Cardionerds: A Cardiology Podcast

15. HF part 4: LVAD 101 with Dr. Steve Hsu​

Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) management requires balancing mechanical support with careful monitoring of hemodynamics and anticoagulation. Dr. Steven Hsu, a medical director of a mechanical circulatory support program, emphasizes that the LVAD speed functions as a medication dose, requiring precise adjustment ...

14. HF part 3: Approach to advanced heart failure strategies with Dr. Jerry Estep

Heart failure management requires a nuanced, team-based approach to identify and treat end-stage disease before patients reach critical, refractory states. Early detection remains vital, as patients with progressive symptoms despite guideline-directed medical therapy face significantly higher mortality risks. Advanced ...

13. HF part 2: Approach to GDMT with Dr. Randall Starling

This CardioNerds podcast episode features Amit and Kartik interviewing Dr. Randall Starling about guideline-directed medical therapy (GDMT) for heart failure as part of Heart Failure Awareness Week. Dr. Starling discusses the history of Heart Failure Awareness Week, the importance of awareness, and the comprehensive ap...

12. HF part 1: Evaluation of new onset heart failure with Dr. Ed Kasper

The evaluation of new-onset heart failure has evolved from rigid, standardized protocols to a patient-centered approach driven by detailed history, family background, and physical examination. Dr. Ed Kasper, Director of Clinical Cardiology at Johns Hopkins Medicine, emphasizes that initial clinical assessment—including...

11. HF part 0: Preamble and tribute to Dr. David Taylor​

10. AL (Light-Chain) Cardiac Amyloidosis with Dr. Ronald (Ron) Witteles

9. Cardiac Amyloid Associated with HFpEF & Cardiac ATTR treatment with Drs. Virginia Hahn & Joban Vaishnav ​

8. Cardiac Amyloid Imaging & EP Considerations with Drs. Paul Cremer and Eoin Donnellan

7. Cardiac Amyloid part 1: case discussion

6. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Surgical & Transcatheter Septal Reduction Therapies with Drs. Amar Krishnaswamy and Per Wierup

5. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Historical Perspective with Dr. Edward Kasper

4. Practical Approach to Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy with Dr. Jose Madrazo

3. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Case Discussion

2. Imaging and TAVR for Aortic Stenosis with Drs. Sneha Vakamudi and Rani Hasan​

1. Aortic Stenosis: Case Discussion

0. Introducing The CardioNerds