This week, May 2nd-8th 2022, is Heart Week!Heart Week aims to raise awareness about heart health, and encourage Australians to chat to their GP about a simple Heart Health Check.In this episode, Peter and Stuart discuss the common risk factors for heart disease and how patients can make simple lifestyle changes to help mitigate these factors.The cardiovascular risk factors they discuss include:- Poor diet- Lack of exercise- Drinking too much alcohol- Smoking- High blood pressure- High cholesterol.GPs can find a useful Heart Health Check Toolkit on the Heart Foundation website, which contains resources to help prioritise the heart health of your patients. You can find the toolkit here.You can find the show notes for this episode here.We use Buzzsprout to bring you this podcast. From FREE training courses to set up your podcast, all the way through to podcast hosting and promotion, Buzzsprout is the only podcast partner you need! Click here for details. Stay up to date and learn with us by following us on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hearthq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hearthqcardiology/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hearthq7728/videos Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/43O54rVkh99KquK7Ak5L1a Website: https://hearthq.com.au/

In this episode, Stuart interviews Ryan Turnbull, a Radiographer from Heart HQ's sister company, EON Radiology.They chat about the kinds of scans Ryan performs on the CT machine - including the coronary artery calcium score test and the CT coronary angiography.Until now only major capital cities in Australia have had a dedicated cardiac CT facility, but now this state-of-the-art clinic is available for referral by the local Sunshine Coast medical community.The establishment of the EON Radiology clinic recognises the incredible advancements made in CT imagery, coupled with the advantages it offers in terms of non-invasive coronary discovery.You can find the show notes for this episode here.We use Buzzsprout to bring you this podcast. From FREE training courses to set up your podcast, all the way through to podcast hosting and promotion, Buzzsprout is the only podcast partner you need! Click here for details. Stay up to date and learn with us by following us on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hearthq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hearthqcardiology/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hearthq7728/videos Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/43O54rVkh99KquK7Ak5L1a Website: https://hearthq.com.au/

The past week has seen the untimely passing of two prominent Australian figures, Shane Warne and Kimberly Kitching. Both had a fatal heart attack, and both were 52 years old.In this episode, Peter and Stuart talk about the importance of early identification of potential risk of heart attack. A key test used in this area is the Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) Score test.The CAC score is the international gold standard for predicting heart attacks in patients over the age of 40. This quick, painless procedure measures the amount of calcium in the walls of the arteries that supply the heart muscle, using a special scan of the heart.The CAC score looks at the overall cardiac plaque present, which can help predict the risk of a cardiovascular event, like a heart attack or stroke, in the future. You can find the show notes for this episode here.We use Buzzsprout to bring you this podcast. From FREE training courses to set up your podcast, all the way through to podcast hosting and promotion, Buzzsprout is the only podcast partner you need! Click here for details. Stay up to date and learn with us by following us on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hearthq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hearthqcardiology/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hearthq7728/videos Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/43O54rVkh99KquK7Ak5L1a Website: https://hearthq.com.au/

To celebrate International Women's Day, Peter and Stuart reflect on an earlier podcast they recorded about women and cardiovascular disease.They discuss the top 5 things to consider when it comes to women and heart disease:1. More than 5% of Australian women over the age of 18 report having one heart attack, stroke or cardiovascular disease.2.  Cardiovascular disease among women is more common than cancer.3. Lifestyle (diet, exercise and weight management) is very important when it comes to prevention and management of cardiovascular disease.4. Indigenous women are twice as likely to have cardiovascular disease than non-indigenous women.5. Women often present with atypical symptoms.You can find the show notes for this episode here.We use Buzzsprout to bring you this podcast. From FREE training courses to set up your podcast, all the way through to podcast hosting and promotion, Buzzsprout is the only podcast partner you need! Click here for details. Stay up to date and learn with us by following us on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hearthq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hearthqcardiology/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hearthq7728/videos Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/43O54rVkh99KquK7Ak5L1a Website: https://hearthq.com.au/

In this episode, Peter and Stuart discuss chest pain.They look at possible causes, diagnostic tools and treatment.We use Buzzsprout to bring you this podcast. From FREE training courses to set up your podcast, all the way through to podcast hosting and promotion, Buzzsprout is the only podcast partner you need! Click here for details. Stay up to date and learn with us by following us on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hearthq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hearthqcardiology/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hearthq7728/videos Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/43O54rVkh99KquK7Ak5L1a Website: https://hearthq.com.au/

In this episode of the podcast, Peter and Stuart discuss:what Left Bundle Branch Block looks like on an ECGwhy people get ithow frequently it occursand whether it can cause problems for the patient.You can find the show notes for this episode here.visit our website for more information www.hearthq.com.auStay up to date and learn with us by following us on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hearthq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hearthqcardiology/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hearthq7728/videos Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/43O54rVkh99KquK7Ak5L1a Website: https://hearthq.com.au/

Right Bundle Branch Block is when the normal electrical conduction activity in the heart is interrupted to the right ventricle. It can be diagnosed by the characteristic pattern it has on an ECG. In this episode of the podcast, Peter and Stuart discuss:what Right Bundle Branch Block looks like on an ECGwhy people get ithow frequently it occursand whether it can cause problems for the patient.You can find the show notes for this episode here.Tune in next week when they chat about Left Bundle Branch Block.We use Buzzsprout to bring you this podcast. From FREE training courses to set up your podcast, all the way through to podcast hosting and promotion, Buzzsprout is the only podcast partner you need! Click here for details. Stay up to date and learn with us by following us on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hearthq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hearthqcardiology/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hearthq7728/videos Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/43O54rVkh99KquK7Ak5L1a Website: https://hearthq.com.au/

Pericarditis is the swelling of the membrane around the heart.It has had quite a lot of coverage in the media lately as it has been identified as a possible, although very rare, side-effect of the mRNA Covid vaccines. You are, however, more likely to develop pericarditis as a result of Covid (11 people per 100,000) than as a result of the mRNA vaccine (2.7 people per 100,000).In this episode, Peter and Stuart discuss a recent case study who presented at Heart HQ with acute pericarditis after a respiratory tract infection. They explain the symptoms of pericarditis, what to look for during diagnostic testing, complications, treatment and prognosis. You can find the show notes for this episode here.We use Buzzsprout to bring you this podcast. From FREE training courses to set up your podcast, all the way through to podcast hosting and promotion, Buzzsprout is the only podcast partner you need! Click here for details. Stay up to date and learn with us by following us on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hearthq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hearthqcardiology/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hearthq7728/videos Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/43O54rVkh99KquK7Ak5L1a Website: https://hearthq.com.au/

In this episode, Peter and Stuart talk about atrial fibrillation (AF).AF is the most common cardiac arrhythmia that Peter and Stuart see in their patients. In this podcast, they explain the different types of AF - new onset, paroxysmal, persistent or chronic - and how to determine if a patient might have AF.They also discuss the management of AF, such as oral anti-coagulant therapy, and whether to follow a 'rate' or 'rhythm' control strategy.You can find the show notes for this episode here.We use Buzzsprout to bring you this podcast. From FREE training courses to set up your podcast, all the way through to podcast hosting and promotion, Buzzsprout is the only podcast partner you need! Click here for details. Stay up to date and learn with us by following us on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hearthq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hearthqcardiology/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hearthq7728/videos Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/43O54rVkh99KquK7Ak5L1a Website: https://hearthq.com.au/

In this episode, Peter and Stuart talk about pacemakers.As well as discussing the different varieties of pacemakers, they also take a look at the types of patients who would benefit from one - and those where a pacemaker is not needed.You can find the show notes for this episode here.Stay up to date and learn with us by following us on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hearthq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hearthqcardiology/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hearthq7728/videos Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/43O54rVkh99KquK7Ak5L1a Website: https://hearthq.com.au/

In this episode, Peter and Stuart discuss the link between stress, depression, anxiety and cardiac events.Stressful life events, such as the death of a spouse, and catastrophic events, such as floods, fires and terrorist attacks, have been linked to an increase in heart attacks and Takotsubo cardiomyopathy, as have anxiety and depression.It's also well known that there are more heart attacks between 6am and noon than at other times of the day - partly because people are starting to get into the stresses of the day (tackling the morning commute, workload, etc).Peter and Stuart also discuss depression in people after they have suffered a cardiac event.You can find the show notes for this episode here.We use Buzzsprout to bring you this podcast. From FREE training courses to set up your podcast, all the way through to podcast hosting and promotion, Buzzsprout is the only podcast partner you need! Click here for details. Stay up to date and learn with us by following us on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hearthq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hearthqcardiology/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hearthq7728/videos Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/43O54rVkh99KquK7Ak5L1a Website: https://hearthq.com.au/

In this episode, Peter and Stuart talk about hypertension.They discuss what constitutes high blood pressure, how to manage it and what it can mean for cardiac health.You can find the show notes for this episode here.We use Buzzsprout to bring you this podcast. From FREE training courses to set up your podcast, all the way through to podcast hosting and promotion, Buzzsprout is the only podcast partner you need! Click here for details. Stay up to date and learn with us by following us on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hearthq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hearthqcardiology/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hearthq7728/videos Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/43O54rVkh99KquK7Ak5L1a Website: https://hearthq.com.au/

The new year is a popular time to start, or re-commence, an exercise program. But what are the risks involved?Unfortunately, sudden cardiac death can occur. It accounts for around 1 in 50,000-100,000 deaths per year in young athletes, rising to 1 in 7,000 in athletes over 35. In this episode, Peter and Stuart take a further look at sudden cardiac death and exercise. They also discuss who is most at risk and how patients can reduce their chances of having a devastating heart event while exercising, especially if they are new to it. To find out about the tests and procedures that Heart HQ can offer to help identify any heart problems, visit our website here. We use Buzzsprout to bring you this podcast. From FREE training courses to set up your podcast, all the way through to podcast hosting and promotion, Buzzsprout is the only podcast partner you need! Click here for details. Stay up to date and learn with us by following us on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hearthq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hearthqcardiology/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hearthq7728/videos Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/43O54rVkh99KquK7Ak5L1a Website: https://hearthq.com.au/

As the year draws to a close, Peter and Stuart reflect on the year that was and look ahead to a busy 2022.They also discuss a busy on-call Christmas period, which included a case of severe aortic stenosis. In this case, Peter performed a balloon valvuloplasty, where a small balloon is placed across the aortic valve and inflated, allowing the valve leaflets to open more freely.Thanks for your support during 2021 - here's to an even bigger and better 2022!You can find the show notes for this episode here.We use Buzzsprout to bring you this podcast. From FREE training courses to set up your podcast, all the way through to podcast hosting and promotion, Buzzsprout is the only podcast partner you need! Click here for details. Stay up to date and learn with us by following us on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hearthq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hearthqcardiology/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hearthq7728/videos Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/43O54rVkh99KquK7Ak5L1a Website: https://hearthq.com.au/

As we are fast approaching Christmas, Peter and Stuart share some fun facts about the heart.For example, did you know that more heart attacks occur on Christmas Day than any other day of the year? And that our heart beats around 100,000 times a day?For more interesting facts about the heart and our cardiovascular system, tune in now.The show notes for this episode can be found here.We use Buzzsprout to bring you this podcast. From FREE training courses to set up your podcast, all the way through to podcast hosting and promotion, Buzzsprout is the only podcast partner you need! Click here for details. Stay up to date and learn with us by following us on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hearthq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hearthqcardiology/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hearthq7728/videos Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/43O54rVkh99KquK7Ak5L1a Website: https://hearthq.com.au/

As we inch closer to Christmas, Peter and Stuart take a look at how what we eat can impact our cardiovascular health.In this episode they discuss a number of different diets (such as DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) and the Mediterranean diet), as well as individual foods. including whether butter or margarine is better for you when it comes to your heart health.They also delve into the world of supplements that are often suggested for heart health, such as fish oil, turmeric and red yeast rice.You can find the show notes for this episode here.We use Buzzsprout to bring you this podcast. From FREE training courses to set up your podcast, all the way through to podcast hosting and promotion, Buzzsprout is the only podcast partner you need! Click here for details. Stay up to date and learn with us by following us on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hearthq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hearthqcardiology/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hearthq7728/videos Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/43O54rVkh99KquK7Ak5L1a Website: https://hearthq.com.au/

In this week's episode, Peter and Stuart discuss Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) Closure.The LAA is a small thumb-sized pouch near the top of your heart. If you suffer from a condition called atrial fibrillation, blood can stagnate and form clots inside your LAA, which is a major cause of stroke.If you have a history of atrial fibrillation, an LAA closure procedure may be an alternative to taking blood thinning medication long term. LAA closure is also indicated for patients who have atrial fibrillation and who are at high risk of stoke but cannot take oral anticoagulant therapy because of issues with bleeding.Peter and Stuart discuss the procedure as well as recovery times and aftercare for patients undergoing an LAA closure.You can view the show notes for this episode here.We use Buzzsprout to bring you this podcast. From FREE training courses to set up your podcast, all the way through to podcast hosting and promotion, Buzzsprout is the only podcast partner you need! Click here for details. Stay up to date and learn with us by following us on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hearthq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hearthqcardiology/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hearthq7728/videos Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/43O54rVkh99KquK7Ak5L1a Website: https://hearthq.com.au/

In this week's episode Peter and Stuart discuss dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT), anticoagulants and surgery.They are often asked by doctors whether patients with previous stenting or acute coronary syndrome can temporarily stop DAPT before and after surgery. Stuart discusses how this may impact patients, specifically as it relates to non-cardiac surgery, both urgent and non-urgent.Peter also takes a closer look at anticoagulants. Temporarily ceasing these medications can increase thromboembolic risk, whereas continuing these medications can increase the risk of perioperative bleeding. He takes a closer look at the suggested course of action for patients with atrial fibrillation, prosthetic heart vales and recent thromboembolism (eg pulmonary embolism).You can access the show notes here.We use Buzzsprout to bring you this podcast. From FREE training courses to set up your podcast, all the way through to podcast hosting and promotion, Buzzsprout is the only podcast partner you need! Click here for details. Stay up to date and learn with us by following us on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hearthq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hearthqcardiology/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hearthq7728/videos Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/43O54rVkh99KquK7Ak5L1a Website: https://hearthq.com.au/

In this week's episode Peter and Stuart discuss Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy and Perioperative Risk Assessment.Takotsubo Cardiomyopathy often occurs after severe emotional or physical stress. It is so-called because it causes the left ventricle to balloon out and resemble the shape of pots the Japanese use to catch octopus.They also list the top 5 things to consider when carrying out a Perioperative Risk Assessment.You can view the show notes for this episode here. We use Buzzsprout to bring you this podcast. From FREE training courses to set up your podcast, all the way through to podcast hosting and promotion, Buzzsprout is the only podcast partner you need! Click here for details. Stay up to date and learn with us by following us on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hearthq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hearthqcardiology/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hearthq7728/videos Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/43O54rVkh99KquK7Ak5L1a Website: https://hearthq.com.au/

In this week's podcast, Peter and Stuart chat about coronary artery anomalies.There are many different types of coronary artery anomalies such as an interarterial course and a coronary artery fistula. Peter and Stuart discuss a couple of recent patients who had a fistula, and were diagnosed thanks to a CT Coronary Angiography (CTCA) scan.And, prompted by a recent patient enquiry about the risk of cardiovascular disease when using hormone replacement therapy (HRT), they also discuss the 5 things to consider when it comes to HRT and CVD.You can  view the show notes for this episode here. We use Buzzsprout to bring you this podcast. From FREE training courses to set up your podcast, all the way through to podcast hosting and promotion, Buzzsprout is the only podcast partner you need! Click here for details. Stay up to date and learn with us by following us on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hearthq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hearthqcardiology/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hearthq7728/videos Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/43O54rVkh99KquK7Ak5L1a Website: https://hearthq.com.au/

It used to be common that patients were given aspirin as a preventative measure. However, while it may help prevent heart attack and strokes in some people, it can lead to very serious side-effects such as internal bleeding.In this week's podcast, Peter and Stuart take a look at some of the studies that have been carried out into aspirin for primary prevention. They also discuss how clinicians, nurses and patients being better able to manage diabetes, lipids and blood pressure has led to much better outcomes for patients than daily aspirin use.They also chat about a patient of Stuart's who presented with a very large ascending aorta aneurism. He had a bicuspid aortic valve (an aortic valve that has two flaps (cusps) instead of three) and while he was relatively asymptomatic, it was discovered that he had severe aortic valve regurgitation. Bicuspid valves are common and Peter and Stuart also discuss the 5 things to think about when it comes to treating patients with them.You can view the show notes for this episode here. We use Buzzsprout to bring you this podcast. From FREE training courses to set up your podcast, all the way through to podcast hosting and promotion, Buzzsprout is the only podcast partner you need! Click here for details. Stay up to date and learn with us by following us on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hearthq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hearthqcardiology/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hearthq7728/videos Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/43O54rVkh99KquK7Ak5L1a Website: https://hearthq.com.au/

We held our annual GP Education Conference at the beautiful Novotel Twin Waters Resort on the Sunshine Coast on Saturday 23rd October.There was a great turn out of GPs and a wide range of topics being discussed on the day. These included:Alcohol and the heartAn update on the 2021 Guidelines for the Management of Valvular Heart DiseaseDiabetes and the role of SGLT2 inhibitorsChemotherapy and cardiotoxicityCovid-19 and the heartPostural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS)The Heart HQ Heart Murmur Clinic.In this week's podcast, Peter and Stuart provide a wrap-up of the conference, including an overview of the topics discussed.For more details, visit our website here.We use Buzzsprout to bring you this podcast. From FREE training courses to set up your podcast, all the way through to podcast hosting and promotion, Buzzsprout is the only podcast partner you need! Click here for details. Stay up to date and learn with us by following us on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hearthq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hearthqcardiology/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hearthq7728/videos Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/43O54rVkh99KquK7Ak5L1a Website: https://hearthq.com.au/

In this week's episode, Dr Peter Larsen and Dr Stuart Butterly discuss Statin Nocebo and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).They explain that statins are an important primary and secondary prevention measure. A big issue for patients is the side-effects from statins. However, Stuart discusses a study that revealed that it might not be the statin, but the act of taking medication that can result in these symptoms (known as a 'nocebo effect'). Peter also outlines his approach for patients that present with side-effects from statins.Peter and Stuart also discuss 5 things to consider when it comes HCM, the most common type of hereditary heart disease.You can view the show notes for this episode here. We use Buzzsprout to bring you this podcast. From FREE training courses to set up your podcast, all the way through to podcast hosting and promotion, Buzzsprout is the only podcast partner you need! Click here for details. Stay up to date and learn with us by following us on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hearthq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hearthqcardiology/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hearthq7728/videos Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/43O54rVkh99KquK7Ak5L1a Website: https://hearthq.com.au/

In this week's episode of Heart HQ - a cardiology podcast, Dr Peter Larsen and Dr Stuart Butterly discuss Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implant (TAVI).Traditionally, open heart surgery has been the main treatment option for aortic stenosis (where the aortic valve has narrowed and doesn't work properly). However TAVI is a newer, far less invasive alternative.In the podcast, Peter and Stuart discuss a recent patient's experience with TAVI and as well as 5 things to consider when it comes to the procedure.You can view the show notes for this episode here.Enjoyed this podcast?Remember to follow us on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn. You can also sign up to our GP newsletter here.If you enjoyed this podcast, we'd also love for you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share it with your colleagues, friends and family.If you'd like to get in touch with us about our podcast, you can email us at [email protected] for tuning in!We use Buzzsprout to bring you this podcast. From FREE training courses to set up your podcast, all the way through to podcast hosting and promotion, Buzzsprout is the only podcast partner you need! Click here for details. Stay up to date and learn with us by following us on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hearthq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hearthqcardiology/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hearthq7728/videos Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/43O54rVkh99KquK7Ak5L1a Website: https://hearthq.com.au/

In the latest episode of Heart HQ - A cardiology podcast, our cardiologists Dr Peter Larsen and Dr Stuart Butterly discuss Valve-in-Valve Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (ViV TAVI) and women and cardiovascular disease.Stuart shares an interesting case of a patient who was facing their third heart operation. Thanks to ViV TAVI, they were subjected to a minimally-invasive procedure with a shorter recovery period than with open heart surgery.In their '5 things to consider' segment, they take a look at women and cardiovascular disease - the prevalence, the symptoms, causes and more.You can access the show notes for this episode here.Are you a GP? Have you enjoyed this podcast and want to hear more from Heart HQ? You can sign up to our monthly newsletter here. We use Buzzsprout to bring you this podcast. From FREE training courses to set up your podcast, all the way through to podcast hosting and promotion, Buzzsprout is the only podcast partner you need! Click here for details. Stay up to date and learn with us by following us on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hearthq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hearthqcardiology/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hearthq7728/videos Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/43O54rVkh99KquK7Ak5L1a Website: https://hearthq.com.au/

Our cardiologists Dr Peter Larsen and Dr Stuart Butterly discuss Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome and Myocarditis.WPW is a rare condition, caused by a problem with the heart's electrical system, that can cause a fast and irregular heartbeat. Peter discusses a recent case of WPW that he detected at Heart HQ.Myocarditis has been in the news lately as rare cases have been reported after the Pfizer or Moderna Covid-19 vaccines. Peter and Stuart discuss these cases and what they mean for those with existing heart conditions.You can view the show notes for this episode here. If you enjoyed this podcast, we'd love for you to leave a review.Remember to follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.If you'd like to get in touch with us about our podcast, you can email us at [email protected] use Buzzsprout to bring you this podcast. From FREE training courses to set up your podcast, all the way through to podcast hosting and promotion, Buzzsprout is the only podcast partner you need! Click here for details. Stay up to date and learn with us by following us on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hearthq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hearthqcardiology/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hearthq7728/videos Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/43O54rVkh99KquK7Ak5L1a Website: https://hearthq.com.au/

In their first episode, Peter and Stuart discuss an interesting case of Left Atrial Myxoma - a rare condition that can have serious implications for the patient. They also kick off their '5 things to remember' segment with Coronary Artery Calcium Scoring - including the benefits of this test and when to use it.  You can access the show notes for this podcast here.If you would like to get in touch with us, you can email us at [email protected] use Buzzsprout to bring you this podcast. From FREE training courses to set up your podcast, all the way through to podcast hosting and promotion, Buzzsprout is the only podcast partner you need! Click here for details. Stay up to date and learn with us by following us on Social Media Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hearthq Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hearthqcardiology/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hearthq7728/videos Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/43O54rVkh99KquK7Ak5L1a Website: https://hearthq.com.au/