EACVI Cardio Talk

European Society of Cardiology

A podcast series featuring key opinion leaders in cardiovascular imaging, tackling topics about the latest research studies, interviews of experts, and educational content.

  1. Advances in cardiovascular imaging: ESC consensus statement on cardiovascular disease prevention and management in the COVID-19 era

    3D AGO

    Advances in cardiovascular imaging: ESC consensus statement on cardiovascular disease prevention and management in the COVID-19 era

    With Vassilios Vassiliou, University of East Anglia, Norwich - UK and Sarah Birkhoelzer, University Dorset Hospital, Bournemouth - UK. In this episode of EACVI Cardio Talk On-the-Go, Sarah Birkhoelzer and Vass Vassiliou speak about the ESC consensus statement on cardiovascular disease prevention and management in the COVID-19 era. The discussion focuses on COVID-19 as a long-term cardiovascular risk, with complications such as myocarditis, heart failure, arrhythmias, thrombosis, autonomic dysfunction, and cardiac Long COVID. The episode emphasises the pivotal role of cardiovascular imaging in post-COVID care, including echocardiography, cardiac magnetic resonance, and cardiopulmonary exercise testing for diagnosis, risk stratification, rehabilitation planning, and return-to-exercise decisions. Key themes include the importance of prevention strategies, vaccination, and guideline-directed therapy, alongside practical considerations for imaging specialists and clinicians managing persistent symptoms after infection.

    24 min
  2. Highlights from the EACVI Congress 2025

    JAN 22

    Highlights from the EACVI Congress 2025

    With Sarah Birkhoelzer, University Dorset Hospital, Bournemouth - UK, Nina Ajmone Marsan, Leiden University Medical Center, Leiden - The Netherlands, Mark Dweck, University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh - UK, and Mark Westwood, St Bartholomew's Hospital, London - UK. In this episode of EACVI Cardio Talk On-the-Go, Sarah Birkhoelzer is joined by the three EACVI Vice-Presidents: Nina Ajmone Marsan, Mark Dweck, and Mark Westwood. Together, they provide a special summary of the EACVI Congress that took place in December 2025. They delve into the key scientific messages emerging from the conference and discuss how EACVI continues to shape the future of cardiovascular imaging through collaboration, innovation, and education. This episode sets the stage for an in-depth discussion on the conference highlights, multidisciplinary perspectives, and the evolving role of imaging in modern cardiology. Listeners are invited to stay connected with the EACVI community and engage with the society throughout their learning journey.

    22 min
  3. HIT Journal Club: diagnostic accuracy in cardiovascular imaging

    11/20/2025

    HIT Journal Club: diagnostic accuracy in cardiovascular imaging

    With Giovanni Benfari, University of Verona, Verona - Italy and Sonia Borodzicz-Jazdzyk, Medical University of Warsaw, Warsaw - Poland. The first episode of the EACVI Journal Club podcast is dedicated to the topic of diagnostic accuracy in cardiovascular imaging.

    10 min
  4. EACVI unpacked: Highlights of this year's imaging conference

    11/19/2025

    EACVI unpacked: Highlights of this year's imaging conference

    With Emma Lane, Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust - UK, and Sarah Birkhoelzer, University Dorset Hospital, Bournemouth - UK. In this episode of EACVI Cardio Talk On-the-Go, Sarah Birkhoelzer and Emma Lane preview the highlights of the EACVI 2025 Congress, taking place in Vienna from 11 to 13 December.  The conversation explores why EACVI has become the leading international meeting for multimodality cardiovascular imaging and what attendees can expect from this year's expanded and redesigned programme. Sarah and Emma discuss the congress's evolution into a fully integrated imaging meeting, uniting echocardiography, CMR, CT, and nuclear cardiology. They introduce major new features—including the Imaging Training Hub, hands-on practical sessions, a stronger focus on AI, and an enhanced early-career and allied health track. They also highlight key sessions in echo, CMR, and CT, from tricuspid regurgitation and cardio-oncology to spectral CT, acute coronary syndromes, and cardiomyopathies. The episode emphasises EACVI's commitment to multidisciplinary learning, practical skill-building, and fostering connections across the imaging community. Whether you are a trainee, technologist, nurse, or experienced imager, Sarah and Emma make a compelling case that EACVI 2025 is the must-attend meeting for anyone shaping the future of cardiovascular imaging. Tune in for an engaging preview that will help you plan your visit—and inspire you to join the imaging community in Vienna this December.

    19 min
  5. Tips, tricks, and pitfalls when applying for EACVI certification

    10/15/2025

    Tips, tricks, and pitfalls when applying for EACVI certification

    With John-Paul Carpenter, Mater Private Hospital, Dublin - Ireland, EACVI Certification and Accreditation Committee Co-Chair, and Luna Gargani, University of Pisa, Pisa - Italy, EACVI Certification and Accreditation Committee Co-Chair. Listen to this new episode of EACVI Cardio Talk and learn from John-Paul Carpenter and Luna Gargani about EACVI certification programmes current available and how to apply. More information here: https://www.escardio.org/Education/Career-Development/Certification/eacvi-certification

    11 min
  6. Advances in cardiovascular imaging - Ischaemia without obstruction: a false alarm?

    09/24/2025

    Advances in cardiovascular imaging - Ischaemia without obstruction: a false alarm?

    With Sarah Birkhoelzer, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford - UK, and Edgar Argulian, Mount Sinai Morningside, New York - USA. In this episode, we explore a study by Edgar Argulian published in European Heart Journal – Imaging Methods and Practice (2025), which challenges the assumption that myocardial ischaemia on exercise echocardiography (ExE) is benign when coronary angiography shows no obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD). The study retrospectively analysed 84 patients with exercise-induced ischaemia but no obstructive CAD, subdividing them into those with normal coronaries (iNC) and non-obstructive CAD (iNOCAD). Over a median 3.2-year follow-up, patients with ischaemia—especially those with iNC—faced significantly higher rates of acute chest pain and adverse cardiovascular outcomes compared to matched controls. Notably, women were overrepresented in the iNC group and were less likely to be on cardioprotective medications. The findings suggest that what has often been labelled as a "false positive" ExE may in fact reflect underlying microvascular dysfunction, endothelial abnormalities, or vasospasm—particularly in women. This study calls for more tailored evaluation, vigilant follow-up, and optimized treatment strategies in patients with symptomatic ischaemia despite "normal" angiograms. Tune in as we unpack the implications for clinical practice and why we should stop dismissing these findings as incidental. -

    24 min
  7. A coffee break with Julia Grapsa and Ana Almeida

    08/21/2025

    A coffee break with Julia Grapsa and Ana Almeida

    With Julia Grapsa, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Heart and Vascular Center, Boston - USA, Ana Maria G Almeida, Faculty of Medicine University of Lisbon, Lisbon - Portugal, and Sarah Birkhoelzer, Oxford University Hospitals, Oxford - UK.   In this special episode, Sarah Birkhoelzer is joined by Julia Grapsa, Director of Education in Echocardiography at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, and Ana Almeida, Professor of Cardiology at the University of Lisbon. Together, they lead the European Association of Cardiovascular Imaging (EACVI) Gender and Equity Special Interest Group (SIG). The discussion opens with Julia reflecting on the group's origins and mission: to promote equity, inclusion, and representation in cardiovascular imaging across Europe and beyond. Ana highlights the group's key achievements, including pivotal publications such as the EACVI consensus document on multimodality imaging in women with cardiovascular disease—a must-read for clinicians and researchers alike. The episode also delves into the group's educational and community-building initiatives, from their active newsletter and Facebook community to interactive brainstorming sessions. Julia shares updates on their structured mentoring programme, supported by a competitive education grant, and Ana discusses ongoing research projects such as DOMINO and the VHD-W registry. Listeners will learn how to get involved with the SIG and why its mission is essential for both women and men in the field. This inspiring conversation highlights the power of collaboration in shaping a more inclusive future in cardiovascular medicine.

    28 min
  8. A Coffee Break with Denisa Muraru

    05/19/2025

    A Coffee Break with Denisa Muraru

    With Sarah Moharem Elgamal, Liverpool Heart and Chest Hospital, Liverpool - UK, and Denisa Muraru, University of Milan Bicocca, Milan - Italy.  In this engaging episode of EACVI Cardio Talk titled "Coffee break," we are delighted to interview Denisa Muraru, the next President of EACVI and a renowned expert in Cardiovascular Imaging. Throughout this episode, we learn about Denisa Muraru's journey, exploring the opportunities and challenges she has faced in her career. This insightful discussion also offers valuable advice and inspiration for cardiovascular imagers and researchers trying to identify their own path.

    26 min
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A podcast series featuring key opinion leaders in cardiovascular imaging, tackling topics about the latest research studies, interviews of experts, and educational content.

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  • Creator
    European Society of Cardiology
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2023
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    EACVI Cardio Talk