Racing Heart
Racing Heart
Racing Heart podcast delves into sports cardiology through the experiences of cardiologists and athletes. The podcast is presented by the National Centre for Sports Cardiology (NCSC) - a centre of excellence that specialises in an athlete’s most important tool, their heart. The joint initiative combines the research and medical expertise of Baker Institute, St Vincent’s Hospital, and St Vincent’s…Social links:
Healthy Heart Disease | Bruce Carter and Andre La Gerche
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. The views and opinions expressed in …
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Warnie - yet more to give | Jessica Orchard & André La Gerche
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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Marathon world record | Derek Clayton
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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COVID, vaccines and side effects | Dr André La Gerche
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 comm…
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Overcoming SVT | Olympian Georgia Baker
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 tach…
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A fluttering heart | Mat Hayman & André La Gerche
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 palpitati…
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Sudden Cardiac Death | National Centre for Sports Cardiology
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…
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