About this episode

This episode discusses key studies on heart failure, Chagas disease, and the impact of AI in cardiology.

In this episode, Dr. Carolyn Lam and Dr. Harlan Krumholz break down key studies from this week's JACC issue, including new evidence on Chagas‑related heart failure, updated diastolic function guidelines, and the connection between cardiomyopathy gene variants and atrial fibrillation. They also discuss findings on racial and ethnic disparities in England's universal health system and reflect on how emerging AI tools could transform cardiovascular care. A concise, insightful look at major advances shaping modern cardiology and global heart‑health practice.

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Carolyn Lam

Guest: Dr. Harlan Krumholz

Topics covered

• Heart Failure
• Chagas Research
• AI in Cardiology
• Cardiomyopathy
• Atrial Fibrillation
• Health Disparities
• Cardiovascular Care

Keywords

• Heart Failure
• Chagas
• AI
• Cardiology
• Atrial Fibrillation
• Health Disparities
• Cardiomyopathy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: American College of Cardiology

Books & works: JACC

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