Heart Matters

Since cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., cardiology physicians are continuously working to better understand this common disease and to help patients improve their heart health. And here to assist cardiology physicians in this mission is Heart Matters, a series dedicated to covering essential strategies and research efforts focusing on all types of heart problems, including coronary artery diseases, heart attacks, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and more.So whether you’re looking for ways to improve heart health or catch up on the latest cardiology research, you never have to worry about missing a beat thanks to Heart Matters.

Heart Matters is a science podcast hosted by ReachMD, with 211 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

ReachMD hosts Heart Matters, a science show with 211 episodes published.

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  Managing Acute PE: Updates from the 2026 AHA/ACC Guideline

  Aug 19, 202610 min

  Host: Mary Leuchars, MD Guest: Mark Creager, MD The 2026 American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Guideline for the Evaluation and Management of Acute Pulmonary Embolism in Adults introduces a new clinical categorization framework to help evaluate risk and determine the appropriate care setting and treatment for patients with acute pulmonary embolism. Review key updates as Dr. Mary Leuchars sits down with Dr. Mark Creager, chair of the guideline writing committee. He's also a Professor of Medicine and Professor of Surgery at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth.

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  The Future of ATTR-CM Care: A Look at What's Next

  Aug 19, 20264 min

  Guest: Sumeet Mitter MD, MSc, FACC The future of ATTR-CM care may extend beyond slowing disease progression to detecting it sooner—and potentially reversing its effects. Dr. Sumeet Mitter, Director of Inova Schar Heart and Vascular Research and the Infiltrative and Restrictive Cardiomyopathy Center at Inova Health in Virginia, explores emerging innovations that could open the door to earlier intervention, combination therapy, and even one-time treatment strategies.

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  Building Clinical Expertise in ATTR-CM Management

  Aug 19, 20262 min

  Guest: Sumeet Mitter MD, MSc, FACC As advances in RNA silencers, gene-editing technologies, and immunotherapy reshape the ATTR-CM landscape, it's important to stay informed and build confidence navigating this increasingly complex field. Dr. Sumeet Mitter, Director of Inova Schar Heart and Vascular Research and the Infiltrative and Restrictive Cardiomyopathy Center at Inova Health in Virginia, shares practical advice about navigating the nuances of this rare disease.

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  Multidisciplinary Care in ATTR-CM: Building the Right Team

  Aug 19, 20264 min

  Guest: Sumeet Mitter MD, MSc, FACC Because transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM) is a systemic disease, effective ATTR-CM management requires expertise beyond cardiology. Dr. Sumeet Mitter joins us to discuss the roles of neurology, hematology-oncology, genetic counseling, and nephrology in caring for these patients. He's the Director of Inova Schar Heart and Vascular Research and the Infiltrative and Restrictive Cardiomyopathy Center at Inova Health in Virginia.

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  Overcoming Challenges in ATTR-CM Diagnosis

  Aug 19, 20264 min

  Guest: Sumeet Mitter MD, MSc, FACC Even with advances in noninvasive imaging, diagnosing ATTR-CM isn’t always straightforward. That's why Dr. Sumeet Mitter joins us to discuss how we can address key challenges in diagnosis and navigate the path to treatment. He's the Director of Inova Schar Heart and Vascular Research and the Infiltrative and Restrictive Cardiomyopathy Center at Inova Health in Virginia.

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