Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME

Mayo Clinic's Experience with Cardioneural Ablation   Guest: Guru Kowlgi, M.B.B.S. Host: Anthony H. Kashou, MD   After listening to this podcast, the learners will develop a fundamental understanding of cardioneural ablation, as well as which patients should be referred for the procedure. Additionally, they will get a sense of the outcomes of the cardioneural ablation program at Mayo Clinic.   Top...

Aortic Valve Prosthesis Selection   Guest: Kimberly Holst, M.D. Host: Sharonne Hayes, M.D.   In this podcast we will learn to identify patient specific factors to be considered during evaluation for aortic valve replacement including patient specific anatomy, comorbidities, and lifelong management of aortic valve disease. Learners will learn to identify advantages to mechanical and biologic prosth...

Current Nutritional Controversies- What is the Science Behind the Current Trends in Mainstream Media?   Guest: Professor Christopher Gardner, Ph. D. Host: Kyla Lara-Breitinger, M.D.   From the perspective of both mainstream and social media, it can often seem that there is more controversy than consensus about nutrition topics such as seed oils and ultra processed foods. To the contrary, Christoph...

Can CT Angiography Be Used to Track CAD Regression?   Guest: Eric Williamson, M.D. Host: Stephen Kopecky, M.D.   Listeners to this podcast will learn about the role of coronary CT angiography (CCTA) in preventative cardiology. CCTA enables early detection and characterization of coronary plaque before significant cardiovascular events occur. It non-invasively visualizes both calcified and non-calc...

Myth-Busting: Common Misconceptions About Dairy and Heart Health, Personalized Nutrition and Dairy, & Practical Tips for Heart-Healthy Dairy Consumption   Guest: Tara Schmidt, RDN, LD Guest: Jen Welper, Executive Chef Host: Kyla Lara-Breitinger, M.D.   From encouraging full-fat dairy to avoiding dairy at all costs, the internet has a wide range of opinions and advice, expert and otherwise. Do...

The Role of Saturated Fats in Dairy & Dairy Alternatives and Their Impact    Guest: Richard S. Bruno, Ph. D., RD. Host: Kyla Lara-Breitinger, M.D.   The role of dairy foods—particularly full-fat varieties—in a healthy dietary pattern has been a subject of controversy for decades. Health recommendations have traditionally emphasized non-fat and low-fat dairy options to minimize energy (calorie)...

Antiplatelets After Stenting   Guest: Malcolm Bell, M.D. Host: Sharonne Hayes, M.D.   In this podcast, we discuss the rationale for shortening the duration of dual antiplatelet therapy after coronary stenting and continuing P2Y12 inhibitor in preference to continuing aspirin as monotherapy.  With this approach, the risk of significant bleeding is reduced significantly and with no corresponding inc...

Introduction to Dairy and Cardiovascular Health & The Science Behind Dairy and Heart Health   Guest: Maya Vadiveloo, Ph. D., RD. Host: Kyla Lara-Breitinger, M.D.   After this podcast, listeners will understand the rationale behind low-fat dairy guidance. They will also learn about the benefits of dairy products, how to incorporate dairy if lactose intolerant, and what to look for in dairy-base...

Modeling Disease Pathways Through Ventricular Depolarization   Guest: Peter van Dam, PhD  Host: Anthony H. Kashou, MD   Detection of disease progression is hampered due to the large variation in normal QRS morphologies, even for the ECG expert. Cardiac modeling techniques can improve the interpretation and diagnostic value of the ECG by visualizing relevant QRS deviations. Comparing the QRS wavefo...

Role of Denervation for Hypertension Management   Guest: Sanjay Misra, M.D. Host: Paul Friedman, M.D.   In this podcast, the listener will learn more what renal denervation is, the mechanism by which it works, how the procedure is performed, and expected outcomes for patients.   Topics Discussed: Ideal candidate and work up of the patient for renal denervation. Describe the procedure, as well as t...

Chronic Thrombo-Embolic Pulmonary Hypertension   Guest: Robert P. Frantz, M.D. Host: Kyle Klarich, M.D.   In this episode, the experts discuss chronic thrombo-embolic pulmonary hypertension. Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension results from unresolved emboli in the lungs, causing increased resistance, right heart strain, and shortness of breath. Listeners will learn more about three diffe...

Arrhythmias in Pregnancy   Guest: Katie A. Young, M.D. Guest: Abhishek J. Deshmukh, M.B.B.S. Host: Paul A. Friedman, M.D.   This episode dives into the complex and fascinating world of arrhythmia management during pregnancy, exploring how unique physiological changes can increase arrhythmia risk and impact treatment approaches. We’ll discuss common and high-risk arrhythmias, management strategies...

AI ECG Updates   Guest: Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, M.D., M.S.  Host: Anthony H. Kashou, M.D.    There have been many recent developments regarding AI-ECG, with some algorithms able to identify common and very relevant medical conditions like CAD and diastolic disfunction. There are major limitations implementing AI-ECG, including regulatory, technical and clinician-related. Algorithms meant to detec...

Optimal Medical Therapy in Peripheral Artery Disease   Guest: Stan Henkin, M.D. Host: Malcolm R. Bell, M.D.   Atherosclerosis of peripheral (ie, non-coronary) arteries, also known as peripheral artery disease (PAD), affects more than 8 million Americans. Unfortunately, compared to coronary artery disease (CAD), PAD is often underdiagnosed and undertreated. In this podcast, experts discuss optimal...

Dyspnea After Pulmonary Embolism: Optimal Medical Therapy in Peripheral Vascular Disease   Guest: Stan Henkin, M.D. Host: Malcolm R. Bell, M.D.   Historically, majority of clinical and research focus has been on acute management of pulmonary embolism (PE). However, long-standing functional impairment after PE is common, occurring in up to 50% of individuals with history of PE. This is termed post-...

MINOCA: Myocardial Infarction with Non-Obstructive Coronary Arteries   Guest: Claire E. Raphael, M.B.B.S., Ph. D. Host: Sharonne Hayes, M.D.   MINOCA is a myocardial infarction with no obstructive coronary artery disease.  This podcast will discuss the underlying causes of MINOCA, how to and who to investigate and discuss contemporary management strategies.   Topics Discussed: What is MINOCA? What...

An AI-ECG Algorithm for Left Ventricular Diastolic Dysfunction   Guest: Jae Oh, M.D.  Host: Anthony H. Kashou, M.D.    Diastolic function assessment is crucial in diagnosing, managing, and predicting outcomes in various cardiac conditions. It provides insight into heart health, particularly in diagnosing heart failure. Shortness of breath, a common patient complaint, often indicates elevated diast...

Novel Mitral Therapies   Guest: Arman Arghami, M.D., M.P.H. Guest: Mayra Guerrero, M.D. Host: Kyle Klarich, M.D.   And the end of this podcast, the listener should understand how to identify new minimally invasive procedures to treat patients with mitral valve disease, delineate the difference between minimally invasive surgery versus percutaneous transcatheter interventions for mitral valve disea...

Myocarditis - Presentation and Recent Advances   Guest: Drew Rosenbaum, M.D.  Host: Sharonne Hayes, M.D.   Through this podcast, listeners should understand how myocarditis manifests, both in the hospitalized patients as well as in clinical practice in order to facilitate recognition of the disease to initiate the appropriate work and achieve a diagnosis.  The treatment strategies depend highly on...

Valve Disease in Pregnancy   Guest: Katie Young, M.D. Hosts: Sharonne Hayes, M.D.   In this podcast we will review the medical management of native valvular heart disease in pregnancy, highlighting the importance of specialized care through a Pregnancy Heart Team approach.   Topics Discussed: What are the anticipated physiologic changes of pregnancy and their importance to individuals with valvula...

Cardioneural ablation for atrial fibrillation: Indications and rationale   Guest: Guru G. Kowlgi, M.B.B.S. Host: Anthony H. Kashou, M.D.    The learners will get an overview of how high a vagal tone can contribute to atrial fibrillation. In addition, they will gain an understanding of cardioneural ablation, which is a promising new catheter ablation treatment option for these patients.   Topics Di...

Interventional Management of Acute Pulmonary Embolism   Guest: Arashk Motiei, M.D. Hosts: Sharonne Hayes, M.D.   We will discuss the can temporary interventional management of patients with massive acute pulmonary embolism and intermediate high-risk acute pulmonary embolism.   Topics Discussed: Who are the patients with pulmonary embolism who need to be considered for interventional treatment? Wha...

Cardiac Amyloidosis: No Longer Rare and Untreatable!      Guest: Omar F. Abou Ezzeddine, M.D., M.S. Hosts: Malcolm R. Bell, M.D.   Transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), once considered rare, is more prevalent than previously thought. Diagnosing ATTR-CM is particularly important because there are now highly effective, specific therapies for ATTR-CM. In this podcast, we will provide a cont...

IV Agents to Improve Echo Images, Value, and Safe Administration   Guest: Jeremy Thaden, M.D. Guest: Mays Ali, M.D. Hosts: Kyle Klarich, M.D.   In this podcast we will review current and evolving indications for UEA use in the clinical and research setting. They will review Mayo Clinic’s practice for UEA administration, commonly encountered UEA side-effects, and appropriate management strategies....

Cardioneural Ablation - A Promising Treatment Strategy for Refractory Vasovagal Syncope   Guest: Guru G. Kowlgi, M.B.B.S. Host: Anthony H. Kashou, M.D.    The learners will get an overview of how to diagnose and manage vasovagal syncope. In addition, they will gain an understanding of cardioneural ablation, which is a promising new catheter ablation treatment option for these patients.   Topics Di...