Podcasts about Coronary

Full article: Utility of CAD-RADS 2.0 Plaque Burden Grades and Stenosis Categories on Coronary CTA for Predicting Cardiac Events in Patients With Acute Chest Pain: A Multicenter Study Plaque burden grade reporting was incorporated in CAD-RADS 2.0. Radhika Rajeev, MD, discusses this AJR article by Lee et al. that explores the prognostic impact of these grades.

With Jean-Benoit Le Polain de Waroux, St-Jan Hospital, Brugge - Belgium, and Maarten De Smet, AZ Sint Jan, Brugge - Belgium.  Link to European Heart Journal paper Link to European Heart Journal editorial

Host Dr. Vera Tarman speaks with Daniel Trevor—entrepreneur-turned “citizen scientist” and author of Unholy Trinity: How Carbs, Sugars, and Oils Make Us Fat, Sick, and Addicted, and How to Escape Their Grip. After a near-fatal heart attack, Daniel dove into medical literature, clinician interviews, and self-tracking. He shares the arguments behind his book, why he believes hyperinsulinemia is a “gateway disease,” how diet patterns may influence cardiometabolic risk and cravings, and the testing he advocates so people can “don't guess—test.” We also discuss controversy in nutrition science, harm-reduction ways to experiment with food choices, and how to navigate mixed messages from experts. About our guest Daniel Trevor has founded high-tech companies, worked in anti-aging projects, and spent 20 years as an actor and musician. His health crisis catalyzed a research journey that informed Unholy Trinity. He now writes and speaks about low-carb/keto to carnivore approaches, lab testing, and lifestyle change. What we cover Daniel's pivot from “Mr. Healthy” to heart-attack survivor and researcher Hyperinsulinemia → insulin resistance → cardiometabolic disease (Daniel's “gateway disease” model) Why some people see a rise in LDL on low-carb diets and what advanced lipoprotein testing (e.g., NMR LipoProfile) may reveal “Lean-mass hyper-responder” profile: high LDL with low triglycerides and high HDL—what it means and why it's debated Coronary artery calcium (CAC) scores, soft vs. calcified plaque, and the “CAC paradox” as Daniel understands it Grains, seed oils, and sugar: Daniel's case for their role in appetite, cravings, and disease risk; critique of popular diet guidance Statins, side effects, and absolute risk/benefit as presented by Daniel (and why shared decision-making matters) Practical, harm-reduction steps: food substitutions, lab work, and building a sustainable plan Where Daniel's thinking intersects—and conflicts—with mainstream guidelines, and how listeners can evaluate claims Key takeaways “Don't guess—test.” Daniel urges listeners to use accessible labs and scans (prioritizing a small set if resources are limited) and to pair results with symptoms and function. Protein and structure can reduce chaos. He advocates prioritizing animal protein, minimizing refined carbs/sugars and seed oils, and making like-for-like swaps to lower cravings. Context matters. Individual responses vary (genetics, meds, comorbidities, history with restriction/addiction). Go slow, track, and use support. Hold nuance. Nutrition science evolves; some claims remain contested. Use informed consent and a collaborative care team. The content of our show is educational only. It does not supplement or supersede your healthcare provider's professional relationship and direction. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified mental health providers with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition, substance use disorder, or mental health concern.

This may be one of those episodes that could be considered controversial and I hope it does prompt questions. Dr. ChristopherKwon is a highly experienced cardiac surgeon whose practice in Lake Havasu, Arizona has brought him face-to-face with a growing number of patients living with symptomatic Myocardial Bridges.What made this conversation so compelling is Dr. Kwon's dual approach—he doesn't just perform the standard unroofing procedure. He also chooses to bypass the artery in the same operation, giving his patients the greatest chance for long-term relief, in his expert opinion. As he says, it's a “belts and suspenders” approach.We talk about everything related to the bridge unroofing procedure.The fear patients have around sternotomy,The diagnostic process including provocative testing,The reality of competitive flow in grafts,The insurance coding challenges that can delay care,And, perhaps most importantly, how critical it is to advocate for yourself.Whether you're a patient, a caregiver, or a provider trying to better understand this often-dismissed condition, I believe this episode can give you clarity, confidence, and hope.???? In This Episode, We Cover:Dr. Kwon's path from aspiring engineer to heart surgeonWhy sternotomy isn't as scary as it soundsHis unique method: unroofing + bypass for added protectionWhen provocative testing is useful—but not always requiredWhat to know about LIMA grafts and long-term outcomesWhy some cardiologists still dismiss this condition—and what he tells themThe importance of second opinions and listening to your gutHow insurance coding can make or break your surgery approvalPlus... Dr. Kwon's life outside the OR, including his two standard poodles ???????? Guest Info:Dr. KwonCardiac Surgeon – Havasu Regional Medical Center, ArizonaPhone: 928-453-0890Contact info: https://www.havasuregional.com/find-a-doctor/provider/1225074867???? Resources:Website: www.myimperfectheart.comBook: Imperfect Heart: Stories of Myocardial Bridges – Now available on Amazon or any digital platform where you find your books/ebooks/audio books.Chapter Summaries(00:00) Cardiac Surgeon Discusses Myocardial BridgesDr. Kwan's journey to becoming a cardiac surgeon, his 21-year career, advancements in cardiac surgery, and treating myocardial bridges.(11:34) Bypass Graft and Competitive Flow DiscussionNature's intricacies of bypass grafts, specifically LEMA and its interaction with competitive flow, surgical strategies, and decision-making processes in complex cardiac surgeries.(20:14) Discussion on Myocardial Bridge TreatmentMyocardial bridging treatment, stenting and surgery, sudden cardiac death, patient self-advocacy, and maintaining well-being through family, pets, and nature.(34:52) Bypass and Unroofing Procedure DiscussionDr. Korn shares insights on unroofing bypass surgery, making complex medical information accessible and concludes with a light-hearted exchange about his dogs.

With Allan Sniderman, McGill University, Montreal - Canada.  Link to European Heart Journal Editorial, by Allan Sniderman, Michael J. Pencina and George Thanassoulis Link to European Heart Journal Paper

Abdullah Al-Abcha, MD, social media editor of JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions, and Joo Lee, MD discuss the outcomes of intravascular imaging-guided PCI versus coronary artery bypass grafting for left main or three-vessel disease.

Abdullah Al-Abcha, MD, social media editor of JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions, and Aloke Finn, MD discuss the comparison of vascular injury from intravascular lithotripsy, cutting, or ultra-high-pressure balloons during coronary calcium modification.

This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Dr. Anders Jeppsson, a cardiothoracic surgeon at Sahlgrenska University Hospital in Gothenburg, Sweden, about his paper on “Ticagrelor and Aspirin or Aspirin Alone After Coronary Surgery for Acute Coronary Syndrome,” published in The New England Journal of Medicine. Chapters 00:00 Intro  01:54 Ghana Mission Trip  06:23 JANS 1, Pig-to-Human Transplant  08:08 JANS 2, CABG Acute Type A AD  10:06 JANS 3, Chylothorax Lymph Node Management  11:22 JANS 4, ICU Resternotomy Adoption  13:38 JANS 5, Octogenarians Repair vs MV Surgery  15:10 Career Center  15:31 Video 1, MVR Patent Bilateral IMammary Grafts  16:36 Video 2, Repeat RA Thoracotomy  17:39 Video 3, Vascular Injuries in Robotics  19:12 Dr. Jeppsson Interview  33:30 EACTS 2025 & Upcoming Events  They began by providing an overview of the study, including the reason for conducting it, the expansion of the study to other Nordic countries, and its results. They also discuss the funding for the research and the recruitment process. Additionally, they cover dual antiplatelet therapy and compare this study with similar research. Finally, they explore registry-based studies and future research on ticagrelor and aspirin, or aspirin alone, following coronary surgery for acute coronary syndrome.  Joel also highlights recent JANS articles exploring whether protective coronary artery bypass grafting improves surgical outcomes in acute type A aortic dissection with coronary ostial involvement, the association of chylothorax with aggressiveness of lymph node management during pulmonary resection, if intensive care unit resternotomy should be practiced in all facilities that perform cardiac surgery, transcatheter edge-to-edge repair vs mitral valve surgery in octogenarians, and research using pig-to-human lung xenotransplantation into a brain-dead recipient.  In addition, Joel explores robotic mitral valve replacement in a patient with patent bilateral internal mammary grafts, repeat right axillary thoracotomy as a safe and feasible approach for repair of recurrent LAVVR after previous AVSD repair, and handling vascular injuries in robotic thoracic surgery. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery.    JANS Items Mentioned  1.) Protective Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Improves Surgical Outcomes in Acute Type A Aortic Dissection With Coronary Ostial Involvement  2.) The Association of Chylothorax With Aggressiveness of Lymph Node Management During Pulmonary Resection  3.) Expert Opinion: Intensive Care Unit Resternotomy Should Be Practiced in All Facilities That Perform Cardiac Surgery  4.) Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair Versus Mitral Valve Surgery in Octogenarians: Comparative Analysis of Safety, Durability, and Survival  5.) Pig-to-Human Lung Xenotransplantation Into a Brain-Dead Recipient  CTSNet Content Mentioned  1.) Robotic Mitral Valve Replacement in a Patient With Patent Bilateral Internal Mammary Grafts: A Case Video  2.) Repeat Right Axillary Thoracotomy Is a Safe and Feasible Approach for Repair of Recurrent LAVVR After Previous AVSD Repair   3.) Handling Vascular Injuries in Robotic Thoracic Surgery: Real-Life Cases Using a Fibrin-Based Hemostatic Technique  Other Items Mentioned  1.) Ticagrelor and Aspirin or Aspirin Alone After Coronary Surgery for Acute Coronary Syndrome   2.) Perfecting TAVR Removal | Skills Sharpening With Vince Gaudiani  3.) Career Center   4.) CTSNet Events Calendar  Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

In this episode of The Atrium, host Dr. Alice Copperwheat speaks with Dr. John Puskas, professor of surgery at Emory University, Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Emory University Hospital Midtown, and Wilton Looney Director at the Emory Carlyle Fraser Heart Center in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, about proximal coronary anastomosis. Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:44 About Dr. Puskas 03:35 Background & History 06:56 10 Commandments for PA 10:34 When to Do It? 13:57 Aorta Site Selection 19:32 Step-by-Step 29:21 Sewing Onto Aorta 33:15 Variations & Alternatives 44:50 Key Messages 46:08 Advice to Trainees They discuss the 10 principles for proximal anastomosis during coronary artery bypass grafting, saphenous vein grafts vs free arterial grafts, as well as the optimal site selection on the aorta. They also explored key aspects of preparation and arteriotomy, and highlighted various variations and alternatives, such as clampless techniques and sequential grafting. Additionally, they examined the pitfalls and complications associated with proximal coronary anastomosis and the future of proximal coronary anastomosis.    The Atrium is a monthly podcast presenting clinical and career-focused topics for residents and early career professionals across all cardiothoracic surgery subspecialties. Watch for next month's episode on extended resection with Dr. Erinoangelo Rendina.   Related Resources   The 10 Commandments for Proximal Anastomosis During CABG: Techniques and Technologies for Vein and Arterial Grafts   Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

With David Erlinge and Sasha Koul, Lund University, Lund - Sweden Read the European Heart Journal paper Read the European Heart Journal editorial

Send us a textWelcome back Rounds Table Listeners! Today we have a solo episode with Dr. Mike Fralick. This week, he discusses a recently published trial looking at aspirin in patients with chronic coronary syndrome receiving oral anticoagulation. Here we go!Aspirin in Patients with Chronic Coronary Syndrome Receiving Oral Anticoagulation (0:00 – 9:43).Throwback to EPIC-CAD: The Rounds Table Episode 94: Top Papers from the 2024 European Society of Cardiology Congress The Good Stuff:Trial Files is a free monthly newsletter on practice-changing trials, delivered straight to your inbox (https://trialfiles.substack.com/).Guidelines summaries coming to Trial Files soon!Questions? Comments? Feedback? We'd love to hear from you! @roundstable @InternAtWork @MedicinePods

This episode covers: Cardiology This Week: A concise summary of recent studies Strategic decisions in valvular heart disease Optimising drug therapy in chronic coronary syndromes Mythbusters: Does wearing a white coat make you smarter? Host: Susanna Price Guests: John-Paul Carpenter, Fabien Praz, Robert Storey Want to watch that episode? Go to: https://esc365.escardio.org/event/2092 Want to watch that extended interview on Optimising drug therapy in chronic coronary syndromes ? Go to: https://esc365.escardio.org/event/2092?resource=interview Disclaimer: ESC TV Today is supported by Bristol Myers Squibb and Novartis. This scientific content and opinions expressed in the programme have not been influenced in any way by its sponsors. This programme is intended for health care professionals only and is to be used for educational purposes. The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) does not aim to promote medicinal products nor devices. Any views or opinions expressed are the presenters' own and do not reflect the views of the ESC. The ESC is not liable for any translated content of this video. The English-language always prevails. Declarations of interests: Stephan Achenbach, Yasmina Bououdina, Nicolle Kraenkel, Fabien Praz and Susanna Price have declared to have no potential conflicts of interest to report. Carlos Aguiar has declared to have potential conflicts of interest to report: personal fees for consultancy and/or speaker fees from Abbott, AbbVie, Alnylam, Amgen, AstraZeneca, Bayer, BiAL, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Daiichi-Sankyo, Ferrer, Gilead, GSK, Lilly, Novartis, Pfizer, Sanofi, Servier, Takeda, Tecnimede. John-Paul Carpenter has declared to have potential conflicts of interest to report: stockholder Mycardium AI. Davide Capodanno has declared to have potential conflicts of interest to report: Bristol Myers Squibb, Daiichi Sankyo, Sanofi Aventis, Novo Nordisk, Terumo. Konstantinos Koskinas has declared to have potential conflicts of interest to report: honoraria from MSD, Daiichi Sankyo, Sanofi. Steffen Petersen has declared to have potential conflicts of interest to report: consultancy for Circle Cardiovascular Imaging Inc. Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Robert Storey has declared to have potential conflicts of interest to report: research grants and personal fees from AstraZeneca and Cytosorbents, and personal fees from Abbott, Afortiori Development/Thrombolytic Science, Boehringer Ingelheim/Lilly, Bristol Myers Squibb/Johnson & Johnson, Chiesi, Idorsia/Viatris, Novo Nordisk, PhaseBio and Tabuk. Emma Svennberg has declared to have potential conflicts of interest to report: Abbott, Astra Zeneca, Bayer, Bristol-Myers, Squibb-Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson.

Host: Susanna Price Guest: Robert Storey Want to watch that extended interview? Go to: https://esc365.escardio.org/event/2092?resource=interview Disclaimer: ESC TV Today is supported by Bristol Myers Squibb and Novartis. This scientific content and opinions expressed in the programme have not been influenced in any way by its sponsors. This programme is intended for health care professionals only and is to be used for educational purposes. The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) does not aim to promote medicinal products nor devices. Any views or opinions expressed are the presenters' own and do not reflect the views of the ESC. The ESC is not liable for any translated content of this video. The English-language always prevails. Declarations of interests: Stephan Achenbach, Yasmina Bououdina, Nicolle Kraenkel and Susanna Price have declared to have no potential conflicts of interest to report. Carlos Aguiar has declared to have potential conflicts of interest to report: personal fees for consultancy and/or speaker fees from Abbott, AbbVie, Alnylam, Amgen, AstraZeneca, Bayer, BiAL, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Daiichi-Sankyo, Ferrer, Gilead, GSK, Lilly, Novartis, Pfizer, Sanofi, Servier, Takeda, Tecnimede. John-Paul Carpenter has declared to have potential conflicts of interest to report: stockholder Mycardium AI. Davide Capodanno has declared to have potential conflicts of interest to report: Bristol Myers Squibb, Daiichi Sankyo, Sanofi Aventis, Novo Nordisk, Terumo. Konstantinos Koskinas has declared to have potential conflicts of interest to report: honoraria from MSD, Daiichi Sankyo, Sanofi.  Steffen Petersen has declared to have potential conflicts of interest to report: consultancy for Circle Cardiovascular Imaging Inc. Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Robert Storey has declared to have potential conflicts of interest to report: research grants and personal fees from AstraZeneca and Cytosorbents, and personal fees from Abbott, Afortiori Development/Thrombolytic Science, Boehringer Ingelheim/Lilly, Bristol Myers Squibb/Johnson & Johnson, Chiesi, Idorsia/Viatris, Novo Nordisk, PhaseBio and Tabuk. Emma Svennberg has declared to have potential conflicts of interest to report: Abbott, Astra Zeneca, Bayer, Bristol-Myers, Squibb-Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson.

Darshan H. Brahmbhatt, Podcast Editor of JACC: Advances, discusses a recently published original research paper on Remote Ischemic Preconditioning Prevents Acute Kidney Injury Following Coronary Angiography: The BRICK Randomized Clinical Trial.

Darshan H. Brahmbhatt, Podcast Editor of JACC: Advances, discusses a recently published original research paper on Ideal Navitor Implant Depth for Redo-TAVR Feasibility and Coronary Access: A CT Simulation Study.

In this episode, I sit down with Ivor Cummins — a biochemical engineer turned health researcher, author, and podcaster. Ivor is known for breaking down complex science into clear, practical insights, with a focus on metabolic health and heart disease risk. His work has challenged mainstream advice and opened up new conversations about nutrition, prevention, and public health.We cover Ivor's health shock, his father's devastating health journey, the ultimate test to assess heart attack risk, the role of diet and lifestyle, statins, and more... ⏱️ Timestamps00:00 Intro01:00 Ivor's first interest in metabolic health03:00 Ivor's own heart attack risk05:00 His father's heart attack06:00 Frustration with poor nutrition advice08:00 Coronary calcium score & heart attack risk15:00 Why coronary calcium score is the ultimate test18:00 CLIP: “The medical system will put you on statins, but not tell you what really matters”21:00 The “Devil's Triad”: seed oils, processed foods, and sugars (Dr Kate Shanahan)22:00 Three steps to lower heart attack risk23:00 Dr Jeff Gerber's book recommendation24:00 The importance of sun exposure35:00 When statins are (and aren't) useful40:00 Discussion on MAHA & RFK45:00 V's and public health debates50:00 Building a low-carb food pyramid (Nina Teicholz, Tro Kal)

Richard Sohn, MD, Chair, Intervention Cardiology;Medical Director, Cardiovascular Labs, Providence Heart InstituteCME Credit Available for all Providence ProvidersIn order to claim CME credit, please click on the following link: ⁠ https://forms.office.com/r/p52MSz3CGc (or copy & paste into your browser)Accreditation Statement: Providence Oregon Region designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1  creditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.Providence Oregon Region is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.Planning Committee & Faculty Disclosure: The planning committee and faculty have indicated no relevant financial relationships with an ACCME-defined ineligible company. Their planning contributions were evidence-based and unbiased. All financial relationships (if any) have been mitigated.Original Date: September 16, 2025End Date: September 16, 2026

Richard Sohn, MD, Chair, Intervention Cardiology;Medical Director, Cardiovascular Labs, Providence Heart InstituteCME Credit Available for all Providence ProvidersIn order to claim CME credit, please click on the following link: ⁠ https://forms.office.com/r/p52MSz3CGc (or copy & paste into your browser)Accreditation Statement: Providence Oregon Region designates this enduring material activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1  creditTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.Providence Oregon Region is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.Planning Committee & Faculty Disclosure: The planning committee and faculty have indicated no relevant financial relationships with an ACCME-defined ineligible company. Their planning contributions were evidence-based and unbiased. All financial relationships (if any) have been mitigated.Original Date: September 16, 2025End Date: September 16, 2026

With Børge Nordestgaard and Anders Berg Wulff, Copenhagen University Hospital, Copenhagen - Denmark. Read the European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Imaging paper Read the European Heart Journal - Cardiovascular Imaging editorial

Commentary by Dr. Jian'an Wang.

SummaryIn this conversation, Dr. Janelle Nassim shares her journey as a dermatologist and a mother, detailing her experience with a life-altering heart attack caused by a coronary artery dissection (SCAD) shortly after the birth of her second child. She discusses the symptoms leading up to the event, her hospital experience, and the emotional and physical recovery process. Janelle reflects on the changes in her perspective towards life, motherhood, and work, emphasizing the importance of gratitude, vulnerability, and accepting help from others.Time stamps00:00 Introduction and Background04:52 Life as a Dermatologist and Mother09:53 The Day of the Heart Attack19:58 The Experience in the Hospital24:30 Processing Trauma and Growth24:30 Navigating the Hospital Experience25:57 The Journey of Recovery29:25 Reconnecting with Family31:25 Shifting Perspectives on Parenting31:53 Physical Recovery and Exercise35:38 Emotional Grief and Acceptance44:03 Work-Life Balance Post-Diagnosis47:02 Current State: A Year LaterKeywordsdermatology, heart attack, SCAD, recovery, motherhood, emotional health, trauma, resilience, work-life balance, personal growthSupport the show

Send us a textDr. Michael Koren joins Kevin Geddings to explain how having a conversation with a medical professional who is tuned into your personal situation can help you understand the confusing and sometimes counterintuitive world of medical information. Cardiologist Dr. Koren uses the examples of coronary calcium scores and total cholesterol levels, which must be interpreted in the context of individual factors, such as age and HDL/LDL ratio. They then discuss clinical research and how the experience in a clinical research setting is one of shared knowledge, where medical professionals take the time to explain everything you need to know about your health.Be a part of advancing science by participating in clinical research.Have a question for Dr. Koren? Email him at askDrKoren@MedEvidence.comListen on SpotifyListen on Apple PodcastsWatch on YouTubeShare with a friend. Rate, Review, and Subscribe to the MedEvidence! podcast to be notified when new episodes are released.Follow us on Social Media:FacebookInstagramX (Formerly Twitter)LinkedInWant to learn more? Checkout our entire library of podcasts, videos, articles and presentations at www.MedEvidence.comMusic: Storyblocks - Corporate InspiredThank you for listening!

Angiographic and clinical impact of balloon inflation time in percutaneous coronary interventions with sirolimus-coated balloon: A sub analysis of the EASTBOURNE study

Commentary by Dr.  Jian'an Wang.

Giuseppe Tarantini, MD, PhD and Mirza Umair Khalid, MBBS, MD, FACC discuss the Coronary Access After TAVI (CAvEAT) Study.

Giuseppe Tarantini, MD, PhD and Mirza Umair Khalid, MBBS, MD, FACC discuss the Coronary Access After TAVI (CAvEAT) Study.

With Edward Hulten, Brown University, Providence, and Islam Shatla, University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, USA. Link to edi

CT Scan for Coronary Artery Calcification Window   Guest: Thomas C. Gerber, M.D., Ph.D. Host: Stephen L. Kopecky, M.D.   Coronary artery calcification (CAC) scanning can help improving our assessment of the risk of heart attack or stroke in thoughtfully selected patients. Not everyone needs a CAC scan! The results of a CAC scan can be particularly helpful in deciding whether a patient should start medications to reduce their risk. Coronary artery calcium scanning is *not* used to follow a patient's risk over time (to see whether the risk is decreasing or increasing).   Topics Discussed: How is a coronary artery calcification (CAC) scan done, and what can the results tell us about a patient's cardiovascular risk and management? Who should consider having a CAC scan? Should a patient discuss the possibility of a CAC scan with their doctor, and should they just self-refer to a screening center? What changes can we make in patient management based on CAC scan findings? How should we monitor whether the management is improving the patient's cardiovascular risk? How often should a CAC scan be done?    Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at https://cveducation.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoClinicCV and @MayoCVservices. LinkedIn: Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Services Cardiovascular Education App: The Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME App is an innovative educational platform that features cardiology-focused continuing medical education wherever and whenever you need it. Use this app to access other free content and browse upcoming courses. Download it for free in Apple or Google stores today! No CME credit offered for this episode. Podcast episode transcript found here.

While CT heart scans are becoming increasingly popular to generate a coronary calcium score as a gauge of coronary atherosclerotic plaque and thereby risk for heart attack, there is actually a treasure trove of other useful information provided by the scan—but often not reported to you. In this episode of the Defiant Health podcast, I therefore help make you aware of the wealth of information provided by a CT heart scan that can empower you further in maintaining health and preventing heart disease. Support the showYouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@WilliamDavisMD Blog: WilliamDavisMD.com Membership website for two-way Zoom group meetings: InnerCircle.DrDavisInfiniteHealth.com Books: Super Gut: The 4-Week Plan to Reprogram Your Microbiome, Restore Health, and Lose Weight Wheat Belly: Lose the Wheat, Lose the Weight and Find Your Path Back to Health; revised & expanded ed

Please join host Michael S. Lloyd, MD, FHRS at HRS 2025 in San Diego as he discusses this article with Stephanie Wang, MD and Emily Zeitler, MD. The study investigated whether PFA-induced coronary spasms during ablation could cause lasting changes—such as mild lumen narrowing—at the ablation site over a three-month period. https://www.hrsonline.org/education/TheLead https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacep.2025.03.014 Host Disclosure(s): M. Lloyd: Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting: Medtronic, Arga Medtech, Circa Scientific Membership on Advisory Committees: Boston Scientific Contributor Disclosure(s): E. Zeitler: Honoraria/Speaking/Consulting: Biosense Webster, Inc., Medtronic Inc., Boston Scientific, Element Science, Inc., Sanofi, V-Wave S. Wang: Nothing to disclose.

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.

King and I | S5 E9 | Management of Stable Angina with Peculiar Coronary Anatomy Findings

With Francesca Coraducci Marche Polytechnic University of Ancona, Ancona - Italy, Marco Guglielmo, University Medical Center Utrecht, Utrecht - The Netherlands, and Anna Giulia Pavon, Cardiocentro Ticino Institute, Lugano - Switzerland. Link to editorial Link to paper

FACT (fentanyl And Crushed Ticagrelor) PCI: A Randomized Control Trial of Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Who Receive Ticagrelor and Fentanyl

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Salvatore Brugaletta from Barcelona, Spain. They discuss the role of inflammation in atherosclerosis, how to detect it using imaging and biomarkers, and promising drugs in the pipeline to reduce inflammation levels. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a positive review wherever you get your podcasts. It helps us to reach more people - thanks! Link to published paper: https://heart.bmj.com/content/early/2025/03/25/heartjnl-2024-325408

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Darshan H. Brahmbhatt, Podcast Editor of JACC: Advances, discusses a recently published original research paper on Coronary Plaque, Inflammation, Subclinical Myocardial Injury, and Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in the REPRIEVE Substudy.

Darshan H. Brahmbhatt, Podcast Editor of JACC: Advances, discusses a recently published original research paper on Sex Differences in the Impact of Exercise Volume on Subclinical Coronary Atherosclerosis: A Meta-Analysis.

Darshan H. Brahmbhatt, Podcast Editor of JACC: Advances, discusses a recently published original research paper on Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Outcomes by 5 Major Race and Ethnic Subgroups.

With Frank Flachskampf, Uppsala University, Uppsala - Sweden, and James Thomas, Northwestern University, Chicago - USA.  Link to editorial  Link to paper  

“We started Cleerly with the intent to make a comprehensive care pathway for evaluation, education, treatment and tracking for heart disease,” said Dr. Jim Min, the company’s founder and CEO. In this Vanguards of Health Care episode, Min sits down with BI analyst Matt Henriksson to discuss Cleerly and its comprehensive management platform that uses AI algorithms to boost the accuracy of interpreting CT scans, avoid false positives and make the diagnosis stage of treating the disease more efficient for doctors and hospitals. They also cover the need to drive the iterative process of clinical studies, including the TRANSFORM randomized trial for screening asymptomatic individuals with the aim of preventing sudden cardiac death.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Dr. Valentin Fuster discusses a study showing that elevated cardiac troponin levels after intense exercise in middle-aged recreational athletes are common but not linked to hidden coronary artery disease. The findings raise important questions about the origin and significance of these elevations, highlighting the need for long-term follow-up.

This episode covers:  Cardiology this Week: A concise summary of recent studies Coronary sinus reducer: promise in refractory angina Best strategies to reach LDL cholesterol goals in high-risk patients Snapshots Host: Susanna Price Guests: Carlos Aguiar, Rasha Al-Lamee, J. Wouter Jukema, Steffen Petersen Want to watch that episode? Go to: https://esc365.escardio.org/event/1807 Want to watch that extended interview on LDL management? Go to: https://esc365.escardio.org/event/1807?resource=interview Disclaimer ESC TV Today is supported by Bristol Myers Squibb and Novartis. This scientific content and opinions expressed in the programme have not been influenced in any way by its sponsors. This programme is intended for health care professionals only and is to be used for educational purposes. The European Society of Cardiology (ESC) does not aim to promote medicinal products nor devices. Any views or opinions expressed are the presenters' own and do not reflect the views of the ESC. Declarations of interests Stephan Achenbach, Nicolle Kraenkel and Susanna Price have declared to have no potential conflicts of interest to report. Rasha Al-Lamee has declared to have potential conflicts of interest to report: speaker's fees for Menarini pharmaceuticals, Abbott, Philips, Medtronic, Servier, Shockwave, Elixir. Advisory board: Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Abbott, Philips, Shockwave, CathWorks, Elixir. Carlos Aguiar has declared to have potential conflicts of interest to report: personal fees for consultancy and/or speaker fees from Abbott, AbbVie, Alnylam, Amgen, AstraZeneca, Bayer, BiAL, Boehringer-Ingelheim, Daiichi-Sankyo, Ferrer, Gilead, GSK, Lilly, Novartis, Pfizer, Sanofi, Servier, Takeda, Tecnimede. Davide Capodanno has declared to have potential conflicts of interest to report: Bristol Myers Squibb, Daiichi Sankyo, Sanofi Aventis, Novo Nordisk, Terumo. J. Wouter Jukema has declared to have potential conflicts of interest to report: J. Wouter Jukema/his department has received research grants from and/or was speaker (CME accredited) meetings sponsored/supported by Abbott, Amarin, Amgen, Athera, Biotronik, Boston Scientific, Dalcor, Daiichi Sankyo, Edwards Lifesciences, GE Healthcare Johnson and Johnson, Lilly, Medtronic, Merck-Schering-Plough, Novartis, Novo Nordisk, Pfizer, Roche, Sanofi Aventis, Shockwave Medical, the Netherlands Heart Foundation, CardioVascular Research the Netherlands (CVON), the Netherlands Heart Institute and the European Community Framework KP7 Programme. Steffen Petersen has declared to have potential conflicts of interest to report: consultancy for Circle Cardiovascular Imaging Inc. Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Emma Svennberg has declared to have potential conflicts of interest to report: Abbott, Astra Zeneca, Bayer, Bristol-Myers, Squibb-Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson.

On this episode, we discuss chronic coronary syndrome (CCS) and describe its clinical presentation, underlying pathophysiology, and progression. We review current guidelines and evidence-based treatment strategies for managing CCS, including both pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions. Our primary pharmacotherapy focus was on comparing and contrasting antianginal therapies, but we also touch on antiplatelet agents, and risk factor modification strategies. Cole and I are happy to share that our listeners can claim ACPE-accredited continuing education for listening to this podcast episode! We have continued to partner with freeCE.com to provide listeners with the opportunity to claim 1-hour of continuing education credit for select episodes. For existing Unlimited (Gold) freeCE members, this CE option is included in your membership benefits at no additional cost! A password, which will be given at some point during this episode, is required to access the post-activity test. To earn credit for this episode, visit the following link below to go to freeCE's website: https://www.freece.com/ If you're not currently a freeCE member, we definitely suggest you explore all the benefits of their Unlimited Membership on their website and earn CE for listening to this podcast. Thanks for listening! If you want to support the podcast, check out our Patreon account. Subscribers will have access to all previous and new pharmacotherapy lectures as well as downloadable PowerPoint slides for each lecture. If you purchase an annual membership, you'll also get a free digital copy of High-Powered Medicine 3rd edition by Dr. Alex Poppen, PharmD. HPM is a book/website database of summaries for over 150 landmark clinical trials.You can visit our Patreon page at the website below:  www.patreon.com/corconsultrx We want to give a big thanks to Dr. Alex Poppen, PharmD and High-Powered Medicine for sponsoring the podcast..  You can get a copy of HPM at the links below:  Purchase a subscription or PDF copy - https://highpoweredmedicine.com/ Purchase the paperback and hardcover - Barnes and Noble website We want to say thank you to our sponsor, Pyrls. Try out their drug information app today. Visit the website below for a free trial: www.pyrls.com/corconsultrx We also want to thank our sponsor Freed AI. Freed is an AI scribe that listens, prepares your SOAP notes, and writes patient instructions. Charting is done before your patient walks out of the room. You can try 10 notes for free and after that it only costs $99/month. Visit the website below for more information: https://www.getfreed.ai/  If you have any questions for Cole or me, reach out to us via e-mail: Mike - mcorvino@corconsultrx.com Cole - cswanson@corconsultrx.com

Send us a textShort Summary: Heart health and the ketogenic diet, with expert insights from a cardiologist and researcher.About the guest: Matthew Budoff, MD, is a preventive cardiologist and professor of medicine at UCLA School of Medicine.Note: Podcast episodes are fully available to paid subscribers on the M&M Substack and everyone on YouTube. Partial versions are available elsewhere. Transcript and other information on Substack.Episode Summary: Dr. Matthew Budoff discusses cholesterol, heart disease, and his study on the ketogenic diet's impact on lean, metabolically healthy individuals with high LDL cholesterol. He explains LDL, HDL, and triglycerides, debunking myths about their direct link to heart disease, and emphasizes the importance of coronary calcium scans to assess plaque buildup. Budoff also covers statins, dietary cholesterol, and personalized heart health strategies.Key Takeaways:LDL cholesterol is not a definitive predictor of heart disease; plaque buildup, assessed via coronary calcium scans, is a better indicator.Lean metabolically healthy people on a ketogenic diet may have high LDL without increased plaque progression after one year.Coronary calcium scans, costing ~$100, are recommended for men around age 40 and women around 45-50 to evaluate heart disease risk.Statins effectively lower LDL and can reverse soft plaque, but may be overprescribed for those without plaque buildup.Dietary cholesterol has minimal impact on blood cholesterol, as the liver produces ~85% of it.Ketogenic diet can aid weight loss & diabetes control but may cause high LDL in some lean individuals, known as lean mass hyper-responders.Plaque progression depends more on existing plaque than LDL levels in metabolically healthy ketogenic diet followers.Heart health varies widely due to genetics and other unknown factors, underscoring the need for personalized assessments.Related episode:M&M #158: Ketosis & Ketogenic Diet: Brain & Mental Health, Metabolism, Diet & Exercise, Cancer, Diabetes | Dominic D'AgoSupport the showAll episodes, show notes, transcripts, etc. at the M&M Substack Affiliates: Lumen device to optimize your metabolism for weight loss or athletic performance. Use code MIND for 10% off. Readwise: Organize and share what you read. Athletic Greens: Comprehensive & convenient daily nutrition. Free 1-year supply of vitamin D with purchase. KetoCitra—Ketone body BHB + potassium, calcium & magnesium, formulated with kidney health in mind. Use code MIND20 for 20% off any subscription. MASA Chips—delicious tortilla chips made from organic corn and grass-fed beef tallow. No seed oils or artificial ingredients. Use code MIND for 20% off. For all the ways you can support my efforts

CardioNerds (Drs. Daniel Ambinder and Eunice Dugan) join Dr. Namrita Ashokprabhu, Dr. Yulith Roca Alvarez, and Dr. Mehmet Yildiz from The Christ Hospital. Expert commentary by Dr. Odayme Quesada. Audio editing by CardioNerds intern, Christiana Dangas. This episode highlights the pivotal role of cardiac MRI and functional testing in uncovering coronary vasospasm as an underlying cause of MINOCA. Cardiac MRI is crucial in evaluating myocardial infarction with nonobstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA) and diagnosing myocarditis, but findings must be interpreted within clinical context. A 58-year-old man with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, a family history of cardiovascular disease, and smoking history presented with sudden chest pain, non-ST-elevation on EKG, and elevated troponin I (0.64 µg/L). Cardiac angiography revealed nonobstructive coronary disease, including a 40% stenosis in the LAD, consistent with MINOCA. Eight weeks later, another event (troponin I 1.18 µg/L) led to cardiac MRI findings suggesting myocarditis. Further history revealed episodic chest pain and coronary vasospasm, confirmed by coronary functional angiography showing severe vasoconstriction, resolved with nitroglycerin. Management included calcium channel blockers and long-acting nitrates, reducing symptoms. Coronary vasospasm is a frequent MINOCA cause and can mimic myocarditis on CMRI. Invasive coronary functional testing, including acetylcholine provocation testing, is indicated in suspicious cases.  US Cardiology Review is now the official journal of CardioNerds! Submit your manuscript here. CardioNerds Case Reports PageCardioNerds Episode PageCardioNerds AcademyCardionerds Healy Honor Roll CardioNerds Journal ClubSubscribe to The Heartbeat Newsletter!Check out CardioNerds SWAG!Become a CardioNerds Patron! Notes - Coronary Vasospasm What are the potential underlying causes of MINOCA (Myocardial Infarction with Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries)?  Plaque Rupture: Plaque disruption, which includes plaque rupture, erosion, and calcified nodules, occurs as lipids accumulate in coronary arteries, leading to inflammation, necrosis, fibrosis, and calcification. Plaque rupture exposes the plaque to the lumen, causing thrombosis and thromboembolism, while plaque erosion results from thrombus formation without rupture and is more common in women and smokers. Intravascular imaging, such as IVUS and OCT, can detect plaque rupture and erosion, with studies showing plaque disruption as a frequent cause of MINOCA, particularly in women, though the true prevalence may be underestimated due to limited imaging coverage.  Coronary Vasospasm: Coronary vasospasm is characterized by nitrate-responsive chest pain, transient ischemic EKG changes, and >90% vasoconstriction during provocative testing with acetylcholine or ergonovine, due to hyper-reactivity in vascular smooth muscle. It is a common cause of MINOCA, with approximately half of MINOCA patients testing positive in provocative tests, and Asians are at a significantly higher risk than Whites. Smoking is a known risk factor for vasospasm. In contrast, traditional risk factors like sex, hypertension, and diabetes do not increase the risk, and vasospasm is associated with a 2.5–13% long-term risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE).  Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection: Spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) involves the formation of a false lumen in epicardial coronary arteries without atherosclerosis, caused by either an inside-out tear or outside-in intramural hemorrhage. SCAD is classified into four types based on angiographic features, with coronary angiography being the primary diagnostic tool. However, in uncertain cases, advanced imaging like IVUS or OCT may be used cautiously. While the true prevalence is unclear due to missed diagnoses, SCAD is more common in women and is considered a cause of MINOCA when i...

Most people think heart disease happens suddenly—but it builds quietly over decades. In this episode, Ted reveals the simple, noninvasive test that helped him assess his heart disease risk and could potentially save your life. If you're over 40, this test might be the most important one you've never heard of. Listen now! 

In this episode, we review the new 2025 ACC/AHA Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) guidelines, with a particular focus on guideline recommendations for analgesics, P2Y12 inhibitors, parenteral anticoagulation, and lipid management. Key Concepts Nitrates and opioids are recommended for symptomatic relief of chest pain. Some patients may not be appropriate for nitrates (e.g. recent PDE-5 inhibitor use, hypotension, or right ventricular infarction). Opioids are used for nitrate-refractory angina but have a theoretical risk of delaying the effect of oral antiplatelet medications. Prasugrel and ticagrelor are preferred P2Y12 inhibitors over clopidogrel in most patients. Patient-specific factors, including the use of PCI, play a role in P2Y12 inhibitor selection. Anticoagulation with heparin is recommended in nearly all acute coronary syndrome (ACS) scenarios. Alternative anticoagulants may be used depending on whether PCI/CABG is planned and whether the anticoagulant is used prior to PCI/CABG (“upstream”) or during the PCI procedure itself. LDL goals after ACS have changed again. All ACS patients should have an LDL goal < 70 with a consideration of an LDL goal of 55-69. A variety of non-statin therapies may be added to a high intensity statin regimen if LDL is not at goal. References Rao SV, O'Donoghue ML, Ruel M, et al. 2025 ACC/AHA/ACEP/NAEMSP/SCAI Guideline for the Management of Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines. Circulation. Published online February 27, 2025. https://www.ahajournals.org/doi/10.1161/CIR.0000000000001309