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ProSportsStudioBabar Signs for Sydney Sixers | Pak Players On the Move | Latest Pak Cricket Updates!In this episode, we dive into the latest happenings in Pakistan cricket, covering a wide range of topics that are shaping the future of the game. We discuss the ongoing payment issues with coach Dizzy and his comments on potential changes in the coaching staff, including hints at Gary Kirsten as the next red-ball coach.We also explore Kirsten's willingness to return under the right circumstances and his thoughts on the importance of having cricket people in leadership roles. The conversation touches on the tumultuous months for the coaching staff, new ODI playing conditions, and the ongoing development camp...2025-06-161h 12
JACC This WeekSmall Molecule PCSK9 Inhibitor for Hypercholesterolemia | JACC | ACC.25JACC Associate Editor Khurram Nasir, MBBS, FACC, speaks with author Michael J. Koren, MD, FACC, on his Featured Clinical Research study published in JACC and presented at ACC.25. This randomized, multicenter, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-ranging phase 2 study assessed efficacy, safety, and tolerability of AZD0780, a small molecule PCSK9 inhibitor. The study randomized 428 patients (426 started treatment) with hypercholesterolemia on standard-of-care statin therapy to daily oral administrations of AZD0780 1, 3, 10 or 30 mg, or matching placebo for 12 weeks. AZD0780 significantly reduced LDL-C levels versus placebo at all doses (from 35.3% to 50.7%) and demonstrated a safety and tolerability profile similar to placebo. These findings support further...2025-04-0117 minJACC This WeekIndividual Variation in Tirzepatide Response | JACC | ACC.25Join JACC Associate Editor Khurram Nasir, MBBS, FACC, and author Rohan Khera, MD, FACC, as they discuss the latest study on tirzepatide presented at ACC.25 and published in JACC. Tirzepatide, a dual GIP/GLP-1 receptor agonist, exerts pleiotropic effects on cardiometabolic health. This study evaluated its efficacy in improving cardiometabolic outcomes in individuals with T2D. An individual participant data meta-analysis was conducted, pooling data from seven Phase 3 RCTs comparing tirzepatide with placebo or standard antihyperglycemic agents. The study outcomes included cardiometabolic components of metabolic syndrome (MetS), elevated BMI, and MetS. Tirzepatide significantly reduced the odds of these abnormalities...2025-04-0117 minJACC This WeekUrinary Metal Levels and Coronary Artery Calcification: Longitudinal Evidence in the Multi-Ethnic Study of AtherosclerosisDr. Kaitlyn McGraw discusses her study on the relationship between urinary trace metal levels and coronary artery calcification, highlighting the role of environmental exposures in cardiovascular disease risk. The research reveals significant associations between elevated levels of metals like cadmium, tungsten, and uranium with the progression of calcification, comparable to traditional risk factors such as smoking and diabetes. Dr. McGraw emphasizes the need for integrating environmental factors into cardiovascular risk assessments and suggests policy changes to better regulate metal exposure in the population. Moderated by Khurram Nasir, MBBS, FACC.2024-09-2015 minJACC This WeekA Secondary Analysis of DANFLU-1 Trial - High vs Standard Dose Influenza Vaccine in CKD | ESC 2024Khurram Nasir, MBBS, FACC, JACC Associate Editor and Tor Biering-Sorenson, MD, MPH, PhD, discuss the importance of influenza vaccines for patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), particularly in the context of the DANFLU-1 study.2024-08-3116 min
On Health with Houston MethodistCholesterol: It’s Not About the Amount in Your FoodStatistics show nearly 2 in 5 U.S. adults have high cholesterol, the excess of fat in the blood that can raise the risk of heart disease. For decades, people were told that foods high in cholesterol — eggs and butter, for example — were the major culprits. Now dietary cholesterol is thought to play only a minor role. So what are the real causes of high cholesterol, which lab results are most meaningful and what can you do to improve your numbers? In this episode, we talk to a preventive cardiologist about the revolutionary new thinking regarding cholesterol.Expert: D...2023-11-2857 min
Becker’s Healthcare -- Cardiology + Heart Surgery PodcastDr. Khurram Nasir, Division Chief of Cardiovascular Prevention and Wellness at Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular CenterDr. Khurram Nasir, Division Chief of Cardiovascular Prevention and Wellness at Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, joins the podcast to discuss his background, top 3 biggest issues in cardiology today, how heart care will evolve over the next 18 months, and today's nerves and excitements.2023-04-1014 min
The Public Health ReportEpisode 16: The Public Health Report with Laura SheckterWelcome to the Public Health Report. In this week's episode, our host Laura Sheckter reports on three papers and some breaking news.Topic 1- Increasing mortality gap between Democratic and Republican countiesHaider J Warraich, Pankaj Kumar, Khurram Nasir, Karen E Joynt Maddox, Rishi K Wadhera. Political environment and mortality rates in the United States, 2001-19: population based cross sectional analysis. BMJ, 2022; e069308 DOI: 10.1136/bmj-2021-069308Topic 2- Physician mistreatment impacts the U.S. healthcare systemLiselotte N. Dyrbye, Colin P. West, Christine A. Sinsky, Mickey Trockel, Michael Tutty...2022-07-0404 min
Donut of DestinyCoronary Calcium - Interview with Dr. Khurram Nasir, Part 2In the second part of this interview with the esteemed Dr. Khurram Nasir, new cohosts Michael Gannon and Dixitha Anugula join Praveen Ranganath explore coronary calcium in the context of chest pain, access to care, and future endeavors. 2022-04-0629 minDonut of DestinyCoronary Calcium - Interview with Dr. Khurram Nasir, Part 1In the first part of this interview with the esteemed Dr. Khurram Nasir, new cohosts Michael Gannon and Dixitha Anugula join Praveen Ranganath to discuss coronary calcium scoring and preventive cardiology.2022-03-1420 min
Circulation on the RunCirculation October 19, 2021 IssuePlease join author Khurram Nasir and Associate Editor Sandeep Das as they discuss the article "Social Vulnerability and Premature Cardiovascular Mortality Among US Counties, 2014-2018." Dr. Carolyn Lam: Welcome to Circulation on the Run your weekly podcast, summary, and backstage pass to the journal and its editors. We're your co-hosts, I'm Dr. Carolyn Lam, Associate Editor from the National Heart Center in Duke-National University of Singapore. Dr. Greg Hundley: And I'm Dr. Greg Hundley, Associate Editor, Director of the Poly Heart Center, VCU Health in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Carolyn...2021-10-1827 min
Check. Change. Control. Cholesterol™Coronary Calcification (CAC Score)A deep dive discussion between Drs. Pradeep Natarajan, Ron Blankstein and Khurram Nasir in assessment of Coronary artery calcium (CAC) to help guide prognosis and management. In this podcast learn the role of CAC score.2021-07-1747 min
CV NowCV Now Episode 018: Venturing into the Digital WorldWatch the webcast: https://youtu.be/rKOUOWda5bg Read and subscribe to the Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal: https://journal.houstonmethodist.org HOSTS:Miguel A. Quiñones, MD, MACC, FASE Winters Family Distinguished Centennial Chair in Cardiovascular EducationProfessor of CardiologyHouston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Houston Methodist Hospital Ahmed M. Soliman, MD, FACCAssociate Medical Director, Houston Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular AssociatesCardiologist, Preventive CardiologyHouston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center, Houston Methodist Hospi...2021-04-091h 14CV NowCV Now Episode 010: Emerging Epidemics of Acute MI & Stroke in the YoungTo watch the discussion follow the link below:Emerging Epidemics of Acute MI & Stroke in the Young (Khurram Nasir, MD)Speakers on today's episode:Khurram Nasir, MD, MPH, MScChief, Division of Cardiovascular Prevention & WellnessCo-Director, Center for Outcomes ResearchHouston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular CenterHouston Methodist Hospital Ron Blankstein, MDAssociate Director, Cardiovascular Imaging ProgramDirector, Cardiac Computed Tomography, Bringham and Women’s HospitalAssociate Professor of Medicine and Radiology, Harvard Medical School 2020-06-1500 min