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ACCEL Lite: Featured ACCEL Interviews on Exciting CV Research

American College of Cardiology
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The American College of Cardiology offers select interviews and summaries of cardiology's most interesting research areas from ACCEL's renowned library, hosted by ACCEL Editor-in-Chief Alison L. Bailey, MD, FACC, FAACPVR.

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Larry Sperling
Katz Professor in Preventative Cardiology, Emory University
Emory University School of Medicine
Episode: The Case For Medically Tailored Meals
Deepak Bhakta
Cardiologist from the University of Indiana
University of Indiana
Episode: Managing Subclinical AFib Detected by Devices, Ambulatory Monitors and Wearables
Dr. Steven Nissen
Cardiologist, Chief Academic Officer at Seidel and Arnold Miller Family Heart Vascular and Thoracic Institute
Cleveland Clinic
Episode: Cardiorenal Outcomes with Tirzepatide Compared with Dulaglutide in Patients with Diabetes and CVD
Pam Taub
Professor of Medicine, UC San Diego, Cardiology
UC San Diego
Episode: Impact Of Ivabradine in Post-COVID POTS: The Recover-Autonomic Trial
Misa Fister
Inattending physician at University Medical Center at Ljubljana
University Medical Center Ljubljana
Episode: Prehospital Heparin Administration In Patients With STEMI Undergoing Primary PCI
Rob Mentz
Editor of JCF, Duke University clinician
Duke University
Episode: Definitions and Treatment of Iron Deficiency in HF: Feel and Function or More?
Aaron Baggish
Professor of Medicine and Sports Science
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Episode: Key Take-Home Messages From the 2025 Sports Cardiology Guidelines
Mardi Gomberg-Maitland
Director of Pulmonary Hypertension at George Washington University
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Episode: Insights From the CADENCE Trial
John Davies
Chief investigator, ORBITA CTO Trial
Essex Cardiothoracic Centre, Basildon
Episode: A Look At The ORBITA-CTO Trial

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Alison Bailey
Editor-in-Chief of ACCEL Lite and a prominent host of interviews with leading cardiology researchers and clinicians.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 85 ratings
  • ACCELlent

    I really like this podcast. I disagree with many reviewers that it’s short. It’s the perfect length for listening on a walk or a commute or a break. If you want an hour-long plus podcast then you should be checking out the website or journal.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ramster1
    United States7 months ago
  • Called Lite for a reason; the previous ACCEL was so much better

    I love this podcast, but I miss the breadth and depth of interviews that I used to hear on the original ACCEL/Audio Digest. I felt I could keep up with new developments and thinking by listening to the 3 hours of interviews each month, but now ACCEL is much more limited, thus “Lite.”

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    RandalHu
    United Statesa year ago
  • Superficial

    Compared to previous version of ACCEL this is very superficial and shallow . I miss the old ACCEL with detailed interviews and pdfs . CME was nice too . I would not mind paying for the ACCEL if it is detailed and has CME included. The way it was in the past

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Harakil
    United Statesa year ago
  • Senior-RITA

    The audio of the author is very distorted unfortunately.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    NebraskanE
    United States2 years ago
  • Timothy Wong's August 2024 presentation

    Timothy Wong's August 2024 presentation on HCM. Dr Wong refers to LVH as a symptom. LVH is a sign or a finding, but it is not a symptom.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    golgikanji
    United States2 years ago

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The Case For Medically Tailored Meals
Q: Is there actual evidence to support prescribing medically tailored meals, or is this just a logical idea?
There is evidence showing trends toward lower readmissions and better surrogate markers, but existing studies are often small and short, so we need more robust data and clear guidelines on dosage and integration with nutrition counseling.
Impact Of Ivabradine in Post-COVID POTS: The Recover-Autonomic Trial
Q: What were the main results and their implications?
The overall OHQ did not differ between ivabradine and placebo, but there was a signal that adding coordinated care to ivabradine improved outcomes, suggesting a synergistic effect between pharmacologic heart-rate reduction and structured lifestyle interventions in improving quality of life for post-COVID POTS patients.
Impact Of Ivabradine in Post-COVID POTS: The Recover-Autonomic Trial
Q: What was the rationale behind the RECOVER Autonomic Trial?
The trial was designed because there was very little data to guide management of POTS, especially post-COVID related, and there was a need to evaluate whether ivabradine could lower heart rate and improve quality of life, particularly in a population with long COVID and POTS, using a factorial design that also tested coordinated care versus standard lifestyle advice.
Heart and Liver Health: Interconnectedness of CV and Hepatic Risk
Q: What practical steps should a clinician take after finding a high fibrosis score?
Refer to hepatology for advanced liver imaging or biopsy as needed, to confirm fibrosis stage and inform coordinated care that may improve both liver and heart outcomes.
Heart and Liver Health: Interconnectedness of CV and Hepatic Risk
Q: Should clinicians screen HFpEF patients for liver disease, and how can this be done cost-effectively?
Yes, implement noninvasive fibrosis risk scores (NFS and FIB-4) using readily available demographics and labs, and use tools like MDCalc to guide further hepatology referral when fibrosis risk is high.

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This program features concise, practitioner-focused discussions on cutting-edge cardiovascular research and practice. Episodes cover topics ranging from heart-lung disease phenotypes and novel remodeling therapies to trial design, guideline updates, and real-world implementation of prevention strategies. Guests are often leading clinicians and researchers from top medical centers, providing actionable insights, trial context, and pragmatic takeaways for frontline cardiologists. A notable strength is the blend of clinical relevance with research updates, helping listeners stay current without lengthy interviews, though some feedback suggests a desire for deeper, more in-depth conversations on complex trials and guidelines. The format is well... more

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