Podcasts
Clinical Guideline for Diagnosing and Managing Acute Coronary Syndromes
Professor Garry Jennings
Welcome to this podcast from the Medical Journal of Australia. My name is Sally Block, the MJA’s news and online editor. “The MJA acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we live and work across Australia. This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation I pay my respects to their Elders past and present.” The MJA has recently published the Australian Clinical Guideline for Diagnosing and Managing Acute Coronary Syndromes 2025. P...
Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion or LAAO Therapy
Associate Professor Pankaj Jain and Doctor Ata Doost
Today we are exploring Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion or LAAO Therapy. We explore the clinical rationale, patient selection, referral pathways and key considerations for LAAO. and aim to understand the therapy as an option for patients who are unsuitable for long term anticoagulation therapy. This is a sponsored podcast. A/Prof Pankaj Jain is an academic interventional cardiologist with appointments at Royal Prince Alfred, Concord, and Macquarie University Hospitals. He is a Clinical Senior ...
Cardiac surgery in elderly patients
Professor Michael Vallely and Dr Nargis Shaheen
Today we are exploring cardiac surgery in elderly patients. This podcast is sponsored by Macquarie University Hospital, part of Macquarie University Health – a trailblazer in healthcare, education and research. Professor Michael Vallely is a leading cardiothoracic surgeon who has clinical and academic interests in minimising the invasiveness of cardiothoracic surgery and is a world authority on total arterial, anaortic, off-pump coronary artery bypass surgery. He also has interests in minimal...
Re-thinking coronary heart disease
Professor Will Parsonage and Associate Professor Sarah Zaman
The likelihood of a man or woman dying of coronary heart disease is much less than it was half a century ago with better treatments and a reduction in smoking. However, as our special guests will explain today, the overall burden of coronary disease continues to grow and it still remains the single leading cause of death in Australia. The MJA acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the land on which we live and work across Australia. This podcast was recorded on the lands of t...
Pulmonary Hypertension with Associate Professor Martin Brown and Associate Professor Fred Joshua
Associate Professor Martin Brown and Associate Professor Fred Joshua
In this episode, we are exploring advances in pulmonary hypertension as well as symptoms, treatments, and its connection to rheumatological patients and much more. This podcast is sponsored by Macquarie University Hospital, part of MQ Health – a trailblazer in healthcare, education and research. Associate Professor Martin Brown is a cardiologist specialising in advanced heart failure, complex structural heart disease, and pulmonary hypertension. A Clinical Associate Professor at Macquarie Uni...
Aortic stenosis in women
Dr Camilla Wainwright and Dr David Roy
Today, we're delving into transcatheter aortic valve implantation, commonly referred to as TAVI. Specifically, we'll be exploring the nuances of treatment for female patients with aortic stenosis and the pivotal role valve choice plays in their health outcomes. This podcast is made possible by Medtronic. However, the views expressed here are not necessarily those of Medtronic. To delve deeper into this topic, the interview will be conducted by cardiologist Dr. Camilla Wainwright from St Vinc...
What have we learned about TAVI in low risk patients?
Dr Jason Sharp and Dr Dennis Wang
Today we are discussing transcatheter aortic valve implantation, also known as TAVI. TAVI that has become pivotal in the cardiology space since its introduction in 2002, and today we’ll compare TAVI to surgical aortic valve replacement. We’ll also discuss the importance of shared decision making. This podcast is sponsored by Medtronic. The views expressed in this podcast are not necessarily those of Medtronic. To learn more, we are joined by consultant cardiologists Dr Jason Sharp &...
Interventional techniques in stroke treatment
Dr Candice Delcourt and Dr Brendan Steinfort
What are the latest interventional techniques used in stroke treatment? What is the role of GPs in the assessment and management of a stroke patient? These questions are answered on this podcast today as we explore different the facets of stroke treatment. Our experts are Neurologist Candice Delcourt who works at MQ Health Neurology and Interventional Neuroradiologist Brendan Steinfort who is with Macquarie University Hospital. This podcast is brought to you by Macquarie University Hospital, ...
A cardiology update exploring aortic stenosis and atrial fibrillation
Professor Stephen Worthley and Associate Professor Hari Raju
Today we discuss aortic stenosis, atrial fibrillation, and atrial flutter. My special guests are Professor Stephen Worthley, an interventional cardiologist, and Associate Professor Hari Raju, a cardiac electrophysiologist. Both are with Macquarie University Hospital, part of MQ Health which sponsored this podcast. With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 27 mins.
Raising awareness of heart valve disease as part of Heart Valve Disease Awareness Week
Dr James Roy and Associate Professor Kaleab Asrress
Today we are discussing heart valve disease as part of Heart Valve Disease Awareness Week. My special guests are Dr James Roy and Associate Professor Kaleab Asrress, who are structural and interventional cardiologists from Sydney. This podcast is sponsored by Medtronic Australasia Pty Ltd. With MJA news and online editor, Sam Hunt. 18 mins.