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Episode 8. Cardiac Rehabilitation in Chronic Disease: From Kidney Care to Digital Innovation

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0500

In this episode, ICCPR welcomes Dr. Kouidi to discuss exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation across chronic cardiac and kidney disease populations. She shares insights on long-term interventions, behavioral change in real-world practice, and emerging digital innovations. Dr. Kouidi also reflects on the future of cardiac rehabilitation in Greece and globally, and how she balances different roles while continuing to drive meaningful impact in exercise medicine.

Host Season 2: Isabela Marçal, PhD Candidate
Host Season 1: Dr. Dion Candelaria

Music: Prof John Buckley

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Episode 7. Uplifting Cardiac Rehabilitation: Focus on Quality and Collaboration

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 19:00:00 -0500

Join Dr Dion Candelaria as he steps into the guest seat for a special episode of the ICCPR Podcast! Usually the one asking tough questions, Dion flips the script with host Dr Gabriela Ghisi for a candid conversation about his journey from clinician to research leader, his work on major projects like QUICR, and his role in advancing global cardiac rehabilitation through ICCPR. They dive into lessons from international collaborations, mentorship in cardiovascular care, and what’s next for cardiac rehab worldwide. Plus, Dion shares a big announcement about the podcast’s future. Don’t miss this insightful and inspiring episode!

Host Season 2: Isabela Marçal, PhD Candidate
Host Season 1: Dr. Dion Candelaria

Episode 6. Rethinking Cardiac Rehabilitation: The Path Forward in Secondary Prevention

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 16:00:00 -0400

In this episode, ICCPR welcomes Prof Julie Redfern as she shares her journey to becoming an international leader in cardiac rehabilitation. She reflects on the motivations behind the World Heart Federation Roadmap, the importance of rethinking how cardiac rehabilitation is delivered, and the need to expand its reach to support lifelong cardiovascular health. She also highlights how research, innovation, and global collaboration are shaping the future of secondary prevention.

Host Season 2: Isabela Marçal, PhD Candidate
Host Season 1: Dr. Dion Candelaria

Episode 5. Multidisciplinary Teams: Lessons from Low-Resource Settings

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 19:00:00 -0400

In this episode, ICCPR Friend Farzana Amir Hashmi shares her inspiring journey as a leader in cardiac rehabilitation and allied health in Pakistan. She reflects on what drew her to preventive cardiology, the evolving role of allied health professionals, and how multidisciplinary training has shaped her approach to patient care and leadership. She also spoke about the power of data in improving the quality of her cardiac rehabilitation program.

Host Season 2: Isabela Marçal, PhD Candidate
Host Season 1: Dr. Dion Candelaria

Episode 4. Building Trust: Key to Successful Advocacy and Partnership

Wed, 30 Apr 2025 07:00:00 -0400

In this episode, ICCPR Friend Dr. Lilian Mbau shares her journey from medicine to Public Health and her work in driving real change through advocacy and partnership with policymakers in Kenya.

Host Season 2: Isabela Marçal, PhD Candidate
Host Season 1: Dr. Dion Candelaria

Episode 3. The Future of Cardiac Rehabilitation: Towards a More Personalized Care

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 18:00:00 -0500

In this episode, ICCPR Founding Chair and current Executive Advisor for Governance Prof. John Buckley shares his passion in promoting exercise training in cardiac rehabilitation and highlights the importance of personalized care. He also reflects on the significant advancements in the field and what these mean for the future of cardiac rehabilitation.

Host Season 2: Isabela Marçal, PhD Candidate
Host Season 1: Dr. Dion Candelaria

Episode 2. Advocacy in action: Advancing home-based cardiac care

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 03:00:00 -0500

In this episode, Dr. Abraham Babu, ICCPR Vice-Chair, shares his passion for advocating cardiac rehabilitation in low-resource and low- to middle-income settings. He also discusses what inspires and excites him about working in the evolving field of cardiac rehabilitation.

Host Season 2: Isabela Marçal, PhD Candidate
Host Season 1: Dr. Dion Candelaria

Episode 1. From Brazil to the world stage: Notes on leadership and connecting people

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 18:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Dr Gabriela Ghisi, current ICCPR Chair shares her vision for the Council. She also shares insights about leadership and her research. Make sure you tune in and get the latest from the ICCPR Chair herself.

Host Season 2: Isabela Marçal, PhD Candidate
Host Season 1: Dr. Dion Candelaria