Best Interventional Cardiology Podcasts (2025)

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EP 134: Advancing Interventional Cardiology: Dr Naidu's Presidential Blueprint for SCAI 56:12

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In this inspiring episode of Parallax, Dr Ankur Kalra engages with Dr Srihari S. Naidu, current President of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) and tenured professor at New York Medical College. Their conversation explores Dr Naidu's compelling journey from his formative years and family influences to his strategic …

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An Asthma focus on SMART, AIR, & PARTICS: Asthma Committee Edition 36:13

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In this episode of the APAPP podcast, Asthma Committee Chair, Jennifer Weber, along with committee members Stephanie Bork and Melissa Dolbec, delve into the complexities of asthma management, focusing on the latest definitions, diagnostic criteria, and treatment options. They discuss the significance of airway inflammation, the evolution of asthma …

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SCD prevention in HFrEF population 25:53

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With David Duncker, Hannover Heart Rhythm Center, Hannover - Germany, Marco Metra, University of Brescia, Brescia - Italy, Micaela Ebert, Heart Center, University Hospital Dresden, Dresden - Germany, and Stefan Simovic, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac - Serbia During this podcast Marco Metra, David Duncker, Stefan …

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EP 135: Beyond Wearables: How Network Data are Transforming Healthcare 53:22

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In this insightful episode of Parallax, Dr Ankur Kalra is joined by Dr Leslie Saxon, a professor of medicine at Keck School of Medicine USC and executive director for the USC Center for Body Computing. Together, they explore the potential network data have in transforming healthcare delivery and patient survival.Beginning with the origin and aim of…

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Medical Education on Social Media: Advice from Paul Tran, MD, of @alimentaryschool (Episode 193) 25:46

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Paul Tran, MD, a pediatric gastroenterologist and medical educator, empowers and encourages medical learners through his comedic online medical education, using the handle @alimentaryschool. Listen as we discuss how he got started, the anatomy of a post, and how to respond to online criticism. In addition, we hear about his viral posts and why he's…

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Medication and Surgical Options for Metabolic and Bariatric Care of Adolescents (Episode 192) 21:49

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Two experts from the CHOP Bariatric Program, Joy Collins, MD, and Elizabeth Parks Prout, MD, MSCE, update us on the state of pediatric obesity, the current medication and surgical management options, and the outcomes of these interventions. The Adolescent Bariatric Program at CHOP is a unique collaboration between our Health and Well-being Clinic, …

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Benefits of Having Non-Profits in your Community 18:30

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Dr Ryan talks about the Benefits of Non-Profits in your Community!By Tami Wacker

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Biologic Breakdown 37:21

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In this episode of the APAPP podcast, Corinne Young and Amanda Michaud discuss the current landscape of biologic therapies for asthma, focusing on the six available biologics, their mechanisms, and how to choose the right one for patients. They delve into the importance of biomarkers, particularly eosinophil counts, in guiding treatment decisions. …

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Cardiomyopathy-Associated Gene Variants in Atrial Fibrillation 15:28

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Interview with Leonoor F. J. M. Wijdeveld, BSc and Sean J. Jurgens, MD, MSc, PhD, authors of Cardiomyopathy-Associated Gene Variants in Atrial Fibrillation. Hosted by Sharlene Day, MD. Related Content: Cardiomyopathy-Associated Gene Variants in Atrial Fibrillation Genetic Testing in Early-Onset Atrial Fibrillation…

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Management of patients with transvalvular leads undergoing percutaneous tricuspid valve interventions 31:01

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With Jean-Claude Deharo, Hospital La Timone Adults, Marseille - France, Professor Fabien Praz, Inselspital Bern - Switzerland, Stefan Simovic, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac - Serbia and Vera Maslova, University Medical Center of Schleswig-Holstein, Kiel - Germany. This episode will tackle the EHRA Consensus docum…

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EP 133: South Asian Heart Health: Unveiling Risk Patterns and Prevention Strategies 55:07

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In this compelling episode of Parallax, Dr Ankur Kalra explores South Asian cardiovascular health with preventive cardiology experts, Dr Jaideep Patel from Johns Hopkins, and Dr Romit Bhattacharya from Massachusetts General Hospital.The conversation begins with both specialists sharing personal motivations behind their focus on South Asian heart he…

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Nursing Shortage Crisis 15:24

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Dr Ryan Talks about the immediate effects of the Nursing Crisis!By Tami Wacker

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ADHD Treatment: How psychosocial interventions can be used with children and adolescents (Episode 191) 25:18

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An estimated 11.4% of US children are diagnosed with ADHD. In this episode, Thomas Power, PhD, ABPP, Director of the Center for Management of ADHD at CHOP, discusses a new Clinical Pathway for the Evaluation and Treatment of ADHD and how primary care providers can utilize and promote psychosocial interventions for ADHD. We discuss behavioral parent…

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Medical Staffing Crisis in Rural Areas 23:31

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Dr. Ryan Talks about Staffing Challenges in Rural America.By Tami Wacker

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EP 132: The Heart of the Game: Cardiovascular Risk in Athletes 43:42

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In this illuminating episode of Parallax, Dr Ankur Kalra engages with Dr Jonathan Drezner, Director of Sports Cardiology at the University of Washington, who explores the complex world of cardiovascular risk in competitive athletes.Dr Drezner traces the evolution of sports cardiology from watershed moments involving high-profile athletes like Hank …

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Rual Healthcare and Work Life Balance 15:37

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Dr. Ryan talks about the Challenges of Rual Healthcare and the Challenges of work and Life balance.By Tami Wacker

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Vaccine-preventable Infections Review: Lessons learned from a viral social media post (Episode 190) 22:31

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In light of the recent measles outbreaks, Scott Krugman, MD, MS, FAAP, created a series of social media posts about vaccine-preventable infections. In this episode, he shares pearls from those posts so that we can learn more about these illnesses, which many practicing pediatric providers have never seen outside textbooks thanks to the success of v…

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EHRA 2025 Highlights 23:09

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With Stefan Simovic, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac - Serbia, Stelios Tzeis, Mitera Hospital, Athens - Greece, and Natasja de Groot, Erasmus University Medical Centre, Rotterdam - The Netherlands, and Dominik Linz, Maastricht University Medical Centre (MUMC), Maastricht - The Netherlands. During this podcast Stefa…

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EP 131: Beyond Weight Loss: GLP-1s as Cardioprotective Game-Changers in 2025 40:45

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In this episode of Parallax, host Dr Ankur Kalra sits down with Dr Ambarish Pandey to explore the transformative role of GLP-1 receptor agonists in cardiovascular medicine. Beyond their well-known effects on weight management, Dr Pandey reveals how these "blockbuster drugs" are fundamentally reshaping cardiovascular disease prevention and treatment…

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GOLD 2025 Update: COPD Committee Edition 29:01

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In this episode, COPD Committee Chair, Tyler Kuhk, and Brian Bizik discuss the significant updates in the GOLD 2025 recommendations for COPD management. They explore the history and purpose of the GOLD guidelines, key changes in treatment recommendations, the introduction of new therapeutics, and the implications for patient care. The conversation …

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Encouraging Pharmacist Referrals for Evidence-Based Statin Initiation 19:30

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Interview with Alexander C. Fanaroff, MD, MHS, author of Encouraging Pharmacist Referrals for Evidence-Based Statin Initiation: Two Cluster Randomized Clinical Trials. Hosted by Ann Marie Navar, MD, PhD. Related Content: Encouraging Pharmacist Referrals for Evidence-Based Statin Initiation

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Growth Hormone Deficiency Treatment: Understanding short stature, treatment goals, and side effects (Episode 189) 33:30

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In this episode, we discuss the definition and work-up of short stature as well as treatment of growth hormone deficiency. Marissa Kilberg, MD, MSEd, an attending physician in the Division of Endocrinology and Diabetes teaches us about who might qualify for growth hormone deficiency treatment, possible side effects, the logistics of treatment, and …

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EP 130: Precision Cardiology: Promise, Barriers, and Breakthroughs 47:17

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Join Dr Ankur Kalra on Parallax as he explores the evolving landscape of precision medicine in cardiology with Dr Calum MacCrae, Vice Chair for Scientific Innovation at Brigham and Women’s Heart and Vascular Center.Dr MacCrae reflects on how the promise of matching treatments to individual risk and disease mechanisms has evolved, from its roots in …

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Rual Healthcare Crisis 27:00

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Dr. Ryan talks about the huge Crisis in Rual HeathcareBy Tami Wacker

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Covid and Clots 24:43

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Dr. Ryan discusses effects of Clots in relationship to Covid.By Tami Wacker

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Anaphylaxis: Definition, cases, and new treatment options for children with allergies (Episode 188) 20:59

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In this episode, Juhee Lee, MD, an attending physician in the Division of Allergy and Immunology at CHOP, discusses some of the nuanced ways anaphylaxis can present and reviews the diagnostic criteria for anaphylaxis. We use a few cases to apply the diagnostic criteria to real-world challenges and discuss how to manage patients with anaphylaxis in …

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EP 129: The Heart of Healthcare: Rebuilding Physician Resilience 44:53

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This week's edition of Parallax features an illuminating conversation between host, Dr Ankur Kalra, and Dr Clif Knight. From practicing family physician to passionate advocate for systemic change, Dr Knight's remarkable career journey provides a unique lens through which to examine physician well-being in contemporary healthcare environments.Dr Kni…

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Strong Women. Strong Hearts 28:24

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Dr. Ryan talks about cardiovascular Challenges for women.By Tami Wacker

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From subclinical to clinical AF: unmasking AHREs 29:10

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With Stefan Simovic, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac - Serbia, and Gregory Y.H. Lip, University of Liverpool, Liverpool - UK. This episode will tackle the current status and management of subclinical atrial fibrillation and atrial high rate episodes.By European Society of Cardiology

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Interventional Pulmonary Committee Edition: Endobronchial Valves 29:02

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In this podcast episode, Rebecca Priebe, Chelsea Koskovich, and Amy Moore discuss Zephyr valves as a treatment option for patients with severe emphysema. They provide insights into the mechanism of the valve, patient selection criteria, the workup process, and the benefits observed in real-world patient outcomes. The conversation emphasizes the imp…

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The Importance of Having Strong Family and Friends Support 31:17

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Dr. Ryan talks about the Importance of have a Strong Family and Friends Support System.By Tami Wacker

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Goat milk-based infant formula: niche formula or mainstream option? (Episode 187) 27:22

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Sine 2023, both the FDA and AAP have supported the use of goat milk-based infant formula, but awareness of this option still lags and many think of it as a niche product. Ari Brown, MD, a board-certified practicing pediatrician in Austin, Texas, the author of the best-selling Baby 411 book series, and Kabrita’s Chief Medical Advisor, teaches us mor…

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EP 128: Cinema's Cardiac Crisis: Examining MI Representation in Popular Film 34:15

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In this thought-provoking episode of Parallax, Dr Ankur Kalra explores the unexpected intersection of cardiology and popular culture with Dr Kristen Shaw and Dr Kevin Harris from the Minneapolis Heart Institute. Their conversation centers around their recently published systematic analysis, "Portrayal of Acute Myocardial Infarction in Popular Film:…

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Different Kinds of Stress Testing 17:31

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Dr. Ryan discusses Stress testing and why it's importantBy Tami Wacker

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Genetic Testing the PROS and CONS 24:21

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Dr. Ryan talks about things to consider if you are thinking about Genetic testing.By Tami Wacker

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Sports Participation for Athletes with Cardiac Disease: Lessons from the CHOP Sports Cardiology Clinic (Episode 186) 24:36

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In honor of American Heart Month, Jonathan Edelson, MD, an attending cardiologist at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the Medical Director of the CHOP Sports Cardiology Clinic, talks with Katie Lockwood, MD, MEd, about sports participation for athletes with cardiac disease. Dr. Edelson addresses the importance of physical activity for…

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Sodium Reduction Legislation and Urinary Sodium and Blood Pressure in South Africa 18:27

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Interview with Thomas Gaziano, MD, author of Sodium Reduction Legislation and Urinary Sodium and Blood Pressure in South Africa, and Daniel W. Jones, MD, author of Dietary Sodium- and Potassium-Enriched Salt Substitutes—The Tipping Point? Hosted by Ann Marie Navar, MD, PhD. Related Content: Sodium Reduction Legislation and Urinary Sodium and Blood …

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EP 127: Redefining Cardiology Culture: LGBTQ+ Perspectives in Practice 38:20

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In this eye-opening episode of Parallax, Dr Ankur Kalra sits down with Dr Stephen Cook to explore groundbreaking research on LGBTQ+ experiences in cardiology. Drawing from Dr Cook's recently published JACC Advances paper "Experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer Cardiology Physicians and Fellows in Training", they unpack crucia…

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Exercising After a Cardiac Event 22:29

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Dr. Ryan talks about if why and when you should exercise after a cardiac Event.By Tami Wacker

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Critical Care Committee Edition: PREOXI Trial and APPs in Research 36:14

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In this special episode of the APAPP podcast: Critical Care Edition, our Critical Care Committee Chair, Rhea Votipka, interviews Sue Stembeck about the role of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in research. Specifically, they focused on the PREOXI trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine in which Sue was a Principal Investigator. The…

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Non-transvenous ICDs 31:19

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With Lucas Boersma, St.Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein - The Netherlands, and Stefan Simovic, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac - Serbia. Join us for an exciting episode on non-transvenous ICDs, exploring their advantages and future potential.By European Society of Cardiology

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EP 126: Cardiology at a Crossroads: Building Resilient Practice Models 41:33

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The COVID-19 pandemic forced cardiology practices to rapidly evolve - but which changes are here to stay?Join Dr Ankur Kalra in conversation with Dr Edward Fry, former President of the American College of Cardiology, as they explore how the pandemic catalyzed lasting changes in cardiovascular care delivery. From the rapid adoption of telehealth and…

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How to throw a Heart Healthy Super Bowl Party 30:57

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Dr, Ryan talks to Cynthia Madrid a Nurse and nutritionist about how she prepares Heart healthy Super bowl foods.By Tami Wacker

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Asthma Inhaler Management: Education, insurance coverage, & troubleshooting pediatric issues (Episode 185) 23:48

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70-80% of patients do not use their asthma inhaler properly and use deteriorates over time. As Dr. Lockwood admits, many providers also don't know how to use some of the inhaler types out on the market and asthma medication shortages have led to prescribing challenges lately, so in this episode, Marcia Winston, MSN, RN, CPNP-PC, AE-C, a nurse pract…

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Making Resolutions 26:18

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Dr. Dr Ryan talks about making resolutions and making them realistic.By Tami Wacker

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Retinoblastoma- (Episode 184) 22:03

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Although relatively rare with 300 cases per year in the United States, we look for retinoblastoma at every well visit. Amish Shah, MD, PhD, a neuro-oncologist at CHOP, educates us on the epidemiology, presentation, management, and prognosis of retinoblastoma, as well as how partnership between Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and Wills Eye Hospi…

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EHRA Updated Core Curriculum 23:57

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With Doctor Stefan Simovic, Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Kragujevac, Kragujevac - Serbia, Serge Trines, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden - The Netherlands and Philip Moore, St Bartholomew's Hospital, London - UK This episode focuses on the EHRA Updated Core Curriculum.By European Society of Cardiology