A bite-sized, regular chat for all healthcare professionals working in primary care. Episodes cover clinical tips and hot topics. New episodes published every Thursday or Friday.
In this episode, Dr Roger Henderson discusses unstable angina and its place within the spectrum of acute coronary syndrome. Although advances in high-sensitivity troponin testing mean that unstable angina is diagnosed less frequently than in the past, recognising the clinical syndrome remains essential. For GPs, the challenge is distinguishing acute myocardial ischaemia from other causes of chest discomfort, while identifying those patients who require urgent investigation and treatment. The episode covers the underlying pathophysiology, the clinical features that should raise suspicion and the role of the electrocardiogram and high-sensitivity troponin in contemporary diagnosis. It also explores risk stratification, antiplatelet and anticoagulant therapy, symptom management, indications for invasive assessment and secondary prevention. Most importantly, it considers how careful clinical reasoning can help GPs identify high-risk patients early and avoid missing alternative life-threatening diagnoses.Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at:https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB (https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/cardiovascular-medicine/ep-224-unstable-angina)/podcasts/cardiovascular-medicine/ep-224-unstable-angina (https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/cardiovascular-medicine/ep-224-unstable-angina).Did you know? With GPnotebook Pro, you can earn CPD credits by tracking the podcast episodes you listen to. Learn more (https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/gpnotebook-pro).
10 Sept 2026
Ep 223 – Cystic fibrosis
In this episode, Dr Roger Henderson explores cystic fibrosis, a condition that has undergone one of the most remarkable transformations in modern medicine. Once considered almost exclusively a life-limiting childhood disease, cystic fibrosis is now increasingly recognised as a chronic condition extending well into adult life, thanks to major advances in diagnosis, multidisciplinary care and targeted therapies. The episode covers the underlying genetics and pathophysiology, the multisystem nature of the disease and key features of diagnosis and management, along with the revolutionary impact of cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator modulators. It also considers the continuing importance of holistic, multidisciplinary care and what the future may hold for patients living with cystic fibrosis.Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at:https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB (https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/respiratory-and-chest-medicine/ep-223-cystic-fibrosis)/podcasts/respiratory-and-chest-medicine/ep-223-cystic-fibrosis (https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/respiratory-and-chest-medicine/ep-223-cystic-fibrosis).Did you know? With GPnotebook Pro, you can earn CPD credits by tracking the podcast episodes you listen to. Learn more (https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/gpnotebook-pro).
3 Sept 2026
Ep 222 – Magnesium and sleep
The role of magnesium supplements in improving sleep duration and quality has received a great deal of interest, particularly on social media, but why might additional magnesium improve sleep, and is there evidence that it does? In this episode, Dr Kate Chesterman explores these questions and considers whether magnesium supplements could be recommended as an additional option alongside the traditional management of sleep disorders.Access episode show notes containing key references and take-home points at:https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB (https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/nutrition/ep-222-magnesium-and-sleep)/podcasts/nutrition/ep-222-magnesium-and-sleep (https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/podcasts/nutrition/ep-222-magnesium-and-sleep).Did you know? With GPnotebook Pro, you can earn CPD credits by tracking the podcast episodes you listen to. Learn more (https://gpnotebook.com/en-GB/gpnotebook-pro).
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Dr Will Hinchliffe
Dr Hannah Rosa
Dr Kate Chesterman
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289,538
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.6 / 5
13 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
142 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 72 / 100
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Engagement
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