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Heart Matters — 201 episodes

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Advances in Sports Cardiology: Updates from ACC 2026

2

Supporting Patients With ATTR-CM: Preserving Function and Quality of Life

3

Counseling Patients on Disease Progression in ATTR-CM

4

AI-Driven Advances in ATTR-CM Care

5

Redefining ATTR Treatment: Key Mechanisms and Emerging Data

6

Advances in ATTR-CM: Evolving Diagnostics and Therapeutics

7

Treating ATTR-CM Early: A Shift From Reactive to Strategic Care

8

Closing Gaps in ASCVD Prevention: Lipid Management Insights from AHA 2025

9

Rethinking Hormones: Testosterone and Estrogen in Women’s Heart Health

10

Targeting Vascular KCNQ5 Channels: A Promising Strategy for Blood Pressure Control

11

Navigating the Vascular Risks of Cancer Therapy: Balancing Cardiac Safety and Tumor Control

12

Understanding Lipid and Lipoprotein Metabolism in Cardiovascular Health

13

Sex-Based Differences in Lipid Management: Implications for Cardiovascular Risk

14

Gender Bias and Heart Health: Improving Cardiovascular Care for Women

15

Managing Cholesterol and Triglyceride Levels: Targeted Nutritional Approaches

16

Managing Statin Intolerance: Practical Approaches and Emerging Non-Statin Options

17

Improving Lipid Management Through Equity-Focused Clinical Strategies

18

Optimizing Cardiovascular Outcomes in Hyperlipidemia Through Risk-Based Care

19

How Artificial Sweeteners Could Be Linked to Heart Disease

20

Allergic Reactions and Cardiac Concerns: Exploring the Heart Disease Link

21

Active Aging: Preventing Heart Failure in Older Women with Exercise

22

AHA Identifies CKM Syndrome: A First Step in Managing Patients with CVD

23

Pharmacist-Prescribing and Hypertension Management: An Economic Benefit

24

Improving Symptoms, Function, and Weight Loss in HFpEF Patients with Obesity

25

A Discussion on Statins to Lower CVD Risk for HIV Patients

26

A Discussion on the Updated Recommendations for Managing Dyslipidemia in Adults

27

Identifying Cardiovascular Risk Factors for HIV Patients

28

Exploring Emerging Non-Statin LDL Lowering Therapies

29

Assessing the Effectiveness of Lp(a) Lowering Therapies in Clinical Trials

30

Stanford Surgeons Perform First Beating-Heart Procedure

31

Treating Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation With Novel Replacement Device

32

Exploring the Use of AI to Detect HFpEF

33

Updates from ACC 2023: Examining Transcatheter Repair Study Data

34

Cardio-Oncology: Key Clinical Data from ACC.23

35

The Emerging Field of Cardio-Oncology: A Look at the Multidisciplinary Team

36

The STELLAR Trial: Key Data on Sotatercept for PAH

37

A Look at Lipoprotein(a): Key Screening & Treatment Strategies

38

Anticipated Updates on Statin Intolerance at ACC 2023

39

The Role of Implementation Science in Familial Hypercholesterolemia

40

Updated Guidelines for Youth With Dyslipidemia

41

A Look into the Effectiveness of Dietary Supplements

42

Uncovering the Results of the DELIVER Trial

43

Exploring Novel Tools for PAH: Measuring Severity With a New Blood Test

44

Investigating the Link Between PCOS & CV Risk Factors During Delivery

45

When Climate & Cardiology Overlap: How Climate Change Can Impact Heart Health

46

The miniPUMP: A New Way to Get a Close-Up View of the Heart

47

Improving Adherence Among HF Patients: A Look at the PROMPT-HF Trial

48

What the SODIUM-HF Trial Means for Heart Failure Patients

49

Breaking Down the Criteria for Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure

50

Reviewing the Role of SGLT2 Inhibitors in Heart Failure

51

Looking into Long-Term Cardiovascular Impacts of COVID-19

52

Cardio-Obstetrics: Taking Better Care of Our Pregnant & Postpartum Patients

53

Exploring Xenotransplantation: Is the Future of Heart Transplants Now?

54

One Foundation's Approach to Preventing Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes

55

Ejection Fraction in Heart Failure: Does It Matter?

56

Cardiac Rehabilitation: Key Considerations for Breast Cancer Survivors

57

Diving into Diversity: A Look at Representation in Cardiovascular Clinical Trials

58

Patching Up Cardiovascular Risk

59

Coronary Heart Disease & Postmenopausal Women: Evaluating Risk Through Research

60

Considering Cannabis & the Cardiovascular System: A Look at Patient Outcomes

61

Exploring the Careers of Cardiologists: A Noninvasive Cardiologist's Journey & a First-Year Student's Story

62

Examining Coronary Heart Disease & Psychosocial Stressors

63

Cardiovascular Complications & Pregnancy: What Cardiologists Need to Know

64

How Can Space Travel Affect Our Heart Health?

65

Investigating the Relationship Between Pregnancy Complications & Coronary Disease

66

ASCVD Risk & Women: Investigating Impact on Female Patients

67

Spotlighting Excellence in Cardiology Care Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic

68

An Epidemic Amid a Pandemic: CVD, COVID-19, & the Leading Cause of Death Worldwide

69

Addressing Racial Disparities in Cardiovascular Care

70

Clinical Cardiovascular Care: Antiplatelet & Anticoagulation Strategies

71

Exploring Strategies to Eliminate Disparities in Cardiovascular Care

72

Exploring the Effect of Triglycerides

73

Cardiology Care Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic: Remote-Monitoring Technologies

74

Evaluating Essential Strategies for Reducing the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease

75

Exploring the Prevalence of Congenital Heart Disease in Conjoined Twins

76

Detecting & Diagnosing Diabetes in Cardiology Patients

77

Cardiology Among the Constellations: Exploring Microgravity & Space Flight

78

Assessing Advancements in Preventative Cardiology

79

Evaluating the Updated ACC/AHA Cholesterol Guidelines

80

Showcasing a Hero in Cardiology Care: Dr. Heval Kelli

81

Assessing Advancements in Cardiology: Women & Heart Disease

82

Gazing into the Cardiology Crystal Ball: The Future of Preventive Care

83

At the Heart of Healthcare: Addressing the Future of Cardiology Care

84

Exploring Female Underrepresentation in Heart Failure Research

85

Understanding the Link Between Utero Diabetes & Heart Disease in Young Adults

86

Uncovering Evidence on Blood Pressure Improvements in Americans

87

Sci-Fi in the OR: Utilizing Holograms in Cardiac Ablation Procedures

88

Finding the Answer to How & Why Arteries Age

89

How Does COVID-19 Affect the Heart?

90

Revising CPR to Improve Cardiac Arrest Outcomes Outside the Hospital

91

Identifying Unstable Coronary Plaques

92

Examining Links Between Vitamin D Deficiency and Cardiovascular Disease

93

Genetic Testing for Long QT Syndrome

94

Simple Screening for Older Patients Considering Cardiac Surgery

95

The Obesity Epidemic in Mississippi: A Mirror for the Nation

96

Part 2: A Plant-Based Diet for Preventing and Possibly Reversing Coronary Artery Disease

97

Could Silkworms Help Repair Clogged Arteries?

98

When More Isn't Better: Questioning the Efficacy of Common Cardiovascular Treatments

99

How to Develop Interdisciplinary, Realistic Health Policies in an Era of Health System Reform

100

Does the Entire Healthcare System Need a Redesign?

101

The Complexity of Medication Management for Older Patients with Heart Failure

102

Evaluation of Second Generation Drug-Eluting Stents

103

Part 1: A Plant-Based Diet for Preventing and Possibly Reversing Coronary Artery Disease

104

Faster Treatment of MI with the Help of Wireless EKG Programs

105

PPIs and Antiplatelet Therapy: Weighing the Benefits and Risks

106

Fortilin and Targeted Molecular Therapy for Preventing Atherosclerosis

107

Should We Screen Asymptomatic Patients for Subclinical Atherosclerosis?

108

Methods to Identify Quality in Cardiovascular Practices

109

From Haiti to the US: Public-Private Partnerships in Healthcare

110

Anticoagulation Therapies for Atrial Fibrillation

111

Genetic Clues to Heart Health

112

Comparative-Effectiveness Research on Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators

113

The 50th Anniversary of the First Prosthetic Heart Valve

114

Expanding the Anti-Arrhythmia Armamentarium: Where Does Dronedarone Fit In?

115

Should We Add ECG to Routine Screening of Young Athletes?

116

Linking Air Pollution and Heart Disease

117

All Things in Moderation: Small Lifestyle Changes for Cardiovascular Health

118

The Clinically Broken Heart: Stress-Induced Cardiomyopathy

119

Catheter Ablation Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation

120

The Road Less Traveled: Recognizing Comorbidities and Non-Traditional Characteristics in Patients With Heart Failure

121

The Myths and Realities of Myocardial Infarction Prevention With Vaccination

122

Doctor as Patient Advocate: Top Tools to Empower Your Patients

123

Modernizing the FDA Premarket Approval Process for Medical Devices

124

The Heart and the Lungs: Linking COPD and Cardiac Output

125

Healthcare Cost Containment and Medical Liability Reform

126

Global Disparities in Arrhythmia Management

127

A Global Issue: Obesity and Improving Cardiovascular Health in Children

128

Heart Disease in Ancient Egyptians

129

Deciphering Meaningful Use of Health Information Technology

130

The Value and Future of the Maintenance of Certification Program

131

Health Reform and Cardiology in the Year Ahead

132

The Future of Medical Device Innovation

133

The Patient-Centered Medical Home: New Delivery Models and Healthcare Reform

134

The Rapid Evolution of Ventricular Assist Devices

135

Transforming the Standard of Care for Acute Coronary Syndromes

136

Glucose Control After Acute Myocardial Infarction

137

Can Autologous Stem Cells Reverse the Damage of a Heart Attack?

138

Future Cardiovascular Disease & the Big Impact of Small Salt Reductions

139

Surpassing the Clipboard: Integrating HIT Into Your Practice

140

Preparing for Medicare Payment Cuts

141

As Prescribed: Meeting the Challenges of Medication Adherence

142

Cardiac Care on Ice: Therapeutic Hypothermia for Cardiac Arrest

143

The Spectrum of Treatment for Left Ventricular Dysfunction

144

When to Screen for Fibromuscular Dysplasia

145

Targeting Anemia, Iron Deficiency for Patients With Heart Failure

146

The Challenges of Defibrillator and Pacemaker Lead Extraction

147

The ARBITER 6-HALTS Trial: Clinical Implications

148

The Advantages of a Collaborative Cardiac Care Model

149

Troponin Assays for Diagnosing Myocardial Infarction

150

New Recommendations for STEMI and PCI

151

The Role of Cardiac Resynchronization in the Prevention of Heart Failure

152

The Hypertension Paradox: Better Treatment, Worse Outcomes

153

Pediatric Heart Disease: The Need for More Rigorous Clinical Evidence

154

When Patients Leave the Hospital, a Healthier Transition

155

My Heart Your Heart: Explanting Pacemakers to Reuse Abroad

156

The Scientific Pursuit of More Precise Care

157

Endoscopic Vein-Graft Harvesting in CABG Procedures

158

Walk for Cardiovascular Health: Programs Around the Country

159

The NCDR Family of Registries: What Clinicians Need to Know

160

Warranties, Integration and Enduring Innovation at Geisinger

161

The Possibility of Cardiac Cell Regeneration

162

Framingham: The Foundation of Modern Heart Research

163

Comparative Effectiveness Research: How to Get There?

164

Where Do Accountable Care Organizations Fit Into Reform?

165

How to Achieve, Measure, and Maintain Quality of Care

166

Cardiac Care for a Young, At-Risk Population in Saudi Arabia

167

National Health Reform and Lessons Learned From California

168

Going Home and Staying Home: Reducing Readmissions

169

Focused Factories: A Path to Reduce Cost and Boost Quality

170

Reducing Childhood Obesity, One Sound Policy at a Time

171

Forging a Path Toward Cardiac Applications for Stem Cells

172

How Close Are We to a Cardiac Polypill?

173

Contraceptive Hormones & CV Disease: Pursuing the Link

174

Stable Coronary Artery Disease: PCI Versus Medical Therapy

175

Women and Heart Disease: Closing the Outcomes Gap

176

The Right Test at the Right Time: Progress in Cardiac Imaging

177

Reforming the FDA's Drug Approval Process

178

The Year Ahead in Cardiology and Health Policy

179

Pre-Operative Cardiac Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction

180

Stroke Prevention in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

181

With or Without Surgical Backup? Settling the Debate on PCI

182

The Role of Employers in the Health Reform Movement

183

Potential Concerns About the Newest Line of ICD Technology

184

Coronary CT Angiography: To Order or Not to Order?

185

The Cost-Benefit Calculus of CT Angiograms

186

Easing the Healthcare Burden on Small Businesses

187

Industry and Healthcare: Sorting Out Potential Conflicts

188

Treatment Guidelines: The Ongoing Pursuit of Excellence

189

Sudden Cardiac Death in Athletes

190

Examining the Biodegradable Stent

191

A More Definitive Ablation Procedure for Atrial Fibrillation

192

Antiplatelet Therapy After Drug-Eluting Stent Implantation

193

Advances in Managing Atrial Fibrillation

194

Recognizing the Subtle Signs of Aortic Valve Disease

195

Developments in Surgical Therapies for Valve Disease

196

Measures to Improve Quality and Physician Payments

197

Healthcare Reform: An Economist’s Perspective

198

Close a Hole in the Heart, Heal Pain in the Head?

199

Updating Guidelines for Unstable Angina and NSTEMI

200

Updating Guidelines for ST-Elevation MI

201

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Diagnosis and Treatment