Talking Points

Jan 14 2025 169 ep. 8 mins 312
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A selection of the best interviews conducted by physician leaders and recorded at cardiology conferences around the globe.

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Ketogenic Diet and Cardiovascular Risk

Jan 14 2025 6 mins  
Iulia Iatan talks to C. Michael Gibson about how a low-carbohydrate, high-protein diet can increase plasma lipid levels and cardiovascular risk.

The CLEAR Outcomes Trial

Jan 07 2025 7 mins  
Steven Nissen and C. Michael Gibson discuss using bempedoic acid to reduce MACE in statin-intolerant patients with high cardiovascular risk.

Inflammatory Risk in Statin-Treated Patients

Dec 10 2024 11 mins  
Pooling data from the PROMINENT, REDUCE-IT, and STRENGTH trials, Paul Ridker and C. Michael Gibson discuss the residual inflammatory risks for patients treated with statins.

The BUDAPEST CRT Upgrade Trial

Dec 03 2024 12 mins  
Béla Merkely and C. Michael Gibson discuss the results of a CRT-D upgrade versus ICD alone for HFrEF patients with right ventricular pacing.

The HEART-FID Trial

Nov 19 2024 4 mins  
Robert Mentz and C. Michael Gibson discuss the latest trial to address whether iron supplementation, this time with ferric carboxymaltose, improves outcomes for patients with HF and iron deficiency.

The FIRE Study

Nov 05 2024 7 mins  
Simone Biscaglia and C. Michael Gibson discuss physiology-guided complete revascularization versus culprit-only PCI for elderly patients with acute MI.

The ECLS-SHOCK Trial

Oct 23 2024 10 mins  
Holger Thiele and C. Michael Gibson discuss the impact of VA-ECMO on patients with acute MI and advanced cardiogenic shock.

The STOPDAPT-3 Trial

Oct 09 2024 9 mins  
Masahiro Natsuaki and C. Michael Gibson discuss this latest randomized comparison of prasugrel monotherapy and DAPT with aspirin for patients undergoing PCI.

The ILUMIEN IV Trial

Oct 02 2024 11 mins  
Ziad Ali and C. Michael Gibson take a deeper dive into this comparison of OCT- and angiography-guided PCI.

OCT vs IVUS vs Angiography: A Meta-analysis

Sep 11 2024 8 mins  
Gregg Stone and C. Michael Gibson discuss an updated meta-analysis addressing intravascular imaging in DES implantation.