Top cardiology influencers on Youtube

We look at YouTube's top cardiology industry influencers, where each channel presents unique content. 

York Cardiology

• YouTube Channel: @YorkCardiology 
• Subscribers: 462K
• Focus: Reliable information about heart health in a jargon-free manner.
• Angle: Dr. Sanjay Gupta, a Consultant Heart Specialist in York, UK, shares high-quality content on various cardiology topics.
  
  

Prev Med

• YouTube Channel: @PrevMedHealth
• Subscribers: 179k
• Focus: Cardiovascular inflammation studies, medications, and coaching for adding decades of healthy life.
• Angle: Dr. Ford Brewer, MD MPH and team provide insights into preventive medicine and cardiovascular health.
  
  

DeBakey Institute 

• YouTube Channel: @DeBakeyCVEdu
• Subscribers: 103k
• Focus: Academic and clinical educational programs in cardiovascular medicine.
• Angle: Epicenter for cardiovascular education, offering insights into academic and clinical aspects.
  
  

Dr. Alo

• YouTube Channel: @DrMAlo
• Subscribers: 11.4K
• Focus: Healthy living, lipids, cholesterol, diet, exercise, nutrition, and medical research.
• Angle: Dr. Alo, a Cardiologist and Personal Trainer, discusses heart health and overall well-being.
  
  

American College of Cardiology

• YouTube Channel: @AmericanCollegeOfCardiology
• Subscribers: 20.4k
• Focus: Enhancing the lives of cardiovascular patients through medical society initiatives.
• Angle: A nonprofit medical society providing cardiology professionals and patients information.
  
  

Cardiology Department Ain Shams

• YouTube Channel: @cardiologydepartmentainsha9783
• Subscribers: 33.1k
• Focus: Educational medical content in cardiovascular medicine and interventional cardiology.
• Angle: Lectures by staff members covering various cardiology topics for educational purposes.
  
  

Strong Cardiology

• YouTube Channel: @Strongcardiology
• Subscribers: 16.2k
• Focus: Informative videos on cardiology, advanced ECG tips, and more.
• Angle: Providing viewers with information on cardiology topics, including advanced ECG techniques.
  
  

Radcliffe Cardiology

• YouTube Channel: @RadcliffeCardiology
• Subscribers: 6.92k
• Focus: Disseminating leading thought and best practices in cardiology.
• Angle: A resource offering continuous education in cardiology.
  
  

European Society of Cardiology

• YouTube Channel: @EuropeanSocietyofCardiology
• Subscribers: 30.5k
• Focus: Representing cardiology professionals across Europe and the Mediterranean.
• Angle: Missioned to advance global research in cardiovascular medicine.
  
  

Boston Scientific Cardiology

• YouTube Channel: @BostonScientificCardiology
• Subscribers: 8.43k
• Focus: Developing technologies for the diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease.
• Angle: Providing insights into the latest technologies in cardiology from a leading developer.
  
  

Emory Cardiology

• YouTube Channel: @emorycardiology9010
• Subscribers: 7k
• Focus: Informative videos on various cardiology aspects.
• Angle: Learn more about cardiology from Emory Cardiology.
  
  

Cardiology Forum

• YouTube Channel: @CardiologyForum
• Subscribers: 1.86k
• Focus: Educational videos on cases and quizzes regarding Echo/Echocardiography, ECG/EKG, and Coronary Angiography.
• Angle: Engaging content for those interested in cardiology diagnostics.
  
  

Shade Tree Cardiology

• YouTube Channel: @ShadeTreeCardiology
• Subscribers: 9.48k
• Focus Down and dirty descriptions of cardiology concepts.
• Angle: Simplifying complex cardiology topics for a broader audience.
  
  

CardioSmart

• YouTube Channel: @Cardiosmart
• Subscribers: 15.6k
• Focus: Engaging, informing, and empowering cardiovascular patients to participate in their care.
• Angle: Offering advice for professionals and general viewers.
  
  

The Drs. Wolfson

• YouTube Channel: @TheDrsWolfson
• Subscribers: 10.9k
• Focus: Heart Healthy tips, Paleo Nutrition, and Lifestyle.
• Angle: Dr. Heather Wolfson and The Natural Cardiologist share insights on heart health and paleo living.
  
  

People4People

• YouTube Channel: @LinkstreetHealth-People4People
• Subscribers: 6.71k
• Focus: Pediatric Cardiology classes, teaching, and lectures.
• Angle: Coordinated and conceptualized by Dr. Sunita Maheshwari, Senior Consultant Pediatric Cardiologist.

R. Kannan Mutharasan

• YouTube Channel: @RKannanMutharasan
• Subscribers: 4.86k
• Focus: Videos about cardiology for students and patients.
• Angle: M.D. Assistant Professor of Medicine Cardiology at Northwestern University.
  
  

Cardiology Online

• YouTube Channel: @cardiologyonline6409
• Subscribers: 1.41k
• Focus: Advancement of global research in cardiovascular medicine.
• Angle: Support of scientific research in cardiovascular medicine.
  
  

Heart

• YouTube Channel: @HeartBMJ
• Subscribers: 1.57k
• Focus: International peer-reviewed journal keeping cardiologists up to date.
• Angle: Advances in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
  
  

Egyptian Society of Cardiology (EgSC)

• YouTube Channel: @egyptiansocietyofcardiolog429
• Subscribers: 7.09k
• Focus: Providing information on various cardiovascular concepts.
• Angle: Educational content in the field of cardiology.
  
  

In the news

An Arizona cardiology practice reached a $100,000 settlement with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) over alleged HIPAA violations. OCR found that the practice posted patients’ protected health information (PHI) on a publicly accessible online calendar, transmitted PHI to personal email accounts, and failed to ensure that its business associates provided adequate safeguards for PHI. Additionally, the practice did not provide or document employee training on handling PHI. Beyond the financial settlement, the practice agreed to implement a corrective action plan that includes revising its policies, conducting regular risk assessments, and enhancing technical safeguards for electronic PHI. 

FAQs

What is HIPAA, and how does it relate to healthcare information?

HIPAA, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, is a federal law designed to protect the privacy and security of patient health information. It outlines requirements for handling sensitive data in cardiology and other healthcare fields to maintain confidentiality and prevent unauthorized access.

What types of patient information are protected under HIPAA in cardiology practices?

HIPAA covers all individually identifiable health information held or transmitted by a covered entity or its business associates. In cardiology practices, this includes patient records, diagnostic images, EKG/ECG data, billing details, and any other information that could identify a patient.

Where can cardiology practices find resources and guidance for HIPAA compliance?

• The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) offers resources and guidance on understanding HIPAA regulations.
• Professional cardiology associations and organizations provide training programs, webinars, and publications focused on HIPAA compliance specific to cardiology practices.
• Legal counsel and healthcare compliance experts can support cardiology practices in meeting HIPAA standards and managing related risks.
  
  

What types of information are considered PHI in cardiology practice?

PHI in cardiology includes patients' medical histories, treatment plans, diagnostic test results, EKG/ECG readings, medication details, and any other information that can be linked to a patient's health or care.

What are some common HIPAA compliance challenges faced by cardiologists?

Challenges include securing electronic health records (EHRs), ensuring proper authorization for sharing PHI with other providers or third parties, using secure methods to communicate with patients and peers, and keeping up-to-date with changing HIPAA regulations and requirements.

Can cardiologists use mobile devices such as smartphones or tablets in their practice while remaining HIPAA compliant?

Yes, cardiologists can use mobile devices, but they must implement measures to secure PHI. This involves using encryption, password protection, secure messaging apps, and remote wipe features.

See also: HIPAA Compliant Email: The Definitive Guide