How to Assess and Manage Stroke Risk in Atrial Fibrillation?
Drs Acharya, Friedman, and Klaas discuss when to anticoagulate patients with atrial fibrillation; additional factors that contribute to stroke risk; and treatment options for stroke prevention. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - March 6, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

March 2, 2018 This Week in Cardiology
Vegetarian vs Mediterranean diets, a clarithromycin alert, a new stent, best choice of IV fluid, and early work in prevention Type I diabetes are discussed in this week ' s podcast. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - March 2, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Echo Case: A Classic Case of … You Tell Me
Several images, one underlying pathology--can you identify it? Dr Wharton explains what to look for. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - February 28, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

7 Cardiology Trials to Look for in 2018
Trials on PCSK9 inhibitors, antiplatelets, anticoagulants, and even catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation are among Drs Harrington and Gibson ' s picks for what to look for in 2018. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - February 15, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Feb 9, 2018 This Week in Cardiology
Genetic risk scores and early onset CAD, ECGs in athletes, the ripple effect of weight loss, troponin in sepsis, and fish oil for CVD prevention are the topics discussed in this week ' s podcast. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - February 9, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Vitamin and Mineral Supplements: Which Patients Will Benefit?
Dr JoAnn Manson offers clinicians a new resource to guide discussions with patients about vitamins and supplements. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - February 5, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Feb 02, 2018 This Week in Cardiology
Loperamide abuse, heart failure quality measures, and the CASTLE-AF ablation study are discussed in this week ' s podcast. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - February 2, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Public Reporting as Public Shaming, and Potential Solutions
A recent viewpoint by Dr Bhatt against public reporting of PCI outcomes garnered a lot of support in the cardiology community and beyond. Dr Harrington asks how it can be done better. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - January 29, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Jan 26, 2018 This Week in Cardiology
Surgical left atrial appendage closure, the effects of smoking and influenza on CV risk, acute stroke care, and why cardiologists are an unhappy bunch are discussed by Dr Mandrola this week. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - January 26, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Jan 19, 2018 This Week in Cardiology
MRI in patients with cardiac devices, bariatric surgery, statins, the LifeVest wearable defibrillator, and spontaneous coronary dissection are the topics discussed in this week ' s podcast. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - January 19, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Life and Times of Leading Cardiologists: Gilles Montalescot
Magnus Ohman speaks with Gilles Montalescot, whose illustrious career in cardiology and research in thrombosis led him from Paris to Beacon Hill and back. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - January 18, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

What Cardiologists Need to Know About New Diabetes Drugs
Drs O ' Donoghue and McGuire discuss the data on the various SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP1 receptor agonists and when to consider prescribing them to your patients with diabetes. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - January 10, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

What COMPASS and RE-DUAL Mean for Aspirin and Triple Therapy
Drs Cohen and O ' Donoghue review new data from the COMPASS and RE-DUAL PCI trials and potential strategies for patients who need anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapy. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - January 4, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

What Are the Best Surrogates in Heart Failure Trials?
Drs Pi ñ a and Udelson survey the latest knowledge on the markers and methods to predict patient outcomes. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - December 28, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Informed Patients May Choose Less Aggressive Care
Dr Allen discusses his study on the use of high-quality decision aids in patients considering left ventricular assist device destination therapy and the wider implications for interventional medicine. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - December 26, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts