![EP 47 CardioNerds Meets Parallax: An Examined Life with Dr Ankur Kalra, Cardiologist, Writer & Podcaster](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/podcast/2024-03/EP_CardioNers.png?VersionId=jX_ggNcO995hsEBqTvHfrjHCeTwH25OZ)
Over the past two years, Parallax listeners have gotten to know Dr Ankur Kalra through his conversations with our guests. In this episode, we turned the tables and invited CardioNerds co-founder Dr Amit Goyal to reintroduce Dr Ankur Kalra interventional cardiologist, researcher, writer, and the host of this podcast.
In this candid and spiritual conversation Amit and Ankur take a journey through former episodes of Parallax and Ankur’s writings to explore what it takes to strive for a deeper knowledge of ourselves; or, as Ankur puts it, dharma, the inherent order of reality. Amit asks Ankur’s advice for foreign graduates who are aspiring to make a career in the US. They discuss mentorship as one of the inspirations for Parallax and Ankur’s personal experiences. Ankur examines what it means to be spiritual as a clinician: putting focus on our actions can help us recognize the value of everyday interactions and place the patient in the center of care.
What makes Ankur tick? How do Ankur and Amit think about the competitiveness of cardiology? How can we lead an examined life? And finally: What is Ankur's message to our listeners?
Questions and comments can be sent to “podcast@radcliffe-group.com” and may be answered by Ankur in the next episode. Guest @AnkurKalraMD, hosted by @AmitGoyalMD from @CardioNerds. Produced by @RadcliffeCARDIO.
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![EP 48: Supporting India During COVID: Prof Madhav Swaminathan, Duke Health and ASE Humanitarian Aid](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2024-02/EP48_1.png?VersionId=Uov5iC1lvDFa0534HeEEyv6ucHGXaNvA&itok=AqxPkTUD)
In this week's latest podcast episode, host, Ankur Kalra, MD, meets guest Prof Madhav Swaminathan (Duke University Health System, NC, US) to discuss how he has orchestrated a major humanitarian effort, in association with Duke University Health and The American Society of Echocardiography, to supply ventilation equipment and PPE to hospitals and NGOs during the current COVID-19 crisis in New Delhi, India.
Hear them discuss the challenges and learnings associated with the supply chain, inventory, logistics and cost to deliver this humanitarian effort; which most recently resulted in $140,000 of life-changing equipment being delivered to four key hospitals in New Delhi. A most inspirational episode.
![EP 87: Gut Microbiome and Heart Health: The 3 Compounds You Need to Know About with Dr Vuyisich](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2023-02/1920x1080_Web_Artwork_Parallax_EP87.png?VersionId=oiG2q7v5U7LA6be61VLOzAF6wM_pVo5j&itok=IolNRUTz)
He explains how the complexity of nutrition and the compounds generated by the gut microbiome can impact our health. We learn more about three compounds produced by our gut microbiome that have a strong connection with heart disease.
Through this conversation, Dr Vuyisich invites us to reframe our approach to nutrition and prevention as a question of food education and data-driven science.
![EP 86: The Year 2022 in Review with Dr Sukh Nijjer](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2023-02/1920x1080_Web_Artwork_Parallax_EP86.png?VersionId=sDY6RRbQ7w32bTveDoy3Wmt5I5WemjVH&itok=CnJsd-zr)
![EP 85: Guest Episode: A Talk Between the Mind and Heart](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2023-01/1920x1080_Web_Artwork_EP85_Neurophilia.png?VersionId=lLMHXttaFn3mp.v7J4jhxQJNY62LKYmi&itok=lQrB9kuV)
This episode features a vascular neurologist and an interventional cardiologist who will discuss the relationship between their two fields of medicine.
![EP 84: Mastering the Art of Patient Care with Dr Kittleson](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2023-01/1920x1080_Web_Artwork_Parallax_EP84.png?VersionId=PHi7O93nVekvP8iG5FiO9MoHtzIWbSJn&itok=HU3hSpnv)
In this rich and insightful discussion, Dr Kittleson talks about the origins of famous #kittlesonrules, a collection of tips for doctors shared on Twitter, and her thoughts on mentorship. We learn more about Mastering the Art of Patient Care. Dr Kalra and Dr Kittleson discuss strategies for managing difficult situations in patient care.
![EP 83: Sham Peer Reviews: A Deep Dive with Dr Lawrence Huntoon](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2022-12/1920x1080_Web_Artwork_Parallax_EP83.png?VersionId=q0OqjBStZTf1tJ2grRL.3c9FHnsWCyvp&itok=5pEoVS9l)
What do you need to know about hospital investigations? What is the difference between OPPE and FPPE? How can you get educated on hospital bylaws and processes?
![Ep 82: Hospital Peer Review Process: What You Need to Know as a Physician](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2022-12/1920x1080_Web_Artwork_Parallax_EP82.png?VersionId=RHfAFz2neXs9hE5bhfkNhYzCtDLHFaoE&itok=36bAbEk4)
![Ep 81: @Medlife Crisis and Authenticity with YouTuber & Interventionalist, Dr Rohin Francis](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2022-12/1920x1080_Web_Artwork_Parallax_EP81.png?VersionId=qnRORxaZm7eitBnCnld2F7aAN5P9dWcX&itok=ZUyfbHwf)
Rohin shares an advice that he received at the beginning of his career: “If you can deal with an average day, the exciting day will take care of itself.”
Ankur asks Rohin about Medlife Crisis and the work that goes into producing a show followed by 500K people. Rohin reiterates his passion for research and science communication. Ankur and Rohin discuss what it means to be yourself on social media and what is Rohin’s advice to our early-career listeners.
![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)
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)
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)
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.
![EP 117: Transforming Cardiac Surgery Recovery: Evidence-Based Insights with Dr Gerdisch](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2024-08/DELV-23187_IND_Parallax_EP117_Gerdisch_Web_1920x1080.jpg?VersionId=10jQcg6sZufXOZ_V2.eXBcL2gcTGQckL&itok=QUtGQF0H)
Dr Gerdisch shares insights into his research on rigid sternal fixation and enhanced recovery protocols, which have shown promising results in postoperative pain management and patient recovery.
![EP 116: Navigating the Realities of Guideline Directed Medical Therapy with Dr Chahoud and Dr Israel](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2024-07/DELV-17584_ZOLL_Parallax_3_Web_1920x1080_0.jpg?VersionId=7AsAfHb6JltTsIeGvFIL8PjSD_bJZQC7&itok=dAPVGO1r)
![EP 115: Navigating Cultures and Cardiology: Dr Janarthanan Sathananthan's Global Journey](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2024-07/DELV-22085_IND_Parallax_EP116_Sathananthan_Web_1920x1080.jpg?VersionId=X7UeGqRVZ0MB.gLJ_K0aoLflMIJqb8X.&itok=QOEUH6cW)
![The Leap Year Gene with Shelley Wood, Bestselling Author & Editor-in-Chief of TCTmd](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2024-06/DELV-21301_Parallax_EP114_Wood_Web_1920x1080.jpg?VersionId=o3p3VftF1kaRvWNWKzolgCRXyALPXFHt&itok=H2D2X7SD)
![EP 113: Your Guide to Radiation Hygiene: Insights from Manufacturer and Users](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2024-06/DELV-21795_Parallax_EP113_Breininger_Radtke_Web_1920x1080.jpg?VersionId=3d524UUeTRRuHi6Y8NqMN5n1WUksM6HI&itok=Eh3lMH-C)