CHEST Pulse

In this podcast presented by CHEST's Cardiovascular Medicine and Surgery Section, Ross Lavine, MD, interviews David Baran, MD. They explore key topics in cardiogenic shock and mechanical circulatory support and discuss Dr. Baran’s advice for junior faculty and fellows on building a successful career in medicine.

In this episode, host Doreen Addrizzo-Harris, MD, FCCP, is joined by Keren Bakal, MD, and Amy Springer, MSN, FNP-C, to explore initial treatment strategies for bronchiectasis and nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) pulmonary disease. The conversation delves into the critical role of airway clearance therapy, challenges in selecting individualized treatments, and the importance of patient education. The experts also discuss the latest guidelines for managing nodular and cavitary NTM lung disease, including when to initiate treatment vs monitoring, as well as strategies for managing common drug toxicities. Additionally, they examine comorbidities often seen in patients with bronchiectasis, such as gastrointestinal disorders, sinus disease, and psychosocial factors like anxiety and depression. This episode is part of CHEST's Bridging Specialties®: Timely Diagnosis for NTM Disease and Bronchiectasis program. LEARN MORE » This program is produced in partnership with CHEST and is sponsored by Insmed Incorporated. HOST Doreen J. Addrizzo-Harris, MD, FCCP Fiona and Stanley Druckenmiller Professor of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine Director, NYULH Bronchiectasis and NTM Clinical and Translational Program NYU Grossman School of Medicine New York, NY PANELISTS Keren Bakal, MD Clinical Attending, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Overlook Medical Center/Atlantic Health System Summit Health Livingston, NJ Amy Springer, MSN, FNP-C Senior Nurse Practitioner NYULH Bronchiectasis and NTM Clinical and Translational Program Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine NYU Langone Health New York, NY

In this episode, host Ashwin Basavaraj, MD, FCCP, and guest Charles Daley, MD, discuss bronchiectasis exacerbations. They cover their clinical importance, differentiation from COPD and asthma, and management strategies, including cautious use of steroids. They also discuss prevention methods such as airway clearance, macrolide antibiotics, inhaled antibiotics, and emerging anti-inflammatory therapies in development. This episode is part of CHEST’s Bridging Specialties®: Timely Diagnosis for NTM Disease and Bronchiectasis program. LEARN MORE » This program is produced in partnership with CHEST and is sponsored by Insmed Incorporated. Originally aired: July 1, 2025 HOST Ashwin Basavaraj, MD, FCCP Associate Professor of Medicine Section Chief, Bellevue Hospital Associate Director, NYULH Bronchiectasis and NTM Clinical and Translational Program Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine NYU Grossman School of Medicine New York, NY PANELIST Charles Daley, MD Professor, Department of Medicine Chief, Division of Mycobacterial and Respiratory Infections National Jewish Health Denver, CO

In this episode, host Doreen Addrizzo-Harris, MD, FCCP, is joined by Amy Springer, MSN, FNP-C, to explore the challenges and treatment strategies for recalcitrant Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) pulmonary disease, resistant MAC, and Mycobacterium abscessus (M abscessus) infections. They discuss diagnostic considerations, antibiotic resistance, treatment regimens—including US Food and Drug Administration-approved therapies and surgical options—and the critical role of patient compliance. This episode is part of CHEST’s Bridging Specialties®: Timely Diagnosis for NTM Disease and Bronchiectasis program. LEARN MORE » This program is produced in partnership with CHEST and is sponsored by Insmed Incorporated. Originally aired: July 1, 2025 HOST Doreen J. Addrizzo-Harris, MD, FCCP Fiona and Stanley Druckenmiller Professor of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine Director, NYULH Bronchiectasis and NTM Clinical and Translational Program NYU Grossman School of Medicine New York, NY PANELIST Amy Springer, MSN, FNP-C Senior Nurse Practitioner, NYULH Bronchiectasis and NTM Clinical and Translational Program Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine NYU Langone Health New York, NY

In this episode, experts discuss how clinicians can address vaccine hesitancy in their patients, especially those with chronic respiratory conditions. This episode explores communication strategies, key factors shaping vaccine acceptance, and best practices for health care providers. Learn practical ways to build trust using CHEST’s First 5 Minutes® strategies, and support patients in making informed vaccination decisions to protect against severe respiratory illnesses like RSV, COVID-19, and influenza. Moderator Ryan Maves, MD, FCCP Panelist Megan Conroy, MD, MA(Ed), FCCP

In this episode of CHEST Morning Preview, Gabriel Bosslet, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2024, previews the final day of CHEST 2024 while speaking with Sandhya Khurana, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2025, about what to expect from next year’s meeting in Chicago. In this episode of CHEST Morning Preview, Gabriel Bosslet, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2024, previews the final day of CHEST 2024 while speaking with Sandhya Khurana, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2025, about what to expect from next year’s meeting in Chicago. Submit a session proposal for CHEST 2025 »

In this episode of CHEST Morning Preview, Gabriel Bosslet, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2024, speaks with Training and Transitions Committee Chair, Subani Chandra, MD, FCCP, about what to expect from the conference on Tuesday, including the Network Open Forums (11:15 am ET), opportunities for trainees, and the highly anticipated CHEST Challenge Championship (doors open at 7:30 pm ET).

In this episode of CHEST Morning Preview, Gabriel Bosslet, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2024, speaks with Council of Networks Chair, Margaret Pisani, MD, MPH, FCCP, about what not to miss on Monday, including the Women in Chest Medicine Luncheon (12 pm ET, preregistration required) and the Network Mixer (5 pm ET).

In this episode of CHEST Morning Preview, Gabriel Bosslet, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2024, and CHEST President, Jack D. Buckley, MD, MPH, FCCP, welcome you to CHEST 2024 and give a glimpse into the first day of the meeting, including the Opening Session (8 am ET) and the Keynote Address from Vanessa Kerry, MD, MSc.

“I learned how scary it was to be on that side of medicine... I had gone from being a healthy doctor to a patient with cancer, and I had a lot of anxiety about reentering the world, especially as a doctor.” In a recording of a live performance from the CHEST 2023 annual meeting in Honolulu, Lilit Sargsyan, MD, FCCP, shares her experience in the health care system as a patient with thyroid cancer. Dr. Sargsyan had to advocate for herself—and fight too hard, she said—to receive the tests and care she knew she needed. As a physician, she was in a place of privilege to do that. But it changed her entire outlook as a medical professional. Listen to her story of how she overcame the feelings of fear, anger, and anxiety to reclaim her life—and her voice.

This podcast highlights a clinician's experience with climate change and its impact on lung health. Stephanie Maximous, MD, MS, is a pulmonary and critical care physician at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, a clinician educator, and an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh. She serves as the CHEST representative on the Medical Society Consortium on Climate and Health. Read a CHEST Advocates article, “Tackling the Massive Threat of Climate Change,” written by Dr. Maximous: https://www.chestnet.org/Guidelines-and-Topic-Collections/Publications/CHEST-Advocates/Tackling-the-Massive-Threat-of-Climate-Change All CHEST members are encouraged to learn how you can become a force for climate and health in your community. To get involved with the Consortium, visit https://medsocietiesforclimatehealth.org.

In this episode, expert faculty Julie Morisset, MD, and Ayodeji Adegunsoye, MD, MSc, PhD, FCCP, talk with moderator Mary Beth Scholand, MD, FCCP, on the health inequities that are important to factor into interstitial lung disease (ILD) diagnosis and care. They discuss the symptoms and patient profiles associated with ILD, appropriate tests that may help validate a suspicion of ILD, and next steps in the process, including how to document and when and where to refer. Access more ILD resources from CHEST at https://www.chestnet.org/guidelines-and-topic-collections/topic-collections/interstitial-lung-disease. Claim 1 CME/CE/MOC credit for listening to this podcast at https://education.chestnet.org/url/product/92917.1. This project is funded in part by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation through a grant program administered by the Council of Medical Specialty Societies.

Parents Against Vaping e-cigarettes (PAVe) has become an influential advocacy and education nonprofit run and powered by passionate volunteers across the country. The organization serves as the national parent voice fighting the predatory behavior of Big Tobacco as it relates to vaping and targeting youth. PAVe parents advocate at the local, state, and national levels for ending the sale of all flavored e-cigarettes and all menthol and other flavored tobacco products. They also provide free resources, training, and materials that empower parents to educate others in their own communities about the dangers of youth vaping. Together with Dina Alessi and Dorian Fuhrman, Meredith Berkman is one of the founding partners of PAVe. This podcast, part of summer 2023 issue of CHEST Advocates, shares her story. Learn more about PAVe » Read the CHEST Advocates publication »

Kara L. Dupuy-McCauley, MD, highlights the group of disorders that make up central sleep apnea (CSA). Because there are a variety of different CSA types, treatment can be challenging, as there is no one-size-fits-all approach to treatment. Gain an understanding of the types and their pathophysiology to help you decipher which treatment methods are best for your patients. This webinar was developed by the Respiratory-Related Sleep Disorders Section of CHEST’s Sleep Medicine Network.

In this episode of CHEST Morning Preview, Aneesa Das, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2023, previews the final day of CHEST 2023 while speaking with Gabriel T. Bosslet, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2024, about what to expect from next year’s meeting in Boston. Submit a session proposal for CHEST 2024 »

In this episode of CHEST Morning Preview, Aneesa Das, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2023, speaks with Bill Kelly, MD, FCCP, about what to expect from the conference on Tuesday, including the Network Open Forums (10:30 am HST) and the highly anticipated CHEST Challenge Championship (7:30 pm HST).

In this episode of CHEST Morning Preview, Aneesa Das, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2023, speaks with Cassie Kennedy, MD, FCCP, about what not to miss on Monday, including the Women in Chest Medicine Luncheon (12:45 pm HST, preregistration required) and the Networks Mixer (4 pm HST).

In this episode of CHEST Morning Preview, Aneesa Das, MD, FCCP, Chair of the Scientific Program Committee for CHEST 2023, and CHEST President, Doreen Addrizzo-Harris, MD, FCCP, welcome you to CHEST 2023 and give a glimpse into the first day of the meeting, including the Opening Session (3:15 pm HST) and the Welcome Reception (5:15 pm HST).

This podcast highlights the impact of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) on older adults. Experts discuss RSV's pathophysiology, risk factors, potential complications, and the vital role of new vaccines in protecting the aging population. Supported by an independent medical educational grant from GSK SPEAKERS Kelly Pennington, MD Ryan C. Maves, MD, FCCP

In this episode, Angel Coz Yataco, MD, FCCP, explores a case involving the likelihood of sepsis in a hypoxic patient. This episode is part 3 of a three-part series hosted by Alice Gallo De Moraes, MD, FCCP, in which expert clinicians discuss and debate how they would approach various sepsis cases. Listen to case #1 » Listen to case #2 » These resources were supported by Grant/Cooperative Agreement Number 5 NU50CK000604-02-00 from the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.