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The ESC podcasts - regular recordings from the European Society of Cardiology. Hear renowned experts discuss cardiovascular advances relevant to daily practice. Check here regularly to stay up to date. You can also be interested in other ESC podcasts: EHRA Cardio Talk, HFA Cardio Talk, ESC TV Today and much more. Check them out!

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Latest Episodes

With Mandeep Mehra, Mass General Brigham, Boston - USA and Milica Vukicevic, Clinical center of Serbia and School of medicine University of Belgrade, Belgrade - Serbia.

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With Andreas Zuckermann and Roxana Moayedifar, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna - Austria.

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With Juerg Schwitter, Lausanne University Hospital, Lausanne - Switzerland, Panagiotis Antiochos,University Hospital Centre Vaudois (CHUV), Lausanne - Switzerland and Ambra Masi, University Hospital Centre Vaudois (CHUV), Lausanne - Switzerland.

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With Bahira Shahim, Ayah Fayad and Kari Feldt, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm - Sweden

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Recent Guests

Kari Feldt
Senior imaging cardiologist
Karolinska University Hospital / Karolinska Institute
Episode: Journal editorial : Aortic valve calcification in type 2 diabetes: the heavy weight of comorbidities
Aldostefano Porcari
Cardiologist and researcher with expertise in cardiac amyloidosis
Trieste; honorary contract at UCL London; National Amyloidosis Centre, London
Episode: Journal editorial: Decision curve analysis and the incremental value of cardiac MRI in transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis
Alexander Lyon
Clinical lead of the Cardio Oncology Service at the Royal Brompton Hospital
Royal Brompton Hospital
Episode: Journal editorial: Cancer and cardiovascular disease: converging burdens, shared challenges
David Adlam
Professor of acute and interventional cardiology
University of Glasgow
Episode: Journal editorial: Cancer and cardiovascular disease: converging burdens, shared challenges
Gal Tsaban
Physician from Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic
Episode: Journal editorial: Beyond ischemia and anatomy: functional capacity as a stage-specific prognostic driver in advanced coronary atherosclerosis
Daniele Andreini
Professor, University of Milan
University of Milan
Episode: Journal editorial: Beyond ischemia and anatomy: functional capacity as a stage-specific prognostic driver in advanced coronary atherosclerosis
Salvatore De Rosa
Cardiologist, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro
University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Italy
Episode: Journal editiorial: Subvalvular aortic stenosis in adulthood: stable, manageable, but never simple
Daniele Torella
Cardiologist, University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro
University Magna Graecia of Catanzaro, Italy
Episode: Journal editiorial: Subvalvular aortic stenosis in adulthood: stable, manageable, but never simple
Marco Guglielmo
cardiologist and multimodality cardiac imager
Episode: Journal editorial - Artificial intelligence–derived stress ejection fraction in stress cardiac magnetic resonance with dipyridamole: bridging past insights with future innovations

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Ayah Fayad
Host of ESC Cardio Talk with affiliation to Karolinska Institute.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 66 ratings
  • Commentary rather than critique

    Interesting topics in cardiology reviewing findings from papers in the EHJ. However, it would be great if there was some more analysis and discussion of the limitations of these papers rather than just commentary.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Stu.pid
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • Impactful cardiology coverage

    Please keep these coming. Some of the most insightful cardiology commentary I’ve seen as a student of medicine.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    petert62
    United States7 years ago
  • Concise talks on cardiology’s most cutting edge topics

    Really informative. Keep them short for my commute and keep them coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jack01010101
    United States7 years ago
  • Highly Compelling

    Very impressed by the insightful commentary presented by ESC. Incredibly informative and engaging.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CV Student
    United States7 years ago

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Guests bring strong imaging and translational insights
Engaging clinician-focused cardiology content with practical takeaways
High-quality, concise discussions fit for commutes and quick updates
Audience appreciates evidence-based, expert-led conversations with real-world impact

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Journal editorial: An optimally engineered pump, yet an incomplete therapy: biology, residual risk, and the future of LVAD care
Q: What should clinicians do differently tomorrow?
Deliberately track recovery beyond pump parameters, use neurohormonal therapy consistently, and focus on reducing morbidity in addition to improving survival.
Journal editorial: An optimally engineered pump, yet an incomplete therapy: biology, residual risk, and the future of LVAD care
Q: What is the main takeaway about recovery?
Recovery isn't binary; it's a graded continuum where even partial recovery is common early on and associated with better outcomes.
Journal editorial: An optimally engineered pump, yet an incomplete therapy: biology, residual risk, and the future of LVAD care
Q: What did this study actually do?
A large registry analysis of about 1500 advanced heart failure patients with LVAD support, examining how often ventricular recovery occurs, how it should be categorized, and its clinical significance.
Journal editorial : Aortic valve calcification in type 2 diabetes: the heavy weight of comorbidities
Q: What are the remaining questions your PhD work is addressing?
The work seeks longitudinal data to determine if aggressive management of blood pressure, weight, and kidney disease slows calcification progression, and aims to develop prediction models to identify those at risk for severe calcification to tailor screening and preventive strategies.
Journal editorial : Aortic valve calcification in type 2 diabetes: the heavy weight of comorbidities
Q: What are a few limitations of the study?
A major limitation is the snapshot nature of cross‑sectional data, which cannot establish causality or progression, and the cohort had relatively well‑controlled diabetes, potentially limiting extrapolation to poorly controlled populations.

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Frequently Asked Questions About ESC Cardio Talk

What is ESC Cardio Talk about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently covers cutting-edge cardiovascular topics with a practical bent, featuring clinician-hosts and leading researchers who discuss imaging, risk stratification, and treatment strategies across a broad range of cardiovascular conditions. Episodes often center on interpreting study data, methodological considerations, and translating research into routine practice, with guests ranging from imaging specialists to cardio-oncology and device therapy experts. A notable strength is the focus on actionable insights, real-world implications, and sometimes climate- or policy-related angles that affect cardiovascular care. This mix should appeal to clinicians seeking to stay current, researchers looking for clinical context, and spon... more

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1. This Week in Cardiology
2. Eagle's Eye View: Your Weekly CV Update From ACC.org
3. Cardionerds: A Cardiology Podcast
4. ESC TV Today – Your Cardiovascular News
5. Circulation on the Run

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Recent guests on ESC Cardio Talk include:

1. Kari Feldt
2. Aldostefano Porcari
3. Alexander Lyon
4. David Adlam
5. Gal Tsaban
6. Daniele Andreini
7. Salvatore De Rosa
8. Daniele Torella

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