This Week in Cardiology

It has become a weekly ritual for me—and for many of the cardiologists in my practice—to listen to Dr. John Mandrola’s This Week in Cardiology every Friday afternoon. Dr. Mandrola provides a thoughtful, critical appraisal of the latest clinical trials that often goes far beyond the enthusiastic interpretations frequently seen in journals, press releases, and social media. He is admittedly a bit of a curmudgeon and, at times, displays some bias against certain therapies (LAAO, ARNIs, FFR-CT, and TAVR in low-risk patients) while showing perhaps a bit too much enthusiasm for others (PFA). That said, he is consistently thought-provoking, intellectually honest, and informative. I am a better cardiologist because of what I’ve learned from his podcast. Thank you, Dr. Mandrola.

This podcast is perfect for a trainee. I just finished residency and chief year; I find this podcast digestible with the right mix of clear breakdowns of trials and statistics within them with the sort of folksy advice and soapboxes you want from an attending. I am genuinely developing a sense of good and bad trials and approaches to clinical medicine. This is not milquetoast, this is a real doctor teaching.

Dr. Mandrola is an excellent speaker and brings important information from current trials. I love his “but…but” comments—it’s always a clue to listen more closely as an astute observation is about to be shared.

Love this podcast. Dr Mandrola reviews the most important cardiology trials every week and adds his commentary that are very insighful. Easy way to keep up with the ever changing field of cardiology.

Fabulous podcast. Pragmatism in medicine and some appropriate cynicism regarding industry involvement in CV medicine. Patient centered evidence based discussions.