May 10, 2019 This Week in Cardiology Podcast

Obesity paradox studies and collider bias, the ISCHEMIA trial baseline findings, expanded indications for the MIitraClip, and an ACC preview are covered in this week's podcast.

15 Mars 201914min

N of 1 hypertension trials, heart failure readmissions and HRRP, insulin, CTA vs functional stress testing, and the ongoing paclitaxel PAD controversy are discussed in this week's podcast.

8 Mars 201915min

Lead extraction, AF triggers, cognitive decline and CV risk factors, low-value care, and secondary prevention in the real world are discussed in this week's podcast.

1 Mars 201914min

Factor Xa reversal agent Andexa, PTSD, gender transition hormones and CVD, primary care physician shortage, and a commentary from a young interventional cardiologist are discussed this week.

22 Feb 201915min

The cost of cardiac care, statin adherence and mortality, syncope, ultra-processed food, and heart failure survival are discussed in this week's podcast.

15 Feb 201915min

Statins in the elderly, donor hearts and the opioid crisis, Impella, coronary calcium in exercisers, and the plateau in heart disease deaths are discussed in this week's podcast.

8 Feb 201915min

New guidelines for atrial fibrillation, PFO closure for stroke prevention, fried chicken, skipping breakfast and e-cigarettes are discussed in this week's podcast.

1 Feb 201911min

Aspirin for primary prevention, alcohol and Afib, high-sensitivity troponin, and women in interventional cardiology are discussed in this week's podcast.

25 Jan 201914min