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The IC Chat

The IC Chat

By: asper1971
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A biweekly podcast that deconstructs evidence based Interventional cardiology for the practicing cardiologist by reviewing the most recent and impactful clinical trials in interventional cardiologyCopyright 2024 All rights reserved. Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease Science
Episodes
  • CHAMPION‑AF Decoded: Watchman Flex vs DOACs

    CHAMPION‑AF Decoded: Watchman Flex vs DOACs
    Mar 29 2026

    In this episode of ICChat, Dr. Ashish Pershad MD MS reviews and critiques the CHAMPION‑AF trial comparing Watchman Flex left atrial appendage occlusion to DOACs for atrial fibrillation. He explains the trial design, endpoints, and statistical choices, and contrasts the published results with real‑world implications.

    The episode highlights concerns about non‑inferiority margins, excluded procedural bleeding, lower than expected event rates, and the importance of shared decision making when considering LAAO versus lifelong anticoagulation.
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    20 mins
  • Long term TAVR data

    Long term TAVR data
    Mar 2 2026

    Critical appraisal of the 6-year Evolut low risk trial data and a one on one with Steve Yakubov one of the senior authors on the paper for his take on TAVR adoption in low-risk patients
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    42 mins
  • IC CHAT Episode 13-SHORTCUT and VICTORY Trials

    IC CHAT Episode 13-SHORTCUT and VICTORY Trials
    Jan 23 2026

    Appraisal of the SHORTCUT and VICTORY trials comparing IVL to CB and OPN balloons plus a bonus interview with Ajay Kirtane MD deconstructing the trials
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    39 mins
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