
The Radcliffe Cardiology Podcast
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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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Did you know that coronary vasomotion disorders are a frequent cause of angina in patients with non-obstructed coronary arteries? In this month's episode of the ECR podcast, Dr Andreas Seitz and Dr Peter Ong (Robert-Bosch Hospital, Stuttgart, DE) return to discuss their recent article on the diagnosis of coronary disorders which cause angina (https://www.ecrjournal.com/articles/invasive-diagnosis-coronary-functional-disorders-causing-angina-pectoris) from ECR Journal.
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In this month's featured author episode of the ECR Podcast, interventional fellow Dr George Hunter (Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Bedford, UK) discusses the EXCEL trial from his perspective as a member of the PCI community, based on a recent review paper from the ECR Journal. In this podcast, Dr Hunter discusses the controversy surrounding the trial and the importance of studying left main stem disease in cardiology today.
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Did you know that atrial arrhythmias are the most common complication in adults with congenital heart disease?
Dr Irene Martin de Miguel (Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain) joins us in this featured author episode to outline her recent review article, Atrial Fibrillation in Congenital Heart Disease. In this podcast, Dr de Miguel provides an overview of the current knowledge of AF in CHD, giving practical recommendations for your everyday practice.
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Dr Irene Martin de Miguel (Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, Madrid, Spain) joins us in this featured author episode to outline her recent review article, Atrial Fibrillation in Congenital Heart Disease. In this podcast, Dr de Miguel provides an overview of the current knowledge of AF in CHD, giving practical recommendations for your everyday practice.

Is there enough evidence to support the prognostic value of coronary physiology measurements in pre-and post-PCI settings? Is post-PCI FFR ready for clinical practice?
Today's episode features co-hosts Dr Peter Ong and Dr Andreas Seitz (Robert-Bosch Hospital, Stuttgart, DE) who together summarise the main results from the TARGET FFR and DEFINE-FLOW trials that were presented at TCT Connect 2020 and published recently in ECR journal, in the context of the existing literature.
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Today's episode features co-hosts Dr Peter Ong and Dr Andreas Seitz (Robert-Bosch Hospital, Stuttgart, DE) who together summarise the main results from the TARGET FFR and DEFINE-FLOW trials that were presented at TCT Connect 2020 and published recently in ECR journal, in the context of the existing literature.

Did you know that CV disease is the leading cause of death in women and that women are more likely to die of heart disease compared to men? Dr Erin Michos (John Hopkins Uni, US) and Dr Martha Gulati (Uni of Arizona, US) join us on the inaugural episode of the ECR podcast series to discuss issues surrounding women in heart disease. Together they explore a variety of topics that are addressed in the latest special focus issue in the European cardiology Review journal.
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