The Radcliffe Cardiology Podcast
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The Radcliffe Cardiology Podcast

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The Radcliffe Cardiology Podcast brings you the latest advancements, research and best practices in the field of cardiology. Each episode features expert insights and engaging discussions with leading healthcare professionals, covering a breadth of topics in cardiovascular science.

Our podcast aims to build on the best science, with key takeaways from the top cardiology conferences and recent publications from our journals.

 


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From Women, For Women and a Legacy for Future Generations
EP45 • Apr 04, 2025 • 23m 39s
In conversation with Dr Ritu Thamman, Dr Mirvat Alasnag and Dr Julia Grapsa discuss the challenges posed by queen bee syndrome before Dr Thamman advises younger colleagues struggling to create an attainable work-life balance.
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Ep 4: Transition of Career, Equity and Diversity in Cardiology
EP44 • Mar 21, 2025 • 17m 15s
Dr Mirvat Alasnag and Dr Julia Grapsa engage in an inspiring discussion with Interventional Cardiologist, Dr Marta Bande who offers advice for young cardiologists contemplating changing career paths.
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The Poppy Syndrome and Leading by Example
EP43 • Mar 07, 2025 • 33m 13s
Dr Mirvat Alasnag and Dr Julia Grapsa are joined by Prof Mamas Mamas to discuss how we can achieve equity in the workplace. Together, they share insights on the dangers of tall poppy syndrome, how to recognise our biases, and why many feel unable to call out bullying and harassment.
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Ep 2: Advice for Young Colleagues and Career Pathways
EP42 • Feb 21, 2025 • 19m 5s
Dr Mirvat Alasnag and Dr Julia Grapsa are joined by Prof Barbara Casadei who offers her advice to young cardiologists who aren't receiving the recognition they deserve. As the first female president of the ESC, Prof Casadei also discusses how to navigate challenges in leadership roles and her thoughts on recent society statements against toxic behaviours in the workplace.
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Life and Lessons from a Cardiology Legend with Prof Braunwald
EP41 • Feb 07, 2025 • 14m 58s
Prof Braunwald shares his experiences with mentorship, including how it facilitated his research and influenced his career. He also discusses mentorship experiences of Dr Nina Starr Braunwald, the first female cardiac surgeon, highlighting the impact of mentorship and determination in overcoming discrimination.
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Diversity, Inclusion and Equity in Cardiology Podcast with Dr Alasnag and D
EP40 • Feb 07, 2025 • 1m 51s
Introducing our new podcast series, Diversity, Inclusion and Equity in Cardiology with hosts, Dr Mirvat Alasnag and Dr Julia Grapsa. Starting with Prof Braunwald, this series features expert guests who discuss topics from navigating challenging work environments to the future legacy for women in cardiology.
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Biological Aging, AI & the Brain-Heart Connection: A Conversation with Dr Valentin Fuster
EP39 • Nov 29, 2024 • 23m 17s
In this exclusive episode of the "Innovations in Cardiology" podcast series, host Dr Dipti Itchhaporia, past president of the American College of Cardiology, delves into the latest advancements in cardiovascular health. She is joined by Dr Valentin Fuster, a pioneer in the field, who shares invaluable insights into the impact of biological ageing, the connection between the heart and brain, and the role of artificial intelligence in healthcare.
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AI in Quantitative CT Assessments: CONFIRM2 with Dr Alexander Van Rosendael
EP38 • Nov 06, 2024 • 10m 30s
In this episode of the Innovations in Cardiology series, host Dr Dipti Itchhaporia is joined by Dr Alexander Van Rosendael to discuss the findings from the CONFIRM2 trial.
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View from the Thoraxcenter: AHA 24 Late-breaking Preview
EP37 • Oct 29, 2024 • 13m 44s
Explore the cardiovascular breakthroughs shaping AHA 2024!

Join renowned experts Prof Nicolas Van Mieghem and Dr Joost Daemen (Thoraxcenter, Erasmus MC, Rotterdam, NL) as they preview the most impactful late-breaking studies poised to make waves at this year’s AHA Conference.
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Insights in Cardiovascular Innovation and Research
EP36 • Oct 14, 2024 • 21m 40s
Dr Dipti Itchhaporia, former president of the ACC, is joined by Dr C. Michael Gibson, CEO of the Baim Institute for Research, for an insightful discussion on the latest advancements and future directions in cardiovascular innovation for 2024.
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Ep 11: Sex Differences in Hypertension: Diagnosis, Awareness, and Control
EP20 • Dec 23, 2022 • 19m 39s
In the third part of ECR Podcast's series on sex-differences in hypertension, Dr Isabella Sudano (University Hospital and University of Zurich, Zurich, CH) and Dr Eva Gerdts (Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, NO) are joined by Prof Renata Cifkova (Institute of Experimental Medicine, Prague, CZ) to discuss the diagnosis of hypertension in women, including how we can raise awareness for this issue.
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Ep 10: Sex Differences in Hypertension: Cardiovascular complications
EP19 • Nov 25, 2022 • 22m 6s
In the second part of ECR Podcast's series on sex-differences in hypertension, Dr Isabella Sudano (University Hospital and University of Zurich, Zurich, CH) and Dr Eva Gerdts (Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, NO) are joined by Dr Angela Maas (Radboud University Medical Center, Nijmegen, NL) to talk about the cardiovascular complications that may arise in women as a result of hypertension.
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Ep 9: Sex Differences in Hypertension: Pharmacological Treatment
EP18 • Oct 31, 2022 • 25m 38s
In the first of a three-part ECR Podcast series on hypertension in women, Dr Isabella Sudano (University Hospital and University of Zurich, Zurich, CH) and Dr Eva Gerdts (Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, NO) are joined by Prof Juan Tamargo (University Complutense, Madrid, ES) to discuss pharmalogical treatment options and considerations. 
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Ep 8: The Role of CT Coronary Angiography in Chronic Total Occlusion Intervention
EP17 • Sep 30, 2022 • 23m 47s
What considerations must be made when screening chronic total occlusion patients undergoing PCI, and how can CT be used in daily practice?

In this month's episode of ECR Podcast, Dr Vinoda Sharma, (Sandwell and West Birmingham Hospitals NHS Trust, Birmingham, UK) and Dr Abdul Mozid, (Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Leeds, UK) discuss the ways in which CT coronary angiography can be utilised in chronic total occlusion percutaneous coronary interventions, and how the procedures differ across their UK-based practices.
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Ep 7: Socioeconomic Factors Impacting Coronary and Structural Intervention
EP16 • Sep 12, 2022 • 26m 25s
What are the social factors that impact access to coronary and structural intervention in the current landscape of cardiology? In this month's episode of ECR Podcast, guest editor of ECR's special focus on gender disparities in interventional and structural heart procedures, Dr Natalia Berry (Mid Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, Washington DC, USA) is joined by Dr Renee Bullock-Palmer, (Deborah Heart and Lung Center, Pemberton, NJ, USA) to answer some of these questions.
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