Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME

Management of Postoperative Pericarditis.   Guest: Melissa Erdman, P.A.-C. Guest: Juan Crestanello, M.D. Host: Sharonne Hayes, M.D.   In this podcast, Mayo Clinic experts explore the complexities of diagnosing and managing postoperative pericarditis, a condition that presents unique challenges compared to other forms of pericarditis. The discussion delves into how this complication differs in pres...

How a Years Worth of Experience of PFA for AF has Revolutionized My Practice   Guest: Christopher DeSimone, M.D., Ph. D. Guest: Abhishek Deshmukh, M.B.B.S. Host: Anthony H. Kashou, M.D.   Patients most commonly have undergone traditional catheter ablation for AF via a thermal energy source. A newer energy modality is called Pulsed Field Ablation – using very high energy pulsation of strong voltage...

Lipoprotein (a) Elevation: What Does it do to CV Risk and What do You Need to Know About Treatment   Guest: Vlad Vasile, M.D., Ph. D. Host: Stephen L. Kopecky, M.D.   Lipoprotein (a) is a blood biomarker that poses independent risk of heart attacks and stroke when elevated. All patients should be screened for this biomarker. Currently, there are no efficient treatments for lipoprotein (a) elevatio...

How to Tell Patients about Adding in Intervals to Their Physical Activity Program   Guest: Kate Russell, C.E.P. Host: Stephen L. Kopecky, M.D.   Intervals are a hugely beneficial addition to any exercise program. As with any exercise topic, finding good information can be difficult and overwhelming. We will discuss how to modify intervals to fit patients of all ages, fitness levels, and limitation...

Role of Thrombophilia Testing in Venous Thromboembolism   Guest: Ana Casanegra, M.D., M.S. Host: Kyle Klarich, M.D.   Thrombophilia testing identifies inherited or acquired conditions that increase the risk of abnormal blood clotting. Sometimes it can help us guide management decisions for patients, but who and when to test are key questions to address before making this decision.   Topics Discuss...

Electrophysiology Considerations in Oncology Patients   Guest: Nicholas Tan, M.D., M.S. Host: Anthony H. Kashou, M.D.   In today’s episode of ECG Making Waves, Dr. Anthony Kashou interviews Dr. Nicholas Tan on how clinicians should consider electrophysiology in the patient with cancer. After listening to this episode, learners will understand the relationship between cancer and heart rhythm disord...

Chronic Total Occlusion in 2025   Guest: Gregory Barsness, M.D. Host: Malcolm Bell, M.D.   Chronic (>3 months) complete epicardial coronary obstructive lesions, often referred to as CTOs, are recognized in a large minority of those referred for coronary angiography yet historically represent <5% of coronary intervention attempts.  Improving tools, techniques and strategies have allowed great...

Supplements for Cardiovascular Prevention   Guest: Lisa M. Gilman, APRN, C.N.P. Host: Stephen L. Kopecky, M.D.   Supplement use is a growing industry in which patients seek additional potential benefit of reducing disease burden and improving overall health.  This presentation will be an overview of supplements used to address cardiovascular disease prevention   Topics Discussed: Our patients will...

Role of Genetics in the Heart Failure Clinic   Guest: Naveen Pereira, M.D. Host: Kyle Klarich, M.D.   Genetic testing for heart failure is most beneficial for patients with cardiomyopathies. It aids in personalized treatment, early diagnosis, and family risk assessment, although its uptake has been slow due to costs, access, and interpretation challenges. Ongoing research into genetic mutations an...

Assessing Recurrence Following Pulsed Field Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation   Guest: Nicholas Tan, M.D., M.S. Host: Anthony H. Kashou, M.D.   Pulsed field ablation has been rapidly adopted across the United States since FDA approval was granted 1 year ago, due to its excellent acute efficacy, favorable safety profile, and fast workflow. However, recurrences post-ablation are comparable to that of...

Hybrid Procedures Collaboration with Interventional Cardiology   Guest: Jason Anderson, M.D. Guest: Elizabeth Stephens, M.D., Ph. D. Host: Malcolm Bell, M.D.   Increasingly, collaboration between interventional cardiology and congenital cardiac surgeons has been used to optimize care for patients with congenital heart disease. Multi-disciplinary care is key, and “hybrid” procedures can be part of...

Interval Training – What Does the Science Tell Us About the Benefits Versus Continuous Activity   Guest: Amanda R. Bonikowske, Ph. D. Host: Stephen L. Kopecky, M.D.   Learners will gain insights into the health and fitness benefits of high-intensity interval training (HIIT). They will explore various approaches to HIIT and learn strategies for integrating it into a well-rounded exercise program. A...

Secrets to Achieving CAD Regression   Guest: Stephen Kopecky, M.D. Host: Sharonne Hayes, M.D.   Coronary artery disease regression can occur in lipid rich plaque. Calcified and fibrotic plaque are essentially scars and cannot regress; however, they also are not associated with plaque rupture, which can lead to myocardial infarction. Studies with invasive angiography or CT angiography that have sho...

Association Between COVID-19 Vaccination and Atrial Arrhythmias in Individuals with Cardiac Implantable Electronic Devices   Guest: Malini Madhavan, M.B.B.S. Host: Anthony H. Kashou, M.D.   In a study of over 7000 individuals with a cardiac implanted device in the Biotronik CERTITUDE registry, the burden of device detected AF was noted to be higher in the 3 months after covid vaccination compared...

Updates in Left Atrial Appendage Closure   Guest: Ammar Killu, M.B.B.S. Host: Sharonne Hayes, M.D.   In today’s episode of “Interviews With the Experts, listeners will learn how to select patients that may benefit from left atrial appendage occlusion.  Listeners will understand the major differences between currently available commercial devices.    Topics Discussed: What is left atrial appendage...

Lifestyle Modification in the Setting of New Prevention Therapies   Guest: R. Scott Wright, M.D. Host: Stephen L. Kopecky, M.D.   Cardiovascular prevention has largely focused on new pharmaceutical therapies over the past several decades. Often overlooked are the critical roles of diet, exercise, sleep and other individual behaviors which underpin all of preventive measures for improved health. Th...

Latest Developments in the Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension    Guest: Robert P. Frantz, M.D. Host: Kyle Klarich, M.D.   Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a serious disease manifested by vasoconstriction and obliteration of the pulmonary arterial vasculature resulting in rise in pulmonary artery pressure and resistance and culminating in right heart failure. Listeners will learn...

Exploring New Frontiers in Rhythm Monitoring Technology   Guest: Suraj Kapa, M.D. Host: Anthony H. Kashou, M.D.   After listening to this podcast, the learners will be able to confidently identify areas of advancement in cardiac rhythm monitoring. Additionally, listeners will learn specific areas of future research around technology to support the future of cardiac rhythm monitoring.   Topics Disc...

Updates from the 2024 ESC and AHA Scientific Statements on Cardiac Sarcoidosis   Guest: Leslie T. Cooper Jr., M.D. Host: Kyle W. Klarich, M.D.   Cardiac sarcoidosis is a systemic, chronic inflammatory disorder characterized by non-caseating, epithelioid cell granulomas that may involve many tissues and organs. The Heart Rhythm Society criteria for diagnosis of cardiac sarcoidosis require a biopsy-...

New RNA Therapies for Treatment of ASCVD, Prevention, and Dyslipidemia   Guest: R. Scott Wright, M.D. Host: Stephen L. Kopecky, M.D.   RNA therapies are growing in number as targeted treatments for dyslipidemia including LDL-c, Lp(a) and Triglycerides. The podcast will explore the science behind these therapies, the evidence for safety and how clinicians can utilize them in their practices.    Top...

Myocarditis: What’s New in 2025   Guest: Leslie T. Cooper Jr., M.D. Host: Kyle W. Klarich, M.D.   After this episode of Mayo Clinic’s cardiovascular podcast series “Interviews With the Experts,” the listener will be able to identify the novel 2024 ACC Expert Care Decision Pathway (ECDP) 4-stage classifications of myocarditis. Hear today’s expert discuss pivotal tests in the diagnosis of myocarditi...

Post-Cardiac Ablation Atrial Arrhythmia Monitoring   Guest: Suraj Kapa, M.D. Host: Anthony H. Kashou, M.D.   In this episode of the segment "ECG Making Waves," the listener will learn to identify the right monitoring approach for a given patient’s arrhythmia considerations around ablation. They will also learn how to list specific considerations when reviewing and interpreting post-ablation arrhyt...

Lipid Drugs: Part 2   Guest: Alicia A. Mickow, APRN, C.N.P., M.S.N Host: Stephen L. Kopecky, M.D.   In Part 2, we will explore potential side effects and barriers to prescribing these medications, considering various patient factors. If you missed Part 1 last week, we encourage you to listen to it first, as this episode serves as a continuation and conclusion of that discussion.   Topics Discussed...

Lipid Drugs: Part 1   Guest: Alicia A. Mickow, APRN, C.N.P., M.S.N Host: Stephen L. Kopecky, M.D.   In Part 1 of this two-part series, listeners will learn the challenges of managing patients who are statin-intolerant, the range of available treatment options, alternative dosing schedules, and strategies for introducing newer medications. Stay tuned for Part 2, where they will examine the side eff...

Heart Lung Transplantation   Guest: Richard C. Daly, M.D. Guest: Philip J. Spencer, M.D. Host: Kyle Klarich, M.D.   Heart lung transplantation is the transplant of the combined heart-lung organ bloc from a donor into a recipient who has end-stage disease of both the heart and the lungs.  This is often necessary because the disease in 1 of the organs (the heart or the lungs) caused the disease in t...