Best FACC Podcasts (2025)

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Pacing Strategies, Air Quality, and the Path to Equity | JACC This Week 13:48

2d ago13:48

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In this week’s issue, Dr. Harlan Krumholz highlights new science with direct clinical implications: a randomized trial showing conduction system pacing outperforms RV pacing in AV block, a pragmatic study suggesting HEPA filtration may modestly lower blood pressure, and long-term data from FLAVOR comparing FFR and IVUS-guided PCI. Also featured are…

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JACC Editor's Page: August 26, 2025 | JACC 5:26

2d ago5:26

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This update to the JACC Report Card highlights ongoing disparities in cardiovascular mortality between Black and White Americans. While some metrics, such as ischemic heart disease, show modest improvement, excess age-adjusted mortality rates and years of potential life lost remain alarmingly high for Black Americans. These findings reinforce the u…

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Heart Rate Variability: The Key to Stress Management - Episode 297 37:40

6d ago37:40

37:40

In this episode of the Gladden Longevity Podcast, Dr. Jeffrey Gladden interviews Dr. Torkil Faero, an expert in heart rate variability and stress management. They discuss Dr. Faero's journey from traditional medicine to focusing on holistic health, the importance of lifestyle choices in longevity, and the role of technology in monitoring health. Th…

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Device Safety, DAPT Strategy & Structural Innovation | JACC This Week 18:45

9d ago18:45

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In this episode of JACC This Week, Editor-in-Chief Dr. Harlan Krumholz explores device safety, abbreviated DAPT, drug-coated balloons, and a novel surgical polymer valve. Plus: expert insights on cardiovascular innovation, obesity management, fellowship signaling, and more.

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Editor's Page: August 19, 2025 | JACC 7:48

9d ago7:48

7:48

Cardiovascular devices are at the heart of modern clinical practice, yet gaps in surveillance, reporting, and clinician awareness continue to pose serious risks to patient safety. This week’s Editor’s Page highlights the urgent need for improved transparency, stronger reporting systems, and clinician-led engagement around device recalls. With exper…

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Editor's Page: August 12, 2025 | JACC 8:00

13d ago8:00

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Therapeutic breakthroughs in ATTR cardiomyopathy have ushered in a new era of treatment, with gene silencers, stabilizers, and next-generation therapies extending life and improving quality for patients once left with few options. Yet this progress has exposed a profound and growing divide—between innovation and access. This week’s Editor’s Page ex…

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Unlocking the Secrets of Kidney Health - Episode 296 55:00

13d ago55:00

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In this episode of the Gladden Longevity Podcast, Dr. Jeffrey Gladden speaks with Dr. Robin Rose about her personal journey with kidney cancer and her insights into kidney health. They discuss the importance of understanding kidney function, the role of peptides and bioregulators in improving kidney health, and the impact of lifestyle choices on ki…

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Amyloidosis in Focus: Biomarkers, Structural Insights & Therapeutic Strategy | JACC This Week 15:00

16d ago15:00

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In this mini focus issue of JACC This Week, Editor-in-Chief Dr. Harlan Krumholz explores the evolving landscape of cardiac amyloidosis care. From structural and biomarker findings in the HELIOS-B substudy to broader discussions on access, treatment sequencing, and multidisciplinary care, this episode highlights new momentum in ATTR-CM management. A…

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July Q&A - Episode 295 33:49

20d ago33:49

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In this episode of the Gladden Longevity Podcast, Dr. Jeffrey Gladden and Steve Reiter explore various aspects of longevity and health optimization for July Q&A. They discuss the impact of UV light on eye health, nutritional strategies for ocular longevity, and the regenerative potential of cord blood. The conversation also delves into chronic infl…

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JACC Editor's Page: June 9, 2025 5:57

20d ago5:57

5:57

This issue of JACC showcases a diverse yet thematically cohesive collection of articles that explore the complexities of cardiovascular medicine, from ethical dilemmas and patient-reported outcomes to emerging therapies and methodological innovations. Highlights include a poignant HeartBeats essay on the emotional weight of clinical decisions, deba…

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JACC Editor's Page: March 18, 2025 | JACC 5:50

20d ago5:50

5:50

This special lipid-themed issue of JACC emphasizes the importance of innovative research in lipid disorders to reduce cardiovascular risk, highlighting studies that extend our understanding of lipid biology and evaluate new treatments. Key reviews and original investigations explore novel lipid-modifying therapies, such as RNA interference and anti…

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JACC Editor's Page: May 13, 2025 7:37

20d ago7:37

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In a time of rising global tensions, JACC reaffirms its commitment to science as a unifying, borderless force—advocating for truth, equity, and collaboration to improve health worldwide. By fostering inclusive research, promoting open dialogue, and resisting politicization, JACC aims to build a global medical community working together to overcome …

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JACC Editor's Page: May 6, 2025 | JACC 3:16

20d ago3:16

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Listen to the editor's page for this special issue of JACC focusing on key advancements in electrophysiology, including studies on atrial fibrillation prevention, pulsed field ablation, sudden cardiac arrest in young athletes, and efforts to reduce defibrillator use in congenital heart disease. Join Editor-in-Chief Harlan Krumholz as he covers pace…

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JACC Editor's Page: April 29, 2025 | JACC 3:06

20d ago3:06

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Listen to the editor's page for this special issue of JACC focusing on advancing the understanding and treatment of cardiogenic shock through pivotal clinical trials, expert consensus statements, and state-of-the-art reviews aimed at improving patient outcomes. Join Editor-in-Chief Harlan Krumholz as he highlights key contributions like the Altshoc…

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JACC Editor's Page: April 22, 2025 | JACC 5:48

20d ago5:48

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Listen to the editor's page of the April 14th JACC issue for a discussion about the staggering toll of cardiovascular disease on Black Americans, revealing nearly 800,000 excess deaths and 23.7 million years of potential life lost over two decades. Join Editor-in-Chief Harlan Krumholz as he explores the systemic roots of these disparities and calls…

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JACC Editor's Page: April 15, 2025 | JACC 6:14

20d ago6:14

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In a rapidly changing world marked by societal divisions, technological advances in healthcare, and shifting views on expertise, the JACC Journals remain dedicated to advancing global cardiovascular health through a science-based and humanistic approach. Committed to evidence, integrity, and humanity, JACC focuses on rigorously evaluating research,…

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JACC Editor's Page: March 25, 2025 | JACC 9:51

20d ago9:51

9:51

Listen to the editor's page of the March 25th JACC issue, in which Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM, FACC, highlights how cardiac electrophysiology is undergoing significant transformation driven by technological advancements and evolving treatment strategies. Key topics include long-term insights from the AMPLATZER Amulet trial, the role of intracardiac…

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JACC Editor's Page: June 16, 2025 5:18

20d ago5:18

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In this issue of JACC, we explore the evolving landscape of cardiovascular care, where one-size-fits-all approaches are giving way to precision strategies rooted in individual variation. From redefining diagnostic thresholds to tailoring surveillance based on genetics and patient context, these studies illuminate a future where nuance, not averages…

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JACC Editor's Page: June 23, 2025 | JACC 5:06

20d ago5:06

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In this heartfelt reflection on their first year as editor of JACC, Harlan Krumholz shares how listening—to authors, reviewers, readers, and the broader medical community—has revealed a deep yearning for connection, trust, and purpose in cardiovascular science. It’s a call to action: to shape the future of medicine with integrity, inclusivity, and …

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Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest in Septuagenarians, Octogenarians, and Nonagenarians in Japan: Trends and Patterns in Outcomes | JACC Baran 26:37

22d ago26:37

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Hosts Mitsuaki Sawano, MD, Shun Kohsaka, MD, and Nobuhiro Ikemura, MD, welcome Yuichi Saito, MD, of Chiba University Hospital, to discuss recent trends in out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) among Japan’s oldest populations. Using data from the All-Japan Utstein Registry, Dr. Saito and the Japanese Circulation Society Resuscitation Science Study …

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Zeroing In on Prevention: ARIC and the Future of Cardiovascular Risk | JACC Baran 41:19

22d ago41:19

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Hosts Mitsuaki Sawano, MD, Shun Kohsaka, MD, Kentaro Ejiri, MD, and Satoshi Shoji, MD, welcome Dr. Kunihiro Matsushita of Johns Hopkins University to discuss findings from the ARIC study on cumulative cardiovascular risk and healthy arterial aging. Dr. Matsushita highlights that maintaining favorable levels of cholesterol, blood pressure, and avoid…

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Epidemiology and Outcomes in HFimpEF | JACC Deep Dive 8:31

23d ago8:31

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In this JACC Deep Dive, Editor-in-Chief Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM, discusses a large real-world study by Min et al. examining heart failure with improved ejection fraction (HFimpEF) in over 24,000 patients. The study found that while EF improvement is common (30%), true remission is rare and relapse occurs in about 25% of cases—highlighting the ne…

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Heart Failure in Practice: Dual Therapy Insights, Digital Innovation & the Future of Risk Models | JACC This Week 11:32

23d ago11:32

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In this focus issue on Heart Failure in Practice, JACC Editor-in-Chief Dr. Harlan Krumholz examines how contemporary research continues to refine and at times challenge our understanding of heart failure management. This week’s episode features a first-of-its-kind trial on dual therapy with SGLT2 inhibitors and MRAs, new real-world data on heart fa…

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Exploring Stem Cell Therapy - Episode 294 18:15

27d ago18:15

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In this episode of the Gladden Longevity Podcast, Dr. Jeffrey Gladden interviews Joshua Ketner, who shares his journey to establishing the Dream Body Clinic in Mexico, focusing on the use of mesenchymal stem cells for various treatments. They discuss the clinic's approach, the types of therapies offered, the patient experience, and the limitations …

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JACC Editor's Page: June 30, 2025 | JACC 4:30

1M ago4:30

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Cardiac electrophysiology is rapidly evolving, blending procedural expertise with innovations in pharmacotherapy, device design, and lifestyle medicine. This week's Editor's Page spotlights key studies from JACC that challenge long-standing practices—from lifestyle strategies for atrial fibrillation to the role of defibrillation testing and device …

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JACC Editor's Page: July 7. 2025 | JACC 5:59

1M ago5:59

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Interventional cardiology is rapidly evolving, with advances in imaging, devices, and techniques driving both innovation and rising expectations for safety and patient-centered outcomes. This week's editor's page highlights cutting-edge research and expert commentary on topics such as plaque vulnerability, stent performance, imaging-guided interven…

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IHCA Incidence Rates | JACC Deep Dive 6:28

1M ago6:28

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In this JACC Deep Dive, Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM, FACC, discusses a new study in the July 8 issue of JACC, authored by Saket Girotra MD, SM, et al. In the study, which links national registry and Medicare data, the authors found striking hospital-level variation in cardiac arrest rates and outcomes—and identified better nurse staffing as a key fa…

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