This cardiology podcast series focuses on all things related to heart failure. Leading specialists discuss the most up-to-date innovations, products and technologies affecting the heart failure patient population.
Interview with Nir Uriel, MD, M.Sc., FACC by Dr. Phil Adamson
November 9, 2023
Symptoms are too late. In this episode, Nir Uriel, MD, M.Sc., FACC, joins Dr. Phil Adamson to discuss the impact of hemodynamic monitoring in slowing the progression of heart failure, and the negative impact of waiting for physical symptom manifestation in heart failure patients. Dr. Uriel shares how hemodynamic data serves as an objective tool to identify patients who may benefit from advanced heart failure therapies such as the HeartMate 3 LVAD.
Interview with Dr. William T. Abraham by Dr. Phil Adamson
November 9, 2023
Join Dr. William T. Abraham, M.D., FACP, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FRCPE, and Dr. Phil Adamson as they discuss the historical landscape of clinical trials and devices in the identification and management of heart failure.
Interview with Alicia by Dr. Phil Adamson
November 9, 2023
When Alicia was 22 years-old, she was in a car accident that severed her coronary artery and caused severe injury to her heart. In 2015, she received her heart failure diagnosis. Alicia was implanted with the CardioMEMS™ HF System in 2021 at St. Francis Hospital. Listen in as Alicia shares her story with Dr. Phil Adamson.
Interview with Andrew Sauer, M.D. by Dr. Phil Adamson
November 9, 2023
In this episode, Andrew Sauer, M.D. joins Dr. Phil Adamson to discuss how volume management influences neurohormonal intervention, and the impact of guideline directed medical therapy on pulmonary vasoreactivity. Dr. Sauer reviews his approach to diuretic modifications post CardioMEMS HF System implant, and ability to make smarter treatment decisions by utilizing pulmonary artery pressures.
Interview with Darshak Karia, M.D., FACC by Dr. Phil Adamson
November 9, 2023
Join Darshak Karia, M.D., FACC and Dr. Phil Adamson as they discuss the stark contrast in 5-year survival rates for patients with a breast cancer diagnosis and those with a heart failure diagnosis. Dr. Karia shares how the Piedmont Augusta HF program reached 73% reduction of HF hospitalizations by utilizing remote hemodynamic monitoring. Listen in as Dr. Karia and Dr. Adamson emphasize how heart failure affects us all.
Interview with Rob by Dr. Phil Adamson
November 9, 2023
"My LVAD is giving me something that nothing else can: more time to spend with my family and friends." Join Rob and Dr. Adamson as they discuss Rob's heart failure diagnosis, HeartMate 3 LVAD implant, and Rob's active life post implant.
Interview with Ryan Tedford, MD, FACC, FAHA, FHFSA by Dr. Phil Adamson
November 9, 2023
In this episode, Ryan Tedford, MD, FACC, FAHA, FHFSA, joins Dr. Phil Adamson to discuss the mortality implications of right ventricular dysfunction in multiple disease states, and if there is an opportunity to take an oncologic approach to the treatment of heart failure. Listen in as Dr. Tedford discusses the treatment of secondary pulmonary hypertension and reducing stress on the right ventricle.
Interview with Michael Zhen-Yu Tong, M.D., MBA, FRCSC by Dr. Phil Adamson
November 9, 2023
In this episode, Michael Zhen-Yu Tong, M.D., MBA, FRCSC, joins Dr. Phil Adamson to discuss underutilization of left ventricular assist devices in advanced heart failure patients. Dr. Tong and Dr. Adamson emphasize how median survival with the HeartMate 3 LVAD reliably exceeds 5 years, even in those patients with refractory heart failure who are ineligible for transplantation.1 Listen in as Dr. Tong describes how he presents LVAD treatment options to heart failure patients who may not understand the seriousness or progression of their diagnosis.
Interview with John by Dr. Phil Adamson
October 20, 2023
John, known in the rock and roll and wrestling worlds as Big John, had his first heart episode while snorkeling in Hawaii. Back on the mainland, he received a heart failure diagnosis. Tune in as Big John and Dr. Phil Adamson discuss his journey from CardioMEMS HF System, HeartMate 3 LVAD, and Heart Transplant.
Interview with Jermayne by Dr. Phil Adamson
October 20, 2023
Jermayne was diagnosed with heart failure at just 23 years old. At 25, he was implanted with the HeartMate 3 LVAD at Cleveland Clinic. Jermayne is a newlywed, having married his wife and childhood friend, Keima in February of 2022. Join Jermayne as he shares his heart failure journey with Dr. Phil Adamson. Special delivery - Jermayne and Keima are expecting their first child.
Interview with Dr. Jennifer Cowger by Dr. Phil Adamson
February 27, 2023
In this episode, host Dr. Phil Adamson and Dr. Jennifer Cowger team up to discuss how healthcare providers may redefine their response toward advanced heart failure patients who could be considered for durable MCS. Dr. Cowger provides her approach to educating advanced heart failure patients on LVAD treatment, quality of life, functional capacity, and survival. Dr. Adamson and Dr. Cowger also discuss the importance of a collaborative care model with advanced heart failure providers, local cardiologists, and primary care team.
Interview with Dr. Kelly Axsom by Dr. Phil Adamson
September 22, 2022
In this episode, Dr. Kelly Axsom, Assistant Professor of Medicine in the Division of Cardiology, Center for Advanced Cardiac Care of the Columbia University Medical Center, and the Medical Director of the New York-Presbyterian Hospital Centralized Heart Failure Management Program has a conversation with Dr. Phil Adamson. Dr. Axsom discusses how a centralized HF program and the use of remote monitoring devices, such as the CardioMEMS™ HF System, can help alleviate the burden of managing heart failure patients. Drs. Axsom and Adamson also discuss how NYHA classes make it hard to distinguish heart failure risk and that there needs to be a paradigm shift to use BNP as a marker for therapy to help catch patients sooner in their heart failure progression. In the field of heart failure, Dr. Axsom is seeing a shift to focus on preventative heart failure, enforcing that if you treat the condition, screen the pressures, and keep congestion down you can help a patient live their best life for longer.
Interview with Kevin Bourque by Dr. Phil Adamson
September 22, 2022
In this episode, Kevin Bourque, Divisional Vice President of Product Development at Abbott, overseeing mechanical circulatory support (MCS) discusses his 25-year involvement in the design and development of Abbott’s HeartMate Left Ventricular Assist Systems. Kevin also discusses the landmark MOMENTUM 3 5-Year outcomes.
The MOMEMTUM 3 5-Year Outcomes demonstrate that median survival with the HeartMate 3™ LVAD reliably exceeds 5 years, even in those patients with refractory heart failure who are ineligible for transplantation.
Interview with Dr. Jason Guichard by Dr. Phil Adamson
August 29, 2022
In this episode, Dr. Jason Guichard of Prisma Health Greenville Memorial discusses receiving the coveted UNIVANTS of Healthcare Excellence award for enhancing personalized care for their heart failure patients after implementation of InView EMR™ Patient Identification and Workflows. This prestigious award recognizes teams who collaborate across disciplines to transform healthcare delivery and patient lives.
Interview with Dr. Kunjan Bhatt by Dr. Phil Adamson
February 28, 2022
Dr. Kunjan Bhatt discusses the GUIDE-HF Trial results, CardioMEMS HF System expanded indication, and the utilization of elevated BNP in identifying appropriate patients for remote hemodynamic management. The GUIDE-HF clinical trial results reaffirm and expand the reach of preventative heart failure management. As previously demonstrated, remote hemodynamic management of heart failure patients is directly attributed to a consistent reduction in pulmonary artery pressures and heart failure hospitalizations.
Interview with Giles Peek, M.D., FRCS, CTh, FFIC by Dr. Phil Adamson
February 15, 2022
Philip B. Adamson, M.D., MSc, FACC, interviews Giles Peek, M.D., FRCS, CTh, FFICM to discuss the current state of VV-ECMO and future predictions of what may come in the field of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. Dr. Peek has served as the director of the adult, pediatric and neonatal extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, or ECMO program, where he initiated the country's first and only pediatric mobile ECMO service.
Interview with Dr. Sophia Airhart by Dr. Phil Adamson
January 25, 2022
In this episode, Dr. Sophia Airhart shares her experience as an up-and-coming advanced heart failure and pulmonary hypertension cardiologist, providing insight on mentorship, how to overcome obstacles and the various resources available for navigating the field.
Interview with Robert Buffington, CardioMEMS HF System Patient by Dr. Phil Adamson
December 14, 2021
In this episode Philip B. Adamson, MD, MSc, FACC, interviews Robert Buffington, a CardioMEMS HF System patient. Robert discusses his journey with heart failure and how the CardioMEMS HF System has impacted his life.
Interview with Joyce Wald, DO, FACC by Dr. Phil Adamson
September 4, 2021
Joyce Wald, DO, FACC, discusses how a cross-functional collaborative team, with a patient-centered approach, can improve clinical outcomes of acute cardiogenic shock with the CentriMag™ Acute Circulatory Support System.
Interview with Dr. Francis Pagani by Dr. Phil Adamson
July 8, 2021
With several implantable left ventricular assist devices (LVADs) being utilized in patients with advanced heart failure, the CLEAR-LVAD study aims to utilize real world data regarding survival outcomes and healthcare expenditures to provide comparisons across devices. This podcast discusses the current state of LVAD therapy and how INTERMACS data can be utilized in clinical studies. Dr. Pagani will also review the findings of the CLEAR-LVAD study and how these results will impact the field of Mechanical Circulatory Support moving forward.
Interview with Kelly McCants, M.D. by Dr. Phil Adamson
June 18, 2021
Kelly McCants, M.D., Medical Director of Advanced Heart Failure, and Executive Director of the Norton Healthcare Institute for Health Equity discusses how racial inequities in the management of heart failure patients can be identified and combated. Strategies for improving access to advanced therapies are also discussed.
Interview with Daniel Goldstein, M.D. by Dr. Phil Adamson
April 29, 2021
In this episode, Dr. Goldstein will reflect on how #COVID19 impacted advanced therapies and the future implications for #PatientCare.
Interview with Dr. Andrew J. Sauer by Dr. Phil Adamson
February 3, 2021
Patients with preserved heart failure are notoriously hard to diagnose and manage. In this episode, Dr. Andrew J. Sauer, Chief of Advanced Heart Failure Therapies Division and Associate Professor at the University of Kansas Health System, will discuss how the use of PA pressure monitoring with the CardioMEMS HF System can help optimize GDMT and reduce hospitalizations for this hard to manage patient population.
Interview with Dr. Douglas Horstmanshof by Dr. Phil Adamson
January 13, 2021
In this episode we discuss the latest in MCS and when advanced therapies should be considered, with Dr. Douglas Horstmanshof, Co-Director, INTEGRIS Advanced Cardiac Care.
Extraordinary advances during the last few decades have allowed people to not only live longer lives, but fuller ones as well. This, however, has come with its own set of challenges as an aging population experiences a host of medical complications uncommon in younger cohorts; one of which is Heart Failure. To keep pace with its increasing prevalence, HF treatment methodology is continuously being optimized while technological innovations are constantly developed and improved upon, year after year.
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