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CardioNerds join Dr. Inbar Raber and Dr. Susan Mcilvaine from the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center for a Fenway game. They discuss the following case: A 72-year-old man presents with two weeks of progressive dyspnea, orthopnea, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and right upper quadrant pain. He has a history of essential thrombocytosis, Barrett’s esophagus, basal cell skin cancer, and hypertension treated with hydralazine. He is found to have bilateral pleural effusions and a pericardial effusion....
Welcome back to the CardioNerds Cardiovascular Prevention Series, where we are continuing our discussion of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1 RAs). This class of medications is becoming a household name, not only for their implications for weight loss but also for their effect on cardiovascular disease. CardioNerds Dr. Ty Sweeney (CardioNerds Academy Faculty Member and incoming Cardiology Fellow at Boston Medical Center), Dr. Rick Ferraro (CardioNerds Academy House Faculty and Car...
The following question refers to Section 13 of the 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure. The question is asked by Western Michigan University medical student and CardioNerds Intern Shivani Reddy , answered first by Mayo Clinic Cardiology Fellow and CardioNerds Academy Faculty Dr. Dinu Balanescu , and then by expert faculty Dr. Harriette Van Spall . Dr. Van Spall is an Associate Professor of Medicine, cardiologist, and Director of E-Health at McMaster University. Dr Van...
CardioNerds cofounder Dr. Dan Ambinder joins Dr. Angie Molina , Dr. Cullen Soares , and Dr. Andrew Lutz from the University of Maryland Medical Center for some beers and history by Fort McHenry. They discuss a case of disseminated haemophilus influenza presumed fulminant bacterial myocarditis with mixed septic/cardiogenic shock. Expert commentary is provided by Dr. Stanley Liu (Assistant Professor, Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, University of Maryland School of Medicine). Episode audio was...
CardioNerds Dr. Rick Ferraro (CardioNerds Academy House Faculty and Cardiology Fellow at JHH), Dr. Gurleen Kaur (Director of the CardioNerds Internship and Internal Medicine resident at BWH), and Dr. Alli Bigeh (Cardiology Fellow at the Ohio State) as they discuss the growing obesity epidemic and how it relates to cardiovascular disease with Dr. Ambarish Pandey (Cardiologist at UT Southwestern Medical Center). Show notes were drafted by Dr. Alli Bigeh. CardioNerds Academy Intern and student Dr. ...
CardioNerds join Dr. Ethan Fraser and Dr. Austin Culver from the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital internal medicine and cardiology programs in our nation’s capital. They discuss the following case involving an unusual case of rapidly progressive heart failure. Episode audio was edited by CardioNerds Academy Intern and student Dr. Pacey Wetstein. Expert commentary was provided by advanced heart failure cardiologist Dr. Richa Gupta. A 55-year-old male comes to the clinic (and eventually into...
The following question refers to Section 9.5 of the 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure. The question is asked by Keck School of Medicine USC medical student & former CardioNerds Intern Hirsh Elhence , answered first by Vanderbilt Cardiology Fellow and CardioNerds Academy Faculty Dr. Breana Hansen , and then by expert faculty Dr. Javed Butler . Dr. Butler is an advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist, President of the Baylor Scott and White Research Ins...
CardioNerds co-founder Dr. Dan Ambinder , series chair Dr. Teodora Donisan , and Dr. Sukriti Banthiya discuss cardiac tumors with Dr. Juan Lopez-Mattei , a nationally recognized expert in the fields of cardio-oncology and the director of cardiac imaging at the Lee Health Heart Institute. Here, we explore the topic of cardiac tumors, with a focus on distinguishing between primary and secondary tumors. We delve into the symptoms, diagnostic methods, and treatment options. Show notes were drafted b...
CardioNerds Atrial Fibrillation Series Co-Chairs Dr. Colin Blumenthal (University of Pennsylvania Cardiology fellow) and Dr. Kelly Arps (Duke University Electrophysiology Fellow) join the 2023 atrial fibrillation guideline writing committee Chair Dr. José Joglar (UT Southwestern) and Vice Chair Dr. Mina Chung (Cleveland Clinic). They review the key takeaways from the 2023 ACC/AHA/ACCP/HRS Guideline for the Diagnosis and Management of Atrial Fibrillation. Audio editing by CardioNerds academy inte...
CardioNerds nerd out with Drs. Karishma Rahman (Mount Siani Vascular Medicine fellow), Shu Min Lao (Mount Sinai Rheumatology fellow), and Constantine Troupes (Mount Sinai Vascular Surgery fellow). They discuss the following case: A 20-year-old woman with a history of hypertension (HTN), initially thought to be secondary to a mid-aortic syndrome that resolved after aortic stenting, presents with a re-occurrence of HTN. The case will go through the differential diagnosis of early onset HTN focusin...
CardioNerds Dr. Rick Ferraro (cardiology fellow at Johns Hopkins Hospital) and Dr. Eunice Dugan (cardiology fellow at the Cleveland Clinic) join episode lead Dr. Tiffany Brazile (cardiology fellow at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center and postdoctoral fellow at the Institute for Exercise and Environmental Medicine) to discuss the impact of obesity on cardiovascular disease risk, differential risk in specific populations, and effective strategies for counseling patients. They are...
CardioNerds co-founder Dr. Amit Goyal , series co-chair Dr. Colin Blumenthal , and episode lead Dr. Anushka Tandon to discuss pharmacologic anticoagulation options in atrial fibrillation with Drs. Ashley Lochman and Chris Domenico. The case-based review helps clarify some key concepts, such as when warfarin is preferred for anticoagulation, who may be a good DOAC (direct-acting oral anticoagulant) candidate, how to choose an appropriate DOAC agent, and how to manage anticoagulation therapy in pa...
CardioNerds (Dr. Amit Goyal) join Dr. Anureet Malhotra, Dr. John Fritzlen, and Dr. Tarun Dalia from the University of Kansas School of Medicine for some of Kansas City’s famous barbeque. They discuss a case of Hydroxychloroquine induced cardiomyopathy. Notes were drafted by Dr. Anureet Malhotra, Dr. John Fritzlen, and Dr. Tarun Dalia. Expert commentary was provided by Dr. Pradeep Mammen. The episode audio was edited by Dr. Akiva Rosenzveig . Drug-induced cardiomyopathy remains an important and u...
CardioNerds meet with fellows from The Christ Hospital , Drs. Hanad Bashir , Hyunsoo Chung, and Dalia Aziz to discuss the following case that highlights angioleiomyoma: A 60-year-old woman with a past medical history significant for breast cancer (on tamoxifen) presented as a transfer to our facility for a clot-in-transit. She had initially presented to the outside hospital after progressive dyspnea on exertion and recent syncope. She was found on an echocardiogram to have a right atrial mass sp...
Calling all those with a passion for cardiovascular prevention! In this episode of the CardioNerds Cardiovascular Prevention Series, we take a deep dive into the world of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists. Along the way, you’ll hear about the biology of the GLP-1 molecule and its related peptides, learn more about how GLP-1 agonists promote glycemic control, weight loss, and cardiometabolic health, and explore the current body of literature supporting the individualized applicati...
CardioNerds cofounder Dr. Amit Goyal and cardiology fellows from the Cleveland Clinic ( Drs. Alejandro Duran Crane , Gary Parizher , and Simrat Kaur ) discuss the following case: A 61-year-old man presented with symptoms of heart failure and left ventricular hypertrophy. He was given a diagnosis of obstructive hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. He eventually underwent septal myectomy, mitral valve replacement, aortic aneurysm repair, and aortic valve replacement with findings of Fabry’s disease on sur...
CardioNerds ( Daniel Ambinder ) joins Dr. Priyanka Ghosh and Dr. Ahmad Lone from the Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital for a day in the Finger Lakes region of New York. They discuss the following case. A 35-year-old man with nonspecific symptoms of headache, fatigue, and chest wall pain was found to have elevated troponin levels, elevated inflammatory markers, EKG with inferior and anterolateral ST depressions, and no obstructive coronary artery disease on cardiac catheterization. His peripheral eo...
CardioNerds ( Dr. Josh Saef and Dr. Sumeet Vaikunth) join Dr. Sheng Fu , Dr. Payton Kendsersky, and Dr. Aniqa Shahrier from the Medical University of South Carolina for some off-shore fishing. They discuss the following featuring a patient with D-TGA and Eisenmenger’s syndrome treated with a Heartmate 3. Expert commentary was provided by Dr. Brian Houston . The episode audio was edited by student Dr. Adriana Mares . A 39-year-old woman with a history of D-transposition of the great arteries (D-T...
CardioNerds co-founder Dr. Dan Ambinder , series chair Dr. Giselle Suero Abreu , and episode FIT Lead Dr. Rachel Ohman discuss disparities in cardiooncology with Dr. Javier Gomez Valencia , the Director of Cardio-Oncology services at John H. Stronger Jr. Hospital of Cook County. Dr. Rachel Ohman drafted show notes. Audio editing by student doctor Shivani Reddy . A disproportionate burden of both cancer and cardiovascular disease affects racial and ethnic minority groups as well as lower-income c...
CardioNerds ( Dr. Josh Saef , Dr. Agnes Koczo ) join Dr. Iva Minga , Dr. Kifah Hussain, and Dr. Kevin Lee from the University of Chicago – NorthShore to discuss a case of unrepaired congenital heart disease that involves D-TGA complicated by Eisenmenger syndrome. The ECPR was provided by Dr. Michael Earing. Audio editing by Dr. Akiva Rosenzveig . A 25-year-old woman with an unknown congenital heart disease that was diagnosed in infancy in Pakistan presents to the hospital for abdominal pain and ...
CardioNerds ( Drs. Amit Goyal , Jason Feinman , and Tiffany Dong ) discuss Beyond the Boards: Diseases of the Peripheral Arteries with Dr. Amy Pollak . We review common presentations of peripheral vascular disease, ranging from aortic disease to the more distal vessels in an engaging case-based discussion. Dr. Pollack talks us through these cases, including the diagnosis and management of peripheral vascular diseases. Show notes were drafted by Dr. Matt Delfiner and episode audio was edited by s...
CardioNerds ( Dr. Daniel Ambinder , Dr. Giselle Suero Abreu , Dr. Kahtan Fadah , and Dr. Colin Blumenthal ) discuss arrhythmias in CardioOncology with Dr. Michael Fradley . In this episode, Dr. Michael Fradley joins us in the CardioNerds CardioOncology clinic where he uses his unique dual training in cardio-oncology and electrophysiology to walk us through the complex interplay and management of these disorders. We discuss the incidence and pathophysiology of these arrhythmias, including the lin...
CardioNerds join Dr. Tony Li Yi Wei , Dr. Rodney Soh Yu Hang , and Dr. Zan Ng Zhe Yan from the National University Heart Centre Singapore for a cocktail drink on the top of marina bay sands. They discuss the following case featuring a young woman with recurrent ACS ultimately found to have Takayasu Arteritis. The ECPR for this episode is provided by Dr. Teng Gim Gee and Professor Tan Huay Cheem. Episode audio was edited by student Dr. Shivani Reddy . A 37-year-old woman presents with chest pain....
The following question refers to Section 4.9 of the 2021 ESC CV Prevention Guidelines. The question is asked by Dr. Christian Faaborg-Andersen , answered first by UCSD fellow Dr. Patrick Azcarate , and then by expert faculty Dr. Melissa Tracy . Dr. Tracy is a preventive cardiologist, former Director of the Echocardiography Lab, Director of Cardiac Rehabilitation, and solid organ transplant cardiologist at Rush University. The CardioNerds Decipher The Guidelines Series for the 2021 ESC CV Prevent...
The following question refers to Section 8.5 of the 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Guideline for the Management of Heart Failure. The question is asked by Western Michigan University medical student & CardioNerds Intern Shivani Reddy , answered first by University of Southern California cardiology fellow and CardioNerds FIT Trialist Dr. Michael Francke , and then by expert faculty Dr. Shashank Sinha . Dr. Sinha is an Assistant Professor of Medical Education at the University of Virginia School of Medicin...
CardioNerds ( Amit Goyal and Daniel Ambider ) ACHD series co-chair Dr. Daniel Clark (Vanderbilt University), cardiology FIT lead Dr. Stephanie Fuentes (Houston Methodist Hospital), and Dr. Frank Fish, a Pediatric Electrophysiologist and the Director of the Pediatric Electrophysiology (EP) Lab at Monroe Carrell Jr Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt University. He is a board certified Adult Congenital Heart Disease (ACHD) physician and has a wealth of experience performing EP procedures in adults l...
Join CardioNerds Co-Founder Dr. Dan Ambinder , Dr. Nino Isakadze (EP Fellow at Johns Hopkins Hospital), Dr. Karan Desai (Cardiology Faculty at Johns Hopkins Hospital and Johns Hopkins Bayview) join Digital Health Experts, Dr. Francoise Marvel (Co-Founder of Corrie Health and Co-Director of Johns Hopkins Digital Health Lab) and Dr. David Cho (Chair of the ACC Health Care Innovation Council) for another installment of the Digital Health Series. In this specific episode, we discuss pearls, pitfalls...
CardioNerds ( Drs. Amit Goyal , Matthew Delfiner , and Tiffany Dong ) discuss infective endocarditis with distinguished clinician-educator Dr. Michael Cullen . We dive into the nuances of infective endocarditis, including native valve endocarditis, prosthetic valve endocarditis, and right-sided endocarditis. Notes were drafted by Dr. Tiffany Dong, and audio editing was performed by student Dr. Adriana Mares. The CardioNerds Beyond the Boards Series was inspired by the Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular ...
The following question refers to Section 4.7 of the 2021 ESC CV Prevention Guidelines. The question is asked by student Dr. Shivani Reddy , answered first by NP Carol Patrick , and then by expert faculty Dr. Eileen Handberg . Dr. Handberg is an Adult Nurse Practitioner, Professor of Medicine, and Director of the Cardiovascular Clinical Trials Program in the Division of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Florida. She has served as Chair of the Cardiovascular Team Section and the Board o...
CardioNerds presents a deep dive into the 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Heart Failure Guidelines, using a challenging clinical vignette of a 69-year-old with symptoms suggesting cardiac amyloidosis. The discussion highlights the importance of a high index of suspicion, the specific diagnostic pathway for ATTR amyloidosis via non-invasive methods like pyrophosphate scans and TTR gene sequencing, and critical considerations for adapting guideline-directed medical therapy in patients with restrictive cardiomyopathy. Expert insights are shared to clarify common diagnostic misconceptions and management strategies.
