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Aha! With JAHA is a podcast where Science, Policy, and Practice intersect. The Journal of American Heart Association presents dynamic discussions with authors, key leaders, and policymakers around the latest science published in the journal. Tune in monthly for a new episode.

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Sex Differences in Stroke Outcomes with Dr. Louise McCullough

Dr. Louise McCullough (University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston) joins Dr Eva Rocha to discuss her new article, "Exploring Sex Differences in Stroke Outcomes: A Comprehensive Analysis from the SPAN 1 Trial." This illuminating conversation covers the findings of the SPAN trial, which explores sex differences in stroke outcomes, particularly focusing on the role of estrogen, and the implications for clinical practice. Dr. McCullough also shares insights from her personal journey in the field of stroke research, the challenges of balancing academic work with a personal life. spheres. You can read Dr McCullough's article in JAHA. Host: Eva Rocha Guest: Louise McCullough

29 min
JAN 15

Special Episode: Distinguished Hearts and Minds Roundtable 2025

Catch up with the AHA's 2025 Distinguished Scientist honorees in conversation with JAHA's Editor-in-Chief Bruce Ovbiagele, and Deputy Editor Pamela Peterson. We spoke with these six brilliant scientists in person at AHA Scientific Sessions in New Orleans about their valuable contributions to their respective fields, their career journeys and advice for early career professionals, and their thoughts on the future of their cardiovascular research. The full video is available on the AHAScience YouTube channel.

1h 11m
04/03/2025

Sex Differences, Psychosocial Factors, and Angina with Dr. Harmony Reynolds

In this new episode of Aha! with JAHA, Dr. Laxmi Mehta interviews Dr. Harmony Reynolds (NYU Grossman School of Medicine) about her article, "Sex Differences in Psychosocial Factors and Angina in Patients with Chronic Coronary Disease". They discuss how stress and depression impact angina severity, sex differences in patient outcomes, and the implications for managing chronic coronary artery disease, particularly in women. Read the full article here.

9 min
03/17/2025

Special Episode: JAHA Distinguished Hearts and Minds Roundtable 2024

Catch up with the AHA's 2024 Distinguished Scientist honorees in conversation with JAHA's Editor-in-Chief Bruce Ovbiagele, and Senior Associate Editor Katherine Wu, in our second annual Distinguished Hearts and Minds Roundtable. This year, we spoke with these brilliant scientists in person at AHA Scientific Sessions in Chicago about their vital contributions to their respective fields, their career journeys, and their thoughts on the future of cardiovascular and stroke research.

1h 14m
02/24/2025

Optimizing Psychological Health Across the Perinatal Period: An Update on Maternal Cardiovascular Health: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

In this new episode of Aha! with JAHA, Dr. Eva Rocha interviews Dr. Allison E. Gaffey (Yale School of Medicine; VA Connecticut Healthcare System) and Dr. Diana Wolfe (Albert Einstein College of Medicine) about the new AHA Scientific Statement, "Optimizing Psychological Health Across the Perinatal Period: An Update on Maternal Cardiovascular Health". They discuss the critical intersection of psychological health and cardiovascular health during the perinatal period and explore opportunities for creating care delivery models that perinatal psychological health in cardio-obstetric care. They also provide personal insights from their own career journeys and their strategies for maintaining psychological well-being. Read the full AHA Scientific Statement here.

44 min
12/19/2024

Lipid-Lowering Therapy and Ischemic Stroke Severity with Dr. Richa Sharma

In this new episode of Aha! with JAHA, Dr. Eva Rocha interviews Dr Richa Sharma (Yale School of Medicine) about her new JAHA article "Lipid-Lowering Therapy Use When Indicated and Subsequent Ischemic Stroke Severity." They discuss the potential impact of lipid-lowering therapy in mitigating stroke severity, as well as Dr Sharma's career journey and advice for trainees in her field. Read Dr Sharma's article here.

15 min
09/14/2024

Trisomy 21 and Congenital Heart Disease with Dr. Jennifer Peterson

In this new episode of Aha! with JAHA, Dr. Laxmi Mehta Rocha interviews Dr. Jennifer Peterson (Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing) about "Trisomy 21 and Congenital Heart Disease: Impact on Health and Functional Outcomes From Birth Through Adolescence: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association, which she chaired. Dr Peterson discusses the complex ongoing health concerns for children with trisomy 21 (Down syndrome) and congenital heart disease from birth through adolescence, and leading a "dream team" of researchers in developing a framework to maximize health and functional outcomes for this unique population throughout their lives. Dr Peterson also shares her career journey and advice for trainees in her field. Read the full AHA Scientific Statement here.

17 min
08/16/2024

The Superwoman Schema with Dr Tené Lewis and Dr Zac Martin

In this new episode of Aha! with JAHA, Dr. Eva Rocha interviews Dr Tené Lewis (Emory University, Rollins School of Public Health) and Dr Zac Martin (Emory University) about their new JAHA article "Central Hemodynamics in African American Women: Examining the Role of Superwoman Schema Endorsement." Dr Lewis and Dr Martin discuss their collaboration at the intersection of social and cardiovascular sciences, and their finding that the Superwoman Schema, specifically the obligation to help others in lieu of self-care, was significantly associated with central systolic blood pressure and augmentation index and may put African American women at a higher risk for cardiovascular health issues. They also share their career journeys and advice for trainees. Read the full article from Dr Lewis and Dr Martin here.

29 min

Aha! With JAHA is a podcast where Science, Policy, and Practice intersect. The Journal of American Heart Association presents dynamic discussions with authors, key leaders, and policymakers around the latest science published in the journal. Tune in monthly for a new episode.

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JAHA – Journal of the American Heart Association
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2023 - 2026
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