Becker’s Healthcare -- Cardiology + Heart Surgery Podcast

In this episode, Dr. James D. Flaherty, Director of Cardiology Quality and Outcomes at Northwestern Medicine, discusses key trends in cardiology, including physician wellness, access to care, and the evolving role of technology. He shares insights into the future of heart care and the potential impact of corporatization on the medical field.

In this episode, Colleen Blackburn, Director of Cardiovascular Service Line at OSF Healthcare, discusses the evolving challenges in cardiology post-COVID. She shares insights on integrating AI, managing growing patient volumes, and making strategic decisions for expanding cardiovascular services while maintaining high-quality care.

Join us as Dr. Anthony Tortolani, a retired cardiac surgeon with over 40 years of experience, discusses the rapid advancements in cardiac care, the integration of AI, and the potential dangers of profit-driven healthcare. This insightful conversation delves into the critical issues shaping the future of cardiology.

In this episode, Dr. Jeff Wessler, Cardiologist at Northwell Health & Founder and CEO of Heartbeat Health, shares his insights on the evolving landscape of cardiovascular care. He discusses the impact of decentralized diagnostics, the rise of GLP-1 medications, and the journey of building a successful virtual cardiology practice.

In this 20 minute episode we talk with Michael Twyman, MD, founder of Apollo Cardiology, about two aging-related chronic diseases; Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD). There is a growing body of evidence linking cardiovascular health and risk factors of CVD to AD. A study published in the Journal of American Heart Association using data from over 430,000 individuals from the UK Biobank found that those who had coronary heart disease (CHD) before the age of 45 had a 13% increased risk of developing AD compared to those who did not have CHD. Tune in for more insights.

This episode is sponsored by CardioDiagnostics.

Join Chris Sosa from Becker's Healthcare as he engages Dr. Hemal Gada, President of the UPMC Heart Vascular Institute at Central Pa, in a discussion on the significance of early detection of cardiovascular disease and the role of AI in aiding cardiologists. Gain insights into the AI tools utilized at UPMC and the positive patient outcomes observed through machine learning models.

Join Chris Sosa from Becker's Healthcare as he engages Dr. Amgad Makaryus, Chairman of Cardiology at Nassau University Medical Center and Professor at the Zucker School of Medicine, in a discussion about the current landscape of cardiology. Gain insights into Dr. Makaryus's background, his perspectives on the top issues in cardiology, and his vision for the future of heart care, including both excitement and concerns.

Dr. Neel Butala, Chief Medical Officer of HiLabs and Assistant Professor at University of Colorado, shares his background in cardiovascular care, issues that shaped the landscape in 2023, his excitement and concerns for the future, and skills that will empower healthcare leaders to succeed in the coming year.

Dr. Nissi Suppogu, board-certified cardiologist, MemorialCare Medical Group delves into her background, the top three challenges currently facing the field of cardiology, anticipated changes in heart care over the next 18 months, the future of cardiovascular medicine, and more!

Dr. Amanda Vest, Medical Director of the Advanced Heart Failure Program, Tufts Medical Center and Associate Professor, Tufts University School of Medicine joins the podcast to discuss her background, the biggest issues in cardiology today, how she sees heart care evolving, and more!