ACC CardiaCast

ACC Chief Innovation Officer Dr. Ami Bhatt brings together Drs. Alexandre Almorad and Christopher Porterfield to discuss how advancements in pulsed field ablation (PFA) are transforming atrial fibrillation treatment. In this episode, the participants break down the latest research in PFA and explain what that means for the procedure's safety and effectiveness.    This podcast is supported by Johnson & Johnson.   Subscribe to CardiaCast  

In this episode, Prateeti Khazanie, MD, MPH, discusses common approaches to managing heart failure (HF) patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), as well as why increased creatinine (Cr) levels should not delay HF treatment.   This podcast is part of the larger Managing HF Across the Spectrum: From Recognizing Symptoms to Implementing Appropriate Treatment grant initiative, supported by Bayer AG. To visit the Managing HF Across the Spectrum page and access additional educational activities on this topic, click here.   Subscribe to CardiaCast 

"Heart Vision" is a CardiaCast podcast series stemming from the ACC Cardiovascular Imaging Section Leadership Council. This series explores emerging multimodality imaging data, evolving practice trends, disease insights, and advocacy efforts shaping the field of cardiovascular imaging.    In this episode, Dr. Purvi Parwani talks with Drs. Ron Blankstein and Lauren Baldassarre about the new 2025 ACC/AHA/ASE/ASNC/SCCT/SCMR Advanced Training Statement on Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging. They discuss why the document was needed, how it emphasizes competency-based learning, the evolving role of multimodality advanced imaging, and practical takeaways for trainees, educators, and clinicians shaping the future of the field.   Subscribe to CardiaCast   

In this episode, Alison Bailey, MD, FACC, and Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, discuss current pharmacological and nonpharmacological interventions to prevent and/or decrease the progression of heart failure (HF).    This podcast is part of the larger Managing HF Across the Spectrum: From Recognizing Symptoms to Implementing Appropriate Treatment grant initiative, supported by Bayer AG. To visit the Managing HF Across the Spectrum page and access additional educational activities on this topic, click here.  Subscribe to CardiaCast 

Innovation in Action is a podcast series hosted by the ACC Innovation Program aimed at exploring innovations shaping care delivery.     In this episode, Drs. Rupal O'Quinn and Leon Ptaszek join ACC Chief Innovation Officer Dr. Ami Bhatt to delve into the role of consumer wearables in cardiovascular care. They explore scenarios where consumer wearables can provide meaningful value and offer practical tips to help patients effectively share and use their wearable data to manage their health. They also highlight ways clinicians can integrate this information into care conversations to support better outcomes.      Subscribe to CardiaCast |  

In this episode, Alison Bailey, MD, FACC, and Melvin R. Echols, MD, FACC, discuss how to incorporate meaningful lifestyle modifications to prevent and/or decrease the prevention of heart failure (HF).     This podcast is part of the larger Managing HF Across the Spectrum: From Recognizing Symptoms to Implementing Appropriate Treatment grant initiative, supported by Bayer AG. To visit the Managing HF Across the Spectrum page and access additional educational activities on this topic, click here.    Subscribe to CardiaCast 

This episode is part of ACC's ongoing initiative to advance heart failure (HF) care through team-based collaboration and patient-centered decision-making. Drs. Marty Tam, Lindsey Aurora, Leslie Davis, and Supriya Shore discuss individualized care strategies for patients with HF, with an emphasis on device-based therapies. The conversation kicks off with foundational HF treatments, briefly covers advanced options such as left ventricular assist device and heart transplant, and concludes with a review of established and emerging device therapies for patients who remain symptomatic but are not candidates for advanced interventions.   This podcast is part of the ACC's Beyond the Pill: Advancing Heart Failure Care with Monitoring and Device Therapy initiative, supported by CVRx, Abbott, and Edwards Lifesciences.    Subscribe to CardiaCast |  

Innovation in Action is a podcast series hosted by the ACC Innovation Program aimed at exploring innovations shaping care delivery.    In this episode, ACC Chief Innovation Officer Dr. Ami Bhatt is joined by Drs. Sunil Rao and David Morrow to discuss the new acute coronary syndrome (ACS) guidelines released earlier this year. They highlight the new recommendations and the real-world evidence behind the new changes. The discussion also addresses how ACS affects different subgroups and how digital health and artificial intelligence can guide ACS care delivery.    Suggested Materials  Rao SV, O'Donoghue ML, Ruel M, et al. 2025 ACC/AHA/ACEP/NAEMSP/SCAI Guideline for the Management of Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2025;85(22):2135-2237. doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2024.11.009      Subscribe to CardiaCast |    

In this episode, George G. Sokos, DO, FACC, discusses heart failure (HF) challenges and strategies for prevention in rural and underserved communities.    This podcast is part of the larger Managing HF Across the Spectrum: From Recognizing Symptoms to Implementing Appropriate Treatment grant initiative, supported by Bayer AG. To visit the Managing HF Across the Spectrum page and access additional educational activities on this topic, click here.   Subscribe to CardiaCast 

"Heart Vision" is a CardiaCast podcast series stemming from the ACC Cardiovascular Imaging Section Leadership Council. This series explores emerging multimodality imaging data, evolving practice trends, disease insights, and advocacy efforts shaping the field of cardiovascular imaging.    In this episode of Heart Vision, Dr. Purvi Parwani sits down with Dr. Rebecca T. Hahn, a leading expert in valvular heart disease and advanced cardiovascular imaging. Together, they discuss the recently released "10 Issues for the Clinician in Tricuspid Regurgitation Evaluation and Management: 2025 ACC Expert Consensus Decision Pathway." Their conversation dives into why this document marks a turning point for tricuspid regurgitation management, the evolving role of multimodality imaging in quantification and procedural planning, and how clinicians can integrate these advances into everyday care. 

In this episode, Keith C. Ferdinand, MD, FACC, discusses why low blood pressure (BP) should not delay heart failure (HF) treatment.    This podcast is part of the larger Managing HF Across the Spectrum: From Recognizing Symptoms to Implementing Appropriate Treatment grant initiative, supported by Bayer AG. To visit the Managing HF Across the Spectrum page and access additional educational activities on this topic, click here.   Subscribe to CardiaCast 

Innovation in Action is a podcast series hosted by the ACC Innovation Program aimed at exploring innovations shaping care delivery.     In this episode, ACC Chief Innovation Officer Dr. Ami Bhatt and Dr. Sanket Dhruva explore how wearables are shaping the future of personalized care. They discuss how wearables impact clinical workflows and clinician-patient relationships and highlight key considerations for clinicians when supporting patients.  ACC Innovation Program  AI Resource Center   Leveraging Apple Watch for Cardiovascular Care   Subscribe to CardiaCast 

PulseCheck is a special series within CardiaCast, created specifically for Cardiovascular (CV) Team members. It offers practical, team-based solutions to everyday challenges faced in the field. In this edition, the CV Team Section collaborates with the Cardio-Obstetrics Section to present a five-part series centered on cardio-obstetrics. In this episode, Andrea Price, MS, FACC hosts Kismet Rasmusson, DNP, FNP-BC, and Malamo Countouris, MD, MS, FACC to focus on improving cardio-ob access.    Suggested Materials:  Rasmusson K, Poll J, May, H, et al. Abstract 4125940: Hypertensive Disorders During Pregnancy: Patient Perspectives on Care, Barriers, and a Path Forward. Circulation 2024;150:1. doi:10.1161/circ.150.suppl_1.4125940  Countouris M, Mahmoud Z, Cohen JB, et al. Hypertension in Pregnancy and Postpartum: Current Standards and Opportunities to Improve Care. Circulation. 2025;151(7):490-507. doi:10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.124.073302   Watch sessions from Cardio-Obstetrics Essentials 2025, available on-demand on ACC Anywhere. Log in or subscribe to ACC Anywhere to watch the full video series and thousands of other videos from cardiology's top meetings!     Subscribe to CardiaCast | 

In this episode, Biykem Bozkurt, MD, PhD, FACC, and Javed Butler, MBBS, MPH, MBA, FACC, discuss best practices incorporating magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) into the heart failure (HF) treatment armamentarium.    This podcast is part of the larger Managing HF Across the Spectrum: From Recognizing Symptoms to Implementing Appropriate Treatment grant initiative, supported by Bayer AG. To visit the Managing HF Across the Spectrum page and access additional educational activities on this topic, click here.    Subscribe to CardiaCast   

In this special episode of Conversations with Critical Care Cardiologists, host Dr. Carlos Alviar sits down with Drs. Andrea Elliott and Venu Menon to explore how innovative learning formats are shaping the future of critical care cardiology (CCC). You'll hear about simulation-based education at ACC.25, including hands-on training opportunities for physicians and advanced practice providers, and creative teaching methods like a cardiogenic shock escape room and "TED Talk–style" debates that blend humor with high-impact science.  The discussion also dives into the evolution of CCC training, mentorship, and competencies—highlighting insights from the updated AHA statement and recent JACC expert panel. Whether you're a fellow-in-training or a seasoned clinician, this episode offers a fresh look at how the field is redefining how we learn, teach, and grow in acute cardiovascular care.  Subscribe to CardiaCast |  

PulseCheck is a special series within CardiaCast, created specifically for Cardiovascular (CV) Team members. It offers practical, team-based solutions to everyday challenges faced in the field. In this edition, the CV Team Section collaborates with the Cardio-Obstetrics Section to present a five-part series centered on cardio-obstetrics. In this episode, Andrea Price, MS, FACC hosts Annia Thomas, MSN, FNP-BC and Jennifer Lewey, MD, MPH, FACC to focus on improving cardio-ob access.   Watch sessions from Cardio-Obstetrics Essentials 2025, available on-demand on ACC Anywhere. Log in or subscribe to ACC Anywhere to watch the full video series and thousands of other videos from cardiology's top meetings!        Subscribe to CardiaCast |  

In this episode, Selma F. Mohammed, MBBS, FACC, and Justin M. Vader, MD, FACC, discuss the underlying pathophysiology, signs, and symptoms of heart failure (HF) genotypes, as well as emerging management strategies.  This podcast is part of the larger Managing HF Across the Spectrum: From Recognizing Symptoms to Implementing Appropriate Treatment grant initiative, supported by Bayer AG. To visit the Managing HF Across the Spectrum page and access additional educational activities on this topic, click here.    Subscribe to CardiaCast 

In this episode, Carol Patrick, DNP, Ron Blankstein, MD, FACC, and Kelley Branch, MD, FACC, explore how coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) fits into the clinical decision-making process for evaluating stable chest pain, as outlined in the latest 2021 Chest Pain Guidelines. They break down key insights and practical takeaways for choosing the right diagnostic approach. Tune in to discover how these strategies apply to your practice. This podcast is part of the larger Modern CCTA Practice: Core Competencies and Advanced Technologies grant initiative, supported by Heartflow. To visit the Modern CCTA Practice webpage and access additional educational activities on this topic, click here.       Subscribe to CardiaCast | Claim CME Credit 

ulseCheck is a special series within CardiaCast, created specifically for Cardiovascular (CV) Team members. It offers practical, team-based solutions to everyday challenges faced in the field. In this edition, the CV Team Section collaborates with the Cardio-Obstetrics Section to present a five-part series centered on cardio-obstetrics. In this episode, Andrea Price, MS, AACC hosts Malissa Wood, MD, FACC and Christina Luberto, PhD to focus on maternal mental health.    Suggested Materials:  Pregnancy and Maternal Health Resources and Tools (Go Red For Women website). 2025. Available at: https://www.goredforwomen.org/en/know-your-risk/pregnancy-and-maternal-health/resources-and-tools. Accessed 10/20/25.  Opportunities in the Postpartum Period to Reduce Cardiovascular Disease Risk After Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes (Go Red For Women website). 2025. Available at: https://professional.heart.org/en/science-news/opportunities-in-the-postpartum-period-to-reduce-cv-disease-risk-after-adverse-pregnancy-outcomes. Accessed 10/20/25.  The Role of Cardiovascular Health in Maternal Health (American Heart Association website). 2025. Available at: https://education.heart.org/productdetails/the-role-cardiovascular-health-in-maternal-health. Accessed 10/20/25.  Preeclampsia and High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy (American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists website). 2025. Available at: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/preeclampsia-and-high-blood-pressure-during-pregnancy. Accessed 10/20/25.  What's the Concern About High Blood Pressure During Pregnancy? An Ob-Gyn Explains. (American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists website). 2025. Available at: https://www.acog.org/womens-health/experts-and-stories/the-latest/whats-the-concern-about-high-blood-pressure-during-pregnancy-an-ob-gyn-explains. Accessed 10/20/25.  National Maternal Mental Health Hotline (Health Resources & Services Administration Maternal & Child Health website). 2025. Available at: https://mchb.hrsa.gov/programs-impact/national-maternal-mental-health-hotline. Accessed 10/20/25.  Postpartum Support International website: https://postpartum.net/     Subscribe to CardiaCast | ​     ​ 

In this episode, Clyde W. Yancy, MD, MSc, MACC, and Leslie L. Davis, NP, PhD, FACC, discuss the 2022 AHA/ACC/HFSA Guideline for the Management of HF and where to consider newer treatments with guideline-directed medical therapy.   This podcast is part of the larger Managing HF Across the Spectrum: From Recognizing Symptoms to Implementing Appropriate Treatment grant initiative, supported by Bayer AG. To visit the Managing HF Across the Spectrum page and access additional educational activities on this topic, click here.   Subscribe to CardiaCast