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Heart Matters Podcast

Conversations about heart health — with Professor Peter Barlis and leading cardiologists, making complex cardiology clear and actionable for patients and families.

Heart Matters Podcast

Heart Matters Podcast

with Professor Peter Barlis, Interventional Cardiologist

Each episode tackles a real cardiology topic — from understanding your medications to navigating a new diagnosis. Honest, evidence-based and always patient-first.

Episodes

Episode 1

Blood Pressure Explained: What the Numbers Really Mean

In this very first episode of the Heart Matters Podcast, Professor Peter Barlis takes you through one of the most important topics in heart health:…

Aug 31, 2025 0:24
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Medications Beyond Statins: PCSK9 Inhibitors and the Future of Cholesterol Management
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Conditions Iron Deficiency and the Heart
A/Prof. Ali Bazargan · Apr 14, 2026
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Medications Gout and the Heart: The Inflammation Connection: and Why Colchicine Matters
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Medications Bisoprolol: A Closer Look at This Common Heart Medication
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Live Well Resistance Training and Your Heart: Why Lifting Matters More Than You Think
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