ACC CardiaCast

Dr. Ron Blankstein is an Associate Director of the Cardiovascular Imaging Program, sharing insights on chest pain guidelines and the role of CCTA. Dr. Kelley Branch, a professor of cardiology, discusses cutting-edge imaging technologies. They explore how CCTA fits into clinical pathways for evaluating stable chest pain and emphasize the importance of guidelines in selecting appropriate testing modalities. The conversation highlights advances in cardiac CT, including photon-counting technology, and suggests future directions for the evaluation of chest pain.

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

Innovation in Action is a podcast series hosted by the ACC Innovation Program aimed to explore innovations shaping care delivery. In this episode, ACC Chief Innovation Officer Dr. Ami Bhatt explores the application of artificial intelligence (AI) in electrocardiogram (ECG) with Drs. Demilade Adedinsewo and Ambarish Pandey. The group also discusses how to responsibly implement technology such as the AI-enabled ECG into clinical practice and how to ensure it reduces disparities. This podcast is supported by Anumana. Subscribe to CardiaCast |

In this episode, host Dr. Saraschandra Vallabhajosyula is joined by colleagues Drs. Uzoma Ibebuogu, Michael Young, and Dean Boudoulas for a dynamic discussion on the frontline management of pulmonary embolism (PE). Together, they explore evaluation and risk stratification, the role of imaging, catheter-based and surgical treatment strategies, and the importance of systems of care, long-term outcomes, and follow-up. Designed as a conversation among peers, this episode brings practical insights and diverse perspectives on how clinicians can optimize PE care in real-world practice. Related References Patel S, Thulasidasan N, Thomson B, et al. Interventional therapies in acute pulmonary embolus-current trends and future directions. Br J Radiol. 2023;96(1149):20221151. doi:10.1259/bjr.20221151 O'Sullivan G, Müller-Hülsbeck S, Haage P, et al. The Central Role of the Interventional Radiologist in Advanced Therapies for Pulmonary Embolism: Results from An Online Member Survey by the Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiological Society of Europe. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol. 2025;48(6):851-856. McKeown LA. Women, Black Patients Less Likely to Get Advanced PE Therapy, Analysis Shows. 2024. Available at https://www.tctmd.com/news/women-black-patients-less-likely-get-advanced-pe-therapy-analysis-shows. Accessed 10/4/25. Keeling B, Lookstein RA, Secemsky EA, West FM. Ask The Experts: What Does PE Intervention Look Like in 2034? 2024. Available at https://evtoday.com/articles/2024-july/ask-the-experts-what-does-pe-intervention-look-like-in-2034. Accessed 10/4/25. Subscribe to CardiaCast |

Clyde W. Yancy, MD, MSc, MACC, a renowned cardiologist and Vice Dean for Health Equity, dives into the latest guidelines for managing HFpEF. He emphasizes the importance of prevention strategies like lifestyle changes and blood pressure control. The discussion highlights innovative treatments, including SGLT2 inhibitors, and the role of natriuretic peptides in patient evaluation. Yancy also addresses gaps in implementation and the potential of combination therapies to lower cardiovascular mortality, making for a compelling and informative conversation.

In this episode, Barbara Srichai-Parsia, MD, FACC, Ron Blankstein, MD, FACC and Roosha Parikh, MD, FACC, will focus on the value of fractional flow reserve – computed tomography (FFR-CT) and emerging technologies in streamlining clinical workflow and improving diagnosis. Learners will hear tips on when FFR-CT is most useful, its limitations in specific patient populations, and how artificial intelligence (AI) advances in coronary computed tomography angiography (CCTA) could shape care for patients and clinicians. Practical, evidence-based insights for anyone using cardiac imaging. 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 |

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, AACC hosts Natasha Wolfe, MD and Shantelle Bartra APRN, AACC to focus on pregnancy with congenital heart disease. Subscribe to CardiaCast |

In this episode, Michelle M. Kittleson, MD, PhD, FACC, and Estefania Oliveros Soles, MD, MSc, FACC, discuss the biggest challenges in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) and heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), focusing on hyperkalemia (uncommon) and hypokalemia (associated with higher mortality). 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

"Courtside with the Chair" is a series within CardiaCast presented by the Sports and Exercise Cardiology Member Section covering topics within the field of sports and exercise cardiology. This episode is Part 2 of CV Care of the Masters Athlete where Dr. Jonathan Kim continues the discussion with Drs. Eugene H. Chung, Ankit B. Shah, and Jeffrey J. Hsu on the cardiovascular (CV) care of the masters athlete. Subscribe to CardiaCast |