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Becker’s Healthcare -- Cardiology + Heart Surgery Podcast

Becker’s Healthcare -- Cardiology + Heart Surgery Podcast

Hosted by Becker's Healthcare

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132

Latest episode

Jul 2026

Language

EN

About the show

Tune into The Becker's Healthcare Cardiology + Heart Surgery Podcast for conversations with great guest speakers that explore the past, present, and future of cardiology and heart surgery. Send guest recommendations to ldyrda@beckershealthcare.com

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July 17, 202622 min

Building a World-Class Heart Program Through Innovation, Quality, and Patient-Centered Care with Dr. Tom Nguyen & Ashford Denman

Tom Nguyen, M.D., System Chief Executive, Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care; Chief Medical Executive, Baptist Health Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute; Chair and Professor, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine, and Ashford Denman, Vice President of Heart & Vascular Services at Baptist Health South Florida, where he oversees operations for Baptist Health Heart & Vascular Care, which includes both Miami Cardiac & Vascular Institute and Lynn Cardiac & Vascular Institute, discuss how they are advancing cardiovascular care through clinical excellence, minimally invasive technologies, and strategic growth.

July 14, 202621 min

Faraz Ahmad and Jonathan Hourmozdi on AI's Future in Heart Failure Care

In this episode, Faraz Ahmad, MD, Associate Director at the Center for Artificial Intelligence, and Jonathan Hourmozdi, MD, Heart Failure and Heart Transplantation at Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, discuss how AI is improving heart failure diagnosis, care delivery, and patient engagement while emphasizing the importance of responsible implementation and governance. They also share their vision for an AI-powered future that reduces administrative burden, strengthens clinician-patient relationships, and expands access to high-quality cardiovascular care.

July 10, 20269 min

Building AI Solutions That Transform Cardiovascular Care with Dr. Faraz Ahmad

In this episode, Faraz Ahmad, MD, associate director at the Center for Artificial Intelligence at Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, discusses how Northwestern is advancing AI strategy, developing clinical AI tools, and training the next generation of AI-focused healthcare leaders. He also shares insights on implementing AI responsibly through workflow redesign, evaluation, and collaboration.

July 8, 202611 min

Akhil Narang, MD & Amogh Karnik, MD of Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute

In this episode, Akhil Narang, MD, Cardiologist and Director of the Echocardiography Lab at Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, and Amogh Karnik, MD, Cardiologist at Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, join the podcast to discuss the operational requirements for successfully implementing AI in cardiovascular care. They also explore the growing role of AI-assisted imaging technology and how it is enhancing diagnostic accuracy, improving clinical workflows, and supporting better patient outcomes.

July 5, 202614 min

R. Kannan Mutharasan, MD, MBA, Medical Director of Health Network Development, Sarah Plaskett, PA, Vice President of Operations, and Kaleigh Powers, MSN, RN, Director of Operations at Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute

In this episode, R. Kannan Mutharasan, MD, MBA, Medical Director of Health Network Development, Sarah Plaskett, PA, Vice President of Operations, and Kaleigh Powers, MSN, RN, Director of Operations at Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, join the podcast to discuss the importance of system integration in delivering coordinated cardiovascular care. They also share how AI is supporting clinical and operational teams by improving efficiency, enhancing workflows, and helping create a more connected patient experience.

June 23, 202615 min

Sanjiv Shah, MD, Director of Research at Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute

In this episode, Sanjiv Shah, MD, Director of Research at Northwestern Medicine Bluhm Cardiovascular Institute, joins the podcast to discuss strategies for improving provider satisfaction and supporting clinicians in an increasingly complex healthcare environment. He also shares why strong data infrastructure serves as the foundation for innovation, enabling organizations to advance research, improve care delivery, and drive better outcomes for patients.

June 8, 202611 min

Nicolle W. Davis and Janice Walker of UF Health on Innovation and Specialized Stroke Care

In this episode, Nicolle W. Davis, PhD, RN, SCRN, FAHA, Director of the Mobile Stroke Program at UF Health, and Janice Walker, DHA, MBA-HCM, NEA-BC, BSN, RN, System Nursing Officer and Senior Vice President at UF Health, join the podcast to discuss the development of stroke protocols and the growth of innovative mobile stroke programs. They share how bringing specialized stroke care directly to patients can improve outcomes, reduce treatment delays, and strengthen coordinated care across the health system.

June 4, 202610 min

TAVR Durability & Strategic Planning: What Health System Leaders Need to Know

In this episode, Curtiss T. Stinis, MD, FACC, FSCAI, Clinical Professor of Medicine, Director of Peripheral Interventions, Interventional Cardiology, Scripps Clinic, joins the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast to discuss the latest TAVR durability data, key differences between leading valve platforms, and what health system leaders need to understand about lifetime valve management.This episode is sponsored by Edwards Lifesciences.

June 2, 202615 min

Peter George, MD, MBA, FACC, FASE, FASNC, Chief Medical Officer of Cardiovascular Services at UnityPoint Health

In this episode, Peter George, MD, MBA, FACC, FASE, FASNC, Chief Medical Officer of Cardiovascular Services at UnityPoint Health, joins the podcast to discuss optimizing medical therapy and expanding outpatient care strategies to keep patients healthier and out of the hospital. He also shares approaches to lowering readmission rates and improving long-term cardiovascular outcomes through coordinated, proactive care.

May 25, 202616 min

Advancing Heart Failure Recovery and Post Acute Cardiac Care with Dr. Jeffrey Farber

In this episode, Jeffrey Farber, MD, President & CEO of The New Jewish Home, discusses the organization’s accredited heart failure program within a skilled nursing facility setting. He shares how specialized cardiac rehabilitation, interdisciplinary care, and close partnerships with academic medical centers are helping medically complex older adults recover safely and regain quality of life after hospitalization.

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