Heart Failure Beat

The May (2026) issue of the Journal of Cardiac Failure shines a spotlight on infiltrative and inflammatory cardiomyopathies, including amyloidosis, sarcoidosis, and myocarditis, and the rapidly evolving science shaping their future. 

On this episode of the Heart Failure Beat, guest editors Drs. Nisha A. Gilotra, Mathew Maurer and Emer Joyce discuss the diagnostic challenges these patients face, the rise of ...

Are mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists (MRAs) ready for prime time in HFpEF and HFmrEF? 

In this special debate-format episode of the Heart Failure Beat, two leading heart failure pharmacists, Stormi Gale, PharmD, BCCP, FHFSA and Robert L Page II, PharmD, MSPH, FHFSA, go head-to-head on steroidal vs non-steroidal MRAs. 

From RALES and TOPCAT to FINEARTS-HF, they unpack the evidence, guideline implications, cost-e...

Heart failure care is entering a new era - one defined not by singular devices, but by integrated systems of technology working together. In this episode, Laura Peters, DNP, joins The Heart Failure Beat to discuss a new joint HFSA + AAHFN scientific statement on integrated health technologies. From wearables and implantable devices to telehealth and AI, the conversation explores how systems-based approaches, pat...

For decades, sodium restriction has been treated as a cornerstone of heart failure self-care—despite limited trial-quality evidence. In this episode of Heart Failure Beat, Dr. Tariq Ahmad (Yale School of Medicine; Associate Editor, JACC: Heart Failure) joins hosts Michael Beasley, MD, and Priya Umapathi, MD, to unpack what we actually know about sodium targets in hospitalized and outpatient heart failure. They discuss why inp...

Guest editors Drs. Mak, Burkhoff, and Belkin join Heart Failure Beat to unpack the Journal of Cardiac Failure Hemodynamics Focus Issue. They discuss how renewed attention to pressure-volume loops, ECMO, and patient perspectives is reviving interest in hemodynamics as a vital foundation for heart failure care. Discover how simple physiological insights continue to drive complex innovations—and why now is the time to bring hemo...

Meet the editorial team behind JCF-Intersections, HFSA’s and the JCF Family of Journal’s new open-access journal. Drs. Jason Katz and Nosheen Reza share their vision for a journal that sits at the crossroads of heart failure and innovation. From unique article types to early-career mentorship, this is a must-listen for anyone in cardiovascular care. Listen now and read the debut issue of JCF-Intersections, out now at on...

In this episode of the Heart Failure Beat, Dr. Eric Adler of UC San Diego Health joins the show to discuss his landmark gene therapy trial for Danon disease, recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Dr. Adler recounts the powerful bedside-to-bench-to-bedside story that led to the development of a groundbreaking treatment for this severe, genetic cardiomyopathy. He explains the mechanics and evolution of gene ...

In this episode of Heart Failure Beat, Dr. Shashank Sinha—Medical Director of the CICU at Inova Fairfax—joins hosts Dr. Priya Umapathi and Dr. Michael Beasley to unpack the 2025 ACC Expert Consensus Statement on Cardiogenic Shock. Together, they explore the updated SHARC classification, staging systems, and the S.U.S.P.E.C.T. mnemonic for early recognition. Dr. Sinha shares practical insights on invasive hemodynami...

In this compelling episode of the HF Beat, join hosts Michael Beasley, MD and Priya Umapathi, MD and an esteemed panel of experts, including Dr. Eileen Hsich, Dr. Anu Lala, and Dr. Ilan Goldenberg, as they delve into the nuanced world of sex differences in heart failure. This conversation spans three key topics: identifying traditional and sex-specific risk factors for heart failure, addressing disparities in diagnosis and treatmen...

In this episode of the HF Beat, our hosts Michael and Priya sit down with Dr. Biykem Bozkurt, a leading expert in heart failure, to discuss the alarming rise of heart failure mortality rates in not just older patients but especially in our younger patients and certain minority groups. Dr. Bozkurt delves into the 2024 HF Stats report, highlighting concerning trends such as increasing incidence and prevalence, widening disparities in...

This episode highlights critical updates in heart failure care with insights from leading experts. First, Marat Fudim, MD, MHS discusses the HFSA statement on device-based therapies, including emerging innovations like cardiac contractility modulation and remote monitoring tools. Next, Michelle Weisfelner Bloom, MD and Ana Barac, MD, PhD present the groundbreaking cardio-oncology and heart failure scientific statemen...

In this episode of the Heart Failure Beat, our hosts sit down with Dr. James Fang, immediate past president of the Heart Failure Society of America, to discuss highlights from his term and the advancements shaping heart failure care. Dr. Fang reflects on major scientific breakthroughs, including the SEQUOIA-HCM and FINEARTS-HF trials, and the role of GLP-1 agonists. He also emphasizes the societal importance of accessible treatment...

In this episode of Heart Failure Beat, Priya and Michael interview Dr. Partho Sengupta – cardiology artificial intelligence (AI) aficionado – who shares his expertise on the role of AI in transforming cardiovascular care, from diagnostics to personalized treatment. On Heart Failure Rounds, Michael discusses the latest research on nurse-led titration clinics and their significant impact on heart failure rehospitaliz...

On the July episode of the Heart Failure Beat, we celebrate the graduation of newly-minted advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologists. Michael and Priya welcome doctors Matthew Colna, Lekha Racharla, Benjamin Stoner, and Anas Jawaid to reflect on their PGY-7 year and look ahead on their first year as cardiology attendings. The EFFORT and CAST-HF trials, Arrhythmia-Induced Cardiomyopathy, and a Randomized Trial of Cholester...

In this month's episode, we welcome guests Stuart Prenner, MD and Kavita Sharma, MD to discuss what is quickly becoming the predominant form of heart failure in the United States: Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF). As leaders of two of the few HFpEF specialty clinics in the country, Drs. Prenner and Sharma provide a number of insights involving the evaluation and management of HFpEF patients. On Heart Failure R...

On the May episode of the Heart Failure Beat, Michael and Priya welcome Amanda Vest, MBBS, MPH, FHFSA and Adrian daSilva-deAbreu, M.D., M.Sc., Ph.D to discuss the evaluation and management of obesity in patients with heart failure. Heart failure cardiologists need to become comfortable managing obesity, a common co-morbidity among their patients. In the JCF Spotlight, Associate Editor Colleen McIlvennan, PhD, DNP, ANP, FAHA, FHFSA ...

On the April episode of the Heart Failure Beat, Priya and Michael take on adult congenital heart disease (ACHD) with guests Chetan Pasrija, MD, MS, and Ari Cedars, MD, and discover that it’s never too early to refer a patient with ACHD for advanced therapies. Andrew Sauer, MD, an associate editor of the Journal of Cardiac Failure, joins the episode for a new segment featuring a review of a recently published article on t...