Heart Podcast

BMJ Group

Heart Failure

Cardiovascular Disease

Atrial Fibrillation

Cardiology

Coronary Artery Disease

Covid-19

Heart Disease

Ejection Fraction

Mortality

Socioeconomic Deprivation

Cardiovascular Medicine

Familial Hypercholesterolemia

Stroke

Machine Learning

Interventional Cardiology

Frailty

Cardiac MRI

Fabry's Disease

Hypertension

Exercise Training

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

179 ratings

Publishes	Twice monthly	Episodes	324	Founded	15 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	MedicineHealth & FitnessLife SciencesScience

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Syncope - the essentials

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Mohammed Ruzieh from Northwestern University, Illinois, US. They discuss his paper on managing patients presenting with syncope. If you enjoy the show, ... more

22 Sep 2026 • 16 min

How should we manage elevated blood pressure in the in-patient setting?

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Tara Chang from Stanford University. They discuss how to assess patients with high blood pressure in the inpatient setting and the best way to manage th... more

8 Sep 2026 • 16 min • Most popular

Computational Models in Cardiovascular Disease

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Dr Nick van Osta from Maastricht University. They discuss a review paper on computational modelling in cardiovascular disease. They cover the use of AI for... more

25 Aug 2026 • 18 min

What is prehabilitation before cardiac surgery?

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor, Professor James Rudd, is joined by Professor Enoch Akowuah from The University of Newcastle. They discuss what prehabilitation before cardiac surgery is, in terms of its three components, an... more

11 Aug 2026 • 18 min

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Recent Guests

Mohammed Ruizie

Non-invasive cardiologist

Northwestern University

Episode: Syncope - the essentials

Tara Chang

Professor of Medicine and Division Chief for Nephrology at Stanford University

Stanford University

Episode: How should we manage elevated blood pressure in the in-patient setting?

Nick van Osta

Researcher at Maastricht University; main developer of the CircoDAT model

Maastricht University, Department of Biomedical Engineering

Episode: Computational Models in Cardiovascular Disease

Enoch Akowuah

Cardiac surgeon; chair of cardiac surgery at Newcastle University

South Tees NHS Trust; Newcastle University

Episode: What is prehabilitation before cardiac surgery?

Sharon Ayayo

PhD student at University of Manchester; researcher at University of Oxford involved in clinical trial design and analysis

University of Manchester; University of Oxford

Episode: What best explains the reduction in mortality after a heart attack over the last 15 years?

Emma Svennberg

Consultant cardiologist, electrophysiologist, and clinical researcher at Karolinska University Hospital

Karolinska University Hospital and Karolinska Institute

Episode: What's the best way to screen for atrial fibrillation?

Ben Buckley

Senior lecturer and researcher in preventive cardiology at Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool John Moores University

Episode: Can exercise lower your risk of AF?

Carel le Roux

Professor of metabolic medicine

University College Dublin; Imperial College

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

Harriette Van Spall

Senior Scientist at the Population Health Research Institute and Cardiologist at McMaster University

Population Health Research Institute; McMaster University

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

Host

James Rudd

Host of The Heart Podcast (cardiovascular medicine discussions)

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 179 ratings

Excellent
A good listen for my commute. Great quality guests. Host asks good questions and seems to know cardiology broadly. Please keep up the good work.
Apple Podcasts
5
Gg16hh
United Kingdom21 days ago
A really engaging podcast
I really enjoy listening to this podcast and always find the conversations engaging and informative. It was a pleasure to be invited as a guest and to have the opportunity to discuss our research. Definitely worth a listen!
Apple Podcasts
5
Dr.Ayayo
United Kingdoma month ago
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
Australia6 months ago
Very useful
Big fan of the podcast from Oxford. Thank for the free education!
Apple Podcasts
5
TDeeney09
United Kingdom8 months ago
Amazing
Amazing podcast and love the host
Apple Podcasts
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United Kingdoma year ago

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Apple Podcasts	#167	United Kingdom/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#108	Germany/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#240	Italy/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#8	Finland/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#42	Colombia/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#49	Finland/Health & Fitness

Talking Points

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Syncope - the essentials

Q: Could you walk us through how you would approach a patient with suspected syncope and the cornerstones of evaluation?

The cornerstone is a thorough history and physical examination to assess danger signs, followed by selective testing such as ECG; if the history or exam suggests benign etiology, further testing may be limited. Echocardiography and ambulatory monitoring are used when history or exam raises concern for cardiac disease or intermittent events.

Syncope - the essentials

Q: You've recently written a paper all about syncope, syncope in the heart, when to suspect and how to act. Could you define syncope and tell us how common it is in the general population?

Syncope is fainting or passing out, with about one in three to one in four people experiencing it at least once in their lifetime. The most dangerous form is cardiac syncope, but it is far less common than vasovagal syncope.

How should we manage elevated blood pressure in the in-patient setting?

Q: Could you walk the listeners through the stepwise approach to inpatient elevated blood pressure management?

The approach starts by checking for a hypertensive emergency with target organ damage; if none is present, address reversible factors like pain or discomfort, then repeat measurements after a short interval to confirm if the elevation persists before considering treatment, and avoid reflexively using short-acting IV agents unless there is an emergency.

Computational Models in Cardiovascular Disease

Q: What are the two kinds of models, and why does the distinction matter for clinicians?

Data-driven models learn from data and excel at pattern recognition, while knowledge-driven models use physical and physiological equations to simulate behavior; the distinction matters because each type requires different handling and has different clinical implications.

Computational Models in Cardiovascular Disease

Q: Could you maybe explain in plain language what computational models are and perhaps give some examples that cardiologists might be familiar with?

They are essentially sets of mathematical equations—ranging from simple physiological laws to complex systems—that describe heart physiology and hemodynamics, from basic risk calculators to digital twins.

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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 consistently features expert clinicians, researchers, and educators who translate cardiovascular research into practical clinical insight. Episodes center on trial results, imaging advances, pharmacology, and guideline-oriented care, with a strong emphasis on real-world applicability for practicing cardiologists, fellows, and allied health professionals. Noteworthy are deep dives into mortality trends after heart events, AF screening and management, obesity therapies in cardiovascular disease, and the integration of imaging and device strategies in complex cases. Listeners are likely drawn to clinically grounded discussions led by a practicing cardiologist-host who frequently brings leading researchers and clinicians as guests, off... more

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2. Eagle's Eye View: Your Weekly CV Update From ACC.org
3. Cardionerds: A Cardiology Podcast
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1. Mohammed Ruizie
2. Tara Chang
3. Nick van Osta
4. Enoch Akowuah
5. Sharon Ayayo
6. Emma Svennberg
7. Ben Buckley
8. Carel le Roux

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