Cardio Connector Podcast

Join Dr. Grace Chua and Dr. Akshay Jain as they unpack the complex relationship between obesity and cardiovascular disease (CVD). In this episode, they explore the pathophysiologic mechanisms linking obesity to CVD, including the roles of insulin resistance, chronic inflammation, and visceral adiposity. The discussion also highlights clinical implications for early risk identification and patient stratification, helping clinicians better recognize and address cardiovascular risk. This podcast is part of the Obesity and CVD Knowledge Mobilization Strategy, an initiative designed to equip healthcare providers with practical tools and evidence to address obesity as a major driver of cardiovascular disease.

Explore our new podcast with Dr. Grace Chua and Dr. Anil Maheshwari as they explore risk stratification, early detection tools, and smarter referral strategies to elevate cardiometabolic care. Part of the Obesity and CVD Knowledge Mobilization Strategy, this initiative equips providers with tools and evidence to address obesity as a key driver of cardiovascular disease.

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In this podcast episode, Dr. Sean Virani (cardiologist) and Ms. Jackie Ratz (person with lived experience) share their perspectives on what the heart failure care journey looks like in Canada. You’ll learn about the challenges to ensure optimal and consistent care quality and potential solutions to facilitate improvements. It is hosted by Dr. Stephanie Poon. The Canadian Cardiovascular Society received an unrestricted grant from Innovative Medicines Canada (IMC) to develop this podcast episode. IMC had no influence on the design or creation of this content and the views expressed are those of the contributors alone.