Cardionerds: A Cardiology Podcast

CardioNerds

Heart Failure

Cardiology

Cardio-Oncology

Atrial Fibrillation

Cardiovascular Disease

Echocardiography

Cardiogenic Shock

Mechanical Circulatory Support

Guidelines

Cardiac Tumors

AHA Guidelines

Stroke Prevention

Obesity

Breast Cancer

Cardiomyopathy

Catheter Ablation

Lifestyle Management

Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Multidisciplinary Team

Cardiac Imaging

Welcome to CardioNerds, where we bring you in-depth discussions with leading experts, case reports, and updates on the latest advancements in the world of cardiology. Tune in to expand your knowledge, sharpen your skills, and become a true CardioNerd!

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	437	Founded	6 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	EducationMedicineHealth & Fitness

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Latest Episodes

436. Heart Failure: Pre-Heart Transplant Evaluation and Management with Dr. Kelly Schlendorf

In this episode, the CardioNerds (Dr. Rachel Goodman, Dr. Shazli Khan, and Dr. Jenna Skowronski) discuss a case of AMI-shock with a focus on listing for heart transplant with faculty expert Dr. Kelly Schlendorf. We dive into the world of pre-transpla... more

24 Nov 2025 • 32 min

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435. Atrial Fibrillation: Chronic Management of Atrial Fibrillation with Dr. Edmond Cronin

CardioNerds (Dr. Kelly Arps, Dr. Naima Maqsood, and Dr. Elizabeth Davis) discuss chronic AF management with Dr. Edmond Cronin. This episode seeks to explore the chronic management of atrial fibrillation (AF) as described by the 2023 ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS ... more

20 Nov 2025 • 47 min

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434. Heart Failure: Advanced Therapies Evaluation with Dr. Michelle Kittleson

CardioNerds kicks off its advanced therapies series with Chair of the CardioNerds Heart Failure Council, Dr. Jenna Skowronski, co-chair of the series, Dr. Shazli Khan, and Episode FIT lead, Dr. Jason Feinman. In this first episode, they discuss the p... more

7 Nov 2025 • 14 min

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433. The Evolution and Future of Cardio-Obstetrics with Dr. Afshan Hameed, Dr. Doreen DeFaria Yeh, Dr. Garima Sharma, and Dr. Rina Mauricio

In this second episode of a collaborative series with the AHA Women in Cardiology (WIC) Committee, CardioNerds (Dr. Gurleen Kaur and Dr. Anna Radhakrishnan) are joined by four leading experts in Cardio-Obstetrics to explore this rapidly evolving fiel... more

5 Nov 2025 • 31 min

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Recent Guests

Michelle Kittleson

Professor of Medicine and Director of Education in Heart Failure and Transplantation at Cedars-Sinai

Cedars-Sinai

Episode: 434. Heart Failure: Advanced Therapies Evaluation with Dr. Michelle Kittleson

Dr. Afshan Hameed

Division Director of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and leads the Cardio-Obstetrics Program at UC Irvine

UC Irvine

Episode: 433. The Evolution and Future of Cardio-Obstetrics with Dr. Afshan Hameed, Dr. Doreen DeFaria Yeh, Dr. Garima Sharma, and Dr. Rina Mauricio

Dr. Doreen DeFaria Yeh

Program director of the MGH Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship Program and co-director of the MGH Cardiovascular Disease and Pregnancy Program

Mass General Hospital

Episode: 433. The Evolution and Future of Cardio-Obstetrics with Dr. Afshan Hameed, Dr. Doreen DeFaria Yeh, Dr. Garima Sharma, and Dr. Rina Mauricio

Dr. Garima Sharma

Director of Women's Cardiovascular Health and Cardio-Obstetrics at Inova

Inova

Episode: 433. The Evolution and Future of Cardio-Obstetrics with Dr. Afshan Hameed, Dr. Doreen DeFaria Yeh, Dr. Garima Sharma, and Dr. Rina Mauricio

Dr. Rina Mauricio

Assistant Professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center, Director of Women's Cardiovascular Health and Director of Cardio-Obstetrics

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Episode: 433. The Evolution and Future of Cardio-Obstetrics with Dr. Afshan Hameed, Dr. Doreen DeFaria Yeh, Dr. Garima Sharma, and Dr. Rina Mauricio

Dr. Sanjeev Saksena

Professor of medicine at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and medical director of the Electrophysiology Research Foundation.

Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Episode: 432. Journal Club: The TRANSFORM-AF Trial with Dr. Sanjeev Saksena and Dr. Varun Sundaram

Dr. Varun Sundaram

Section chief of Advanced Heart Failure at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center and associate professor of medicine at Caves Western Reserve University.

Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center

Episode: 432. Journal Club: The TRANSFORM-AF Trial with Dr. Sanjeev Saksena and Dr. Varun Sundaram

Dr. Jonathan Chrispin

Associate Professor of Medicine in the Johns Hopkins Medicine Division of Cardiology, Electrophysiology, and Arrhythmia

Johns Hopkins Medicine

Episode: 431. Atrial Fibrillation: Acute Management of Atrial Fibrillation with Dr. Jonathan Chrispin

Dr. Nosheen Reza

Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, leader in advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology

University of Pennsylvania

Episode: 430. Women Leaders in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology with Dr. Mariell Jessup and Dr. Nosheen Reza

Hosts

Kelly

Co-Chair of the Atrial Fibrillation series, contributing to the educational narrative.

Dan Ambinder

Co-founder and host, offering insights from his experiences in cardiology.

Rick Ferraro

Contributor and advanced cardiac imaging fellow, known for his expertise in case discussions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 726 ratings

Great listen
Amazing for fellows and those interested in learning medicine
Apple Podcasts
5
Ryan rinn
United States2 months ago
The best!
Must listen! This podcast remains the absolute best medical podcast out there! I have known Dan and Amit since I was there Intern. I have been listening to cardio nerd since day one when I was a brand new cardiology fellow! They continue to put out the absolute best, highest quality, most educational information about cardiology out there. It is essential listening for all individuals interested in cardiology and to take care of cardiac patients. I am now an attending cardiologist and I still li... more
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5
Jared S, MD
United Statesa year ago
Simply the Best
I have been an active listener throughout my cardiology fellowship (since episode 1). I love the variety of episodes with guideline summaries, and case reports being my favourite. The information is of the highest quality and delivered in a clear way. Highly recommended for all cardio nerds regardless of your level of training.
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5
Rocky 1567
Canada2 years ago
-NP student
Great content and use of case studies! The patient-centered approach is always appreciated. The speakers have very diverse backgrounds and deliver up to date and evidence based guidelines. Wonderful podcast.
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5
Andreinavalenzuela
United States2 years ago
CT surgery APN
It would be MUCH better without the lengthy introductions and strange, seemingly scripted banter that said the content is great. But..we get it. You’re physicians. You’ve done stuff. You *probably* doesn’t need to take up so much time patting each other on the back.
Apple Podcasts
3
Cam Mattes
United States2 years ago

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The podcast is highly praised for its educational content and expert guests, making it a valuable resource for those interested in cardiology.

Listeners appreciate the diversity of topics covered, including case studies and guideline summaries that cater to various levels of expertise.

Some feedback suggests that the dynamic between hosts sometimes feels overly effusive, though the overall quality of information remains strong.

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Apple Podcasts	#37	United States/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#96	United Kingdom/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#231	Canada/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#126	Italy/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#136	Australia/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#5	Poland/Health & Fitness/Medicine

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

432. Journal Club: The TRANSFORM-AF Trial with Dr. Sanjeev Saksena and Dr. Varun Sundaram

Q: Dr. Saksena, what would a randomized control trial look like in this aspect and what would be the key inclusion criteria and endpoints and challenges to overcome in this trial?

A randomized control trial should include heart failure endpoints as a primary measure, and challenges would include the ethical considerations of randomized long-term studies and ensuring robust patient selection.

432. Journal Club: The TRANSFORM-AF Trial with Dr. Sanjeev Saksena and Dr. Varun Sundaram

Q: Dr. Sundaram, how do you see future guidelines incorporating GLP-1 receptor agonists for secondary prevention and AFib, especially in patients with comorbid obesity and diabetes?

The evidence supports the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists in these patients due to their effectiveness in managing risk factors associated with AF. However, obtaining class one level evidence may be challenging.

433. The Evolution and Future of Cardio-Obstetrics with Dr. Afshan Hameed, Dr. Doreen DeFaria Yeh, Dr. Garima Sharma, and Dr. Rina Mauricio

Q: What would you like to see in Cardio-Obstetrics over the next five years?

Integrated care delivery models that begin preconceptionally and improved transitions of care throughout pregnancy and afterwards.

433. The Evolution and Future of Cardio-Obstetrics with Dr. Afshan Hameed, Dr. Doreen DeFaria Yeh, Dr. Garima Sharma, and Dr. Rina Mauricio

Q: How can we ensure that we do not lose patients in the postpartum period?

We need purposeful planned touch points and continued monitoring through telemedicine, education, and insurance coverage improvement.

433. The Evolution and Future of Cardio-Obstetrics with Dr. Afshan Hameed, Dr. Doreen DeFaria Yeh, Dr. Garima Sharma, and Dr. Rina Mauricio

Q: What major shifts have you seen in Cardio-OB care from the cardiology and maternal-fetal medicine perspective?

In the last decade, there has been a recognition of the importance of multidisciplinary care for high-risk pregnant patients which has improved outcomes.

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This podcast focuses on deep discussions surrounding cardiology, featuring a range of topics such as atrial fibrillation, heart failure, imaging techniques, and specific case studies that illustrate complex medical scenarios. It is notable for its engagement with expert guests, including professors and medical professionals who provide insights into current guidelines, research advancements, and personal anecdotes from the medical community. By highlighting diverse subjects within cardiology, the podcast aims to educate and inspire healthcare professionals and enthusiasts alike, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the field of cardiovascular health.

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Recent guests on Cardionerds: A Cardiology Podcast include:

1. Michelle Kittleson
2. Dr. Afshan Hameed
3. Dr. Doreen DeFaria Yeh
4. Dr. Garima Sharma
5. Dr. Rina Mauricio
6. Dr. Sanjeev Saksena
7. Dr. Varun Sundaram
8. Dr. Jonathan Chrispin

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