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: the role of multi-modality imaging for the assessment of left atrium and left atrial appendage.

    APR 7

    Advances in Cardiovascular Imaging: the role of multi-modality imaging for the assessment of left atrium and left atrial appendage.

    With Caroline van der Heijningen, University Hospital Antwerp, Edegem - Belgium and Elif Sade, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh - USA. In this episode of Advances in Cardiovascular Imaging, Caroline van der Heijningen welcomes Elif Sade, lead author of the joint EACVI–EHRA clinical consensus document on multimodality imaging of the left atrium and left atrial appendage. The discussion provides an expert overview of the scientific rationale behind the document and its relevance in contemporary cardiovascular practice, particularly as an imaging companion to recent ESC guidelines on atrial fibrillation and valvular heart disease. More information here

    28 min
  2. A Coffee Break with Shantanu Sengupta

    MAR 17

    A Coffee Break with Shantanu Sengupta

    With Domenico Galzerano, King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre, Riyadh - Saudi Arabia and Shantanu Sengupta, Nagpur - India. In this episode of EACVI Coffee Break With, Domenico Galzerano launches the first interview of 2026, introducing a new series designed to connect the imaging community with global leaders in cardiovascular imaging. Joined by Shantanu Sengupta, President of the Indian Academy of Echocardiography, the conversation explores a distinguished career shaped by more than two decades of dedication to cardiac imaging and a longstanding fascination with ventricular mechanics.

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

    FEB 17

    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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
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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
    30
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2023
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    EACVI Cardio Talk

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