Featured Videos – BJC TV https://tv.bjcardio.co.uk Short video updates for cardiologists Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:56:29 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://tv.bjcardio.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Featured Videos – BJC TV https://tv.bjcardio.co.uk 32 32 Exercise in cardiomyopathy: What happens after the consultation? https://tv.bjcardio.co.uk/cardiovascular-medicine/exercise-in-cardiomyopathy-what-happens-after-the-consultation/ Fri, 29 May 2026 10:18:16 +0000 https://tv.bjcardio.co.uk/?p=11778

Learning objectives: 

  • To understand that exercise is possible for nearly all cardiomyopathy patients
  • To learn successful ways to tailor exercise for individual patients  
  • To develop an understanding of the ACTIVE clinical approach and the four pillars of cardiovascular rehabilitation
  • To gain awareness of how to support patients safely with practical exercise prescription  
  • To feel inspired to help patients manage their cardiovascular health with confidence  

 

Speaker: Shane Purcell Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust

 

]]> Insights from the ESC Heart Failure Congress, 2026 https://tv.bjcardio.co.uk/cardiovascular-medicine/insights-from-the-esc-heart-failure-congress-2026/ Fri, 15 May 2026 14:02:25 +0000 https://tv.bjcardio.co.uk/?p=11734

Learn more about some of the key sessions from the conference:

Cardiac amyloidosis: early diagnosis matters

Controversies in contemporary drug therapy for heart failure

How to crack the cardiorenal code: from clinical mastery to unit creation

Advances in cardiomyopathies

Debate: artificial intelligence in heart failure care, a great equaliser or a new divider?

Speaker

Dr Sarah Birkhoelzer, Heart Failure and Imaging Fellow, University Hospital Dorset

 

]]> Living and dying well with heart failure – how can palliative care help? https://tv.bjcardio.co.uk/cardiovascular-medicine/living-and-dying-well-with-heart-failure-how-can-palliative-care-help/ Wed, 06 May 2026 09:35:23 +0000 https://tv.bjcardio.co.uk/?p=11670 Learning objectives:

  • To understand the potential role of palliative care in supporting heart failure patients
  • To learn about down titrating some medications to improve symptom control and reduce side effects 
  • To develop an understanding of advance care planning including DNACPR & ICD deactivation
  • To gain awareness of the ethical dilemmas that might arise
  • To feel inspired to develop relationships with your local palliative care providers and work together more closely

Speaker

Dr Sharon Chadwick, Consultant in Palliative Medicine, Hospice of St Francis, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire

]]> The National Amyloidosis Centre: A guide for clinicians https://tv.bjcardio.co.uk/featured-videos/the-national-amyloidosis-centre-a-guide-for-clinicians/ Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:25:36 +0000 https://tv.bjcardio.co.uk/?p=11683 Key takeaways:
  • Early detection and diagnosis are key for improving outcomes in people with amyloidosis
  • There are 3 major types of amyloidosis seen at the NAC, each requiring specialised treatment
  • The NAC processes over 2500 cases of amyloidosis per year and offers a holistic approach to managing amyloidosis, including genetic counselling
Speakers

Christine Chiti, Clinical TTR Nurse Specialist
Emily Dixon, Principal Genetic Counsellor
Professor Marianna Fontana, Deputy Clinical and Research Lead
Janet Gilbertson, Head of Histology; Proteomic Service and Laboratory Manager
Professor Julian Gillmore, NAC Research Lead
Professor Philip Hawkins, Consultant Physician; Clinical Director; Founder of NAC
Dr Yousuf Razvi, Clinical Research Fellow
Angelique Smit, Lead Clinical and Research Nurse
Dr Tamer Rezk, Consultant Nephrologist
Professor Ashu Wechalekar, Laboratory Director and Consultant Haematologist
Dr Carol Whelan, Consultant Cardiologist

]]> Amyloidosis overview – prevalence, pathophysiology and treatment approaches https://tv.bjcardio.co.uk/featured-videos/amyloidosis-overview-prevalence-pathophysiology-and-treatment-approaches/ Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:03:10 +0000 https://tv.bjcardio.co.uk/?p=10521 This Masterclass was developed in collaboration with the National Amyloidosis Centre, London UK

Amyloidosis is rapidly gaining recognition as a previously under-diagnosed cause of cardiomyopathy and heart failure. Here, experts from the National Amyloidosis Centre – the only centre in the UK specialising in the management of the condition – provide an overview of its prevalence, symptoms and key treatment principles.]]> Learning objectives
  • To understand the aetiology and key features of the most common forms of amyloidosis
  • To recognise the symptoms and signs that should prompt consideration of amyloidosis as a cause of cardiovascular symptoms
Speakers:

Professor Marianna Fontana Deputy Clinical and Research Lead
Dr Yousuf Razvi Clinical Research Fellow
Dr Dorota Rowczenio Head of Genetic Service
Angelique Smit Lead Clinical and Research Nurse
Professor Ashu Wechalekar Laboratory Director and Consultant Haematologist
Dr Carol Whelan Consultant Cardiologist

]]> Referral and diagnosis of suspected cardiac amyloidosis https://tv.bjcardio.co.uk/masterclass/referral-and-diagnosis-of-suspected-cardiac-amyloidosis/ Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:02:35 +0000 https://tv.bjcardio.co.uk/?p=10536 This Masterclass was developed in collaboration with the National Amyloidosis Centre, London UK

Assessment of a patient with suspected amyloidosis requires a careful diagnostic workup, including cardiac imaging to identify amyloid infiltration in heart tissue that could lead to diastolic dysfunction and heart failure. In this Masterclass, clinicians and scientists from the National Amyloidosis Centre describe the laboratory tests and imaging techniques used to make an accurate diagnosis.]]> Learning objectives
  • To understand the imaging techniques used to diagnose and monitor cardiac amyloidosis, and the key features seen on these studies
  • To know all the information and test results that should be included in a referral for a patient suspected of having cardiac amyloidosis
  • To understand the role of genetic testing, immunohistochemistry and proteomics in the diagnostic pathway
Speakers:

Professor Marianna Fontana Deputy Clinical and Research Lead
Janet Gilbertson Head of Histology/Proteomic Service and Laboratory Manager
Professor Julian Gillmore NAC Research Lead
David Hutt Lead Nuclear Medicine Technologist
Dr Ana Martínez-Naharro Consultant Cardiologist
Dr Dorota Rowczenio Head of Genetic Service
Angelique Smit Lead Clinical and Research Nurse

]]> Signs and symptoms of amyloidosis – red flags for cardiologists https://tv.bjcardio.co.uk/masterclass/signs-and-symptoms-of-amyloidosis-red-flags-for-cardiologists/ Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:01:47 +0000 https://tv.bjcardio.co.uk/?p=10544 This Masterclass was developed in collaboration with the National Amyloidosis Centre, London UK

Effective treatment of cardiac amyloidosis is dependent on early diagnosis; it is therefore important that clinicians have a high index of suspicion for the condition in their patients. Dr Josephine Mansell from the National Amyloidosis Centre outlines the “red flag” signs and symptoms that cardiologists, nurses or other healthcare professionals may observe in their patients, and which should prompt consideration of referral for a full diagnostic workup.]]> Learning objectives:
  • To recognise the signs and symptoms of transthyretin (ATTR) and light-chain (AL) amyloidosis
  • To understand which patients should be considered at risk of potentially having amyloidosis, and in whom these red flag symptoms should be assessed
Speakers:

Dr Josephine Mansell Clinical Research Fellow
Angelique Smit Lead Clinical and Research Nurse

]]> Urgent reversal of anticoagulants – lessons for practice https://tv.bjcardio.co.uk/cardiovascular-medicine/urgent-reversal-of-anticoagulants-lessons-for-practice/ Wed, 02 Jul 2025 16:14:29 +0000 https://tv.bjcardio.co.uk/?p=9905

Speaker 

Dr Richard Buka, Clinical Research Fellow Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences, University of Birmingham 

Learning objectives  

  • To understand what direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) are used in the UK and why they are prescribed more than warfarin   
  • To learn what are the most common reasons to necessitate urgent reversal of anticoagulation and how effective current treatment is   
  • To explore the findings of the Andexanet alfa trials, the most used agent for DOAC reversibility   
  • To develop an understanding of the protocol challenges of Andexanet alfa and how it can be best used in practise  

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]]> The evolving role of a Cardio-oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist https://tv.bjcardio.co.uk/cardiovascular-medicine/the-evolving-role-of-a-cardio-oncology-clinical-nurse-specialist/ Thu, 15 May 2025 13:40:51 +0000 https://tv.bjcardio.co.uk/?p=10187
Speaker

Priya Reehal  Cardiology-oncology Clinical Nurse Specialist, Royal Brompton Hospital, London

Learning objectives

  • To discover the important role that cardio-oncology has to play as a sub-specialty of cardiology
  • To learn about cardiovascular toxicity as a growing medical problem due to increased cancer survival rates and cancer treatment-related toxicity
  • To gain an understanding of the role of the clinical nurse specialist in cardio-oncology and the need for more centres of excellence across the UK
  • To develop an awareness of the red flags that you should be aware of during cancer treatment which may indicate the need for cardio-oncology intervention.

]]> Prescribing to reduce further events in chronic coronary syndrome and cardiac failure https://tv.bjcardio.co.uk/cardiovascular-medicine/prescribing-to-reduce-further-events-in-chronic-coronary-syndrome-and-cardiac-failure/ Wed, 15 Jan 2025 13:45:20 +0000 https://tv.bjcardio.co.uk/?p=9865 Learning objectives
  • Understand secondary prevention measures to implement to reduce the risk of further events in patients with established disease
  • Obtain an overview of the pertinent lifestyle and medical intervention strategies available to improve outcomes
  • Recognise the importance of personalised approaches to treatment to improve engagement and adherence
  • Understand engaging with older patients around technology and tools they can use to maximise these resources
Speakers

Gayle Campbell Lead Heart Failure Pharmacist, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust
Professor Pardeep Jhund Professor of Cardiology and Epidemiology and Honorary Consultant Cardiologist, University of Glasgow

Learning module instructions

This BJC learning module has a recommended award of 1 CPD credit for completion (1 hour of learning). Completion requires a score of at least 75%. If less time is spent learning then you should claim a reduced credit value. After you have successfully completed the test you will be able to download your certificate.

References

  1. McDonagh TA et al. Eur Heart J. 2021;42:3599–3726
  2. Mebazaa A et al. Lancet. 2022;400:1938–1952
  3. NICE. Chronic heart failure in adults: diagnosis and management. 2018. Available at: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ng106/resources/chronic-heart-failure-in-adults-diagnosis-and-management-pdf-66141541311685 (accessed January 2025)
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