Rapid Recs - patient preference in heart valve replacement
In patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis but at lower risk of perioperative death, how do minimally invasive techniques compare with open surgery? Prompted by a recent trial, an expert panel produced these recommendations based on three linked rapid systematic reviews. In this podcast we talk to Michael Shapiro who was a patient... (Source: The BMJ Podcast)
Source: The BMJ Podcast - November 1, 2016 Category: General Medicine Authors: BMJ talk medicine Source Type: podcasts

Rapid Recs - patient preference in heart valve replacement
In patients with symptomatic severe aortic stenosis but at lower risk of perioperative death, how do minimally invasive techniques compare with open surgery? Prompted by a recent trial, an expert panel produced these recommendations based on three linked rapid systematic reviews. In this podcast we talk to Michael Shapiro who was a patient representative on that panel about what matters to patients, and how he found taking part in creating the recommendation. Read the recommendation in full: http://www.bmj.com/content/354/bmj.i5085 (Source: The BMJ Podcast)
Source: The BMJ Podcast - November 1, 2016 Category: General Medicine Authors: BMJ Group Source Type: podcasts

Dec 11 Cardiology News
Mechanical vs bioprosthetic aortic-valve replacement, lack of data for patients with heart and kidney disease, optimism post-ACS, and statin use are discussed by Dr Mandrola in this week's podcast. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - December 11, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Transcatheter Aortic Valves vs Surgery: Closing the Gap
Susheel Kodali and Thomas Walther review the data from ACC on TAVR vs surgical valve repair. Is the US catching up with Europe? (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - April 23, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Outcomes After Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
Interview with David R. Holmes Jr, MD, author of Clinical Outcomes at 1 Year Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (Source: JAMA Author Interviews)
Source: JAMA Author Interviews - March 10, 2015 Category: Journals (General) Authors: The JAMA Network Source Type: podcasts

Tests and Procedures: Heart Valve Repair, Replacement Surgery
Detailed information on heart valve repair or replacement surgery, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomic illustration of the valves of the heart (Source: MUSC Heart and Vascular Podcast)
Source: MUSC Heart and Vascular Podcast - December 3, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

TAVR: A Plea to Refer Patients for Consideration
Given the five-year PARTNER data on transcatheter aortic valve replacement, Dr Bilazarian appeals to referring physicians. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - September 26, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

TAVR Antithrombotic Therapy: An Evidence-Free Zone
Drs. Montalescot and Kappetein discuss antithrombotic choices with transcatheter aortic valve replacement in the absence of data. Will anticoagulation prove better than dual antiplatelet therapy? (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - June 6, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

TAVR for the Referring Physician
Dr. Bilazarian interviews Dr. Popma about the nuts and bolts of caring for patients after transcatheter aortic valve replacement. (Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast)
Source: Medscape Cardiology Podcast - May 19, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medscape Source Type: podcasts

Comparison of Balloon-Expandable vs Self-expandable Valves in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: The CHOICE Randomized Clinical Trial
Interview with Mohamed Abdel-Wahab, MD, author of Comparison of Balloon-Expandable vs Self-expandable Valves in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: The CHOICE Randomized Clinical Trial (Source: JAMA Author Interviews)
Source: JAMA Author Interviews - April 15, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: The JAMA Network Source Type: podcasts

JAMA 2014-04-15, Vol. 311, No. 15, Author Audio Interview
Interview with Mohamed Abdel-Wahab, MD, author of Comparison of Balloon-Expandable vs Self-expandable Valves in Patients Undergoing Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement: The CHOICE Randomized Clinical Trial (Source: JAMA Author Interviews)
Source: JAMA Author Interviews - April 15, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: The JAMA Network Source Type: podcasts

Tests and Procedures: Heart Valve Repair, Replacement Surgery
Detailed information on heart valve repair or replacement surgery, including the reasons and preparation for the procedure, how the procedure is performed, after care, and an anatomic illustration of the valves of the heart (Source: MUSC Heart and Vascular Podcast)
Source: MUSC Heart and Vascular Podcast - April 5, 2014 Category: Cardiology Authors: Medical University of South Carolina Source Type: podcasts

Outcomes Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in the United States
Interview with Michael J. Mack, MD, author of Outcomes Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in the United States (Source: JAMA Author Interviews)
Source: JAMA Author Interviews - November 17, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: The JAMA Network Source Type: podcasts

JAMA 2013-11-17, Vol. 310, No. 19, Audio from Weekly Author Video Interview
Interview with Michael J. Mack, MD, author of Outcomes Following Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement in the United States (Source: JAMA Author Interviews)
Source: JAMA Author Interviews - November 17, 2013 Category: Journals (General) Authors: The JAMA Network Source Type: podcasts