Between Two Ventricles

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 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 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 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.