The Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA) is launching a new podcast series titled Health Equity Awareness and Reflection (H.E.A.R.). This podcast, available through SCA University starting June 2025, aims to provide an audio library of conversations with experts in education, research, patient care, and health policy. The discussions will focus on quality, safety, access to care, and outcomes in peri-procedural care for patients with cardiovascular disorders. The H.E.A.R. Podcast is designed for asynchronous learning and aims to address health equity in peri-operative cardiovascular medicine.
The podcast series will feature national and international leaders in cardiovascular and thoracic anesthesiology, as well as experts from other healthcare specialties. Monthly episodes will be disseminated through SCA University, covering topics such as health disparities, leadership in health equity, innovation in medical education, and strategies for community engagement. Dr. Trevor Sutton, an expert in the area and a member of the Health Equity and Professional Advancement Committee (HEPAC), will host this podcast. The long-term goals include developing a small group of hosts to add variety to the podcast and maintaining international collaboration by interviewing leaders in health equity. The podcast aims to enhance accessibility through features like closed captions and audio transcripts and plans to broaden its reach through social media advertising and public platforms. The H.E.A.R. Podcast is expected to support community building within the SCA and advance health equity in peri-operative cardiovascular medicine globally.
Episode 10 – The Dual-Trained Advantage: Lessons from the Intersection of Cardiac Anesthesia and Critical Care
On this episode, Dr. Mary Arthur spoke with Dr. Promise Ariyo, a dual-trained cardiac anesthesiologist and intensivist at Johns Hopkins University, where her work focuses on improving perioperative care for at-risk and vulnerable patients. Dr. Ariyo earned her medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed her residency in Anesthesiology, fellowships in Critical Care Medicine and Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology, and a Master of Public Health through a T32 Research Fellowship, all at Johns Hopkins University.
A recognized leader in patient safety, Dr. Ariyo serves as Director of Clinical Quality and Patient Safety for Cardiac Anesthesia at Johns Hopkins and as Co-Chair for Quality at the Maryland Cardiac Surgery Quality Initiative, a statewide collaborative of 11 cardiac surgery hospitals dedicated to improving surgical outcomes.
Together, Dr. Arthur and Dr. Ariyo explore her unique journey through dual-fellowship training, how critical care shaped her approach to cardiac anesthesia, and what quality, safety, and systems thinking mean for our specialty’s future.
Access Podcast on SCA University: https://scauniversity.pathlms.com/courses/106826/video_presentations/572859