
64 episodes

ACC CardiaCast American College of Cardiology
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- Health & Fitness
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4.4 • 22 Ratings
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This occasional series from the American College of Cardiology offers the latest in clinical education and features an exploration of current research and interviews with cardiovascular experts.
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ACC CardiaCast: Mechanisms of Action for the Newly Approved Cardiac Myosin Inhibitor Recently Approved for HCM
In this episode, Drs. Matt Martinez and Ahmad Masri discuss the recent approval by the FDA of the cardiac myosin inhibitor Mavacamten for the treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and mechanisms of action.
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ACC CardiaCast: 5 Surprising Things That Can Cause an Elevated Blood Pressure Measurement
In this episode, developed by the ACC Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Section’s Hypertension Work Group, Dr. Tammy Brady discusses the numerous, often ignored, factors that can lead to inaccurate blood pressure assessment and the degree to which this may affect clinical management. Topics will include cuff size (with a particular focus on Dr. Brady’s recent research), insufficient rest before measuring BP, prescription medications, talking, and presence of staff, among others.
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ACC CardiaCast: Hypertension Perspectives from Across the World, Celebrating World Hypertension Day and Closing Care Gaps
In this episode, developed by the ACC Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease Section’s Hypertension Work Group, Drs. Beth Abramson, Cesar Andres, Nadia Khan, and Karen Tran provide an international perspective on guidelines, care gaps, and ways to close these care gaps.
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ACC CardiaCast: Which Patients Can Benefit from the Newly-Approved Cardiac Myosin Inhibitor Recently Approved for HCM
In this episode, Drs. Matt Martinez and Sara Saberi discuss the recent approval by the FDA of the cardiac myosin inhibitor Mavacamten for the treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and what sorts of patients are best suited for this treatment.
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Familial Hypercholesterolemia Series - How is FH Treated?
In this episode, Dr. Michael Shapiro and Dr. Salim Virani discuss the current treatment options for FH, including statin therapy, lifestyle modifications, and non-statin therapy.
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Familial Hypercholesterolemia Series - How is FH Detected? Clinical Presentation, Natural History, Diagnosis, & Cascade Screening
In this episode, Dr. Michael Shapiro and Dr. Pam Taub discuss the clinical presentation, natural history, and diagnosis of familial hypercholesterolemia.
Customer Reviews
Very informative -- will inspire you to eat better
I thought I knew a decent amount about nutrition but I have been learning a lot from each episode. It is definitely making me take a closer look at my food choices, but instead of making me feel bad, this podcast makes me feel excited about eating healthier foods.
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