This Week in Cardiology

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This podcast delivers Dr. John Mandrola's summary and perspective on top news of the week that cardiologists can't miss. This podcast is intended for US health professionals only.

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Jun 26 2026 This Week in Cardiology

Listener feedback on valvular heart disease, statins and frailty, left atrial posterior wall ablation fails again, interpreting medical tests and AI ECG reading are the topics John Mandrola, MD, discusses in this week's podcast. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only . To read a partial transcript or to comment, visit: https://www.medscape.com/twic I Listener Feedback PREVUE-VALVE Study https://www.jacc.org/doi/10.1016/j.jacc.2026.02.5137 II Statins and Frailty Statin Initiat...

Jun 26, 2026•34 min

Jun 19 2026 This Week in Cardiology

John Mandrola discusses recent long-term data comparing TAVR and SAVR for aortic stenosis, including results from PARTNER 2 and other trials, alongside an editorial advocating for SAVR in younger patients. The episode also explores a unique study on the population prevalence of valvular heart disease in the US and scrutinizes a new CMS proposal to expand TAVR coverage, sparking debate on patient safety and evidence-based practice. Mandrola offers his own perspective on these complex cardiology topics.

Jun 19, 2026•37 min

Jun 12 2026 This Week in Cardiology

Dr. John Mandrola discusses listener feedback on AFib management and heart failure, then critically evaluates the TRISCEND II trial for transcatheter tricuspid valve replacement, raising serious safety concerns and questioning its efficacy. He also dissects the new CKM Syndrome guidelines, arguing against disease creation, and highlights crucial EBM lessons from the ARISE-FLUIDS trial on sepsis fluid management and the BIHCA trial on bicarbonate in cardiac arrest. Finally, the episode explores the decline of ventricular tachycardia in heart failure patients and its implications for ICD use.

Jun 12, 2026•30 min

Jun 05 2026 This Week in Cardiology

Dr. John Mandrola discusses several recent cardiology trials. He critically examines chemical cardioversion in the ED, highlights the challenges in technology-driven heart failure monitoring, and questions the efficacy of weight loss as a sole AFib intervention. The episode concludes with an analysis of surgical left atrial appendage excision for stroke prevention, emphasizing the need for evidence-based practice and holistic patient care.

Jun 05, 2026•32 min

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