![Establishing An Academic Career: A Discussion With Neal S Kleiman](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/podcast/2024-03/EP_01_15.png?VersionId=AjkwIfp379rmsVAPQnW0kWu8OyrKirUk)
14: Establishing An Academic Career: A Discussion With Neal S Kleiman
Recorded on site at TCT, COAPT investigator Dr Neal Kleiman and Ankur discuss the realities of establishing an academic career as an interventional cardiologist. Neal explains why it is important to wear multiple hats and balance academia with a clinical presence.
Digging more into the practicalities of everyday work-life, Neal reflects on the challenges of reporting to multiple bosses who have different goals, and how geography enabled him to move between cathlab and academia. Neal also shares what he looks for in early career academic cardiologists. Submit your question to Ankur via: podcast@radciffe-group.com.
Hosted by @AnkurKalraMD. Produced by @RadcliffeCARDIO.
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![Gregg W Stone On Becoming A Clinician, Trialist And Educator](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2024-02/Parallax-Podcast-w-Gregg-Stone.png?VersionId=NwUGNesFk0N2olrrGu1n7604yjFTPuSb&itok=VCHU_wQv)
How did Gregg from Cleveland, Ohio become Gregg W Stone MD, world-leading interventional cardiologist and clinical trialist? This week, Ankur had the pleasure of speaking to Gregg about his personal and professional journey through the ‘golden years’ of interventional cardiology.
Gregg also shares his tips on how to progress from clinical practice to academic research, and what it takes to be a successful clinical investigator. Finally, Gregg shares with Ankur what personality traits he looks for in mentees and why presenting a final project is not enough. Submit your question to Ankur via: podcast@radciffe-group.com.
Hosted by @AnkurKalraMD. Produced by @RadcliffeCARDIO.
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Gregg also shares his tips on how to progress from clinical practice to academic research, and what it takes to be a successful clinical investigator. Finally, Gregg shares with Ankur what personality traits he looks for in mentees and why presenting a final project is not enough. Submit your question to Ankur via: podcast@radciffe-group.com.
Hosted by @AnkurKalraMD. Produced by @RadcliffeCARDIO.
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![EP 105: The Year 2023 in Review with Dr Sukh Nijjer](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2024-01/DELV-17350_IND_Parallax_Ep101_Web_1920x1080.jpg?VersionId=IpgiVhHedTpfbOvQidh1nohRk9m4hlcW&itok=j8aPCo9w)
Dr Ankur Kalra welcomes back Dr Sukhjinder Nijjer for their much-anticipated annual review of advancements in cardiovascular medicine that defined the year 2023.
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![EP 104: Caring for All Hearts: Disparities in Care with Dr Anuradha Lala](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2023-12/DELV-17582_ZOLL_Parallax_1_Web_1920x1080%20%281%29.png?VersionId=dm14cWBhU5fboyIkvKVl9t5rdAUtp5jv&itok=t5Ubjc9o)
In this thought-provoking episode, Dr Ankur Kalra is joined by Dr Anuradha Lala. They delve into the critical topic of disparities in care within the healthcare system from a cardiologist's point of view and explore actionable steps towards a more inclusive and fair healthcare landscape.
This series is supported by ZOLL and is intended for Health Care Professionals.
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This series is supported by ZOLL and is intended for Health Care Professionals.
![EP 103: CCS-AMI: New Classification for Acute Myocardial Infarction with Dr Kumar](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2023-10/DELV-17841_IND_Parallax_Ep103_Web_1920x1080.png?VersionId=92C3vOOLOUArtCRowV6YXNDnKUdqJRsM&itok=9jlFaBZr)
In this informative episode, Dr Kumar shares what led his team and the CCS to introduce a new classification scheme for acute MI. He discusses how research from the past 15 years highlighted the need to incorporate tissue changes resulting from acute myocardial infarction (MI) into clinical practice. Dr Kumar outlines the four stages of CCS-AMI, and we gain insight into how this novel classification scheme could impact bedside medicine.
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![EP 102: Nobility in Small Things with Cardiac Surgeon, Dr Craig R Smith](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2023-10/DELV-17793_IND_Parallax_Ep102_Web_1920x1080.png?VersionId=Ye1DHvqu1MJH88Dn1K6Gc8JMB2mhSLUh&itok=F15qbCJQ)
In this inspiring episode, Dr Smith delves into the story behind his book and the motivating circumstances that led him to become an author. Dr Kalra asks Dr Smith about his experience as a leader during the pandemic as a surgeon. Dr Smith shares the story of his unconventional journey into medicine, emphasizing how hard physical labor built his resilience and prepared him for his residency. Dr Kalra also asks about Dr Smith's experience as a surgeon for President Bill Clinton in 2004.
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![EP 101: Translating Evidence, Innovations & Value for Patients with Dr John Mandrola](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2023-09/DELV-17350_IND_Parallax_Ep101_Web_1920x1080.png?VersionId=CDA1QldJg.ldbYCDfc9Aa7zglrI1OGRR&itok=mUU-mchk)
In this insightful episode, we delve into Dr. Mandrola's career journey. He discusses how the beginnings of his career during a period of significant innovations and the reversal of expert opinions profoundly influenced his perspective on medicine, leading to a more conservative stance. Dr. Kalra then invites Dr. Mandrola to share the motivations that drive his work as a medical journalist and communicator, along with his methods of selecting studies to highlight in his writings and show.
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![EP 100: Conversation with Dr Valentin Fuster: Trust, Fulfilment & Leadership](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2023-09/DELV-16798_Parallax_Fuster_Web_1920x1080.png?VersionId=v0NxGpocZ2EfMlxPaNTgki3IK4E64u8l&itok=QdEvMv78)
In this candid and rich episode, Dr Fuster invites us to contemplate the concepts of mentorship and trust by recounting pivotal moments from his life, revealing how these principles propelled him towards a life of fulfilment.
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![EP 99: ESC 23 Review: Interventional Trials with Dr Mirvat Alasnag](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2023-09/1920x1080_Web_Artwork_Parallax_EP99.png?VersionId=Fv53WIDi87eYF8JNKfx6MB.EvVO5YqGV&itok=I5wqwzcp)
Dr. Alasnag and Dr. Kalra provide a comprehensive review of the key highlights from ESC Congress 2023. Dr. Alasnag distills the background and latest evidence from key interventional trials, emphasizing their significance for patient care.
Tune in to discover the strategies that Dr. Kalra and Dr. Alasnag are currently employing and gain insights into how these data will shape their future decision-making in the catheterization laboratory. Don't miss this informative discussion at the forefront of interventional cardiology.
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Tune in to discover the strategies that Dr. Kalra and Dr. Alasnag are currently employing and gain insights into how these data will shape their future decision-making in the catheterization laboratory. Don't miss this informative discussion at the forefront of interventional cardiology.
![EP 98: Hospital of the Future: AI, Sensors & Sustainability with Dr Jag Singh](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2023-08/1920x1080_Web_Artwork_Parallax_EP98.png?VersionId=wiYrMU9b4F4N2FTqRNoDhiARcjvk.EPF&itok=fyj91_rY)
In this week's Parallax, Dr Ankur Kalra welcomes back Dr Jag Singh to discuss Dr Singh's recently published book, "Future Care," which delves into the exciting evolution of medicine over the next 5 to 10 years.
As we adapt to the changes brought about by the pandemic, Dr Singh outlines the necessary steps to foster a reality in which we can utilize these technologies to create more time for human connection.
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As we adapt to the changes brought about by the pandemic, Dr Singh outlines the necessary steps to foster a reality in which we can utilize these technologies to create more time for human connection.
![Differential Diagnosis, Genetic Testing & Patient-centric Therapy](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2023-08/DELV-15829_BMS_Parallax_3_Web_1920x1080.png?VersionId=s6RsjLZdRYXdnrtYaEXo7RwaeF9v0bhY&itok=CjbIDDw-)
In the finale of our series "Conversations about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy", Dr Ankur Kalra welcomes, Dr Anjali Tiku Owens, for a dynamic and practical discussion.
Dr Owens is Medical Director of the Center for Inherited Cardiac Disease and Associate Professor of Medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
This series is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Bristol Myers Squibb. Please see www.camzyosrems.com for important safety information.
This content is intended for US-based physicians.
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Dr Owens is Medical Director of the Center for Inherited Cardiac Disease and Associate Professor of Medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.
This series is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Bristol Myers Squibb. Please see www.camzyosrems.com for important safety information.
This content is intended for US-based physicians.
![Navigating HCM Management Paradigms with Dr Masri](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2023-07/DELV-15825_BMS_Parallax_2_Web_1920x1080.png?VersionId=fPQKFIzQqnHehIfPbHRiwnHoW2t.Hhw8&itok=XfpvZPqV)
In the second episode of our mini-series "Conversations about Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy", Dr Ankur Kalra sat down with Dr Ahmad Masri to have a deep-dive into the management paradigms of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), considering the evolution of medical therapy in recent years. Dr Ahmad Masri is a Cardiologist and the Director of OHSU Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center.
This series is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Bristol Myers Squibb. Please see www.camzyosrems.com for important safety information.
This content is intended for US-based physicians.
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This series is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Bristol Myers Squibb. Please see www.camzyosrems.com for important safety information.
This content is intended for US-based physicians.
![EP 80: AHA’s Scientific Sessions: Science, Innovation and Community With Dr Manesh Patel](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2022-11/1920x1080_Web_Artwork_Parallax_EP80.png?VersionId=_ROOK6KyUy8TUZHgtD_FgpRvSTuYBQIb&itok=-nraPntd)
Year on year, the organisers of the Scientific Sessions aim to give platform to cardiovascular science at its best: innovative, impactful, and collaborative.
In this information-packed episode, Dr Patel takes us behind the scenes and talks about the work that goes into the curation of the programme and the considerations that shape the event. Dr Kalra asks Dr Patel about his highlights over the years and the movement and changes that he observed as vice chair and chair of the event. Dr Patel elaborates on the key late-breaking science trials in 2022. Dr Kalra and Dr Patel discuss the grading system of the award applications and share some useful information with our listeners.
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In this information-packed episode, Dr Patel takes us behind the scenes and talks about the work that goes into the curation of the programme and the considerations that shape the event. Dr Kalra asks Dr Patel about his highlights over the years and the movement and changes that he observed as vice chair and chair of the event. Dr Patel elaborates on the key late-breaking science trials in 2022. Dr Kalra and Dr Patel discuss the grading system of the award applications and share some useful information with our listeners.
![Guest Episode: Exploring Art & Advancement Within Medicine](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2022-10/1920x1080_Web_Artwork_EP79_InternalMedicine_GuestEp.png?VersionId=525ZnCmWVbVDwJWYG.hfN3sPd_KS0ML0&itok=GWUYT15m)
This week's Parallax is hosting a guest episode recorded for Internal Medicine & Beyond. Tune in to this new podcast from Dr Varun Aitharaju.
Exploring Art & Advancement Within Medicine - A Conversation with an Interventional Cardiologist.
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Exploring Art & Advancement Within Medicine - A Conversation with an Interventional Cardiologist.
![EP 78: Your Guide to Lipoprotein(a) with Dr. Salim S Virani](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2022-10/1920x1080_Web_Artwork_Parallax_EP78_0.png?VersionId=P8fvh9UuW4uyG7TX4Qzx4B7bEs_TdYEX&itok=QwMXjBuL)
This week’s Parallax episode is focusing on the latest science and questions surrounding one of the conundrums of cardiovascular science: Lipoprotein(a).
Dr. Ankur Kalra invites Dr Salim S Virani to help simplify the concept of Lp(a) with answering key questions about its measurement and its place in practice and prevention.
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Dr. Ankur Kalra invites Dr Salim S Virani to help simplify the concept of Lp(a) with answering key questions about its measurement and its place in practice and prevention.
![ESC 22 in Review With Dr P Parwani: 5 Trials That Will Change Your Practice](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2022-09/1920x1080_Web_Artwork_Parallax_EP77.png?VersionId=ZBLWsXdBkNX_dZqweaXY80RFjYKtAmRa&itok=IjAzZTTi)
Back by popular demand, Dr Ankur Kalra's guest is Dr Purvi Parwani, Director of Women’s Cardiovascular Disease Clinic and Assistant Professor at Loma Linda University Medical Center, US. In this ESC 2022 edition of Parallax, Ankur asks Purvi to review her highlights of the congress. Purvi details the study design and key findings of each trial and provides her insights after attending the event in Barcelona. Ankur and Purvi discuss how each trial will inform their practice.
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![EP 76: Mission, Pakistan & Facing Heart Disease in an Underserved Community](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2024-02/1920x1080_Web_Artwork_Parallax_EP76_1.png?VersionId=iWb7_5nT48LeeQhULRExhcvwGjRi6u9F&itok=VRH1O3qD)
In this inspiring episode, Dr Ankur Kalra’s guest is Dr Sohail Khan, Chief Operating Officer at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases in Karāchi.
Dr Khan talks about education in the US and his decision to move back to Pakistan. Ankur asks Sohail about his new professional home: NICVD, a free clinic providing primary heartcare for Pakistanis. They discuss some of the innovations Dr Khan works on to improve patient care that utilise simple but effective interventions. We learn more about free screening clinics and about Dr Khan’s work on the largest ever study in Pakistan on association of Lpa and CV disease in South Asians.
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Dr Khan talks about education in the US and his decision to move back to Pakistan. Ankur asks Sohail about his new professional home: NICVD, a free clinic providing primary heartcare for Pakistanis. They discuss some of the innovations Dr Khan works on to improve patient care that utilise simple but effective interventions. We learn more about free screening clinics and about Dr Khan’s work on the largest ever study in Pakistan on association of Lpa and CV disease in South Asians.