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	309	Founded	15 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Life SciencesMedicineScienceHealth & Fitness

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Latest Episodes

Identification and management of non-obstructive high-risk coronary artery plaque

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor Professor James Rudd is joined by Dr Craig Balmforth from the University of Edinburgh. They discuss the rationale for identifying high-risk plaque, how imaging can help, and emerging therapie... more

24 Feb 2026 • 19 min

Cardiac imaging in oncology: the detection of cardiotoxicity

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Professor Kazuaki Negishi from Sydney, Australia. They discuss the optimal use of imaging to detect cardiac effects of cancer therapies. If you enjoy the s... more

10 Feb 2026 • 20 min

Anticoagulation in patients with low-burden atrial fibrillation: new evidence focusing on device-detected AF

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Professor Paulus Kirchhoff from the University of Hamburg in Germany. They discuss the concept of device-detected atrial fibrillation and how we should app... more

27 Jan 2026 • 16 min

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

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Recent Guests

Craig Balmforth

PhD candidate at the University of Edinburgh and cardiologist

University of Edinburgh

Episode: Identification and management of non-obstructive high-risk coronary artery plaque

Kazuaki Negishi

Cardiologist and Professor of Medicine at the University of New South Wales

University of New South Wales

Episode: Cardiac imaging in oncology: the detection of cardiotoxicity

Paulus Kirchhoff

Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Hamburg

University of Hamburg

Episode: Anticoagulation in patients with low-burden atrial fibrillation: new evidence focusing on device-detected AF

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

Host

Professor James Rudd

Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine and Consultant Cardiologist, known for his role as Digital Media Editor.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 170 ratings

Very useful
Big fan of the podcast from Oxford. Thank for the free education!
Apple Podcasts
5
TDeeney09
United Kingdoma month ago
Amazing
Amazing podcast and love the host
Apple Podcasts
5
Purplepandas850
United Kingdom4 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 States5 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 States5 months ago
Mr Johnson
Fantastic show, great host and interesting variety of guests. Keep it up
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United Kingdoma year ago

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Apple Podcasts	#198	United Kingdom/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#49	Finland/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#62	India/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#66	China/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#80	Philippines/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#89	Norway/Health & Fitness/Medicine

Talking Points

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Identification and management of non-obstructive high-risk coronary artery plaque

Q: What do guidelines say about looking for high-risk plaques with imaging, and is more evidence needed before this becomes standard practice?

Guidelines still rely on clinical risk, symptoms, and obstructive disease rather than plaque biology; imaging advances outpace guidelines, and clear, outcome-focused trials are needed to determine how plaque biology should influence management.

Identification and management of non-obstructive high-risk coronary artery plaque

Q: Is there a role for preventative PCI in plaques identified as high-risk, based on current trial data and guidelines?

Currently, there is insufficient evidence to routinely perform preventative PCI on high-risk, non-flow-limiting plaques; while some trials show local plaque stabilization, patient-level benefits are not clearly demonstrated due to diffuse systemic disease and other untreated plaques.

Identification and management of non-obstructive high-risk coronary artery plaque

Q: And for those who aren't as familiar with the area, could you explain what non-obstructive high-risk plaques are and why they're important in coronary artery disease?

Non-obstructive high-risk plaques are biologically unstable lesions that may rupture or erode despite not significantly narrowing the artery; their instability, inflammatory activity, and features like a large lipid core and thin fibrous cap make them key drivers of acute events beyond what stenosis severity would suggest.

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.

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

This podcast serves as a vital resource for anyone interested in the latest advancements in cardiovascular medicine. Featuring insightful interviews with renowned experts and authors in the field, the episodes focus on recent developments in cardiovascular research, innovative treatments, and critical issues affecting heart health. Topics span a diverse range, from cardiac imaging techniques and advancements in clinical practices to the intersection of cardiovascular health and environmental factors. This distinct blend of medical information and expert analysis caters to healthcare professionals, researchers, and anyone with a vested interest in heart health.

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Heart Podcast launched 15 years ago and published 309 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Craig Balmforth
2. Kazuaki Negishi
3. Paulus Kirchhoff
4. Dr. Aernoud Fiolet
5. Michelle Williams
6. John Sapp
7. William Parker
8. Frances Varian

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