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SoCCC Pre-Rounds: Bite-Sized Critical Care Cardiology Topics Delivered By ExpertsThe Story of DanGer Shock and the Future of the Microaxial Flow Pump with Dr. Jacob MøllerAfter more than two decades without a major positive randomized trial in cardiogenic shock, is the evidence finally catching up to the technology? In this episode of SoCCC Pre-Rounds, Dr. Simon Parlow sits down with Dr. Jacob Møller, critical care cardiologist and professor at the University Hospital Copenhagen, to unpack microaxial flow pumps and the landmark DanGer Shock trial. Dr. Møller shares how persistence, collaboration, and a bit of luck helped drive a breakthrough in a field that has long needed one.They explore how these devices work at the bedside, from unloading the...
2026-06-0515 min
SoCCC Pre-Rounds: Bite-Sized Critical Care Cardiology Topics Delivered By ExpertsKeeping It Cool: The Evidence, the Controversy, the Future of TTM with Dr. Andrea ElliottIn this episode of SoCCC Pre-Rounds, Dr. Balim Senman and Dr. Andrea Elliott, a cardiologist and critical care physician at the University of Minnesota, dive into the evolving landscape of targeted temperature management (TTM) after cardiac arrest. They explore how temperature control strategies have shifted from early hypothermia trials to modern fever-avoidance methods, with ongoing debates around TTM in critical care. Dr. Elliott discusses landmark studies like Bernard, HACA, TTM, Hyperion, and TTM2, highlighting their impact and limitations.The conversation delves into the real-world application of temperature targets, considering patient severity, neurologic injury, and the unique challenges...
2026-05-0122 min
SoCCC Pre-Rounds: Bite-Sized Critical Care Cardiology Topics Delivered By ExpertsThe POCUS Revolution: Why Echo Belongs in Every ICU with Dr. Hatem SolimanIn this episode of SoCCC Pre-Rounds, Dr. Simon Parlow is joined by Dr. Hatem Soliman, a leading expert in critical care echocardiography, for a deep dive into the game-changing role of point-of-care ultrasound or POCUS in resuscitation and cardiac intensive care.Together, they unpack how resuscitative echocardiography can help identify reversible causes of cardiac arrest, like pericardial tamponade or tension pneumothorax, and even guide real-time chest compression placement to improve CPR effectiveness.Dr. Soliman highlights two must-have views: the apical five-chamber for stroke volume and the short-axis great vessels view to assess RV function and...
2026-04-0319 min
SoCCC Pre-Rounds: Bite-Sized Critical Care Cardiology Topics Delivered By ExpertsCardiac Tamponade in the ICU: Diagnosis, Echo, and Management with Dr. Courtney BennettIn this episode of SoCCC Pre-Rounds, Dr. Balim Senman sits down with Dr. Courtney Bennett, a critical care cardiologist and echocardiographer at Mayo Clinic Rochester, to unpack the bedside recognition and management of cardiac tamponade. The conversation emphasizes tamponade as a clinical diagnosis, highlighting key physical exam clues such as tachycardia, hypotension, elevated JVP, pulsus paradoxus, and electrical alternans. Dr. Bennett explains the physiology of ventricular interdependence and why the rate of pericardial fluid accumulation matters more than volume alone.The episode also explores how point-of-care echocardiography supports but does not replace clinical judgment, distinguishing early findings...
2026-03-0614 min
SoCCC Pre-Rounds: Bite-Sized Critical Care Cardiology Topics Delivered By ExpertsThe Basics of the Pulmonary Artery Catheter with Dr. Aniket RaliDid you know that pulmonary artery catheters are crucial for patients with unclear shock etiology? In this episode of SoCCC Pre-Rounds, Dr. Elliot Miller sits down with Dr. Aniket Rali, a dual-trained critical care and heart failure cardiologist at Vanderbilt, for a deep dive into the art and science of pulmonary artery catheterization, also known as the Swan-Ganz catheter.Dr. Rali demystifies the PAC by walking us through the fundamentals of when to use it, who should not get one, and how to interpret and troubleshoot the data it provides. Whether you're a resident inserting your first...
2026-02-0628 min
SoCCC Pre-Rounds: Bite-Sized Critical Care Cardiology Topics Delivered By ExpertsNavigating the Initial Hours of Cardiogenic Shock with Dr. Rebecca MathewHow do you diagnose cardiogenic shock quickly and accurately at the bedside? What should your first therapeutic move be? And how do you know if your resuscitation is working?In this episode of SoCCC Pre-Rounds, Dr. Simon Parlow sits down with Dr. Rebecca Mathew, Director of the Cardiac ICU at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute and co-principal investigator of the CAPITAL Research Group. Together, they break down a clear, real-world approach to diagnosing, stabilizing, and treating cardiogenic shock from the moment the patient arrives.Drawing from frontline CICU...
2026-01-0226 min
SoCCC Pre-Rounds: Bite-Sized Critical Care Cardiology Topics Delivered By ExpertsECPR: From Cannulation to Prognostication with Dr. Jason BartosShould we be using ECMO during cardiac arrest? In this episode of SoCCC Pre-Rounds, Dr. Balim Senman sits down with Dr. Jason Bartos, interventional and critical care cardiologist at the University of Minnesota and one of the nation’s leading voices on extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR). Together, they break down when and why to consider ECMO in cardiac arrest, the patient selection puzzle, and what truly impacts outcomes in the field.Dr. Bartos shares pearls from the ARREST trial and offers hard-won insights into what it takes to build an ECPR program that saves li...
2025-12-0532 min
SoCCC Pre-Rounds: Bite-Sized Critical Care Cardiology Topics Delivered By ExpertsThe Hidden Heart Crisis: Managing Right Ventricular Failure with Dr. Ryan TedfordIn this episode, Dr. Anthony Carnicelli sits down with Dr. Ryan Tedford, a top expert on right ventricular (RV) failure, to break down everything you need to know about this tricky condition. RV failure happens when the right side of the heart struggles to pump properly, messing with blood flow through the lungs and raising pressure in the veins. It shows up in a bunch of serious illnesses like pulmonary hypertension, left heart failure, and sepsis.Dr. Tedford walks us through how to spot RV failure using key measurements from right heart catheterization, like...
2025-11-0714 min
SoCCC Pre-Rounds: Bite-Sized Critical Care Cardiology Topics Delivered By ExpertsPost-Cath Instability: Rapid Evaluation and Management in the ICUWhat do you do when a patient returns from the cath lab hypotensive and unstable? In this episode of SoCCC Pre-Rounds, critical care cardiologists Dr. Ann Gage and Dr. Zach Il'Giovine join host Dr. Elliott Miller to break down the management of post-catheterization hypotensive emergencies. This conversation delves into rapid assessment, differential diagnosis, and life-saving interventions in the acute care setting.The experts emphasize the importance of taking a moment to gather context before rushing to the bedside. Was it a PCI, EP study, or structural intervention? This pause allows for a more focused...
2025-10-0321 min
SoCCC Pre-Rounds: Bite-Sized Critical Care Cardiology Topics Delivered By ExpertsThe Basics of ECMO with Dr. Jason KatzIn this episode of SoCCC Pre-Rounds, Dr. Simon Parlow sits down with Dr. Jason Katz, advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist, critical care leader, and president of the Society of Critical Care Cardiology, to dive into the real-world challenges of managing VA ECMO at the bedside.ECMO can be life-saving, but it’s also one of the most complex tools in the ICU. Dr. Katz breaks down what every trainee needs to know: the difference between VV and VA ECMO, when and how to decide who’s a candidate, and why every cannulation must come...
2025-09-0523 min
SoCCC Pre-Rounds: Bite-Sized Critical Care Cardiology Topics Delivered By ExpertsVT Storm: Taming the Electrical Tempest with Dr. Elliott MillerWelcome to the first episode of SoCCC Pre-Rounds, your new source for focused, practical conversations in critical care cardiology. In this episode, Dr. Balim Senman sits down with Dr. Elliott Miller to take you inside the real-world management of ventricular tachycardia (VT) storm, a high-risk emergency that demands both quick action and nuanced decision-making.They break down what defines a true VT storm, why recognizing polymorphic vs. monomorphic VT changes everything, and how to rapidly assess patient stability when every second counts. You’ll hear how to choose and dose first-line antiarrhythmics, why procainamide is sti...
2025-08-0818 min
SoCCC Pre-Rounds: Bite-Sized Critical Care Cardiology Topics Delivered By ExpertsSoCCC Pre-Rounds TrailerHosted by members of the Society of Critical Care Cardiology (SoCCC) Pre-Rounds delivers bite-sized, high-yield episodes designed for medical students, residents, fellows, early-career cardiologists, allied health professionals and all enthusiasts of critical care cardiology navigating the complexities of the field.With only 160 critical care cardiologists in the U.S., mentorship is limited. SoCCC Pre-Rounds fills the gap with expert insights, clinical pearls, and real-world guidance on topics like cardiogenic shock, ECMO, and resuscitation. In short bite sized episodes, top leaders in the field answer key clinical questions—perfect for pre-round prep, night shifts, or sha...
2025-06-2301 min
Run the ListAtrial FibrillationBalim Senman, second-year internal medicine resident at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, interviews Zaid Almarzooq, cardiology fellow, about atrial fibrillation. They work through a case presentation and talk about common precipitants and risks of this arrhythmia. This episode also includes a discussion about when to pursue cardioversion, how to decide on anticoagulation therapy, as well as rate versus rhythm control. The episode concludes with a helpful mnemonic and three take-home points.
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2020-02-2813 min