Mar 31, 2025

In this podcast, Dr. Valentin Fuster reviews a comprehensive study on the cardiovascular care of pediatric athletes, focusing on preventing sudden cardiac arrest and managing sports-related heart risks. The discussion highlights the importance of shared decision-making between healthcare providers, parents, and...

Mar 31, 2025

In this podcast, Dr. Valentin Fuster presents a study evaluating the five-year outcomes of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR) versus surgical aortic valve replacement in high-risk patients. The study shows that TAVR leads to significantly better valve performance but highlights that both procedures'...

Mar 31, 2025

In this podcast, Dr. Valentin Fuster discusses a groundbreaking study examining the non-linear relationship between cardiac mortality and heat waves, focusing on how excess temperature during these events can impact heart disease death rates. The study reveals that compound heat waves, involving both day and...

Mar 31, 2025

In this podcast, Dr. Valentin Fuster discusses a groundbreaking study on mild aortic stenosis, which redefines its diagnostic threshold using deep learning and velocity-encoded MRI. The findings suggest that even mild cases, previously considered benign, are linked to increased cardiovascular risks, highlighting the...

Mar 31, 2025

In this episode, Dr. Valentin Fuster presents key findings from the April 8, 2025 issue of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, covering three groundbreaking studies. Topics include the newly defined threshold for mild aortic stenosis using MRI, the relationship between heat wave exposure and cardiac...