How do you counsel patients on beta blockers? Is one beta-blocker better than the other? What is preferred: ACEi, ARBs or ARNIs? What are the pros and cons of each? How does spironolactone compare to eplerenone? When do you stop mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist? What are risks with SGLT2 inhibitors? How do you initiate GDMT? Which meds do you start firs ... Show More
Mar 12
#202 Dementia Part 2: Gray Matters Segment
Most clinicians see dementia medications on the med rec, but many of us aren’t sure how much they actually help. In this episode we break down donepezil, memantine, and the new anti-amyloid drugs, and when to stop them.• Do cholinesterase inhibitors really work?• What should clin ... Show More
47m 16s
Jul 2022
July 22, 2022 This Week in Cardiology Podcast
<p><strong>Therapeutic fashion and conduction system pacing, early rhythm control in AF, statins in CKD, and salt intake in HF are the topics discussed by John Mandrola, MD, in this week's podcast.</strong></p> <p><em>This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only</em ... Show More
23m 26s
May 2023
May 26 2023 This Week in Cardiology
<p>An HRS meeting recap, Impella failure, sacubitril/valsartan, the purpose of trials, and a major breakthrough in evidence generation are the topics discussed by John Mandrola, MD in this week's podcast.</p> <p><em>This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only</em>. ... Show More
31m 32s
May 2024
May 24 2024 This Week in Cardiology
<p>Clues in SCAF, a DOAC antidote trial, another negative lytic trial in stroke, <em>JAMA</em> changes to observational studies, and BP in stroke care are the topics John Mandrola, MD, covers in this week's podcast.</p> <p><em>This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals ... Show More
28m 56s
Apr 2023
Apr 14 2023 This Week in Cardiology
<p>SCAI consensus document on LAAC, semaglutide/tirzepatide disruption, NSAIDs, and interventional echocardiography are the topics discussed by John Mandrola, MD, on this week's podcast.</p> <p><em>This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only</em>.</p> <p>To read a ... Show More
22m 30s
Jun 2023
Jun 23 2023 This Week in Cardiology
<p>Starting HF meds during hospitalization for HF, Impella, testosterone, and colchicine are the topics John Mandrola, MD, discusses in this week's podcast.</p> <p><em>This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only</em>.</p> <p>To read a partial transcript or to comme ... Show More
31m 52s
Nov 2022
Nov 11, 2022 This Week in Cardiology Podcast
<p>AHA 2022 Part 1: ISCHEMIA-EXTEND, STRONG-HF, chlorthalidone vs HCTZ, experts vs practitioners; torsemide vs furosemide; and TG lowering are discussed by John Mandrola, MD, in this week's podcast.</p> <p><em>This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only</em>. <u>To ... Show More
22m 40s
Mar 2023
Mar 10 2023 This Week in Cardiology
<p>ACC Recap Part 1: Sports, bempedoic acid NASCARs, tricuspid regurgitation, and more on revascularization of stable CAD. are the topics discussed by John Mandrola, MD, in this week's podcast.</p> <p><em>This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only</em>.</p> <p>To ... Show More
26m 33s