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Heart Sounds

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Cardiology
Heart Failure
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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Heart Failure Interventions
Cardiovascular Risks
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
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A regular news roundup from the desks of TCTMD reporters covering the top stories in cardiology, hosted by the TCTMD editorial team.

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The TCTMD journalists recall Eugene Braunwald's impact on the field and share their favorite research news from recent weeks.

The TCTMD news team talks lipid guidelines, echo surveillance in AS, radiation for structural imagers, tirzepatide in TAVI, and conduction-system pacing.

From Evolut Low Risk data to nudges for physicians, plus the latest meeting news, this month had a lot to offer for the TCTMD team.

The TCTMD journalists share their top picks, from CPR gaffes on TV to cardiologists' reactions to the new dietary guidelines and more.

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Robert Roswell
Special guest from Northwell Health
Northwell Health
Episode: Top Cardiology News for September 2025
Dr. Mamas Mamas
Senior clinical editor at Tctmd
Tctmd
Episode: Heart Sounds Top Cardiology News for August 2025
Morton Kern
An interventional cardiologist at the VA Hospital in Long Beach, California.
VA Hospital in Long Beach
Episode: Top Cardiology News for May 2025
Juan Granada
President and CEO of the Cardiovascular Research Foundation
Cardiovascular Research Foundation
Episode: Top Cardiology News for April 2025
Keith Churchwell
AHA President and Cardiologist
American Heart Association
Episode: November 2024: Wrapping Up AHA 2024
Carlos Aguiar
Chair of the ESC's Communications Committee and representative from Hospital Santa Cruz
Hospital Santa Cruz
Episode: September 2024: Catching Up on ESC
Srihari Naidu
Professor of Medicine at New York Medical College, President-elect of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions
New York Medical College
Episode: August 2024: Picturing HCM Ahead of ESC
Lindsay Davis
Former ballerina and HCM patient, advocate for heart health, co-author of 'Lindsay's Big Heart'
Episode: August 2024: Picturing HCM Ahead of ESC
Rose Marie Robertson
Professor of medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and chief science officer of AHA
American Heart Association
Episode: June 2024: NY Valves and AHA Turns 100

Hosts

Caitlin Cox
Executive Editor for TCTMD; News editor for the publication.
Michael Reardon
Managing Editor and Senior Journalist at TCTMD; regular voice on cardiology news.
Laura McEwen
Senior medical journalist; Section Editor for various forums.
Todd Neal
Senior medical journalist and editor with focus on interventional cardiology topics.
Yael Maxwell
Senior medical journalist; Section Editor of Fellows Forum.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 27 ratings
  • Needs better audio quality

    Content is largely okay but really needs better audio quality for the interviews. It’s not easy listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Stu.pid
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • Good summary

    A good podcast to catch up on the month.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    18FDG
    United Kingdom9 years ago

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Guests and topics consistently skew toward practical implications for clinicians.
Audio quality could be better for interviews, but the depth of coverage is solid.
Concise monthly roundups help stay informed without sifting through clutter.

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Heart Sounds Top Cardiology News for August 2025
Q: Are they able to follow up on this study?
Laura mentions upcoming studies looking at other GLPs and their impacts on healthcare expenses.
Heart Sounds Top Cardiology News for August 2025
Q: Mike, do you think that this conversation is specific to colchicine or is it more about inflammation in general?
Mike discusses the broader implications of inflammation treatment beyond just colchicine, referencing previous trials.
Top Cardiology News for July 2025
Q: Do you think that might play into these results at all?
Laura acknowledges that the Framingham Heart Study suffers from a lack of diversity but does not know if it directly impacts the results.
Top Cardiology News for April 2025
Q: Was there any discussion regarding the safety issues with pulse field ablation?
Yes, safety data is emerging concerning complications from pulse field ablation, though in general it’s still seen as a safer option compared to older technologies.
Top Cardiology News for April 2025
Q: What was the most interesting topic you encountered at the Charing Cross Symposium?
I was intrigued by a small phase one study evaluating an endovascular procedure that uses a drug derived from tree bark to reduce the size of abdominal aortic aneurysms, showing promising results.

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A regular news roundup from cardiology desks that focuses on the latest trials, guidelines, and industry developments shaping cardiovascular care. Episodes blend roundups from major conferences, trial follow-ups, and practical implications for practice, with fresh reporting on topics like AI in decision-making, population health disparities, and the economics and ethics surrounding new therapies. A distinctive angle is the team-based format and proximity to clinicians and centers at the forefront of implementation, plus occasional human-interest threads from the field. This show likely appeals to healthcare professionals who want concise, expert-backed synthesis of how research translates into patient care, policy, and practice patterns, wi... more

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2. Dr. Mamas Mamas
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4. Juan Granada
5. Keith Churchwell
6. Carlos Aguiar
7. Srihari Naidu
8. Lindsay Davis

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