PCCS Unscripted Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:25:14 -0400 https://pccsuk.org/default.aspx en-gb © 2026 PCCS Unscripted yes ec918f56-128e-5454-a650-4baa7e207ecb education@PCCSUK.ORG Primary Care Cardiovascular Society episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Primary Care Cardiovascular Society education@PCCSUK.ORG https://storage.buzzsprout.com/6izlthedg1cdbduep14skn0fwc60?.jpg PCCS Unscripted https://pccsuk.org/default.aspx Round up of Spring 2026 Conference Season Round up of Spring 2026 Conference Season In this episode, three members of the PCCS council come together to share their highlights and reflections from the recent European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS) Conference, British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) Conference and the American Diabetes Association Congress. Prof Derek Connolly, Consultant Cardiologist at the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, Dr Xenophon Kassianides, GP with an Extended Role in CVRM Medicine, and Prof Raj Thakkar, President of the PCCS, unpack the key updates, emerging evidence and practical takeaways from the conference. Translating the latest thinking on cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis into insights primary care healthcare professionals can use in everyday practice.

Please click here to view the speakers' declarations of interests.

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠About the CVD Academy | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠

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This podcast is intended for UK Healthcare professionals only. The information provided in this presentation is for educational purposes only. Prescribing or management decisions made by clinicians are exclusively their own responsibility. The speaker/PCCS bear no responsibility regarding management or prescribing decisions made by others, or otherwise.

If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

]]> In this episode, three members of the PCCS council come together to share their highlights and reflections from the recent European Atherosclerosis Society (EAS) Conference, British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) Conference and the American Diabetes Association Congress. Prof Derek Connolly, Consultant Cardiologist at the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital, Dr Xenophon Kassianides, GP with an Extended Role in CVRM Medicine, and Prof Raj Thakkar, President of the PCCS, unpack the key updates, emerging evidence and practical takeaways from the conference. Translating the latest thinking on cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis into insights primary care healthcare professionals can use in everyday practice.

Please click here to view the speakers' declarations of interests.

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠About the CVD Academy | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠

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This podcast is intended for UK Healthcare professionals only. The information provided in this presentation is for educational purposes only. Prescribing or management decisions made by clinicians are exclusively their own responsibility. The speaker/PCCS bear no responsibility regarding management or prescribing decisions made by others, or otherwise.

If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

]]> Primary Care Cardiovascular Society Buzzsprout-19469090 Thu, 09 Jul 2026 08:00:00 -0400 2816 full false Cardiopulmonary risk matrix Cardiopulmonary risk matrix In this episode, Dr Xenophon Kassianides is joined by PCCS President Elect and Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Beverley Bostock, to discuss patient-centred care to manage breathlessness and cardiopulmonary conditions, key topics include:

  • The importance of taking the time to take a thorough patient history, making every contact count
  • How to use the cardiopulmonary risk matrix to consider if patients with COPD could also have CVD and vice versa – be mindful of an additional diagnosis
  • Why accessible lifestyle guidance should be integrated at practice-level, ahead of patients experiencing an event i.e. ‘prehab’
  • Explore a fictional case study seen in everyday practice; 72-year-old, ex-smoker, with COPD and other comorbidities, with worsening breathlessness exacerbated in the heat 


If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠Become a Member | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠


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This podcast is intended for UK Healthcare professionals only. The information provided in this presentation is for educational purposes only. Prescribing or management decisions made by clinicians are exclusively their own responsibility. The speaker/PCCS bear no responsibility regarding management or prescribing decisions made by others, or otherwise.

If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Please ⁠click here⁠ to view the speakers' declaration of interest.

]]> In this episode, Dr Xenophon Kassianides is joined by PCCS President Elect and Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Beverley Bostock, to discuss patient-centred care to manage breathlessness and cardiopulmonary conditions, key topics include:

  • The importance of taking the time to take a thorough patient history, making every contact count
  • How to use the cardiopulmonary risk matrix to consider if patients with COPD could also have CVD and vice versa – be mindful of an additional diagnosis
  • Why accessible lifestyle guidance should be integrated at practice-level, ahead of patients experiencing an event i.e. ‘prehab’
  • Explore a fictional case study seen in everyday practice; 72-year-old, ex-smoker, with COPD and other comorbidities, with worsening breathlessness exacerbated in the heat 


If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠Become a Member | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠


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This podcast is intended for UK Healthcare professionals only. The information provided in this presentation is for educational purposes only. Prescribing or management decisions made by clinicians are exclusively their own responsibility. The speaker/PCCS bear no responsibility regarding management or prescribing decisions made by others, or otherwise.

If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Please ⁠click here⁠ to view the speakers' declaration of interest.

]]> Primary Care Cardiovascular Society 8d79d147-c3a5-43fc-99bf-1f6f360b6f9f Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:19:06 -0400 2022 false Lifestyle Medicine Lifestyle Medicine Following their highly engaging sessions at the recent PCCS Spring Conference, Dr Hannah Wright and Dr Sundhya Raman join our podcast host, Dr Xenophon Kassianides, to discuss lifestyle medicine and obesity:

  • Lifestyle medicine is an emotive topic: People living with obesity have often felt judged in a healthcare setting, how can we move away from the perception that obesity is a choice using the six pillars of lifestyle medicine?
  • GLP-1’s: What nutritious foods support weight loss and how can exercise and resistance training support weight loss maintenance?
  • Clinicians: How can GP’s work collaboratively with their patients to achieve actionable goals and frame weight loss in a positive light i.e. not a target weight only?


If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠Become a Member | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠

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]]> Following their highly engaging sessions at the recent PCCS Spring Conference, Dr Hannah Wright and Dr Sundhya Raman join our podcast host, Dr Xenophon Kassianides, to discuss lifestyle medicine and obesity:

  • Lifestyle medicine is an emotive topic: People living with obesity have often felt judged in a healthcare setting, how can we move away from the perception that obesity is a choice using the six pillars of lifestyle medicine?
  • GLP-1’s: What nutritious foods support weight loss and how can exercise and resistance training support weight loss maintenance?
  • Clinicians: How can GP’s work collaboratively with their patients to achieve actionable goals and frame weight loss in a positive light i.e. not a target weight only?


If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠Become a Member | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠

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This podcast is intended for UK Healthcare professionals only. The information provided in this presentation is for educational purposes only. Prescribing or management decisions made by clinicians are exclusively their own responsibility. The speaker/PCCS bear no responsibility regarding management or prescribing decisions made by others, or otherwise.

]]> Primary Care Cardiovascular Society 92dcd668-7826-43a4-80e2-c919a7cdf2b8 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 04:48:11 -0400 2456 false Direction of CVD management in primary care Direction of CVD management in primary care We are delighted in this episode of the podcast, Dr Xenophon Kassianides was joined by Prof Derek Connolly and Prof Nick Harding to explore the future direction of cardiovascular disease (CVD) management in primary care. They discuss how proactive approaches can improve outcomes, alongside practical ways to drive and sustain change within practices and aim to empower teams to move from reactive care towards more preventative, patient-centered management.

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: Become a Member | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society

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This podcast is intended for UK Healthcare professionals only. The information provided in this presentation is for educational purposes only. Prescribing or management decisions made by clinicians are exclusively their own responsibility. The speaker/PCCS bear no responsibility regarding management or prescribing decisions made by others, or otherwise.

If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

]]> We are delighted in this episode of the podcast, Dr Xenophon Kassianides was joined by Prof Derek Connolly and Prof Nick Harding to explore the future direction of cardiovascular disease (CVD) management in primary care. They discuss how proactive approaches can improve outcomes, alongside practical ways to drive and sustain change within practices and aim to empower teams to move from reactive care towards more preventative, patient-centered management.

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: Become a Member | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society

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This podcast is intended for UK Healthcare professionals only. The information provided in this presentation is for educational purposes only. Prescribing or management decisions made by clinicians are exclusively their own responsibility. The speaker/PCCS bear no responsibility regarding management or prescribing decisions made by others, or otherwise.

If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

]]> Primary Care Cardiovascular Society 6e0e90d8-9b99-4259-9942-c89e071a4658 Thu, 07 May 2026 11:24:03 -0400 2558 false From Reactive to Proactive Care From Reactive to Proactive Care In this episode, Dr Xenophon Kassianides and Prof Raj Thakkar explore how primary care is evolving. They cover key changes, including the 2025/26 QOF updates, and the growing shift from reactive care to a more proactive, preventative approach as well as what this means and why it matters for the future of general practice.

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: Become a Member | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society________________


This podcast is intended for UK Healthcare professionals only. The information provided in this presentation is for educational purposes only. Prescribing or management decisions made by clinicians are exclusively their own responsibility. The speaker/PCCS bear no responsibility regarding management or prescribing decisions made by others, or otherwise.

If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Please click here to view the speakers' declaration of interest.

]]> In this episode, Dr Xenophon Kassianides and Prof Raj Thakkar explore how primary care is evolving. They cover key changes, including the 2025/26 QOF updates, and the growing shift from reactive care to a more proactive, preventative approach as well as what this means and why it matters for the future of general practice.

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: Become a Member | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society________________


This podcast is intended for UK Healthcare professionals only. The information provided in this presentation is for educational purposes only. Prescribing or management decisions made by clinicians are exclusively their own responsibility. The speaker/PCCS bear no responsibility regarding management or prescribing decisions made by others, or otherwise.

If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Please click here to view the speakers' declaration of interest.

]]> Primary Care Cardiovascular Society 0e0c7377-c142-43bb-a9f4-859b5ce7cf67 Thu, 07 May 2026 10:37:28 -0400 2701 false Rethinking Kidney Care in Everyday Practice Rethinking Kidney Care in Everyday Practice In this weeks episode of PCCS Unscripted, Dr Xenophon Kassianides, is joined by Consultant nephrologist, Prof Kieran McCarfferty, to talk all things heart, kidneys and diabetes. CKD is common but often misunderstood or missed, and earlier detection can make a real difference. They discuss why CKD is overlooked, how to check for it in everyday practice, and why getting it right matters for long‑term cardiovascular and metabolic health.

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society

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This podcast is intended for UK Healthcare professionals only. The information provided in this presentation is for educational purposes only. Prescribing or management decisions made by clinicians are exclusively their own responsibility. The speaker/PCCS bear no responsibility regarding management or prescribing decisions made by others, or otherwise.

If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Please click here to view the speakers' declaration of interest.


]]> In this weeks episode of PCCS Unscripted, Dr Xenophon Kassianides, is joined by Consultant nephrologist, Prof Kieran McCarfferty, to talk all things heart, kidneys and diabetes. CKD is common but often misunderstood or missed, and earlier detection can make a real difference. They discuss why CKD is overlooked, how to check for it in everyday practice, and why getting it right matters for long‑term cardiovascular and metabolic health.

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society

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This podcast is intended for UK Healthcare professionals only. The information provided in this presentation is for educational purposes only. Prescribing or management decisions made by clinicians are exclusively their own responsibility. The speaker/PCCS bear no responsibility regarding management or prescribing decisions made by others, or otherwise.

If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Please click here to view the speakers' declaration of interest.


]]> Primary Care Cardiovascular Society 3f37f4aa-4356-4f83-814a-7d4b47279aa8 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:52:30 -0400 2626 false Mental Health & CVD Mental Health & CVD In this week’s episode, Dr Xenophon Kassianides is joined by Prof Raj Thakkar to explore the complex relationship between mental health and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Their discussion highlights the importance of addressing mental health within primary care, examines the physiological links between mental health conditions and CVD, and outlines effective approaches for managing patients experiencing both. 

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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This podcast is intended for UK Healthcare professionals only. The information provided in this presentation is for educational purposes only. Prescribing or management decisions made by clinicians are exclusively their own responsibility. The speaker/PCCS bear no responsibility regarding management or prescribing decisions made by others, or otherwise.

If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Please ⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠ to view the speakers' declaration of interest.


]]> In this week’s episode, Dr Xenophon Kassianides is joined by Prof Raj Thakkar to explore the complex relationship between mental health and cardiovascular disease (CVD). Their discussion highlights the importance of addressing mental health within primary care, examines the physiological links between mental health conditions and CVD, and outlines effective approaches for managing patients experiencing both. 

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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This podcast is intended for UK Healthcare professionals only. The information provided in this presentation is for educational purposes only. Prescribing or management decisions made by clinicians are exclusively their own responsibility. The speaker/PCCS bear no responsibility regarding management or prescribing decisions made by others, or otherwise.

If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Please ⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠ to view the speakers' declaration of interest.


]]> Primary Care Cardiovascular Society 248f86b3-1475-4265-8484-7a460aa0f8f8 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:55:32 -0400 2444 false In discussion about the updates to the NICE guideline 'Type 2 diabetes in adults: management' In discussion about the updates to the NICE guideline 'Type 2 diabetes in adults: management' In this weeks episode, Dr Xenophon Kassianides, Prof Derek Connolly, Beverley Bostock & Dr Paul Ferenc sit down together to discuss the updates to the NICE guideline NG28: Type 2 diabetes in adults: management, which was updated on 18 February 2026.

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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This podcast is intended for UK Healthcare professionals only. The information provided in this presentation is for educational purposes only. Prescribing or management decisions made by clinicians are exclusively their own responsibility. The speaker/PCCS bear no responsibility regarding management or prescribing decisions made by others, or otherwise.

If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Please ⁠⁠click here⁠⁠ to view the speakers' declaration of interest.

]]> In this weeks episode, Dr Xenophon Kassianides, Prof Derek Connolly, Beverley Bostock & Dr Paul Ferenc sit down together to discuss the updates to the NICE guideline NG28: Type 2 diabetes in adults: management, which was updated on 18 February 2026.

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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This podcast is intended for UK Healthcare professionals only. The information provided in this presentation is for educational purposes only. Prescribing or management decisions made by clinicians are exclusively their own responsibility. The speaker/PCCS bear no responsibility regarding management or prescribing decisions made by others, or otherwise.

If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Please ⁠⁠click here⁠⁠ to view the speakers' declaration of interest.

]]> Primary Care Cardiovascular Society f44b8b1f-8f61-4d7a-81a8-56e0aa7e83ea Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:48:38 -0400 2268 false All Things Sleep All Things Sleep In this week’s episode, Dr Xenophon Kassianides is joined by Lifestyle Medicine Doctor, Dr Sundhya Raman, to delve into all things sleep. Together, they explore the different types of sleep and why each stage matters, break down the science behind quality rest, examine the impact of poor sleep on overall health, and share practical strategies to help improve a nightly routine.

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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This podcast is intended for UK Healthcare professionals only. The information provided in this presentation is for educational purposes only. Prescribing or management decisions made by clinicians are exclusively their own responsibility. The speaker/PCCS bear no responsibility regarding management or prescribing decisions made by others, or otherwise.

If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Please ⁠click here⁠ to view the speakers' declaration of interest.

]]> In this week’s episode, Dr Xenophon Kassianides is joined by Lifestyle Medicine Doctor, Dr Sundhya Raman, to delve into all things sleep. Together, they explore the different types of sleep and why each stage matters, break down the science behind quality rest, examine the impact of poor sleep on overall health, and share practical strategies to help improve a nightly routine.

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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This podcast is intended for UK Healthcare professionals only. The information provided in this presentation is for educational purposes only. Prescribing or management decisions made by clinicians are exclusively their own responsibility. The speaker/PCCS bear no responsibility regarding management or prescribing decisions made by others, or otherwise.

If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Please ⁠click here⁠ to view the speakers' declaration of interest.

]]> Primary Care Cardiovascular Society 5eb678c8-9d74-41ba-8b0f-e98e0499ed9b Wed, 25 Feb 2026 11:56:13 -0500 1991 false Deep dive into cardiac rehabilitation Deep dive into cardiac rehabilitation This week’s episode continues our exploration of revascularisation from last week’s podcast. Our host, Dr Xenophon Kassianides, is joined by Prof Derek Connolly, Beverley Bostock and Maria Glover to dive into all things cardiac rehabilitation, unpacking key questions such as:

  • What is cardiac rehabilitation?
  • What does this service aim to achieve?
  • Why is cardiac rehabilitation considered a lifelong commitment?
  • Which populations need additional support to engage with the service?


If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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This podcast is intended for UK Healthcare professionals only. The information provided in this presentation is for educational purposes only. Prescribing or management decisions made by clinicians are exclusively their own responsibility. The speaker/PCCS bear no responsibility regarding management or prescribing decisions made by others, or otherwise.

If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Please click here to view the speakers' declaration of interest.


]]> This week’s episode continues our exploration of revascularisation from last week’s podcast. Our host, Dr Xenophon Kassianides, is joined by Prof Derek Connolly, Beverley Bostock and Maria Glover to dive into all things cardiac rehabilitation, unpacking key questions such as:

  • What is cardiac rehabilitation?
  • What does this service aim to achieve?
  • Why is cardiac rehabilitation considered a lifelong commitment?
  • Which populations need additional support to engage with the service?


If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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This podcast is intended for UK Healthcare professionals only. The information provided in this presentation is for educational purposes only. Prescribing or management decisions made by clinicians are exclusively their own responsibility. The speaker/PCCS bear no responsibility regarding management or prescribing decisions made by others, or otherwise.

If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Please click here to view the speakers' declaration of interest.


]]> Primary Care Cardiovascular Society 19f6ef0d-d338-4427-9c6e-23bb802be556 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 10:57:09 -0500 2322 false Deep dive into revascularisation Deep dive into revascularisation In this weeks episode Dr Xenophon Kassianides is joined by PCCS council members, Prof Derek Connolly and Dr Paul Ferenc, as they take a deep dive into revascularisation: when to think about it, how to approach it and why it is important.

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠


]]> In this weeks episode Dr Xenophon Kassianides is joined by PCCS council members, Prof Derek Connolly and Dr Paul Ferenc, as they take a deep dive into revascularisation: when to think about it, how to approach it and why it is important.

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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This podcast is intended for UK Healthcare professionals only. The information provided in this presentation is for educational purposes only. Prescribing or management decisions made by clinicians are exclusively their own responsibility. The speaker/PCCS bear no responsibility regarding management or prescribing decisions made by others, or otherwise.

If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠


]]> Primary Care Cardiovascular Society c9fe2dc2-1fbb-47f6-bff7-b83ef64860f8 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:10:18 -0500 2498 false CVRM Research 2025 Wrapped CVRM Research 2025 Wrapped Please join Dr Xenophon Kassianides, Prof Derek Connolly and Dr Rani Khatib for a comprehensive recap of the progress in CVRM medicine during 2025:

  • Outlining antiplatelet drugs and beta blockers post ACS

  • Discussing the ESC guidelines update on cholesterol management, the importance of a full lipid profile and the evidence for combination therapy

  • The evolving market of antihypertensive drugs

  • The obesity pandemic, how GLP-1’s support weight loss, highlighting the need for concurrent proactive health management including exercise and risk modification


If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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This podcast is intended for UK Healthcare professionals only. The information provided in this presentation is for educational purposes only. Prescribing or management decisions made by clinicians are exclusively their own responsibility. The speaker/PCCS bear no responsibility regarding management or prescribing decisions made by others, or otherwise.

If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠


]]> Please join Dr Xenophon Kassianides, Prof Derek Connolly and Dr Rani Khatib for a comprehensive recap of the progress in CVRM medicine during 2025:

  • Outlining antiplatelet drugs and beta blockers post ACS

  • Discussing the ESC guidelines update on cholesterol management, the importance of a full lipid profile and the evidence for combination therapy

  • The evolving market of antihypertensive drugs

  • The obesity pandemic, how GLP-1’s support weight loss, highlighting the need for concurrent proactive health management including exercise and risk modification


If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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This podcast is intended for UK Healthcare professionals only. The information provided in this presentation is for educational purposes only. Prescribing or management decisions made by clinicians are exclusively their own responsibility. The speaker/PCCS bear no responsibility regarding management or prescribing decisions made by others, or otherwise.

If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠


]]> Primary Care Cardiovascular Society 7bc19e5e-fe27-4892-ba62-151adc849770 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 12:07:15 -0500 1051 false Holistic management of cardiovascular disease Holistic management of cardiovascular disease In our first episode of 2026, our podcast host Dr Xenophon Kassianides is joined by Prof Derek Connolly and Dr Rani Khatib to explore the rise in cardiovascular disease (CVD) and impart their recommendations on how to manage CVD holistically, focussing on identifying, addressing and optimising all risk factors.

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠About the CVD Academy | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠

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This podcast is intended for UK Healthcare professionals only. The information provided in this presentation is for educational purposes only. Prescribing or management decisions made by clinicians are exclusively their own responsibility. The speaker/PCCS bear no responsibility regarding management or prescribing decisions made by others, or otherwise.

If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.


]]> In our first episode of 2026, our podcast host Dr Xenophon Kassianides is joined by Prof Derek Connolly and Dr Rani Khatib to explore the rise in cardiovascular disease (CVD) and impart their recommendations on how to manage CVD holistically, focussing on identifying, addressing and optimising all risk factors.

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠About the CVD Academy | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠

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If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.


]]> Primary Care Cardiovascular Society 3f8bb0e8-1841-4647-9149-1cd600e5d253 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 09:46:18 -0500 2319 false PCCS' year in review PCCS' year in review In the final episode of 2026, members of the PCCS Council sit down together to recap the standout moments of the past year and chat about all the exciting things coming up next year.

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: About the CVD Academy | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society

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This podcast is intended for UK Healthcare professionals only. The information provided in this presentation is for educational purposes only. Prescribing or management decisions made by clinicians are exclusively their own responsibility. The speaker/PCCS bear no responsibility regarding management or prescribing decisions made by others, or otherwise.

If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here,

]]> In the final episode of 2026, members of the PCCS Council sit down together to recap the standout moments of the past year and chat about all the exciting things coming up next year.

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: About the CVD Academy | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society

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If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here,

]]> Primary Care Cardiovascular Society 03022c0d-2457-4216-9d75-0945ec1931d2 Fri, 12 Dec 2025 02:52:28 -0500 1244 false Driving change in primary care Driving change in primary care In this week’s episode, Dr Xenophon Kassianides is joined by Beverley Bostock and Prof Ahmet Fuat for a slightly different style of conversation. Together, they focus on thinking about the guidelines and reflect on the role primary care plays in the implementation and driving meaningful change.

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠


]]> In this week’s episode, Dr Xenophon Kassianides is joined by Beverley Bostock and Prof Ahmet Fuat for a slightly different style of conversation. Together, they focus on thinking about the guidelines and reflect on the role primary care plays in the implementation and driving meaningful change.

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠


]]> Primary Care Cardiovascular Society e85558b3-384d-40e6-b236-d237d9d6b31b Mon, 24 Nov 2025 11:53:01 -0500 2286 false Hypertension in primary care Hypertension in primary care In this week’s episode, Dr Xenophon Kassianides is joined by Prof Terry McCormack to explore the current state of hypertension in the UK and whats coming in the pipeline. Tune in for an insightful overview of current guidelines and treatment options, a look into future directions and the new guidelines relevant to peri-operative blood pressure management.

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠

]]> In this week’s episode, Dr Xenophon Kassianides is joined by Prof Terry McCormack to explore the current state of hypertension in the UK and whats coming in the pipeline. Tune in for an insightful overview of current guidelines and treatment options, a look into future directions and the new guidelines relevant to peri-operative blood pressure management.

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠

]]> Primary Care Cardiovascular Society 6411e1fb-da2f-4cd4-953d-363933667e20 Mon, 17 Nov 2025 11:41:14 -0500 2241 false Heart failure guidance update Heart failure guidance update In this week’s episode of PCCS Unscripted, Dr Xenophon Kassianides is joined by Dr Jim Moore and Prof Clare Taylor to discuss the updated NICE guidance for heart failure, released in September 2025. Our experts break down the most significant changes in the new recommendations and explore what these updates mean for the management of heart failure in primary care.

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠

]]> In this week’s episode of PCCS Unscripted, Dr Xenophon Kassianides is joined by Dr Jim Moore and Prof Clare Taylor to discuss the updated NICE guidance for heart failure, released in September 2025. Our experts break down the most significant changes in the new recommendations and explore what these updates mean for the management of heart failure in primary care.

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠

]]> Primary Care Cardiovascular Society d7c9d013-b802-4b9c-8879-1c1eeb3a3ee3 Mon, 10 Nov 2025 11:26:52 -0500 1712 false Peripheral Vascular Disease Peripheral Vascular Disease In this weeks PCCS Unscripted episode, Dr Xenophon Kassianides sits down with George Smith, Honorary Consultant Vascular Surgeon, as they discuss Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD). Through a discussion and case study, our faculty talk about how to manage PVD in patients, what information to include in referrals and the latest research in this area. George also recommends some useful resources to use in primary care. 


If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠



]]> In this weeks PCCS Unscripted episode, Dr Xenophon Kassianides sits down with George Smith, Honorary Consultant Vascular Surgeon, as they discuss Peripheral Vascular Disease (PVD). Through a discussion and case study, our faculty talk about how to manage PVD in patients, what information to include in referrals and the latest research in this area. George also recommends some useful resources to use in primary care. 


If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠



]]> Primary Care Cardiovascular Society a2ce003b-6063-4089-b52c-b768ff1fce58 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 02:37:18 -0400 1904 false The importance of quality improvement (QI) The importance of quality improvement (QI) In this week’s episode, Dr Xenophon Kassianides is joined by Dr Hannah Wright and Mirek Skrypak to explore the importance of quality improvement (QI) in primary care. Our speakers share firsthand experiences of introducing QI initiatives in their roles and finding practical solutions to areas that are needing improvement. Throughout the podcast, they discuss how to get started with QI in primary care, why its important, the practical steps for implementing QI in your practice, and the value of sharing outcomes with colleagues.

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.


]]> In this week’s episode, Dr Xenophon Kassianides is joined by Dr Hannah Wright and Mirek Skrypak to explore the importance of quality improvement (QI) in primary care. Our speakers share firsthand experiences of introducing QI initiatives in their roles and finding practical solutions to areas that are needing improvement. Throughout the podcast, they discuss how to get started with QI in primary care, why its important, the practical steps for implementing QI in your practice, and the value of sharing outcomes with colleagues.

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.


]]> Primary Care Cardiovascular Society c9f7d1e2-cd46-4d50-afbd-3855f193c967 Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:24:05 -0400 2421 false GLP1s in primary care GLP1s in primary care In this weeks podcast episode, listen to Dr Xen Kassianides, Beverley Bostock, Prof Derek Connolly & Dr Dipesh Patel discuss the launch of the NICE draft guidelines for Type 2 Diabetes Management as well as the role of GLP1s in primary care. 

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.

]]> In this weeks podcast episode, listen to Dr Xen Kassianides, Beverley Bostock, Prof Derek Connolly & Dr Dipesh Patel discuss the launch of the NICE draft guidelines for Type 2 Diabetes Management as well as the role of GLP1s in primary care. 

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.

]]> Primary Care Cardiovascular Society fe79638d-0add-4d1f-97cf-3d78bf6dad90 Mon, 06 Oct 2025 11:47:12 -0400 2857 false Key takeaways from ESC 2025 Key takeaways from ESC 2025 This year's European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress held in Madrid attracted over 31,000 participants, thousands of faculty and presenters as well as many national cardiac societies and many industry partners from around the world. This is a very significant meeting in cardiology, so why not listen to the PCCS Council share their thoughts on the highlights, research updates, and key takeaways from these presentations? 

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.

]]> This year's European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress held in Madrid attracted over 31,000 participants, thousands of faculty and presenters as well as many national cardiac societies and many industry partners from around the world. This is a very significant meeting in cardiology, so why not listen to the PCCS Council share their thoughts on the highlights, research updates, and key takeaways from these presentations? 

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.

]]> Primary Care Cardiovascular Society 76e0c4f4-621c-44c6-ac3a-29f67c9566db Fri, 12 Sep 2025 07:41:20 -0400 2812 false Overview of the 10-year health plan Overview of the 10-year health plan On this week's podcast, Prof Raj Thakkar, Helen Williams and Beverley Bostock join Dr Xen Kassianides to provide an overview of the new 10-Year National Health Plan. The plan sets out a long-term vision to strengthen primary care, reduce health inequities, and ensure a sustainable, patient-centered health system across the country.

Our faculty outline some of the key priorities of the plan include enhancing access to multidisciplinary care teams, investing in digital health technologies and improving chronic disease prevention and management.

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠ ⁠

]]> On this week's podcast, Prof Raj Thakkar, Helen Williams and Beverley Bostock join Dr Xen Kassianides to provide an overview of the new 10-Year National Health Plan. The plan sets out a long-term vision to strengthen primary care, reduce health inequities, and ensure a sustainable, patient-centered health system across the country.

Our faculty outline some of the key priorities of the plan include enhancing access to multidisciplinary care teams, investing in digital health technologies and improving chronic disease prevention and management.

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠ ⁠

]]> Primary Care Cardiovascular Society 113b4049-5d14-488f-b6c9-4032d7e587e8 Tue, 05 Aug 2025 10:21:12 -0400 2963 false Lipid Management MythBusters Lipid Management MythBusters We are delighted to welcome Prof Kausik Ray to the PCCS podcast, joined by Dr Xenophon Kassianides and Prof Derek Connolly, as they go back to basics to tackle some common myths surrounding lipid management in primary care. 

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.


]]> We are delighted to welcome Prof Kausik Ray to the PCCS podcast, joined by Dr Xenophon Kassianides and Prof Derek Connolly, as they go back to basics to tackle some common myths surrounding lipid management in primary care. 

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.


]]> Primary Care Cardiovascular Society 1b4ca31c-a5e5-4095-89b5-8d99db60bf16 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 09:55:39 -0400 2086 false Lifestyle medicine Lifestyle medicine In this episode, Dr Xenophon Kassianides and Dr Sundhya Raman sit down to give you an introduction to Lifestyle Medicine. They delve into the six pillars of lifestyle medicine, discuss current clinical guidelines and share practical strategies for implementing lifestyle medicine in day-to-day practice.

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠⁠⁠⁠

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If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠ ⁠

]]> In this episode, Dr Xenophon Kassianides and Dr Sundhya Raman sit down to give you an introduction to Lifestyle Medicine. They delve into the six pillars of lifestyle medicine, discuss current clinical guidelines and share practical strategies for implementing lifestyle medicine in day-to-day practice.

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠⁠⁠⁠

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If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠ ⁠

]]> Primary Care Cardiovascular Society fda53fcb-fb5b-4d4f-890d-19ad17d0985d Tue, 15 Jul 2025 11:14:44 -0400 1993 false Highlights from the PCCS 5th Spring Conference Highlights from the PCCS 5th Spring Conference Listen to Prof Raj Thakkar, Dr Paul Ferenc, Dr Xenophon Kassianides and Beverley Bostock as they discuss the highlights from the PCCS 5th Spring Conference: Evidence into Practice, that took place in May 2025. 

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠ ⁠⁠


]]> Listen to Prof Raj Thakkar, Dr Paul Ferenc, Dr Xenophon Kassianides and Beverley Bostock as they discuss the highlights from the PCCS 5th Spring Conference: Evidence into Practice, that took place in May 2025. 

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠ ⁠⁠


]]> Primary Care Cardiovascular Society a70a6cd8-3ded-42d9-949b-8ee025ce1392 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 11:06:14 -0400 2273 false Atrial fibrillation and the role of wearable devices Atrial fibrillation and the role of wearable devices This World Heart Rhythm Week, tune in as General Practice Specialty Registrar, Dr Xenophon Kassianides and Consultant Cardiologist, Professor Derek Connolly delve into the diagnosis and holistic management of atrial fibrillation (AF). Discover how wearable technology is transforming the detection and ongoing care of patients with AF, and gain valuable insights from both primary care and cardiology perspectives.

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠⁠⁠

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If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠ ⁠


]]> This World Heart Rhythm Week, tune in as General Practice Specialty Registrar, Dr Xenophon Kassianides and Consultant Cardiologist, Professor Derek Connolly delve into the diagnosis and holistic management of atrial fibrillation (AF). Discover how wearable technology is transforming the detection and ongoing care of patients with AF, and gain valuable insights from both primary care and cardiology perspectives.

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠⁠⁠

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This podcast is intended for UK Healthcare professionals only. The information provided in this presentation is for educational purposes only. Prescribing or management decisions made by clinicians are exclusively their own responsibility. The speaker/PCCS bear no responsibility regarding management or prescribing decisions made by others, or otherwise.

If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website ⁠⁠⁠⁠here.⁠ ⁠


]]> Primary Care Cardiovascular Society 1baa88c0-3251-4191-89ad-640b6f143037 Wed, 04 Jun 2025 09:41:04 -0400 1867 false Medicolegal considerations in primary care Medicolegal considerations in primary care In this episode, we venture into medicolegal issues related to day-to-day clinical practice. Join Xenophon Kassianides and Beverley Bostock as they discuss aspects such as laws related to negligence, duty of care, good documentation and working according to up-to-date evidence-based guidelines. Group consultations and the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare is also covered.

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠⁠

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This podcast is intended for UK Healthcare professionals only. The information provided in this presentation is for educational purposes only. Prescribing or management decisions made by clinicians are exclusively their own responsibility. The speaker/PCCS bear no responsibility regarding management or prescribing decisions made by others, or otherwise.

If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website ⁠⁠⁠here.⁠ ⁠


]]> In this episode, we venture into medicolegal issues related to day-to-day clinical practice. Join Xenophon Kassianides and Beverley Bostock as they discuss aspects such as laws related to negligence, duty of care, good documentation and working according to up-to-date evidence-based guidelines. Group consultations and the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare is also covered.

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠⁠

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This podcast is intended for UK Healthcare professionals only. The information provided in this presentation is for educational purposes only. Prescribing or management decisions made by clinicians are exclusively their own responsibility. The speaker/PCCS bear no responsibility regarding management or prescribing decisions made by others, or otherwise.

If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website ⁠⁠⁠here.⁠ ⁠


]]> Primary Care Cardiovascular Society 77dede0a-70fe-4a73-9bd1-aeda05abc9b3 Mon, 12 May 2025 07:42:52 -0400 2506 false Heart Failure Awareness: Earlier Diagnosis in Primary Care Heart Failure Awareness: Earlier Diagnosis in Primary Care On Heart Failure Awareness Week, we're proud to launch our new podcast: "Heart Failure Awareness: Earlier Diagnosis in Primary Care." Join Prof Clare Taylor, Dr Jim Moore, and Dr Xenophon Kassianides as they discuss the critical importance and benefits of early diagnosis, challenges faced in identifying heart failure in primary care and the role of the BEAT campaign in supporting earlier recognition and action.


If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠

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If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website ⁠⁠here.⁠ ⁠


]]> On Heart Failure Awareness Week, we're proud to launch our new podcast: "Heart Failure Awareness: Earlier Diagnosis in Primary Care." Join Prof Clare Taylor, Dr Jim Moore, and Dr Xenophon Kassianides as they discuss the critical importance and benefits of early diagnosis, challenges faced in identifying heart failure in primary care and the role of the BEAT campaign in supporting earlier recognition and action.


If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠

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If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website ⁠⁠here.⁠ ⁠


]]> Primary Care Cardiovascular Society 49471eeb-bffe-4e30-9985-d405e9ede90b Tue, 06 May 2025 06:39:29 -0400 2072 false Achieving targets by engaging with the lipid pathway Achieving targets by engaging with the lipid pathway In this episode, Dr Xenophon Kassianides, Helen Williams and Dr Paul Ferenc delve into the importance of achieving lipid targets through engagement with the whole lipid pathway. Our expert speakers discuss the pivotal role of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) as a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality and the vital importance of tackling this risk factor through better lipid management. The 25/26 NHS England reimbursement to facilitate primary care to better engage with the lipid pathway is discussed as well as the importance of ensuring that all eligible patients are initiated on lipid-lowering therapies and then optimised to achieve targets.

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society

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If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website ⁠here. ⁠

]]> In this episode, Dr Xenophon Kassianides, Helen Williams and Dr Paul Ferenc delve into the importance of achieving lipid targets through engagement with the whole lipid pathway. Our expert speakers discuss the pivotal role of low-density lipoprotein (LDL) as a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality and the vital importance of tackling this risk factor through better lipid management. The 25/26 NHS England reimbursement to facilitate primary care to better engage with the lipid pathway is discussed as well as the importance of ensuring that all eligible patients are initiated on lipid-lowering therapies and then optimised to achieve targets.

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society

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If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website ⁠here. ⁠

]]> Primary Care Cardiovascular Society 8b86c52a-818a-4f96-9f48-2de3ca9e4293 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 04:32:40 -0400 1294 false Update on the GP contract 2025/26 with QOF and new models of care Update on the GP contract 2025/26 with QOF and new models of care In this podcast, Prof Raj Thakkar and Dr Xenophon Kassianides provide an in-depth discussion on the changes to the GP contract for 2025/26. Additionally, they highlight the key updates to the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) points system and examine new models of care. 

You can take a look at the new GP contract here.

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society

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If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website here.


]]> In this podcast, Prof Raj Thakkar and Dr Xenophon Kassianides provide an in-depth discussion on the changes to the GP contract for 2025/26. Additionally, they highlight the key updates to the Quality and Outcomes Framework (QOF) points system and examine new models of care. 

You can take a look at the new GP contract here.

If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society

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If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website here.


]]> Primary Care Cardiovascular Society ef994018-9dce-4470-a61c-9766889a797f Wed, 02 Apr 2025 11:22:13 -0400 1338 true What is Lipoprotein (a)? What is Lipoprotein (a)? Speakers: Alison Warren, Bev Bostock and Prof Derek Connolly

This podcast focuses on Lipoprotein (a), or Lp(a) for short, and whether it is a missing puzzle piece in Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD).

If you are a practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society

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If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website here.


]]> Speakers: Alison Warren, Bev Bostock and Prof Derek Connolly

This podcast focuses on Lipoprotein (a), or Lp(a) for short, and whether it is a missing puzzle piece in Atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD).

If you are a practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society

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If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website here.


]]> Primary Care Cardiovascular Society bf7bad74-3954-4181-8f54-857efa3b8361 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 06:36:16 -0400 1604 false Smoking Cessation Smoking Cessation Speakers: Beverley Bostock & Dr Xenophon Kassianides 

In this podcast, join Dr Xenophon Kassianides & Beverley Bostock as they discuss the recent update to the NG209 Tobacco guidelines and how you can best support your patients with smoking cessation. Additionally, they talk through the different intervention options available in primary care. There are useful links to NHS support resources available below the podcast.

If you are a practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society

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If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website here.


]]> Speakers: Beverley Bostock & Dr Xenophon Kassianides 

In this podcast, join Dr Xenophon Kassianides & Beverley Bostock as they discuss the recent update to the NG209 Tobacco guidelines and how you can best support your patients with smoking cessation. Additionally, they talk through the different intervention options available in primary care. There are useful links to NHS support resources available below the podcast.

If you are a practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: Join the PCCS | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society

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If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.

Speakers declarations can be found on our website here.


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