Episodes 73
Avg. Duration 22m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (13)
Since Nov 2013
Latest Episode Oct 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Months
Format
Episodic
Consistency
99%
Hosting
bobharrington.libsyn.com

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About This Podcast

The Bob Harrington Show is a podcast series of thoughtful interviews and discussions on topics at the core of cardiology and the practice of medicine.

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Recent Episodes

SMuRF-less: CV Prevention Beyond Traditional Risk Factors

Oct 29, 2025 24m

Drs Harrington, Rodriguez, and Ridker discuss the changing field of cardiac prevention, where imaging fits in, and the new concept of standard modifiable risk factor-less patients. This podcast is…

Unlocking Longevity: Aging Reimagined

Oct 07, 2025 22m

Cardiologist and author Eric Topol discusses the science of longevity, why the key to healthy aging is prevention, and the perils of a fixation on reversing ageing. This podcast is intended for…

Nobel Laureate on Touch and the Joy of Scientific Discovery

Sep 15, 2025 23m

The 2021 winner of the Nobel Prize in medicine, Ardem Patapoutian speaks of his love for science, why he wishes he had an MD, and the importance of getting out of the lab to inspire young people.…

Academic Entrepreneurship Key for Clinician Researchers Given NIH Funding Uncertainty

Jun 23, 2025 25m

Bob Harrington chairs a panel with two early-career physician researchers and the head of a large research institute on what the future holds in lights of NIH funding cuts. This podcast is intended…

To Train Physicians of the Future We Can't Be Stuck in the Past

May 05, 2025 28m

The rejection by the ABMS of a certification board run by cardiologists prompted this discussion on how medical training should change and the best methods to assess clinical competency. This podcast…

For America First, Invest in Science and the NIH

Apr 10, 2025 29m

A panel discussion of a Presidential Advisory from the American Heart Association that outlines the importance of funding for scientific research and the need for a robust National Institutes of…

Cardiology 2024 Highlights and Predictions for 2025

Jan 30, 2025 36m

Drs Harrington and Gibson review their picks for the top cardiology trials of 2024 and look ahead to 2025, particularly what health topics may be prioritized by the new administration. This podcast…

Does ST-Elevation MI Need a Rebrand to 'Occlusion MI'?

Dec 10, 2024 20m

A review paper prompted a discussion among cardiologists Bob Harrington, Manesh Patel, and Michael Gibson on whether the ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction paradigm needs an update. This…

Does ST-Elevation MI Need a Rebrand to 'Occlusion MI'?

Dec 10, 2024 20m

A review paper prompted a discussion among cardiologists Bob Harrington, Manesh Patel, and Michael Gibson on whether the ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction paradigm needs an update. This…

Cardiovascular Disease 2050: No, GLP-1s Won't Save the Day

Oct 24, 2024 14m

Cardiologists Bob Harrington and Dhruv Kazi discuss the projected burden of cardiovascular disease in 2050, why it's not sustainable, and what can be done to prevent it. This podcast is intended for…

From Fact to Fiction: Medical Journalist–Turned-Author

Oct 03, 2024 20m

Dr Bob Harrington interviews journalist Shelley Wood about her new book, "The Leap Year Gene of Kit McKinley," her creative process, and the difference between medical journalism and writing fiction.…

Private Equity in Medicine: Cardiology in the Crosshairs

Aug 12, 2024 25m

Medical practices are increasingly being acquired by private equity. Bob Harrington discusses why and what the ramifications are with the authors and editorialist of a research paper on the private…

Food Is Not Medicine but Maybe It's Healthcare

Jun 10, 2024 21m

Bob Harrington and Mitch Elkind discuss "food is medicine" initiatives and the challenges associated with conducting clinical trials. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To…

Coronary Artery Disease: The New Big C

May 15, 2024 22m

Bob Harrington interviews fellow cardiologist Mike McConnell about his new book Fight Heart Disease Like Cancer and the need to model heart disease prevention and treatment after cancer. This podcast…

Correlation Is Not Causation, Wink, Is Not Good Enough for Observational Research

Apr 17, 2024 23m

Cardiology researchers Bob Harrington and Bobby Yeh discuss how to do better observational research and the controversial notion of making causal inferences from such data. This podcast is intended…

Publish or Perish and the Incentive for Quantity over Quality Research Papers

Jan 22, 2024 20m

Bob Harrington, Erin Michos, and Brahmajee Nallamothu discuss how the publish or perish culture can lead to sloppy research and the need for alternative models to measure success in academic…

Hot Topics Cardiologists Love to Hate: MOC and AI

Dec 29, 2023 13m

Bob Harrington and Mike Gibson discuss two of the hottest topics in cardiology and medicine for 2023: a proposed alternative to the maintenance of certification process, and artificial intelligence.…

The Top Cardiology Trials of 2023

Dec 15, 2023 35m

For this year's review, Bob Harrington and Mike Gibson revisit the major cardiology conferences -- from ACC in New Orleans to AHA in Philly. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals…

SCD in Athletes: Lessons From High-Profile Cases

Sep 18, 2023 18m

Bob Harrington and Manesh Patel discuss sudden cardiac death in athletes and the importance of the chain of survival. This podcast is intended for healthcare professionals only. To read a transcript…

From Physician to Patient to Reinventing Medicine

Jun 28, 2023 25m

Bob Harrington interviews Jag Singh about the COVID journey that led to his book, Future Care: Sensors, Artificial Intelligence, and the Reinvention of Medicine. This podcast is intended for…

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