Heart Lab
Heart Lab is a research venture dedicated to studying the effects of exercise on the heart to better understand heart disease. Backed by the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, St Vincent’s Institute, and St Vincent’s Hospital, our team consists of PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and international collaborators from Belgium and Spain. Our research focuses on using elite athletes—often considered the "F1 engines" of the human body—to gain insights into heart function. These findings not only help us better understand and address heart rhythm disorders, sudden cardiac death, and other serious cardiovascular conditions, but also translate into practical applications for the general public. By bridging the gap between athletic performance and heart health, we aim to develop strategies that benefit everyone, from those looking to optimise their fitness to individuals managing heart disease.
Episodes
In this episode, we dive deep into the science of VO2 max with internationally renowned sports cardiologist Professor André La Gerche. From wearable tech to elite endurance, we explore the myths, metrics, and meaningful takeaways around one of the most talked-about fitness indicators.
Does exercise "waste" heartbeats?
Can you use up your heartbeats by exercising? Is there a smart way to manage them?
Professor André La Gerche breaks down what we know—whether exercise actually "spends" your heartbeats, how to use them wisely, and what the latest research says.
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Every year, Sudden Cardiac Death claims the lives of 500 Victorians under 50—three to four times more than road accidents. In this episode, we explore the causes, risk factors, and misconceptions of Cardiac Arrests, Sudden Cardiac Death, and Heart Failure. We dive into the role of genetics, the challenges of screening, and what family screening looks like for those with a history of cardiac arrest. Plus, we break down the cri...
Bruce Carter shares his journey of Heart Disease from a healthy middle-aged man to a near-death experience. Bruce is joined by Andre La Gerche who throughout the episodes explains the symptoms, medical procedures, and the too common occurrence of Heart Disease.
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Shane Warne tragically passed away from a suspected heart attack at the age of 52. In this episode, Dr Jessica Orchard and A/Prof Andre La Gerche discuss what happened to Shane, what we currently know about Cardiovascular disease and how people can look after their own heart health.
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Derek Clayton broke the marathon world record in 1969 - one of 14 career victories. In this podcast, Dr André La Gerche and Derek discuss his amazing career, marathon training in the 60s, and how Derek's cardiology has evolved.
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Dr André La Gerche discusses COVID, vaccines and its affect on athlete.
The conversation in this podcast does not represent official medical advice and does not represent the official position of St Vincent’s Hospital, the Baker Institute or St Vincent’s Institute. Athletes and members of the community are advised to discuss their individual circumstances with their treating doctor. This...
Georgia Baker is a professional road cyclist, two-time Olympian, Commonwealth Games gold medalist, and track World Champion.
During this podcast, Georgia and Dr. Maria Brosnan discuss the tragic passing of her father from a heart attack and overcoming her own heart condition, Supraventricular tachycardia (SVT).
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Episode two of the Racing Heart podcast welcomes the 2016 Paris-Roubaix winner Mathew Hayman. Matt spent 19 years at the highest level of world cycling which included his amazing 2016 Paris-Roubaix victory - see footage of the race below. He’s joined by Dr André La Gerche to discuss heart palpitations, the challenge it poses for an athlete, how an athlete's heart evolves, and the research Matt is currently a part of.
The National Centre For Sports Cardiology (NCSC) is a joint initiative between the Baker Institute, St Vincent’s Hospital, and the St Vincent’s Institute that is delving into the deeper workings of an athlete’s most important tool; their heart.
In this episode we discuss Sudden Cardiac Death with world-leading heart specialists, Associate Professor David Prior, Dr Maria Brosnan, Dr André La Gerche.
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