Heart Podcast

BMJ Group

Heart Failure

Atrial Fibrillation

Cardiology

Covid-19

Mortality

Coronary Artery Disease

Socioeconomic Deprivation

Familial Hypercholesterolemia

Chronic Heart Failure

Cardiogeriatrics

Exercise Training

Heart Disease

Polypharmacy

WHO Guidelines

Physical Activity

Athletics

Professional Sports

Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)

Cardiovascular Medicine

Frailty

The Heart Podcast is your go-to source for the latest insights and developments in cardiovascular medicine. Each episode features in-depth interviews with renowned authors and leading experts in the field, delving into the latest advances in cardiovascular research and treatments.Heart - heart.bmj.com - is a renowned international journal from the BMJ Group and the British Cardiovascular Society (... more

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Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	306	Founded	15 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	ScienceMedicineHealth & FitnessLife Sciences

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How does colchicine impact inflammation in the coronary arteries?

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Aernoud Fiolet from Utrecht in the Netherlands. They discuss the imaging substudy of the LoDoCo2 trial, which tested colchicine in patients with chronic... more

13 Jan 2026 • 14 min

Can we predict coronary artery disease on CT using machine learning - insights from the SCOT-HEART trial

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Professor Michelle Williams from the University of Edinburgh. They discuss the possibility of predicting cardiovascular disease on CT from clinical factors... more

30 Dec 2025 • 20 min

Therapies for ventricular tachycardia

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr John Sapp from Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. They discuss his review paper all about ventricular tachycardia in terms of drug and device therapies, plus... more

16 Dec 2025 • 18 min

Evolution of coronary stents: innovations, antithrombotic strategies and future directions

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr William Parker from Sheffield in the UK. They discuss how PCI has changed over the last 40 years, covering balloons, stents, drugs and the future. If yo... more

2 Dec 2025 • 21 min

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Recent Guests

Dr. Aernoud Fiolet

Cardiologist at the University of Utrecht focused on heart failure and atherosclerosis.

University of Utrecht

Episode: How does colchicine impact inflammation in the coronary arteries?

Michelle Williams

Professor of Cardiovascular Imaging at the University of Edinburgh and Associate Director of the British Heart Foundation Data Science Centre.

University of Edinburgh, British Heart Foundation Data Science Centre

Episode: Can we predict coronary artery disease on CT using machine learning - insights from the SCOT-HEART trial

John Sapp

Electrophysiology consultant cardiologist and professor

Dalhousie University, QE2 Health Sciences Center

Episode: Therapies for ventricular tachycardia

William Parker

NIHR Clinical Lecturer in Cardiology at the University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield

Episode: Evolution of coronary stents: innovations, antithrombotic strategies and future directions

Frances Varian

Doctor and cardiologist, member of the Environment and Sustainability Committee for the British Cardiovascular Society

University of Sheffield

Episode: Planetary health meets cardiology: A call to action

Jennifer Barraclough

An interventional and general cardiologist and cardiovascular researcher from the George Institute for Global Health.

George Institute for Global Health

Episode: Predicting cardiovascular events from routine mammograms using machine learning

Dr. Mehdi Eskandari

Imaging cardiologist with expertise in structural intervention imaging

King's College Hospital

Episode: Predicting 1-year futility of TAVI procedures using machine learning

Dan Green

Senior Teaching Fellow and Programme Director at Aston University

University of Aston

Episode: Top 10 statistical errors in submitted papers...and how to avoid them

Dr. Carl Chip Lavie

Medical Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation and Preventive Cardiology

John Oshner Heart and Vascular Institute, Ochsner Clinical School, University of Queensland

Episode: Change in body weight, cardiovascular disease and mortality

Host

James Rudd

Digital Media Editor with expertise in cardiovascular medicine, often featuring guests to discuss new research and developments in the field.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 168 ratings

Amazing
Amazing podcast and love the host
Apple Podcasts
5
Purplepandas850
United Kingdom3 months ago
Good information
Bite size cardiology. I’m a paramedic and listen to most episodes. Please can we have longer or weekly shows?
Apple Podcasts
5
Lucius NYY
United States4 months ago
Really helpful for med students.
I listen to Dr Rudd on the way to and from work. The guests are knowledgeable and the show is about the right length. Occasional longer shows might be cool.
Apple Podcasts
5
Tony Byron’s 3
United States4 months ago
Mr Johnson
Fantastic show, great host and interesting variety of guests. Keep it up
Apple Podcasts
5
Wilfred Peters
United Kingdom9 months ago
Fun
I enjoy this show
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United Kingdom10 months ago

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Apple Podcasts	#67	United Kingdom/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#38	China/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#118	Colombia/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#130	South Korea/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#151	Finland/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#192	Denmark/Health & Fitness/Medicine

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

How does colchicine impact inflammation in the coronary arteries?

Q: What would you say were your main takeaways from the study?

The study indicated that colchicine may stabilize plaques similarly to statins, but the lack of PCAT differences raises questions about measurement or biological phenomena that need further investigation.

How does colchicine impact inflammation in the coronary arteries?

Q: Can you talk us through briefly the methods that you use in the sub-study in terms of how you identified patients and the imaging that they went through?

The sub-study included patients randomized to either colchicine or placebo, specifically selecting those with a reasonable amount of atherosclerosis, with imaging tests performed at the end of the study after approximately two and a half years of drug exposure.

Can we predict coronary artery disease on CT using machine learning - insights from the SCOT-HEART trial

Q: What are the implications of this work?

This could help us prioritize CT scans based on urgency, potentially leading to better patient management.

Can we predict coronary artery disease on CT using machine learning - insights from the SCOT-HEART trial

Q: What would you say were your main findings, Michelle, in this sub-study?

We could predict with an AUC of 0.8 whether or not a patient was likely to have coronary artery disease based on demographics and clinical parameters.

Therapies for ventricular tachycardia

Q: How have procedures for preventing VT using ablation improved over the last 20 years?

Procedures have improved with advancements like radiofrequency ablation and three-dimensional mapping, allowing for targeted interventions in complex cases.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Heart Podcast

What is Heart Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast serves as a vital resource for those interested in cardiovascular medicine, featuring enlightening discussions with top authors and experts in the field. Episodes cover a range of topics from recent advancements in research and innovative treatments to discussions about the intersecting issues of cardiovascular health with climate change, gender disparities in clinical trials, and the implications of new diagnostic technologies. Notably, the podcast emphasizes practical application in clinical settings, often addressing how emerging research can influence patient care and health policies. Its focus on real-world impact and expert insight makes it particularly appealing to medical professionals, researchers, and students looking... more

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Recent guests on Heart Podcast include:

1. Dr. Aernoud Fiolet
2. Michelle Williams
3. John Sapp
4. William Parker
5. Frances Varian
6. Jennifer Barraclough
7. Dr. Mehdi Eskandari
8. Dan Green

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