Heart Podcast

BMJ Group

Heart Failure

Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiology

Coronary Artery Disease

Atrial Fibrillation

Covid-19

Heart Disease

Mortality

Socioeconomic Deprivation

Cardiovascular Medicine

Ejection Fraction

Familial Hypercholesterolemia

Machine Learning

Interventional Cardiology

Frailty

Cardiac MRI

Fabry's Disease

Hypertension

Exercise Training

Cardiogeriatrics

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	317	Founded	15 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	MedicineLife SciencesScienceHealth & Fitness

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Latest Episodes

Beyond the weight: how obesity drugs and bariatric surgery are changing cardiovascular medicine

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Professor Carel le Roux from University College, Dublin and Ulster University. They discuss the trial evidence that has emerged over the last 20 years for ... more

16 Jun 2026 • 25 min

Heart failure with preserved ejection fraction plus AF - challenges and opportunities

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Harriette Van Spall from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. They discuss her team's comprehensive review paper all about the intersection of heart failure with ... more

2 Jun 2026 • 30 min • Most popular

Can routine cardiac CT in patients with acute coronary syndrome and prior bypass grafts improve clinical decisions?

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Matthew Kelham from Bart's Hospital in London, UK. They discuss the difficulties in deciding the best strategy for patients who present with a non-ST el... more

19 May 2026 • 14 min

Do older patients benefit from heart failure therapies?

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor Professor James Rudd is joined by Dr Elinor Tan from the National University of Singapore. They discuss her team's systematic review and meta-analysis of guideline-directed medical therapies ... more

5 May 2026 • 16 min

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Recent Guests

Matthew Kelham

Interventional cardiology trainee, Bart's Heart Center

Bart's Heart Center, London

Episode: Can routine cardiac CT in patients with acute coronary syndrome and prior bypass grafts improve clinical decisions?

Elinor Tan

Cardiology trainee focusing on heart failure in older adults

National University Heart Center Singapore

Episode: Do older patients benefit from heart failure therapies?

Stephen Hamshire

Consultant in interventional cardiology and education

Bart's Health and Barking, Havering and Redbridge University Trusts

Episode: Simulation training in Cardiology - a missed opportunity?

Jwan Naser

Cardiology fellow, Mayo Clinic Rochester

Mayo Clinic

Episode: The natural history of aortic regurgitation

Marianna Fontana

Professor of Cardiology at UCL; National Amyloidosis Centre

UCL; National Amyloidosis Centre, Royal Free Hospital, London

Episode: Current and emerging treatments for cardiac amyloidosis

Robin Bouleau

Resident in cardiology; PhD student focused on PVCs

Stockholm South General Hospital; Karolinska Institutet

Episode: Premature ventricular complexes and risk of atrial fibrillation and stroke in patients without structural heart disease

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

Host

James Rudd

Host of the Heart Podcast; Digital Media Editor at Heart; Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiologist in Cambridge.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 174 ratings

Excellent, concise, relevant
This podcast is always a worthwhile listen. It’s relevant to clinical practice, and concise. Perfect length for the commute. Papers available afterwards. Emily
Apple Podcasts
5
ECH-ireland
Australia2 months ago
Very useful
Big fan of the podcast from Oxford. Thank for the free education!
Apple Podcasts
5
TDeeney09
United Kingdom5 months ago
Amazing
Amazing podcast and love the host
Apple Podcasts
5
Purplepandas850
United Kingdom8 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 States8 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.
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Tony Byron’s 3
United States8 months ago

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Apple Podcasts	#86	United Kingdom/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#17	Italy/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#133	Italy/Health & Fitness
Apple Podcasts	#24	Colombia/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#27	China/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#67	Finland/Health & Fitness/Medicine

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Do older patients benefit from heart failure therapies?

Q: Why has uptake of SGLT-2 inhibitors been low in older patients?

SGLT-2 inhibitors are newer to the guidelines and practice, resulting in lower uptake in the older population studied, though evidence supports benefit in older and frail patients if safely implemented.

Do older patients benefit from heart failure therapies?

Q: What were the main findings regarding survival and frailty?

GDMT was linked to better overall survival (HR ~0.69). Frailty markedly reduced GDMT receipt (RR ~0.63), indicating a barrier to implementation rather than lack of benefit.

Do older patients benefit from heart failure therapies?

Q: What was the objective of the study?

To evaluate whether guideline-directed medical therapy is associated with a survival benefit in older patients (65 and above) with LV systolic dysfunction (HFREF) by aggregating data from multiple studies.

Simulation training in Cardiology - a missed opportunity?

Q: What are concrete steps or ideas to improve simulation training availability and quality across the UK, especially in less well-resourced centers?

He suggests universal, early exposure through welcome-to-cardiology courses, subspecialty-targeted simulations, investment in dedicated teaching staff, shared regional centers, and robust debriefing practices to ensure consistent, high-quality learning.

Simulation training in Cardiology - a missed opportunity?

Q: For those, Stephen, who may be not as familiar as you are with simulation and the training impacts and things that it can help with, what do you mean by simulation in this context and what are the types?

Stephen explains that simulation ranges from basic task training to high-fidelity, long-form human factors training; task training dissects procedures into blocks, while team training focuses on non-technical skills and the cath lab environment, with the goal of building competence before working on patients.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Heart Podcast

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

The show spotlights cardiovascular medicine through expert interviews with clinicians, researchers, and educators who discuss imaging, therapies, trials, and emerging technologies. Episodes often center on practical decision-making in cardiology, imaging modalities, and the evolving landscape of treatments, with a strong emphasis on translating research into clinical practice. A notable strength is the host's clinical perspective and ability to connect complex research to real-world care, frequently featuring thought leaders from top institutions and major journals. Overall, it's a concise, clinically focused resource for practitioners, nurses, and trainees aiming to stay current on cutting-edge cardiovascular science.

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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
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Recent guests on Heart Podcast include:

1. Matthew Kelham
2. Elinor Tan
3. Stephen Hamshire
4. Jwan Naser
5. Marianna Fontana
6. Robin Bouleau
7. Craig Balmforth
8. Kazuaki Negishi

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