Rephonic
Artwork for Heart Sounds

Heart Sounds

TCTMD
Cardiology
Heart Failure
Cardiogenic Shock
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Heart Failure Interventions
Cardiovascular Risks
Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
Wildfires and Cardiovascular Health
Social Determinants Of Health
TCTMD
Private Equity
Europcr
American Heart Association
Semaglutide
Clinical Trials
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
American College Of Cardiology
Peripheral Artery Disease
Children's Literature

A regular news roundup from the desks of TCTMD reporters covering the top stories in cardiology, hosted by the TCTMD editorial team.

PublishesMonthlyEpisodes111Founded10 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
Health & FitnessMedicine

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Heart Sounds

Latest Episodes

The TCTMD journalists talk about 10-year TAVI data, a FLOW subanalysis, and women's heart centers in Europe. NY Valves co-director David Cohen joins as a guest.

The TCTMD journalists discuss their recent travels abroad and share their favorite research news from recent weeks.

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.

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

David Cohen
Program Co-Director for New York Valves, The Structural Heart Summit
New York Valves / The Structural Heart Summit
Episode: Top Cardiology News for June 2026
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

Hosts

Yael Maxwell
Senior Medical Journalist and Section Editor for Fellows Forum at TCTMD, with multiple appearances across episodes.
Todd Neal
Senior Medical Journalist and Associate News Editor, contributing regular cardiology roundups and interview segments.
Laura McEwen
Senior Medical Journalist and Section Editor, CV Team Forum Editor, with coverage across episodes.
Caitlin Cox
Executive Editor of TCTMD, provides editorial leadership and episodic insights.
Michael Reardon
Managing Editor and journalist; regular contributor to major cardiology stories and roundups.

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

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some episodes could improve audio quality for interviews.
Great quick summaries for busy professionals keeping up with cardiology.
Readers value live conference insights and practical takeaways for clinicians.
The editorial team's breadth of coverage helps translate complex studies for practitioners.
Listeners appreciate concise, data-driven coverage of cardiology news and trials.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

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.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Heart Sounds

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

A steady roundup of top cardiology news and clinical updates from a team of medical journalists. Episodes routinely cover trial data, guideline changes, and practical takeaways for clinicians, with occasional live interviews from major conferences and first-person reporting from the field. The format blends concise analysis with expert interviews, offering actionable insights for clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals who want to stay current on cardiovascular developments. A standout aspect is the involvement of multiple editors from a single publication network, creating a cohesive, newsroom-style briefing that also highlights diverse perspectives within cardiology. Potential listeners who want timely, clinically relevant c... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Heart Sounds?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Heart Sounds. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Heart Sounds and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Heart Sounds get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Heart Sounds, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Heart Sounds?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Heart Sounds, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Heart Sounds have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Heart Sounds has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Heart Sounds?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Heart Sounds:

1. Talking Points
2. Eagle's Eye View: Your Weekly CV Update From ACC.org
3. This Week in Cardiology
4. Cardionerds: A Cardiology Podcast
5. JAMA Clinical Reviews

How many episodes of Heart Sounds are there?

Heart Sounds launched 10 years ago and published 111 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Heart Sounds?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Heart Sounds?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Heart Sounds from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Heart Sounds?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Heart Sounds. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Heart Sounds?

Recent guests on Heart Sounds include:

1. David Cohen
2. Robert Roswell
3. Dr. Mamas Mamas
4. Morton Kern
5. Juan Granada
6. Keith Churchwell
7. Carlos Aguiar
8. Srihari Naidu

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days