Podcasts by The Bob Harrington Show

COVID and CV Public Health Trials 2021: Promoting We vs I from 2021-12-29T17:51:59

Trials on lowering salt consumption and treating hypertension in the community impressed Drs Harrington and Gibson in this discussion of the best public health research of 2021.

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Top Cardiology Trials of 2021 from 2021-12-16T16:17:11

Drs Harrington and Gibson provide their annual roundup of what they consider the key cardiovascular trials of 2021. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcri...

Meet the Doc Who Put Hydroxychloroquine (and More) on Trial in COVID-19 from 2021-10-11T15:05:08

Instead of trying therapies and hoping for the best, the RECOVERY trial investigators designed randomized trials to test which therapeutics were truly effective for COVID-19. Dr Harrington inter...

A Tale of Medical Mysteries Unraveled by Genetic Detectives from 2021-06-07T18:26:07

A genomics giant with a family history of heart disease and an Olympic athlete accused of cheating are just two of the medical mysteries unraveled by DNA analysis. Bob Harrington interviews Euan...

COVID and the Athlete's Heart from 2021-03-25T15:38:17

What is the incidence of post-COVID myocarditis and when is it safe to return to play? Bob Harrington and Manesh Patel discuss our evolving understanding of how SARS-CoV-2 effects the hearts of ...

2020 Wrap-up: COVID-19's Effects on Cardiology from 2021-01-25T15:06:57

Bob Harrington and Mike Gibson continue their review of 2020, discussing the 'riddle wrapped in an enigma' that was the COVID-19 pandemic.

Top Cardiology Trials of 2020 in Review from 2020-12-15T20:24:25

The annual tradition continues as did cardiology research despite a pandemic. Trials on fish oils, statins, SGLT2 inhibitors, and antiplatelets are among the selections of Drs Harrington and Gib...

Pandemic Publishing: Speed vs Quality Control from 2020-08-27T20:00:20

Three editors of cardiology journals -- Drs Harrington, Yancy, and Nallamothu -- discuss the challenges of maintaining quality during the COVID-19 surge in submissions.

Thrombosis in COVID-19: What We Know and How to Treat from 2020-06-18T20:01:41

Hematologist Mary Cushman discusses arterial and venous thrombosis issues with SARS-CoV-2 and the role of anticoagulation.

COVID-19 Pandemic: 'Another Earthquake' Exposing Glaring Health Inequities from 2020-04-23T19:59:54

Bob Harrington asks Michelle Albert why mortality rates are so high in minority communities, and whether COVID-19 will lead to meaningful changes in health and social inequities.

Yes, There Is a Role for Poetry and Fiction in a Pandemic from 2020-04-01T15:24:23

'They fancy themselves free. And no one will ever be free so long as there are pestilences,' wrote Camus in 'The Plague', which Abraham Verghese sees as relevant to our collective experience of ...

A Cardiologist's Search for Medicine's Lost Heart from 2020-02-10T15:16:47

Cardiologist Lisa Rosenbaum seeks meaning in her work as a physician and correspondent for the New England Journal of Medicine, a quest first started by her grandfather who was also a physician-...

Cardiology's Hottest Trial of 2019 and Healthcare 2020 from 2020-01-15T15:23:26

Bob Harrington and Mike Gibson continue their review of 2019 with the 'hottest trial of the year' and what to expect in healthcare in 2020.

Cardiology 2019: Top Trials in Review from 2019-12-17T21:43:25

'It's like we're in the '90s again.' Drs Gibson and Harrington review top cardiology trials on revascularization, lipid management, and antithrombotics in part 1 of their annual wrap-up.

How a Snakebite and Sudden Death Led to Cardiology and Writing from 2019-08-12T13:59:38

A family history of sudden death was the impetus for author Sandeep Juahar's fascination with the heart, which led to a career in cardiology and his latest book Heart: A History.

'I Was That Kid': Dr Quinn Capers Inspires #BlackMenInMedicine from 2019-07-15T16:36:11

Fewer black men are going into medicine today than in 1978. Drs Harrington and Capers discuss how to increase diversity in medicine and why it's important for caregivers to reflect the populatio...

Calling Time on the Failure in Heart Failure from 2019-04-24T15:20:13

Optimal medical therapy and recent advances show that heart failure is preventable and not obligatory, Clyde Yancy tells Bob Harrington.

'Hope' and 'Optimism' for Reducing Physician Burnout from 2019-01-15T15:27:54

It's not all dire. Tait Shanafelt, MD, is witnessing improvement and momentum in the field of clinician wellness. Learn about his journey from hematology to chief wellness officer.

For Better Clinical Research, Collaborate With Statisticians from 2018-08-16T16:01:38

Volunteering at a VA hospital was the first step in biostatistician Frank Harrell's illustrious career in cardiovascular research.

Data Torture and Dumb Analyses: Missteps With Big Data from 2018-08-06T21:07

Despite the vastness of available data, don't forget the basics, warns biostatistician Frank Harrell in this conversation with Bob Harrington.

Cardio Twitter: An Essential Tool for Staying Current from 2018-06-26T21:17:57

Drs Harrington and Yeh discuss the pros, cons, and cautions of using Twitter in the cardiovascular community.

Incentivizing Cardiologists to Do the Right Thing from 2018-04-23T14:39:17

Drs Harrington and Joynt Maddox discuss the move from volume-based to performance-based payment models and how to develop evidence-based quality metrics that make clinical sense.

Hot Topics in Cardiology: Tech, Twitter, and the Hypertension Guidelines from 2018-03-28T13:54:29

Drs Harrington and Gibson discuss burning issues in medicine, including artificial intelligence, social media, wearable tech, and the new hypertension guidelines.

7 Cardiology Trials to Look for in 2018 from 2018-02-15T22:24:47

Trials on PCSK9 inhibitors, antiplatelets, anticoagulants, and even catheter ablation of atrial fibrillation are among Drs Harrington and Gibson's picks for what to look for in 2018.

Public Reporting as Public Shaming, and Potential Solutions from 2018-01-29T15:18:20

A recent viewpoint by Dr Bhatt against public reporting of PCI outcomes garnered a lot of support in the cardiology community and beyond. Dr Harrington asks how it can be done better.

The Top Cardiology Trials of 2017 in Review from 2017-12-21T17:24:44

In this annual tradition, Drs Harrington and Gibson discuss their picks for the top cardiology trials of the year, covering PCSK9 inhibitors, anti-inflammatory and anthithrombotic drugs, and PCI.

The Complexities Behind High Prescription Prices from 2017-08-14T14:58:32

Drs Harrington and Kesselheim discuss the varied reasons why prescription drugs are so pricey and whether policies can interrupt this alarming trend.

Life After the FDA: Mining Data and Reducing Disparities from 2017-07-20T20:53:26

Dr Califf talks about his new role at Verily and how data mining and data sharing could reduce disparities in care and improve patient outcomes.

Dr Rob Califf on His Short-Lived Tenure as FDA Commissioner from 2017-07-06T15:20:57

From being critiqued by Bernie Sanders to the controversial Duchenne drug approval decision, Dr Califf recounts his experiences as FDA commissioner.

The VA System: An Integrated Healthcare Example for All from 2017-03-08T15:34:09

The Veterans Health Administration is the largest integrated healthcare system in the US with a common EHR. Dr Harrington learns the advantages for cardiology practice and research.

Making Cardiology Family-Friendly Helps Men and Women from 2017-02-02T22:24:02

Why are only 13% of cardiologists women? Drs Harrington and Duvernoy discuss results from the recent ACC lifestyle survey and strategies for making cardiology 'a more human place.'

Compensation in Cardiology: A 'Sobering' Issue for Women from 2016-09-21T19:11:10

Drs Harrington and Douglas discuss pay disparities for women in cardiology and the importance of leveling the playing field.

Making Sense of Information Overload from 2016-05-10T13:39:14

Drs Harrington and Butte discuss the overwhelming amount of data generated in contemporary healthcare and how it can be harnessed to deliver precision medicine.

Cardiology 2015: The Year in Review from 2015-12-21T14:48:42

Drs Harrington and Gibson give their annual review of the highs and lows in medicine with a focus on cardiology.

‘The Science of the Art of Medicine’ Author Interviewed from 2015-10-26T14:33:51

Dr Harrington interviews Dr John Brush about his exploration of cognitive psychology (behavioral economics) and how it can improve physician decision-making.

Seeing Every Patient Encounter as a Research Opportunity from 2015-08-24T14:44:22

Dr Harrington interviews HEAT-PPCI principal investigator Dr Rod Stables about engaging the hospital community in research and the benefits for all concerned.

Bob Wachter, Digital Doctor Author, Interviewed from 2015-07-23T13:47:26

No Luddite, Dr Wachter thinks digital medicine is a good thing if we can learn from aviation and develop technology that better serves patients and healthcare providers.

Patient-Knows-Best Research Trials from 2015-05-11T14:07:50

Drs Harrington and Hernandez discuss the limitations of randomized trials and the upcoming ADAPTABLE trial on aspirin dosing developed under the patient-centered-outcomes research initiative from NIH.

Big Data: Can Medicine Learn From Amazon and Netflix? from 2015-04-20T13:46:14

Euan Ashley, self-described geek-turned-cardiologist, discusses how big data can help you practice smarter medicine.

ACA Insider Interviewed: Bob Kocher from 2015-03-26T16:51:16

An architect of the Affordable Care Act on how his review of global health systems led him to the White House.

Heart-Healthy Diets Deciphered, With Dr. Stephen Devries from 2014-07-14T14:24:34

Dr. Harrington interviews Dr. Stephen Devries about integrative cardiology with a focus on nutrition.

HEAT-PPCI: Two Different Points of View from 2014-04-11T16:55:50

Drs. Harrington and Ohman discuss the findings and agree to disagree on the ethics of delayed consent.

Guest Gregg Stone: The Future of Medical Meetings from 2013-11-26T17:35:50

From the TCT tablet to reaching the full cardiovascular team, what does the future hold for major cardiology meetings?