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Join Dr Xenophon Kassianides, Prof Derek Connolly and Prof Kausik Ray for an overview of this Summer's insights and developments shaping CVD management. From clinical trial findings, to the importance of atherosclerosis and plaque regression and Lp(a). The evidence discussed continues to reinforce a familiar message: optimise CVD prevention, initiate treatment early and maintain therapy over time.

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.

The new Cardiovascular Disease Modern Service Framework sets out a long-term vision for reducing premature deaths from heart disease and stroke through earlier prevention, diagnosis and treatment and a more integrated cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic approach.

Dr Xenophon Kassianides is joined by the framework’s clinical co-chair, Dr Jessica Randall-Carrick, to discuss what it means for primary care. They explore finding people with undiagnosed or undertreated risk, treatment to target, neighbourhood delivery, cardiovascular rehabilitation and proportionate approaches to health inequality.

Xenophon is strongly supportive of the framework’s ambition—but also puts the concerns of supportive sceptics to Jessica. Does primary care have the necessary capacity? Who will be accountable for delivery? How will measurement improve care rather than add burden? And what would make this framework different from previous national strategies?

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.

Dr Xenophon Kassianides is joined by Dr Paul Riley from Wide Way Medical Centre, whose Value-based Integrated Proactive approach to cardiovascular care won the PCCS Best QIP award, while the multidisciplinary planned care team behind it received Best Team. They explore how the practice moved from fragmented, single-condition reviews towards proactive and integrated cardiovascular risk management; how data, workforce skill mix and a weekly MDT supported delivery; and what the results mean for patients, staff and NHS capacity. They also consider how this local model aligns with the new CVD Modern Service Framework and what other practices and PCNs can learn from it.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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 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 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.

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.

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.⁠

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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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 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 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 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 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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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 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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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 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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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 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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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 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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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.

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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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.

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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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.⁠ ⁠

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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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, 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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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.⁠ ⁠

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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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.⁠ ⁠⁠

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.⁠ ⁠

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.⁠ ⁠

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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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, 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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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 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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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.

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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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.

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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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.