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The Bob Harrington Show

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The Bob Harrington Show is a podcast series of thoughtful interviews and discussions on topics at the core of cardiology and the practice of medicine.

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  1. Lessons on Living and Kindness From a Doctor With Cancer

    Bob Harrington interviews his colleague Bryant Lin, whose lung cancer diagnosis inspired him to teach a class on his experience and write a book on living while dying. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only Sunshine: An Exploration of Living When You Are Dying...

  2. Former FDA Commissioner on Fighting Medical Misinformation

    Bob Harringson and former FDA commissioner Rob Califf discuss medical misinformation, its impact on public and individual health, and how to fight against it. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to comment, visit...

  3. Trust in Medicine: Built By Humans, Lost at Scale

    Cardiologists Bob Harrington and Lisa Rosenbaum discuss the loss of trust in medicine, how it may reflect patients' desire for agency, and strategies to earn it back. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to comment, visit...

  4. Bullish Optimism on AI and the Physician's Role in Medicine

    Drs Bob Harrington and Bob Wachter discuss the use of AI in healthcare, and Dr Wachter's latest book, A Giant Leap. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to comment, visit https://www.medscape.com/author/bob-harrington A Giant Leap. How AI Is...

  5. Stroke, Dementia, Voodoo Death: The Heart-Brain Connection

    Cardiologist Bob Harrington talks to Mitch Elkind, chief science officer for Brain Health and Stroke at the AHA, about the heart-brain connection and why what's good for the brain is good for the heart. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to…

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  6. Cardiovascular Medicine 2025 Wrapped: The Big Picture

    Drs Harrington and Gibson's annual review of cardiovascular medicine: ACS guidelines, antiplatelet management, GLP-1s, and ever lower LDL-C with drugs or even gene editing are among the highlights. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to comment…

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  7. SMuRF-less: CV Prevention Beyond Traditional Risk Factors

    Drs Harrington, Rodriguez, and Ridker discuss the changing field of cardiac prevention, where imaging fits in, and the new concept of standard modifiable risk factor-less patients. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to comment, visit...

  8. Unlocking Longevity: Aging Reimagined

    Cardiologist and author Eric Topol discusses the science of longevity, why the key to healthy aging is prevention, and the perils of a fixation on reversing ageing. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to comment, visit...

  9. Nobel Laureate on Touch and the Joy of Scientific Discovery

    The 2021 winner of the Nobel Prize in medicine, Ardem Patapoutian speaks of his love for science, why he wishes he had an MD, and the importance of getting out of the lab to inspire young people. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to comment…

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  10. Academic Entrepreneurship Key for Clinician Researchers Given NIH Funding Uncertainty

    Bob Harrington chairs a panel with two early-career physician researchers and the head of a large research institute on what the future holds in lights of NIH funding cuts. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to comment, visit...

  11. To Train Physicians of the Future We Can't Be Stuck in the Past

    The rejection by the ABMS of a certification board run by cardiologists prompted this discussion on how medical training should change and the best methods to assess clinical competency. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to comment, visit...

  12. For America First, Invest in Science and the NIH

    A panel discussion of a Presidential Advisory from the American Heart Association that outlines the importance of funding for scientific research and the need for a robust National Institutes of Health. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to…

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  13. Cardiology 2024 Highlights and Predictions for 2025

    Drs Harrington and Gibson review their picks for the top cardiology trials of 2024 and look ahead to 2025, particularly what health topics may be prioritized by the new administration. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to comment...

  14. Does ST-Elevation MI Need a Rebrand to 'Occlusion MI'?

    A review paper prompted a discussion among cardiologists Bob Harrington, Manesh Patel, and Michael Gibson on whether the ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction paradigm needs an update. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to comment, visit...

  15. Does ST-Elevation MI Need a Rebrand to 'Occlusion MI'?

    A review paper prompted a discussion among cardiologists Bob Harrington, Manesh Patel, and Michael Gibson on whether the ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction paradigm needs an update. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to comment, visit...

  16. Cardiovascular Disease 2050: No, GLP-1s Won't Save the Day

    Cardiologists Bob Harrington and Dhruv Kazi discuss the projected burden of cardiovascular disease in 2050, why it's not sustainable, and what can be done to prevent it. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to comment, visit...

  17. From Fact to Fiction: Medical Journalist–Turned-Author

    Dr Bob Harrington interviews journalist Shelley Wood about her new book, "The Leap Year Gene of Kit McKinley," her creative process, and the difference between medical journalism and writing fiction. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to comment,...

  18. Private Equity in Medicine: Cardiology in the Crosshairs

    Medical practices are increasingly being acquired by private equity. Bob Harrington discusses why and what the ramifications are with the authors and editorialist of a research paper on the private equity landscape in cardiology vs other specialties. This podcast is intended for healthcare...

  19. Food Is Not Medicine but Maybe It's Healthcare

    Bob Harrington and Mitch Elkind discuss "food is medicine" initiatives and the challenges associated with conducting clinical trials. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to comment, visit https://www.medscape.com/author/bob-harrington Health Care by...

  20. Coronary Artery Disease: The New Big C

    Bob Harrington interviews fellow cardiologist Mike McConnell about his new book Fight Heart Disease Like Cancer and the need to model heart disease prevention and treatment after cancer. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to comment, visit...

  21. Correlation Is Not Causation, Wink, Is Not Good Enough for Observational Research

    Cardiology researchers Bob Harrington and Bobby Yeh discuss how to do better observational research and the controversial notion of making causal inferences from such data. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to comment, visit...

  22. Publish or Perish and the Incentive for Quantity over Quality Research Papers

    Bob Harrington, Erin Michos, and Brahmajee Nallamothu discuss how the publish or perish culture can lead to sloppy research and the need for alternative models to measure success in academic medicine. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to comment,...

  23. Hot Topics Cardiologists Love to Hate: MOC and AI

    Bob Harrington and Mike Gibson discuss two of the hottest topics in cardiology and medicine for 2023: a proposed alternative to the maintenance of certification process, and artificial intelligence. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to comment,...

  24. The Top Cardiology Trials of 2023

    For this year's review, Bob Harrington and Mike Gibson revisit the major cardiology conferences -- from ACC in New Orleans to AHA in Philly. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to comment, visit: https://www.medscape.com/author/bob-harrington ACC…

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  25. SCD in Athletes: Lessons From High-Profile Cases

    Bob Harrington and Manesh Patel discuss sudden cardiac death in athletes and the importance of the chain of survival. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to comment, visit https://www.medscape.com/author/bob-harrington COVID and the Athlete's Heart...

  26. From Physician to Patient to Reinventing Medicine

    Bob Harrington interviews Jag Singh about the COVID journey that led to his book, Future Care: Sensors, Artificial Intelligence, and the Reinvention of Medicine. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to comment, visit:...

  27. AI and Machine Learning in Healthcare for the Clueless: No Coding Required

    Robert Harrington, MD and Jenine John, a cardiologist and machine learning research fellow discuss what you need to know about AI and ML in healthcare and where to find some helpful resources. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to comment, visit:...

  28. The Career Pivot: Leaving Clinical Medicine for a While -- or for Good

    Bob Harrington talks to two former colleagues who made a mid- and senior-career switch to pharma and digital tech, respectively. How did they make this decision and what advice do they have for others? This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to comment...

  29. Top Cardiology Trials of 2022

    Trials on heart failure, hypertension and lipid-lowering drugs, and the evolution of antithrombin and antiplatelet therapy are discussed in part 2 of cardiologists Bob Harrington and Mike Gibson's annual review. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or…

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  30. 2022 in Review Through a Cardiology Lens

    In part 1 of their annual review, cardiologists Bob Harrington and Mike Gibson discuss in-person meetings, wearables and AI, COVID lessons for medical research, and the growth of RCTs from China. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to comment, visit...

  31. What Do We Know About Long COVID: A Cardiovascular Focus

    Drs Bob Harrington and Betty Raman discuss the cardiovascular impact and long-term sequelae of COVID-19, the potential biology behind multisystem effects, and ongoing research. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to comment, visit...

  32. Do Older vs Younger Docs Treat Atrial Fibrillation Differently?

    Do cardiologists from the AFFIRM generation treat AF less aggressively than the EAST-AFNET generation? Bob Harrington and Jonathan Piccini discuss this and upcoming trials on atrial fibrillation. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to comment…

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  33. A Diversity Scorecard to Teach, Not Shame, Cardiology to Do Better

    Dr Bob Harrington talks with Drs Michelle Albert and Eldrin Lewis about the Association of Black Cardiologists' diversity scorecard for cardiovascular training programs. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to comment, visit:...

  34. The Medical Student Teaching Medicine About Structural Racism

    Robert A. Harrington interviews LaShyra Nolen, a medical student and the 2021 recipient of the American Medical Student Association's Racial Justice in Medicine Award. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to comment, visit:...

  35. New Revascularization Guidelines: Key Points and Navigating Controversies

    Bob Harrington interviews fellow cardiologist Jacqueline Tamis-Holland, vice chair of the recent ACC/AHA revascularization guidelines, who takes us inside the process. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to comment, visit...

  36. COVID-19 and the Heart: Is Cardiology Ready?

    Robert Harrington, MD, interviews Ziyad Al-Aly, MD, about his recent paper in Nature Medicine focused on the long-term cardiovascular effects of COVID-19. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to comment, visit...

  37. COVID and CV Public Health Trials 2021: Promoting We vs I

    Trials on lowering salt consumption and treating hypertension in the community impressed Drs Harrington and Gibson in this discussion of the best public health research of 2021. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to comment, visit:...

  38. Top Cardiology Trials of 2021

    Drs Harrington and Gibson provide their annual roundup of what they consider the key cardiovascular trials of 2021. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript or to comment, visit This podcast is intended for US healthcare professionals only. To read a full...

  39. Meet the Doc Who Put Hydroxychloroquine (and More) on Trial in COVID-19

    Instead of trying therapies and hoping for the best, the RECOVERY trial investigators designed randomized trials to test which therapeutics were truly effective for COVID-19. Dr Harrington interviews lead investigator Martin Landray, MB ChB, PhD. To read a transcript or to comment:...

  40. A Tale of Medical Mysteries Unraveled by Genetic Detectives

    A genomics giant with a family history of heart disease and an Olympic athlete accused of cheating are just two of the medical mysteries unraveled by DNA analysis. Bob Harrington interviews Euan Ashley, author of The Genome Odyssey: Medical Mysteries and the Incredible Quest to Solve Them...

  41. COVID and the Athlete's Heart

    What is the incidence of post-COVID myocarditis and when is it safe to return to play? Bob Harrington and Manesh Patel discuss our evolving understanding of how SARS-CoV-2 effects the hearts of athletes and weekend warriors. To read a transcript or to comment...

  42. 2020 Wrap-up: COVID-19's Effects on Cardiology

    Bob Harrington and Mike Gibson continue their review of 2020, discussing the 'riddle wrapped in an enigma' that was the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  43. Top Cardiology Trials of 2020 in Review

    The annual tradition continues as did cardiology research despite a pandemic. Trials on fish oils, statins, SGLT2 inhibitors, and antiplatelets are among the selections of Drs Harrington and Gibson. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection...

  44. Pandemic Publishing: Speed vs Quality Control

    Three editors of cardiology journals -- Drs Harrington, Yancy, and Nallamothu -- discuss the challenges of maintaining quality during the COVID-19 surge in submissions. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for...

  45. Thrombosis in COVID-19: What We Know and How to Treat

    Hematologist Mary Cushman discusses arterial and venous thrombosis issues with SARS-CoV-2 and the role of anticoagulation. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  46. COVID-19 Pandemic: 'Another Earthquake' Exposing Glaring Health Inequities

    Bob Harrington asks Michelle Albert why mortality rates are so high in minority communities, and whether COVID-19 will lead to meaningful changes in health and social inequities. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal...

  47. Yes, There Is a Role for Poetry and Fiction in a Pandemic

    'They fancy themselves free. And no one will ever be free so long as there are pestilences,' wrote Camus in 'The Plague', which Abraham Verghese sees as relevant to our collective experience of COVID-19. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

  48. A Cardiologist's Search for Medicine's Lost Heart

    Cardiologist Lisa Rosenbaum seeks meaning in her work as a physician and correspondent for the New England Journal of Medicine, a quest first started by her grandfather who was also a physician-writer. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our...

  49. Cardiology's Hottest Trial of 2019 and Healthcare 2020

    Bob Harrington and Mike Gibson continue their review of 2019 with the 'hottest trial of the year' and what to expect in healthcare in 2020. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

  50. Cardiology 2019: Top Trials in Review

    'It's like we're in the '90s again.' Drs Gibson and Harrington review top cardiology trials on revascularization, lipid management, and antithrombotics in part 1 of their annual wrap-up. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of...

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The Bob Harrington Show is a podcast series of thoughtful interviews and discussions on topics at the core of cardiology and the practice of medicine.

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