AACVPR, the premier professional membership and advocacy association for cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, hosts this podcast alongside Tom Draper, MBA, MAACVPR, to introduce another channel of delivering the latest news in cardiopulmonary practice. The goal of the show is to connect members and discuss timely topics within the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehab spaces.
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Signup to Generate a PitchAACVPR, the premier professional membership and advocacy association for cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, hosts this podcast alongside Tom Draper, MBA, MAACVPR, to introduce another channel of delivering the latest news in cardiopulmonary practice. The goal of the show is to connect members and discuss timely topics within the Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehab spaces.
The Pulse Pod is hosted by AACVPR. The show has published 41 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "News & Views Recording: Pairing Cancer Rehab and Cardiac Rehab: A Necessary Combination for Breast Cancer Survivors" (19 October 2026, 7 minutes), "News & Views Recording: Vaping and Lungs: What the Evidence Really Shows" (22 September 2026, 13 minutes), and "News & Views Recording: Keep CALM (and Breathe Better)" (27 August 2026, 9 minutes).
The Pulse Pod publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 8 minutes across 41 episodes.
Booking probability for The Pulse Pod is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Pulse Pod requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Pulse Pod's contact route on record: public web form.
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AACVPR hosts The Pulse Pod, a health podcast with 41 episodes published.
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Could cardiac rehabilitation play a larger role in breast cancer survivorship? Clinical exercise physiologist and cancer exercise specialist Sadie Engleken, ACSM-CEP, CCES, makes the case for combining cancer and...
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Guest author Gaurav Khanna, MD , unpacks what is understood — and not understood — about the emerging condition known as "popcorn lung," what was learned from the EVALI outbreak of 2019, and whether vaping has value as...
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Pulmonary rehabilitation clinician Maria Baylon, RRT, RCP, examines the way that pulmonary rehab professionals ask patients to breathe. Namely, Baylon investigates the effectiveness of the Capnography-Assisted Learned...
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AACVPR hosted a webinar updating cardiopulmonary professionals on contemporary issues related to lipid care. This was a timely and relevant session that provided suggestions on clinical care and described a few...
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In medicine, nutrition is a science; but for people, it is a biography. What and when we eat can hold deep personal importance. Our life stories likely include shared experiences around food that could appear...
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AACVPR President Stacey Greenway, MA, MPH, MAACVPR, ACSM-CEP outlines a bold, member-informed roadmap to strengthen the future of cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation. The plan focuses on three core goals—deepening...
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The general public might associate wearable health technology more so with 'cardio' than the 'pulmonary,' but these devices are making strides in monitoring chronic lung disease. UVM Health internist Elie Donath, MD...
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Kevin G. Tayon, MD, and Bryan J. Taylor, PhD, FAACVPR trace the origins of Takotsubo syndrome—from its first puzzling presentation in 1983 Hiroshima to its recognition as “broken-heart syndrome” after a surge of cases...
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Staying active in winter can be tough for cardiopulmonary rehab patients, but understanding how cold air stresses the heart and lungs — and taking simple precautions — helps keep workouts safe and effective even when...
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By James D. Walter, PhD Discover why adding small bursts of movement to your day—not just formal exercise—can transform your health and longevity.
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The holiday season can magnify feelings of loneliness and social isolation for older adults with chronic heart and lung conditions. Learn to recognize the signs of loneliness in your patients and understand the role...
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If you really want to make cardiopulmonary rehab professionals jump out of their skin this Halloween, send them a patient who’s actively using cannabis. Whether for medical or recreational purposes, Sherrie Khadanga, MD...
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Malloree Rice, MS, ACSM-CEP, CCRP emphasizes the importance of inclusive and accessible care in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, particularly for patients who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or have low vision. It...
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Pulmonary rehabilitation, originally developed for COPD, is now being increasingly recognized as beneficial for lung cancer patients—especially those undergoing surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation—by improving lung...
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News & Views editor Ruth Akers, RN, BSN, MS, MAACVPR encourages the CR and PR community to celebrate AACVPR's milestone anniversary at the 40th AACVPR Annual Meeting, emphasizing the value of learning, networking, and...
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Dr. Dennis Kerrigan shares powerful insights from the Henry Ford ExCITE program—a pioneering initiative that blends the principles of cardiac rehabilitation with the unique needs of cancer patients. This article...
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As Mental Health Awareness Month draws to a close, guest author Dawn Siek, BSN, RN, CV-BC , describes the creation of the “ Grow Your Mental Health” booklet, a resource designed specifically with the cardiac rehab...
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When it comes to recovering from heart disease, knowledge truly is power. Imagine being diagnosed with a heart condition and feeling overwhelmed by medical jargon, new medications, and lifestyle changes. This is where...
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Ruth Akers, RN, BSN, MS, FAACVPR reads an interesting overview of the use of PR for COPD by Karen Edwards, MS, RRT, RCEP, FAACVPR, and Jonathan David, MSN, RN, EBP-C, CCRP, NE-BC, FPCNA, FAACVPR, FACC.
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Todd Brown MD, MSPH, FACC, FAHA, MAACVPR reflects on the review and modernization of the Core Components of Cardiac Rehabilitation in this CR Week special narrated by Ruth Akers, RN, BSN, MS, FAACVPR.
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