Cardiogenic Shock: Part 2

In this episode of the Saving Lives Podcast, Eddy Joe breaks down a 2025 Journal of Critical Care study examining how the choice of the internal jugular vein for initial central line placement impacts outcomes when patients later need hemodialysis catheters. You'll learn why usin ... Show More

In this episode, we dive into a new pilot RCT exploring the addition of acetazolamide to furosemide in critically ill patients. We break down the study’s methods, findings, and practical implications for fluid management in the ICU. Could this inexpensive, decades-old drug be the ... Show More

In this episode of the Saving Lives Podcast, we review a July 2025 study from the Journal of Intensive Care comparing methylprednisolone and hydrocortisone for severe pneumonia treatment. The discussion focuses on how these findings may influence clinical decisions, particularly ... Show More

This episode covers cardiovascular disease. Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/medicine/cardiology/cvd/ or in the cardiology section of the 2nd edition of the Zero to Finals medicine book.The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman. 

The cardiac OR can be a daunting place for any medical student or resident who finds themself on a cardiac surgery rotation. Have no fear, this Cardiac Surgery Crash Course is a short series focused on high-yield topics to help introduce students and residents to cardiac surgery ... Show More

This episode covers supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/medicine/cardiology/svt/ or in the cardiology section of the 2nd edition of the Zero to Finals medicine book.The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchm ... Show More

In this full length episode of Dr Matt & Dr Mike, the boys explain the cardiac cycle. They cover everything that happens to the heart within a single heartbeat - this includes, blood movement, systole, diastole, electrical currents (ECG), pressure changes, and valves opening and ... Show More

We’re back with Part 2 of our Cardiac Complications episode. If you haven't tuned in to Part 1 yet, we highly recommend starting there for full context. In this episode, we'll explore critical topics such as congestive heart failure, cardiovascular collapse, cardiac tam ... Show More

This episode covers atrial fibrillation. Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/medicine/cardiology/af/ or in the cardiology section of the 2nd edition of the Zero to Finals medicine book.The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman. 

This episode covers valvular heart disease and murmurs. Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/medicine/cardiology/valvularheartdisease/ or in the cardiology section of the 2nd edition of the Zero to Finals medicine book.The audio in the episode was expertly edite ... Show More

This episode covers chronic heart failure. Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/medicine/cardiology/heartfailure/ or in the cardiology section of the 2nd edition of the Zero to Finals medicine book.The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman. 

This episode covers pericardial effusions. Written notes can be found at https://zerotofinals.com/surgery/cardiothoracic/pericardialeffusion/ or in the cardiothoracic surgery section of the Zero to Finals surgery book.The audio in the episode was expertly edited by Harry Watchman ... Show More

Exercise, sudden cardiac death in sports, new TAVI data, behavioral psychology, EHR doing good things, maybe, and coffee are the topics John Mandrola, MD, discusses in this week's podcast. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a partial transcript or ... Show More