacologic considerations for anticoagulant therapy in Afib patients 14:35

1y ago14:35

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This episode explores current guideline recommendations for anticoagulant use in Afib patients, factors that contribute to undertreatment, and common drug interactions to be considered in anticoagulated Afib patients who are being treated in other disease care settings.By American Heart Association

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Episode 19: You Wouldn’t Risk It – Overcoming patient barriers to ensure access to anticoagulant therapy 20:14

1y ago20:14

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This week's episode will take a closer look at the common barriers to anticoagulant therapy in Afib patients. We will examine strategies to support shared decision making, patient education, and navigating those crucial conversations to overcome patient refusal of guideline directed therapy.By American Heart Association

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Episode 18: You Wouldn’t Risk It – Workflows ensuring care continuity from patient admission to EP consult 12:48

1y ago12:48

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This week's episode will delve into the complex workflows within a health system and how they be a help or a hinderance to an AFib patient once they are discharge. Our guest will demonstrate effective strategies that allow collaboration both within the hospital as well as with external clinics to ensure that care management does not end at discharg…

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Episode 17: You Wouldn’t Risk It – Creating a culture of quality through education in the staffing process 22:01

1y ago22:01

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This week's episode provides a roadmap for creating a culture of high-quality Afib care within a health system. We'll discuss the importance of anticoagulant therapy and Afib management education outside of the electrophysiology and cardiology teams, how this education is reflected in other care settings, and how this can be replicated.…

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Episode 16: You Wouldn’t Risk It – Leveraging your EHR systems to improve medication education 20:39

1y ago20:39

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This week's episode provides insight into the process of successfully implementing an EHR solution within a health system with the goal of improving medication education for anticoagulant therapy in Afib patients. We will team pharmacy's role, workflows, dosing, monitoring, and education tracking.By American Heart Association

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Episode 15: The 4 F’s of Atrial Fibrillation – Forgetfulness 20:37

1y ago20:37

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The 4 F's of AFib addresses gaps and barriers to care for the diagnosed and undertreated AFib patient around four key areas of concern - Frailty, Falls, Fear or Bleeding, and Forgetfulness.By American Heart Association

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Episode 14: The 4 F’s of Atrial Fibrillation – Falls 13:51

1y ago13:51

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The 4 F's of AFib addresses gaps and barriers to care for the diagnosed and undertreated AFib patient around four key areas of concern - Frailty, Falls, Fear or Bleeding, and Forgetfulness.By American Heart Association

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Episode 13: The 4 F’s of Atrial Fibrillation – Frailty 16:23

1y ago16:23

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The 4 F's of AFib addresses gaps and barriers to care for the diagnosed and undertreated AFib patient around four key areas of concern - Frailty, Falls, Fear or Bleeding, and Forgetfulness.By American Heart Association

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Episode 12: The 4 F’s of Atrial Fibrillation – Fear of Bleeding 12:58

1y ago12:58

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The 4 F's of AFib addresses gaps and barriers to care for the diagnosed and undertreated AFib patient around four key areas of concern - Frailty, Falls, Fear or Bleeding, and Forgetfulness.By American Heart Association

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Episode 11: Pharmacologic Management of ASCVD 16:06

1+ y ago16:06

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This episode explores the medications involved in treating hyperlipidemia-related ASCVD from a pharmacist perspective and the common patient misconceptions surrounding these interventions. Speaker: Megan Supple, PharmD, BCACP, CPP Ambulatory Care Pharmacist Cone Health Medical Group Cardiovascular Division…

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Episode 10: Primary Prevention Insights into Patient Reported ASCVD Barriers 27:39

1+ y ago27:39

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This episode examines the most common patient perceived barriers to treatment and management strategies to overcome these situations in the outpatient/clinic setting. Speaker: Kevin Hwang, MD Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at McGovern Medical School Medical Director, UT General Internal Medicine clinic in the Texas Medical Center…

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Episode 9: ASCVD Management in the ED 20:18

1+ y ago20:18

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This episode evaluates pathways to identify adults with high ASCVD risk and intervention with lipid-lowering therapy in the Emergency Department. Speaker: James Langabeer, MD Professor of Emergency Medicine Vice Chair- Population HealthBy American Heart Association

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Episode 8: Roadmap to ASCVD Treatment 20:39

1+ y ago20:39

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This episode lays the groundwork for our understanding of ASCVD lipid management. Our guest will walk through the algorithm for treatment to guidelines as well as address the barriers, pitfalls, and potential solutions in managing care. Speaker: Dr. Murtuza Ali ,MD Professor of Clinical Medicine Program Director- Interventional Cardiology Fellowshi…

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Episode 7: Tackling ASCVD Through Lifestyle Modifications 13:32

1+ y ago13:32

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Julia Zumpano, a Registered Dietician meets with Kattia to discuss her ASCVD and the effects that her diet and exercise can improve and further prevent future events.By American Heart Association

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Episode 6: What it Means to Have ASCVD 18:43

1+ y ago18:43

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Dr. Kevin Hwang meets with a patient, Levi, who was recently discharged from the hospital after going to the E.R. with chest pain. In the E.R., they did some EKGs and blood work and diagnosed him with a heart attack. Also, they did a cardiac catheterization, where they found blockages in his arteries, ultimately putting a stent in one of them. Fina…

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Episode 5: Managing & Understanding Cholesterol for ASCVD 18:04

1+ y ago18:04

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Carolyn Dickens, a nurse practitioner that works in cardiology, speaks with Ms. Sharma who recently had a heart attack and is seeking help with making healthier choices as she learns to live with the impact of ASCVD.By American Heart Association

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Episode 4: Patient Provider Relationships 12:37

1+ y ago12:37

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Our patient Rob, who has been diagnosed with ASCVD, pays a visit to Dr. Salazar to learn more about the patient health care journey he is about to embark upon.By American Heart Association

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Episode 3: The Next Top Model Activating and Improving Systems of Care 26:47

1+ y ago26:47

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Listen as Dr. Howard Haft & Dr. Tracy Yu-Ping Wang discuss techniques on how to improve the transition of care for ASCVD patients into the outpatient setting – and how social determinants of health play a factor in treatment plans.By American Heart Association

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Episode 2: Looking Ahead in ASCVD 17:10

1+ y ago17:10

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One of the biggest challenges for newly diagnosed ASCVD patients is medication adherence. Listen as Dr. Michelle Chu, PharmD discusses how to work with patients who are struggling to adapt to their new lifestyle and the importance of integrating their care givers into the conversation. One of the biggest challenges for newly diagnosed ASCVD patient…

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Episode 1: The importance of bridging the gap in lipid management 20:21

1+ y ago20:21

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How does the equity gap play a role in lipid management? Join us as we interview Dr. Keith Ferdinand on the importance of recognizing & addressing implicit bias in cardiovascular care, and what he is doing at Tulane university to train future physicians in this subject matter.By American Heart Association

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The Renaissance of Renal Denervation 30:02

2y ago30:02

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Resistant hypertension affects twenty percent of all hypertensive patients. It is the source of much cardiovascular risk and its ultimate sequela. To this end innovative mechanisms of addressing this problem have and are being developed. One of these is renal denervation of the sympathetic system. Our guests on the podcast compare clinical studies …

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Team-based Hypertension Care in the Clinic: A Success Story 25:49

2y ago25:49

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Managing hypertension is complex as you consider aspects of taking multiple medications, making lifestyle changes with diet and physical activity, and learning self-monitoring of blood pressure at home. As supported by guideline recommendations, team-based care among multidisciplinary healthcare professionals is important to optimize blood pressure…

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Lifestyle: Decisions for Daily Life 33:36

2y ago33:36

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Weight management, physical activity, and a heart-healthy diet are key behaviors in managing blood pressure and essential to lifelong good health. What role do clinicians play in shared decision making discussions with hypertensive patients around daily lifestyle decisions. What steps can clinicians take in providing guideline informed hypertension…

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Home Blood Pressure Monitoring with Clinical Support 23:29

2y ago23:29

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Home blood pressure monitoring is informative but inaccessible for some outside of strengthened clinical support. Current guidelines comprehensively address how to define, measure, and treat high blood pressure, and yet hypertension management in special patient populations has not been systematically addressed. Listen and learn how clinicians can …

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Shared Decision-Making and Adherence 33:11

2y ago33:11

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While patients may have different goals and preferences for treatment, which can make selecting the best hypertension management plan difficult, adherence may be increased if the plan aligns with the patient’s preferences. What approaches in shared decision-making may improve adherence? In this episode clinicians and a patient discuss changes in te…

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Chronic Coronary Disease Guideline

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Dr. Salim Virani, professor of medicine at Aga Khan University and cardiologist at Texas Heart Institute, and Dr. Kristin Newby, professor of medicine at the Duke University School of Medicine, served together as co-chairs for the 2023 American Heart Association and American College of Cardiology Guideline for Chronic Coronary Disease. These guidel…

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Drugs or Devices for the Resistant Hypertensive Patient 50:15

2+ y ago50:15

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Renal denervation in the management of hypertension in adults has yet to be approved in the US, however, it is under FDA review. This procedure may be useful for adults with uncontrolled or resistant hypertension (triple drug therapy, one of which is a diuretic) and may be an option for patients unable to tolerate long-term medications at the neces…

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Long Term Complications of Recurrent Pericarditis 30:34

2+ y ago30:34

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Complicated pericarditis can occur in 15-30% of patients after an episode of acute pericarditis. This podcast will review the initial diagnosis, clinical evaluation, and treatment of the long-term complications of recurrent pericarditis. Learn more about the risk factors and precautions to take to prevent or reduce development of complications from…