Heart Lab

About Heart Lab

Heart Lab is a research venture dedicated to studying the effects of exercise on the heart to better understand heart disease. Backed by the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, St Vincent’s Institute, and St Vincent’s Hospital, our team consists of PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and international collaborators from Belgium and Spain. Our research focuses on using elite athletes—often considered the "F1 engines" of the human body—to gain insights into heart function. These findings not only help us better understand and address heart rhythm disorders, sudden cardiac death, and other serious cardiovascular conditions, but also translate into practical applications for the general public. By bridging the gap between athletic performance and heart health, we aim to develop strategies that benefit everyone, from those looking to optimise their fitness to individuals managing heart disease.

Publisher

Heart Lab

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 May 2020

Latest episode

9 Jun 2025

Latest episodes

10 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Jun 2025

   Everything You Need to Know About VO2 Max

   Professor André La Gerche explores VO2 max, including its measurement, relationship to endurance, and implications for longevity, in this interview episode.

2. 

   2 Apr 2025

   If you have a finite number of heartbeats, why waste them?

   Professor André La Gerche discusses the concept of finite heartbeats, examining whether exercise depletes them and explores strategies for managing heartbeats wisely in this interview.

3. 

   4 Mar 2025

   Sudden Cardiac Death | Prof André La Gerche

   Professor André La Gerche discusses sudden cardiac death, exploring causes, risk factors, genetics, screening challenges, and the importance of CPR and defibrillation in this interview.

4. 

   8 Jan 2023

   Healthy Heart Disease | Bruce Carter and Andre La Gerche

   Bruce Carter recounts his harrowing experience with heart disease, as Andre La Gerche elucidates the symptoms and procedures, highlighting the prevalence of this condition in an interview.

5. 

   7 Mar 2022

   Warnie - yet more to give | Jessica Orchard & André La Gerche

   Dr. Jessica Orchard and A/Prof Andre La Gerche analyze Shane Warne's heart attack, explore cardiovascular disease, and highlight preventative heart health measures in this interview episode.

6. 

   21 Feb 2022

   Marathon world record | Derek Clayton

   Dr. André La Gerche interviews Derek Clayton about his 1969 marathon world record, training in the 60s, and the evolution of his cardiology.

7. 

   21 Nov 2021

   COVID, vaccines and side effects | Dr André La Gerche

   Dr. André La Gerche explores COVID-19, vaccines, and their effects on athletes, offering insights into immunity and sports participation in this interview.

8. 

   30 Sept 2021

   Overcoming SVT | Olympian Georgia Baker

   Olympian Georgia Baker recounts her journey overcoming Supraventricular tachycardia and coping with her father's heart attack in a conversation with Dr. Maria Brosnan, offering insights into resilience and heart health in this interview.

9. 

   27 Sept 2020

   A fluttering heart | Mat Hayman & André La Gerche

   Cyclist Mathew Hayman discusses heart palpitations, athlete's heart evolution, and current research with Dr. André La Gerche in this interview.

10. 

    28 May 2020

    Sudden Cardiac Death | National Centre for Sports Cardiology

    Associate Professor David Prior, Dr. Maria Brosnan, and Dr. André La Gerche discuss sudden cardiac death in athletes, highlighting the work of the National Centre for Sports Cardiology in this interview episode.

Who has been a guest on Heart Lab

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Bruce Carter
• Andre La Gerche
• Derek Clayton
• Dr André La Gerche
• Georgia Baker

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 31 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

49

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.