Feb 20 2026 This Week in Cardiology episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 25 MIN

Feb 20 2026 This Week in Cardiology

from This Week in Cardiology

EVOLUT Low Risk data, a provocative meta-analysis, DNR orders, targeted hypothermia, good news in HFpEF evidence, and GLP-1s as AF drugs are the topics John Mandrola, MD, discusses in this week's podcast. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a partial transcript or to comment, visit: https://www.medscape.com/twic I EVOLUT Low Risk 6-year Results and a 5-year Meta-Analysis of TAVR vs SAVR 6-Year Outcomes of TAVR vs SAVR https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2026.02.5063 EVOLUT Low Risk Trial at 2 years https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa1816885 EVOLUT Low Risk Trial at 3 years https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2023.02.017 EVOLUT Low Risk Trial at 4 years https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2023.09.813 Nonproportional Hazards for Time-to-Event Outcomes in Clinical Trials https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2019.08.1034 TAVR vs SAVR 5-Year Outcomes - Systematic Review https://heart.bmj.com/content/early/2026/02/11/heartjnl-2025-327092 TAVR vs SAVR Updated Meta-Analysis of RCTs https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2024.12.031 UK TAVI Trial https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2792251 Dr David Cohen on X https://x.com/djc795/status/2023556582030852172?s=46&t=zXMCUoVjSsdyemzWlzeBjA II DNR in the Hospital Inadequate Documentation of Unilateral DNR Orders https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2829203 GeriPal Blog Unilateral DNR Orders https://geripal.org/unilateral-dnr-gina-piscitello-erin-demartino-will-parker/ III Yet another failure of Targeted Hypothermia 2-Year Follow-Up of TTM2 Trial https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/fullarticle/2845193 TTM2 Trial https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2100591 IV Good news in HFpEF Evidence ALT-FLOW II Trial https://doi.org/10.1093/ejhf/xuaf016 V GLP-1 as AF drugs Semaglutide as Adjunctive Therapy in Obesity-Related PAF https://doi.org/10.1093/europace/euag018 You may also like: The Bob Harrington Show with the Stephen and Suzanne Weiss Dean of Weill Cornell Medicine, Robert A. Harrington, MD. https://www.medscape.com/author/bob-harrington Questions or feedback, please contact [email protected]

NOW PLAYING

Feb 20 2026 This Week in Cardiology

0:00 25:10

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

MG Show MG Show The MG Show, hosted by Jeffrey Pedersen and Shannon Townsend, is a leading alternative media platform dedicated to uncovering the truth behind today’s most pressing political issues. Launched in 2019, the show has grown exponentially, offering unfiltered insights, comprehensive research, and real-time analysis. With a commitment to independent journalism and factual integrity, the MG Show empowers its audience with knowledge and encourages active participation in the political discourse. Eat to Live Jenna Fuhrman, Dr. Fuhrman Our health is our most precious gift and smart nutrition can change your life. Each month, join Dr. Fuhrman and his daughter, Jenna Fuhrman as they discuss important topics in the world of nutrition. Eat to Live will change the way you eat and think about food. French Your Way Jessica: Native French teacher founder of French Your Way Boost your French listening skills and test your comprehension with this one of a kind series of podcasts. Get the chance to listen to a real conversation between native speakers talking at normal speed AND customise your learning experience through carefully designed sets of questions (2 levels of difficulty) available for download at www.frenchvoicespodcast.com. All interviews also come with the transcript. French teacher Jessica interviews native speakers of French from around the world who share a bit of their life and passion. Where else would you meet in one same place a French yoga teacher based in Melbourne, a soap manufacturer from Provence, or a couple cycling around the world? That Hoarder: Overcome Compulsive Hoarding That Hoarder Hoarding disorder is stigmatised and people who hoard feel vast amounts of shame. This podcast began life as an audio diary, an anonymous outlet for somebody with this weird condition. That Hoarder speaks about her experiences living with compulsive hoarding, she interviews therapists, academics, researchers, children of hoarders, professional organisers and influencers, and she shares insight and tips for others with the problem. Listened to by people who hoard as well as those who love them and those who work with them, Overcome Compulsive Hoarding with That Hoarder aims to shatter the stigma, share the truth and speak openly and honestly to improve lives.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of This Week in Cardiology?

This episode is 25 minutes long.

When was this This Week in Cardiology episode published?

This episode was published on February 20, 2026.

What is this episode about?

EVOLUT Low Risk data, a provocative meta-analysis, DNR orders, targeted hypothermia, good news in HFpEF evidence, and GLP-1s as AF drugs are the topics John Mandrola, MD, discusses in this week's podcast. This podcast is intended for...

Can I download this This Week in Cardiology episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.
URL copied to clipboard!