What is the incidence of post-COVID myocarditis and when is it safe to return to play? Bob Harrington and Manesh Patel discuss our evolving understanding of how SARS-CoV-2 effects the hearts of athletes and weekend warriors. To read a transcript or to comment https://www.medscape.com/author/bob-harrington Early Studies Outcomes of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Patients Recently Recovered From Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) https://doi.org/10.1001/jamacardio.2020.3557 Cardiova...
Mar 25, 2021•25 min
Bob Harrington and Mike Gibson continue their review of 2020, discussing the 'riddle wrapped in an enigma' that was the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jan 25, 2021•21 min
The annual tradition continues as did cardiology research despite a pandemic. Trials on fish oils, statins, SGLT2 inhibitors, and antiplatelets are among the selections of Drs Harrington and Gibson.
Dec 15, 2020•28 min
Three editors of cardiology journals -- Drs Harrington, Yancy, and Nallamothu -- discuss the challenges of maintaining quality during the COVID-19 surge in submissions.
Aug 27, 2020•31 min
Hematologist Mary Cushman discusses arterial and venous thrombosis issues with SARS-CoV-2 and the role of anticoagulation.
Jun 18, 2020•25 min
Bob Harrington asks Michelle Albert why mortality rates are so high in minority communities, and whether COVID-19 will lead to meaningful changes in health and social inequities.
Apr 23, 2020•23 min
'They fancy themselves free. And no one will ever be free so long as there are pestilences,' wrote Camus in 'The Plague', which Abraham Verghese sees as relevant to our collective experience of COVID-19.
Apr 01, 2020•24 min
Cardiologist Lisa Rosenbaum seeks meaning in her work as a physician and correspondent for the New England Journal of Medicine, a quest first started by her grandfather who was also a physician-writer.
Feb 10, 2020•24 min
Bob Harrington and Mike Gibson continue their review of 2019 with the 'hottest trial of the year' and what to expect in healthcare in 2020.
Jan 15, 2020•19 min
'It's like we're in the '90s again.' Drs Gibson and Harrington review top cardiology trials on revascularization, lipid management, and antithrombotics in part 1 of their annual wrap-up.
Dec 17, 2019•35 min
A family history of sudden death was the impetus for author Sandeep Juahar's fascination with the heart, which led to a career in cardiology and his latest book Heart: A History.
Aug 12, 2019•21 min
Fewer black men are going into medicine today than in 1978. Drs Harrington and Capers discuss how to increase diversity in medicine and why it's important for caregivers to reflect the population they treat.
Jul 15, 2019•20 min
Optimal medical therapy and recent advances show that heart failure is preventable and not obligatory, Clyde Yancy tells Bob Harrington.
Apr 24, 2019•24 min
It's not all dire. Tait Shanafelt, MD, is witnessing improvement and momentum in the field of clinician wellness. Learn about his journey from hematology to chief wellness officer.
Jan 15, 2019•27 min
Volunteering at a VA hospital was the first step in biostatistician Frank Harrell's illustrious career in cardiovascular research.
Aug 16, 2018•13 min
Despite the vastness of available data, don't forget the basics, warns biostatistician Frank Harrell in this conversation with Bob Harrington.
Aug 06, 2018•16 min
Drs Harrington and Yeh discuss the pros, cons, and cautions of using Twitter in the cardiovascular community.
Jun 26, 2018•26 min
Drs Harrington and Joynt Maddox discuss the move from volume-based to performance-based payment models and how to develop evidence-based quality metrics that make clinical sense.
Apr 23, 2018•20 min
Drs Harrington and Gibson discuss burning issues in medicine, including artificial intelligence, social media, wearable tech, and the new hypertension guidelines.
Mar 28, 2018•17 min
Trials on PCSK9 inhibitors, antiplatelets, anticoagulants, and even catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation are among Drs Harrington and Gibson's picks for what to look for in 2018.
Feb 15, 2018•23 min
A recent viewpoint by Dr Bhatt against public reporting of PCI outcomes garnered a lot of support in the cardiology community and beyond. Dr Harrington asks how it can be done better.
Jan 29, 2018•16 min
In this annual tradition, Drs Harrington and Gibson discuss their picks for the top cardiology trials of the year, covering PCSK9 inhibitors, anti-inflammatory and anthithrombotic drugs, and PCI.
Dec 21, 2017•25 min
Drs Harrington and Kesselheim discuss the varied reasons why prescription drugs are so pricey and whether policies can interrupt this alarming trend.
Aug 14, 2017•16 min
Dr Califf talks about his new role at Verily and how data mining and data sharing could reduce disparities in care and improve patient outcomes.
Jul 20, 2017•15 min
From being critiqued by Bernie Sanders to the controversial Duchenne drug approval decision, Dr Califf recounts his experiences as FDA commissioner.
Jul 06, 2017•14 min
The Veterans Health Administration is the largest integrated healthcare system in the US with a common EHR. Dr Harrington learns the advantages for cardiology practice and research.
Mar 08, 2017•24 min
Why are only 13% of cardiologists women? Drs Harrington and Duvernoy discuss results from the recent ACC lifestyle survey and strategies for making cardiology 'a more human place.'
Feb 02, 2017•24 min
Drs Harrington and Douglas discuss pay disparities for women in cardiology and the importance of leveling the playing field.
Sep 21, 2016•24 min
Drs Harrington and Butte discuss the overwhelming amount of data generated in contemporary healthcare and how it can be harnessed to deliver precision medicine.
May 10, 2016•17 min
Drs Harrington and Gibson give their annual review of the highs and lows in medicine with a focus on cardiology.
Dec 21, 2015•26 min
