JACC This Week

JACC Journals podcasts deliver expert insights and key takeaways from the latest cardiovascular science. Hosted by Editor-in-Chief Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM, JACC This Week offers engaging summaries and commentary from each weekly issue, complemented by a growing library of deep-dive interviews, global perspectives, and author conversations that highlight the research and innovation shaping cardiovascular medicine worldwide.

Sudden Death in Obesity: Mechanisms and Management

Nov 25, 2024

In this podcast, Dr. Valentin Fuster introduces a state-of-the-art review on "Sudden Death in Obesity," exploring its mechanisms and management. Expert contributors from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and Aalto University discuss key concepts, clinical characteristics, arrhythmia mechanisms, and therapeutic implications of...

Length of Hospital Stay for Endocarditis. Before and After Partial Oral Treatment of Endocarditis Trial

Nov 25, 2024

In this podcast, Dr. Valentin Fuster discusses a groundbreaking study published in JACC that examines the impact of the POET trial on the treatment of infective endocarditis. The study found that transitioning to oral antibiotic therapy after just 10 days of intravenous treatment reduced hospital stays by 8 days,...

Artificial Intelligence-Enhanced Electrocardiogram Diastolic Function Assessment for Prognostic Stratification in Mitral Regurgitation

Nov 25, 2024

In this podcast, Dr. Valentin Fuster discusses a groundbreaking study on using artificial intelligence (AI) in electrocardiograms (ECGs) to assess left ventricular diastolic function and predict outcomes in patients with significant mitral regurgitation. The study demonstrates that AI-driven ECGs can offer...

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy increase risk for myocardial infarction: a population-based study

Nov 25, 2024

In this podcast, Dr. Valentin Fuster discusses a study revealing that women with hypertensive disorders during pregnancy face a higher risk of early coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction. The findings emphasize the need for proactive cardiovascular monitoring and tailored prevention strategies, as these...

Two-Fold More Cardiovascular Disease Events Decades Before Type 2 Diabetes Diagnosis: A Nationwide Registry Study

Nov 25, 2024

This podcast discusses a significant study that reveals cardiovascular disease occurs up to 30 years before a type 2 diabetes diagnosis, emphasizing the importance of early intervention for those at risk. The findings suggest that addressing metabolic risk factors well before the clinical onset of diabetes could help...