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JACC This Week

American College of Cardiologywww.jacc.org
A weekly co-hosted podcast featuring JACC Editor-in-Chief Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM, FACC and JACC Senior Consulting Editor Carolyn S.P. Lam, MBBS, PhD, giving readers context on our weekly issues. Listen in as they break down the latest trends and share practical tips that are changing the way heart care works globally.
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Episodes

JACC - Transforming Publishing: Your Paper, Your Way at JACC

Harlan Krumholz, MD, FACC, FAHA, presents the "Your Paper, Your Way" (YPYW) initiative by JACC, which streamlines the manuscript submission process to prioritize content quality over formatting requirements. By minimizing logistical barriers, providing rapid review decisions, and fostering collaboration post-acceptance, JACC aims to respect authors' time and advance high-quality science efficiently.

Jan 28, 20257 min

Contributors and Solutions to High Out-of-Pocket Costs for Heart Failure Medications: A State-of-the-Art Review

In this podcast, Dr. Valentin Fuster discusses the growing issue of high out-of-pocket costs for heart failure medications and highlights potential solutions. The review covers a range of cost-saving strategies, such as prescription discount cards and patient assistance programs, and also explores policy changes, like those introduced by the Inflation Reduction Act, that aim to reduce medication costs for Medicare beneficiaries starting in 2025.

Jan 27, 202511 min

A Contemporary Picture of Coagulase-negative Staphylococcal Endocarditis: A Nationwide GAMES Cohort Study

In this podcast, Dr. Valentin Fuster discusses a study on Coagulase-negative Staphylococcal Endocarditis (CoNS), a growing concern in the healthcare setting, particularly among the elderly and those with comorbidities. The study's findings on high mortality rates, surgical interventions, and the promising future role of artificial intelligence in diagnosing and predicting the disease are highlighted, offering new perspectives on this complex and life-threatening condition.

Jan 27, 202511 min

2024 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway on Strategies and Criteria for the Diagnosis and Management of Myocarditis

In this podcast, Dr. Valentin Fuster explores the 2024 ACC Expert Consensus on myocarditis, highlighting critical advancements in the understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of this condition. Key takeaways include the introduction of a new four-stage classification, updated diagnostic criteria, and the emphasis on timely referrals, while also addressing the importance of genetic counseling, ongoing patient follow-up, and the need for further research in this evolving field.

Jan 27, 202516 min

The Association of Hospital-Cardiologist Integration with Patient Outcomes, Care Quality, and Utilization

In this podcast, Dr. Valentin Fuster discusses a study comparing patient outcomes and care quality between cardiologists who transitioned from independent practice to hospital employment and those who remained independent. Despite a significant rise in hospital-employed cardiologists, the study reveals minimal differences in patient outcomes and care quality, challenging the assumption that hospital employment leads to better healthcare results.

Jan 27, 20258 min

Diagnostic Performance and Clinical Impact of Photon-Counting Detector Computed Tomography in Coronary Artery Disease

In this podcast, Dr. Valentin Fuster discusses a groundbreaking study comparing photon counting detector (PCD) CT technology with traditional EIDCT for diagnosing coronary artery disease. The research suggests that PCDCT offers superior specificity and diagnostic accuracy, potentially replacing older methods, and could revolutionize cardiac imaging by reducing the need for invasive procedures and improving patient outcomes.

Jan 27, 20259 min

P2Y12 Inhibitor Pretreatment in Non-ST Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome: The NCDR Chest Pain-MI Registry

In this podcast, Dr. Valentin Fuster discusses a study on the use of P2Y12 inhibitor pretreatment in patients with non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome, revealing significant variability in its application across institutions and operators. Despite initial hypotheses of benefit, the findings indicate no significant difference in patient outcomes, suggesting that routine pretreatment may not be necessary, especially when treatment is initiated within 24 hours of symptom onset.

Jan 27, 20259 min

JACC - February 4, 2025 Issue Summary

In this episode of JACC podcast, Dr. Valentin Fuster highlights key studies from the February 4th, 2025 issue, including the rising prevalence and mortality of coagulase-negative staphylococcal endocarditis and the clinical implications of new diagnostic technologies like photon-counting detector CT for coronary artery disease. Other highlights include discussions on P2Y12 inhibitor pretreatment in acute coronary syndrome, cardiologist integration into hospital systems, and reviews on heart fail...

Jan 27, 202525 min

Advances in Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Interventions: Implications for Health Policy

Introduction (00:00 - 03:00) Dr. Valentin Fuster introduces the focus of the January 28, 2025, issue of JACC on transcatheter tricuspid valve interventions. He emphasizes the growing importance of addressing symptomatic tricuspid regurgitation, a major predictor of morbidity and mortality, and explores potential treatments that aim to improve quality of life and decrease hospitalizations. Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Repair (03:00 - 20:30) Fuster discusses two key studies: the TRILUMINATE rando...

Jan 20, 20251 hr 14 min

Quality of Life After Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement: 1-Year Results From TRISCEND II Pivotal Trial

Introduction (00:00 - 03:00) Dr. Valentin Fuster introduces the focus of the January 28, 2025, issue of JACC on transcatheter tricuspid valve interventions. He emphasizes the growing importance of addressing symptomatic tricuspid regurgitation, a major predictor of morbidity and mortality, and explores potential treatments that aim to improve quality of life and decrease hospitalizations. Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Repair (03:00 - 20:30) Fuster discusses two key studies: the TRILUMINATE rando...

Jan 20, 20251 hr 14 min

Transcatheter Valve Repair for Tricuspid Regurgitation: 1-Year Results From a Large European Real-World Registry

Introduction (00:00 - 03:00) Dr. Valentin Fuster introduces the focus of the January 28, 2025, issue of JACC on transcatheter tricuspid valve interventions. He emphasizes the growing importance of addressing symptomatic tricuspid regurgitation, a major predictor of morbidity and mortality, and explores potential treatments that aim to improve quality of life and decrease hospitalizations. Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Repair (03:00 - 20:30) Fuster discusses two key studies: the TRILUMINATE rando...

Jan 20, 20251 hr 14 min

Tricuspid Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair for Severe Tricuspid Regurgitation: 1-Year Outcomes From the TRILUMINATE Randomized Cohort

Introduction (00:00 - 03:00) Dr. Valentin Fuster introduces the focus of the January 28, 2025, issue of JACC on transcatheter tricuspid valve interventions. He emphasizes the growing importance of addressing symptomatic tricuspid regurgitation, a major predictor of morbidity and mortality, and explores potential treatments that aim to improve quality of life and decrease hospitalizations. Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Repair (03:00 - 20:30) Fuster discusses two key studies: the TRILUMINATE rando...

Jan 20, 20251 hr 14 min

Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Replacement

Introduction (00:00 - 03:00) Dr. Valentin Fuster introduces the focus of the January 28, 2025, issue of JACC on transcatheter tricuspid valve interventions. He emphasizes the growing importance of addressing symptomatic tricuspid regurgitation, a major predictor of morbidity and mortality, and explores potential treatments that aim to improve quality of life and decrease hospitalizations. Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Repair (03:00 - 20:30) Fuster discusses two key studies: the TRILUMINATE rando...

Jan 20, 20251 hr 14 min

Amara Yad Image: The Tricuspid Valve

Introduction (00:00 - 03:00) Dr. Valentin Fuster introduces the focus of the January 28, 2025, issue of JACC on transcatheter tricuspid valve interventions. He emphasizes the growing importance of addressing symptomatic tricuspid regurgitation, a major predictor of morbidity and mortality, and explores potential treatments that aim to improve quality of life and decrease hospitalizations. Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Repair (03:00 - 20:30) Fuster discusses two key studies: the TRILUMINATE rando...

Jan 20, 20251 hr 14 min

Transcatheter Interventions in Tricuspid Regurgitation: Shifting the Focus Beyond Quantity of Life to Quality of Life

Introduction (00:00 - 03:00) Dr. Valentin Fuster introduces the focus of the January 28, 2025, issue of JACC on transcatheter tricuspid valve interventions. He emphasizes the growing importance of addressing symptomatic tricuspid regurgitation, a major predictor of morbidity and mortality, and explores potential treatments that aim to improve quality of life and decrease hospitalizations. Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Repair (03:00 - 20:30) Fuster discusses two key studies: the TRILUMINATE rando...

Jan 20, 20251 hr 14 min

The Amara Yad Project: A New Resource for Cardiac Anatomy

Introduction (00:00 - 03:00) Dr. Valentin Fuster introduces the focus of the January 28, 2025, issue of JACC on transcatheter tricuspid valve interventions. He emphasizes the growing importance of addressing symptomatic tricuspid regurgitation, a major predictor of morbidity and mortality, and explores potential treatments that aim to improve quality of life and decrease hospitalizations. Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Repair (03:00 - 20:30) Fuster discusses two key studies: the TRILUMINATE rando...

Jan 20, 20251 hr 14 min

Advanced Imaging Assessment of the Impact of Tricuspid Regurgitation on Cardiac Remodeling: The TRILUMINATE Pivotal Imaging Substudy

Introduction (00:00 - 03:00) Dr. Valentin Fuster introduces the focus of the January 28, 2025, issue of JACC on transcatheter tricuspid valve interventions. He emphasizes the growing importance of addressing symptomatic tricuspid regurgitation, a major predictor of morbidity and mortality, and explores potential treatments that aim to improve quality of life and decrease hospitalizations. Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Repair (03:00 - 20:30) Fuster discusses two key studies: the TRILUMINATE rando...

Jan 20, 20251 hr 14 min

Tricuspid Valve Interventions: A New Era in Cardiovascular Innovation

Introduction (00:00 - 03:00) Dr. Valentin Fuster introduces the focus of the January 28, 2025, issue of JACC on transcatheter tricuspid valve interventions. He emphasizes the growing importance of addressing symptomatic tricuspid regurgitation, a major predictor of morbidity and mortality, and explores potential treatments that aim to improve quality of life and decrease hospitalizations. Transcatheter Tricuspid Valve Repair (03:00 - 20:30) Fuster discusses two key studies: the TRILUMINATE rando...

Jan 20, 20251 hr 14 min

Did Finerenone Improve Health Status in the FINEARTS Trial?: A Critical Reevaluation of the Analysis of Patient-Reported Outcomes in Heart Failure

Podcast Overview The podcast, hosted by Valentin Fuster on January 21, 2025, provides an in-depth review of the FINEARTS-HF trial, which evaluated the efficacy of the non-steroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist finerenone in patients with heart failure and mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction (HFmrEF/HFpEF). The episode highlights findings published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC). Introduction to the FINEARTS-HF Trial (00:03:19 – 00:05:56) The FINEAR...

Jan 13, 202544 min

Finerenone And Kidney Outcomes In Patients With Heart Failure: the Finearts-Hf Trial

Podcast Overview The podcast, hosted by Valentin Fuster on January 21, 2025, provides an in-depth review of the FINEARTS-HF trial, which evaluated the efficacy of the non-steroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist finerenone in patients with heart failure and mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction (HFmrEF/HFpEF). The episode highlights findings published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC). Introduction to the FINEARTS-HF Trial (00:03:19 – 00:05:56) The FINEAR...

Jan 13, 202544 min

Finerenone, Obesity, And Heart Failure With Mildly Reduced/Preserved Ejection Fraction: a Prespecified Analysis of Finearts-Hf

Podcast Overview The podcast, hosted by Valentin Fuster on January 21, 2025, provides an in-depth review of the FINEARTS-HF trial, which evaluated the efficacy of the non-steroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist finerenone in patients with heart failure and mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction (HFmrEF/HFpEF). The episode highlights findings published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC). Introduction to the FINEARTS-HF Trial (00:03:19 – 00:05:56) The FINEAR...

Jan 13, 202544 min

Initial Decline In Glomerular Filtration Rate With Finerenone In Hfmref/Hfpef: a Prespecified Analysis of Finearts-Hf

Podcast Overview The podcast, hosted by Valentin Fuster on January 21, 2025, provides an in-depth review of the FINEARTS-HF trial, which evaluated the efficacy of the non-steroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist finerenone in patients with heart failure and mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction (HFmrEF/HFpEF). The episode highlights findings published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC). Introduction to the FINEARTS-HF Trial (00:03:19 – 00:05:56) The FINEAR...

Jan 13, 202544 min

Use of Finerenone For Heart Failure And Intermediate Or Preserved Ejection Fraction: the Finearts-Hf Trial

Podcast Overview The podcast, hosted by Valentin Fuster on January 21, 2025, provides an in-depth review of the FINEARTS-HF trial, which evaluated the efficacy of the non-steroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist finerenone in patients with heart failure and mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction (HFmrEF/HFpEF). The episode highlights findings published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC). Introduction to the FINEARTS-HF Trial (00:03:19 – 00:05:56) The FINEAR...

Jan 13, 202544 min

Effect of Finerenone On the Kccq In Patients With Hfmref/Hfpef: a Prespecified Analysis of Finearts-Hf

Podcast Overview The podcast, hosted by Valentin Fuster on January 21, 2025, provides an in-depth review of the FINEARTS-HF trial, which evaluated the efficacy of the non-steroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist finerenone in patients with heart failure and mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction (HFmrEF/HFpEF). The episode highlights findings published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC). Introduction to the FINEARTS-HF Trial (00:03:19 – 00:05:56) The FINEAR...

Jan 13, 202544 min

A Comprehensive Exploration of FINEARTS-HF: A JACC Theme Issue

Podcast Overview The podcast, hosted by Valentin Fuster on January 21, 2025, provides an in-depth review of the FINEARTS-HF trial, which evaluated the efficacy of the non-steroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist finerenone in patients with heart failure and mildly reduced or preserved ejection fraction (HFmrEF/HFpEF). The episode highlights findings published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC). Introduction to the FINEARTS-HF Trial (00:03:19 – 00:05:56) The FINEAR...

Jan 13, 202544 min

JACC - Obesity as a Disease | JACC

Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM, Editor-in-Chief of JACC, speaks with Ania Jastreboff, MD, PhD, in this 8 part video series. In this portion, they discuss obesity as a disease.

Jan 09, 20256 min

JACC - The Terminology of Obesity | JACC

In this eight part video series, JACC Editor-in-Chief Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM, and Ania Jastreboff, MD, PhD, discuss obesity. In this discussion, they review the language around obesity and taking care to meet patients where they are.

Jan 09, 20253 min

JACC - Obesity Medication Usage | JACC

Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM, Editor-in-Chief of JACC, speaks with Ania Jastreboff, MD, PhD, in this 8 part video series. In this video, they discuss how cardiologists can use medications to treat obesity.

Jan 09, 202517 min

JACC - Obesity Medication Concerns | JACC

Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM, Editor-in-Chief of JACC, speaks with Ania Jastreboff, MD, PhD, in this 8 part video series. In this portion, they discuss concerns around the range of popular obesity medications today.

Jan 09, 20252 min

JACC - Shame and Blame | JACC

Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM, Editor-in-Chief of JACC, speaks with Ania Jastreboff, MD, PhD, in this 8 part video series. In this portion, they discuss patients with obesity and society's view of obesity, as well as the role of the CV physician in shifting the culture around obesity.

Jan 09, 20258 min
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