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CHEST Pulse

by American College of Chest Physicians

The CHEST Pulse podcast, from the American College of Chest Physicians, provides clinicians practicing in the pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine fields with the information they need to provide the best patient care.

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Episodes

  1. POCUS-Guided Volume Assessment Using VExUS

    This podcast episode focuses on expert perspectives on point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) evaluation of venous congestion, including the venous excess ultrasound (VExUS) exam approach, as a practical bedside tool in different populations of patients who are critically ill. Two leading experts in…

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  2. Guidelines for Addressing OSA in Pregnancy

    This podcast offers an important discussion on the guidelines for addressing OSA in pregnancy. Hosted by Women in CHEST Medicine (WiCM) Interest Group member and guideline panelist Carolyn D’Ambrosio, MD, MS, FCCP, this episode explores why pregnancy represents a unique and often underrecognized...

  3. Breath of Hope: Transforming Cystic Fibrosis Care in Pakistan

    In Pakistan, children living with cystic fibrosis (CF) deal not only with a serious disease but also with the added complications of delayed diagnosis, limited access to therapies, and gaps in care. However, CF care is now improving in Pakistan thanks to increasing quality of life and the hard…

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  4. Next Steps in COPD Care: Exploring Biologics for Frequent Exacerbators

    Despite triple inhaled therapy, many patients with COPD continue to experience frequent and severe exacerbations, leading to hospitalizations, symptom burden, and higher mortality risk. In this expert-led discussion, Diego J. Maselli, MD, FCCP, and Stephanie Christenson, MD, talk about…

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  5. 2025 Consensus Statement on Cardiac Ultrasound in the ICU

    In this podcast, Nicholas Villalobos, MD, interviews Hatem Soliman Aboumarie, MD, from Harefield Hospital, the Royal Brompton and Harefield Hospitals, London. They discuss cardiovascular ICU principles and updates in bedside cardiac ultrasound from the 2025 Cardiac Ultrasound in Cardiovascular...

  6. A Women’s History Month Conversation With Lisa K. Moores, MD, FCCP

    In this podcast episode, in honor of Women's History Month, the Women in Chest Medicine Interest Group highlights the leadership journey, values, and insights of CHEST President-Elect Lisa K. Moores, MD, FCCP, in a conversation with host Margaret Pisani, MD, MPH, FCCP. Through a reflective and...

  7. Navigating COPD: From Symptom Recognition to Emerging Treatment Strategies

    Farrukh Abbas, MD, FCCP, and Megan Conroy, MD, MAEd, FCCP, discuss the role of the care team in COPD diagnosis, recent changes in classifications and updates to the Global Initiative for Chronic Obstructive Lung Disease guidelines, how triple-inhaler therapies and biologics can be used to treat...

  8. COPD Care: Partnership Between Primary Care and Pulmonary Providers

    Primary care providers can play a pivotal role in a patient’s COPD diagnosis by looking out for signs and symptoms and referring patients to pulmonologists when appropriate. In this podcast, Megan Conroy, MD, MEd, FCCP, and Nathan Falk, MD, MBA, CPE, CAQSM, FAAFP, provide pulmonary and primary…

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  9. Diagnosing NTM and Bronchiectasis: Best Practices for Early and Accurate Recognition

    Early recognition and diagnosis of nontuberculosis mycobacteria (NTM) and bronchiectasis are key for optimal patient management. However, these conditions are often misdiagnosed as COPD or asthma, leading to significant challenges and delays in treatment. Join Nathan Falk, MD, MBA, and Ashwin...

  10. Challenges, Gaps, and Opportunities in Diagnosing and Managing Refractory Chronic Cough

    In this episode, experts discuss the challenges of diagnosing and managing refractory chronic cough—a persistent cough that is often misunderstood and mismanaged. Drawing on findings from a recent CHEST/GSK survey, the conversation highlights gaps in patient evaluation, current treatment…

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  11. When “More Treatment” Isn’t Better: A Stage II Lung Cancer Case

    A man in his late 60s enters a lung cancer screening program and is found to have a 4.5 cm tumor—stage II by size, with high-stakes decisions ahead. The case seems to point toward modern perioperative therapy, until biomarker testing changes everything. In this episode, host Lisa Moores, MD…

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  12. From Resection to Risk Reduction: A Stage II Lung Cancer Story About Mutations, Meds, and Moving on

    A woman in her early 60s, who never smoked in her lifetime, is diagnosed with stage II lung cancer after an abnormal chest X-ray—and believes surgery has ended the story. But postoperative pathology and molecular testing open a new chapter of therapy designed to lower recurrence risk. In this...

  13. Guardrails, Gray Areas, and a Spiculated Surprise: A Stage I Lung Cancer Case

    A 49-year-old individual who never smoked learns a routine scan has uncovered a suspicious lung lesion—low PET uptake, a negative bronchoscopy, and “stable” imaging… yet clinical instincts say, “Don’t ignore this.” In this story-driven episode, host Lisa Moores, MD, FCCP, is joined by CHEST...

  14. Rumblings: The CHEST 2025 Podcast (Wednesday Preview)

    In the last episode of Rumblings: The CHEST 2025 Podcast, Sandhya Khurana, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2025, speaks with Amy E. Morris, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2026 in Phoenix about Exhibit Hall games (last chance to sign up...

  15. Rumblings: The CHEST 2025 Podcast (Tuesday Preview)

    In this episode of Rumblings: The CHEST 2025 Podcast, Sandhya Khurana, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2025, and Meredith Turetz, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Training and Transitions Committee, dive into the Network Open Forums at 11:15 am CT (various locations), the...

  16. Rumblings: The CHEST 2025 Podcast (Monday Preview)

    In this episode of Rumblings: The CHEST 2025 Podcast, Sandhya Khurana, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2025, speaks with Deborah Jo Levine, MD, MS, FCCP, Chair of the Council of Networks, about what not to miss on Monday, including the souvenir T-shirt giveaway in…

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  17. Rumblings: The CHEST 2025 Podcast (Sunday Preview)

    In the first episode of Rumblings: The CHEST 2025 Podcast, Sandhya Khurana, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2025, and CHEST President John Howington, MD, MBA, FCCP, welcome you to CHEST 2025 and give a glimpse into the first day of the meeting, including the Opening...

  18. In Critical Moments: Building Trust When It Matters Most

    In this podcast episode, experts explore how relationship-centered communication transforms care in the ICU and other fast-paced clinical environments. Host Susan Corbridge, PhD, ACNP, FCCP, speaks with nurse practitioners Tehya Johnson, MSN, AGPCNC-BC, and Allison Wynes, DNP, FCCP, who share...

  19. SCAI Classification and Cardiogenic Shock

    In this podcast presented by CHEST's Cardiovascular Medicine and Surgery Section, Ross Lavine, MD, interviews David Baran, MD. They explore key topics in cardiogenic shock and mechanical circulatory support and discuss Dr. Baran’s advice for junior faculty and fellows on building a successful...

  20. Recalcitrant MAC Lung Disease, Resistant MAC, and M abscessus Infections

    In this episode, host Doreen Addrizzo-Harris, MD, FCCP, is joined by Amy Springer, MSN, FNP-C, to explore the challenges and treatment strategies for recalcitrant Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) pulmonary disease, resistant MAC, and Mycobacterium abscessus (M abscessus) infections. They discuss...

  21. Bronchiectasis Exacerbations and Management Strategies

    In this episode, host Ashwin Basavaraj, MD, FCCP, and guest Charles Daley, MD, discuss bronchiectasis exacerbations. They cover their clinical importance, differentiation from COPD and asthma, and management strategies, including cautious use of steroids. They also discuss prevention methods such...

  22. Initial Treatment Strategies for Bronchiectasis and NTM Pulmonary Disease

    In this episode, host Doreen Addrizzo-Harris, MD, FCCP, is joined by Keren Bakal, MD, and Amy Springer, MSN, FNP-C, to explore initial treatment strategies for bronchiectasis and nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) pulmonary disease. The conversation delves into the critical role of airway…

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  23. Overcoming Vaccine Hesitancy Through First 5 Minutes Strategies

    In this episode, experts discuss how clinicians can address vaccine hesitancy in their patients, especially those with chronic respiratory conditions. This episode explores communication strategies, key factors shaping vaccine acceptance, and best practices for health care providers. Learn...

  24. CHEST 2024 Morning Preview: Wednesday

    In this episode of CHEST Morning Preview, Gabriel Bosslet, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2024, previews the final day of CHEST 2024 while speaking with Sandhya Khurana, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2025, about what to expect from…

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  25. CHEST 2024 Morning Preview: Tuesday

    In this episode of CHEST Morning Preview, Gabriel Bosslet, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2024, speaks with Training and Transitions Committee Chair, Subani Chandra, MD, FCCP, about what to expect from the conference on Tuesday, including the Network Open Forums...

  26. CHEST 2024 Morning Preview: Monday

    In this episode of CHEST Morning Preview, Gabriel Bosslet, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2024, speaks with Council of Networks Chair, Margaret Pisani, MD, MPH, FCCP, about what not to miss on Monday, including the Women in Chest Medicine Luncheon (12 pm ET,...

  27. CHEST 2024 Morning Preview: Sunday

    In this episode of CHEST Morning Preview, Gabriel Bosslet, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2024, and CHEST President, Jack D. Buckley, MD, MPH, FCCP, welcome you to CHEST 2024 and give a glimpse into the first day of the meeting, including the Opening Session (8 am…

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  28. CHEST Advocates Podcast With Lilit Sargsyan, MD, FCCP

    “I learned how scary it was to be on that side of medicine... I had gone from being a healthy doctor to a patient with cancer, and I had a lot of anxiety about reentering the world, especially as a doctor.” In a recording of a live performance from the CHEST 2023 annual meeting in Honolulu, Lilit...

  29. Climate Impact and Advocacy: An Interview with Stephanie Maximous, MD, MS

    This podcast highlights a clinician's experience with climate change and its impact on lung health. Stephanie Maximous, MD, MS, is a pulmonary and critical care physician at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, a clinician educator, and an assistant professor at the University of...

  30. Diagnostic Excellence in ILD

    In this episode, expert faculty Julie Morisset, MD, and Ayodeji Adegunsoye, MD, MSc, PhD, FCCP, talk with moderator Mary Beth Scholand, MD, FCCP, on the health inequities that are important to factor into interstitial lung disease (ILD) diagnosis and care. They discuss the symptoms and patient...

  31. Meet the Advocate: Meredith Berkman - Parents Against Vaping

    Parents Against Vaping e-cigarettes (PAVe) has become an influential advocacy and education nonprofit run and powered by passionate volunteers across the country. The organization serves as the national parent voice fighting the predatory behavior of Big Tobacco as it relates to vaping and...

  32. Central Sleep Apnea Pathophysiology and Treatment

    Kara L. Dupuy-McCauley, MD, highlights the group of disorders that make up central sleep apnea (CSA). Because there are a variety of different CSA types, treatment can be challenging, as there is no one-size-fits-all approach to treatment. Gain an understanding of the types and their...

  33. CHEST Morning Preview: Wednesday

    In this episode of CHEST Morning Preview, Aneesa Das, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2023, previews the final day of CHEST 2023 while speaking with Gabriel T. Bosslet, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2024, about what to expect from next...

  34. CHEST Morning Preview: Tuesday

    In this episode of CHEST Morning Preview, Aneesa Das, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2023, speaks with Bill Kelly, MD, FCCP, about what to expect from the conference on Tuesday, including the Network Open Forums (10:30 am HST) and the highly anticipated CHEST...

  35. CHEST Morning Preview: Monday

    In this episode of CHEST Morning Preview, Aneesa Das, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2023, speaks with Cassie Kennedy, MD, FCCP, about what not to miss on Monday, including the Women in Chest Medicine Luncheon (12:45 pm HST, preregistration required) and the…

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  36. CHEST Morning Preview: Sunday

    In this episode of CHEST Morning Preview, Aneesa Das, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2023, and CHEST President, Doreen Addrizzo-Harris, MD, FCCP, welcome you to CHEST 2023 and give a glimpse into the first day of the meeting, including the Opening Session (3:15 pm...

  37. Adult Vaccines for Respiratory Syncytial Virus

    This podcast highlights the impact of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) on older adults. Experts discuss RSV's pathophysiology, risk factors, potential complications, and the vital role of new vaccines in protecting the aging population. Supported by an independent medical educational grant from...

  38. Sepsis Stories: Unraveling Complex Cases (Case #3)

    In this episode, Angel Coz Yataco, MD, FCCP, explores a case involving the likelihood of sepsis in a hypoxic patient. This episode is part 3 of a three-part series hosted by Alice Gallo De Moraes, MD, FCCP, in which expert clinicians discuss and debate how they would approach various sepsis…

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  39. Sepsis Stories: Unraveling Complex Cases (Case #2)

    In this episode, Christopher Carroll, MD, FCCP, shares how he would handle a 16-year-old patient admitted to the ICU after being intubated for airway protection. This episode is part 2 of a three-part series hosted by Alice Gallo De Moraes, MD, FCCP, in which expert clinicians discuss and debate...

  40. Sepsis Stories: Unraveling Complex Cases (Case #1)

    In this episode, Katie Pendleton, MD, FCCP, shares how she would handle the case of a patient admitted to the ICU with septic shock from pulmonary causes. This episode is part 1 of a three-part series hosted by Alice Gallo De Moraes, MD, FCCP, in which expert clinicians discuss and debate how…

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  41. Certification Changes Heading Into the New Year: A Conversation With the American Board of Internal Medicine

    2022 CHEST President, David Schulman, MD, MPH, FCCP, is joined by representatives from the American Board of Internal Medicine as they discuss updates to the pulmonary and critical care medicine recertification options being rolled out in 2023. For more information on recertification or the new...

  42. Piece by Piece: Conversations With CHEST Leadership – the journal CHEST

    Leading up to the 2023 launch of two open access journals joining the journal CHEST® portfolio, CHEST President David Schulman, MD, MPH, FCCP, is joined by Editor in Chief of the journal CHEST, Peter Mazzone, MD, MPH, FCCP, and Senior Vice President of Communications for the American College of...

  43. PICU in the MICU: Supporting Pediatric Care During Public Health Emergencies

    After nearly 3 years of low disease burden, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and influenza are infecting children at extraordinarily high levels, leading to frequent hospitalizations and overburdened children’s hospitals around the world. During prior waves of the COVID-19 pandemic, pediatric...

  44. Piece by Piece: Conversations With CHEST Leadership – Being an Educator

    CHEST President, David Schulman, MD, MPH, FCCP, is joined by Mechanical Ventilation Domain Task Force Chair, Jaspal Singh, MD, FCCP, as they discuss what goes into becoming a CHEST educator and the diversity within CHEST simulation learning. The Piece by Piece: Conversations With CHEST Leadership...

  45. A Conversation With Center for Tobacco Products Director, Dr. Brian King

    Join Frank T. Leone, MD, MS, FCCP, Chair of CHEST’s Tobacco/Vaping Work Group, for an interview with Brian King, PhD, MPH, the recently appointed Director of the Center for Tobacco Products (CTP). The CTP is the Food and Drug Administration arm responsible for carrying out the law commonly known…

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  46. Piece by Piece: Conversations With CHEST Leadership – Learning Through Simulation

    CHEST President, David Schulman, MD, MPH, FCCP, is joined by CHEST Board of Regents Member, Alexander S. Niven, MD, FCCP, as they discuss the beginnings of CHEST simulation courses and adult education. The Piece by Piece: Conversations With CHEST Leadership series follows Dr. Schulman as he talks...

  47. Piece by Piece: Conversations With CHEST Leadership – Utilizing CHEST

    CHEST President, David Schulman, MD, MPH, FCCP, is joined by CHEST President Designate, Jack Buckley, MD, MPH, FCCP, to talk about utilizing the CHEST network and opportunities. The Piece by Piece: Conversations With CHEST Leadership series follows Dr. Schulman as he talks with CHEST members…

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  48. Piece by Piece: Conversations With CHEST Leadership – Finding Balance

    CHEST President David Schulman, MD, MPH, FCCP, is joined by CHEST Scientific Program Committee Vice Chair-Elect, Gabe Bosslet, MD, FCCP, to talk about his recent advocacy work, finding a work/life balance, and recognizing how and when to say no. The Piece by Piece: Conversations With CHEST...

  49. Disaster Response and Global Health Section Interview: Monkeypox—What We Need to Know

    Ryan Maves, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Disaster Response and Global Health Section of CHEST’s Chest Infections and Disaster Response Network, sits down with infectious disease specialist Edith Lederman, MD, to discuss the current monkeypox outbreak affecting many countries around the world, including...

  50. Piece by Piece: Conversations With CHEST Leadership – Education

    CHEST President David Schulman, MD, MPH, FCCP, is joined by Chair of the CHEST Education Committee, Amy E. Morris, MD, FCCP, to talk about getting involved with CHEST's educational initiatives. The Piece by Piece: Conversations With CHEST Leadership series follows Dr. Schulman as he talks with...

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The CHEST Pulse podcast, from the American College of Chest Physicians, provides clinicians practicing in the pulmonary, critical care, and sleep medicine fields with the information they need to provide the best patient care.

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