Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME

Tricuspid Regurgitation: New Insights and Implications for Clinical Practice

Guest: Vidhu Anand, M.B.B.S.

Host: Kyle Klarich, M.D.

This episode of Mayo Clinic’s “Interviews With the Experts,” explores new insights into tricuspid regurgitation and its implications for clinical practice. Dr. Vidhu Anand discusses the dynamic nature of TR, its impact on prognosis, and the importance of close monitoring even when the condition appe...

Cardiovascular Diet Myths

Guest: Stephen Kopecky, M.D.

Host: Sharonne Hayes, M.D.

Since 2018, Trans-Fats are prohibited from being a food additive in the US. In this episode of “Interviews With the Experts,” Dr. Stephen Kopecky discussed how trans fats are still in our food, just not as much as pre-2018, and the main sources of trans fat are ultra-processed foods. Listeners will learn what foods scan raise your blood cholestero...

Evolving Treatment Landscape in Transthyretin Cardiac Amyloidosis

Guest: Rosalyn Adigun, M.D., Pharm.D.

Host: S. Allen Luis, M.B.B.S., Ph.D.

In this episode of Mayo Clinic’s “Interviews With the Experts,” Dr. Allen Luis interviews Dr. Rosalyn Adigun on transthyretin cardiac amyloidosis. Listeners will come away with a detailed overview of the evolution of treatment options for patient diagnosed with transthyretin amyloid cardio...

Radiation Therapy and its Effect on the Heart and Cardiac Devices

Guest: Nicholas Tan, M.D., M.S.

Host: Anthony H. Kashou, M.D.

Mayo Clinic electrophysiologist Dr. Nicholas Tan joins Dr. Anthony Kashou on this episode of “ECG Making Waves” to discuss how radiation therapy can impact the heart and heart rhythm. After listening to this podcast, listeners will have developed awareness of the complexities behind managing cardiac de...

When to Consider Intervention for Peripheral Arterial Disease

Guest: Stan Henkin, M.D.

Host: Malcolm Bell, M.D.

Although optimal medical therapy is key to decrease the risk of major adverse cardiac events in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD), lower extremity arterial revascularization also plays an important role in management of symptoms and prevention of amputation. Thus, it is important to recognize the optimal t...

Heart Healthy Diet: How to Evaluate Your Patients

Guest: Kyla Lara-Breitinger, M.D.

Host: Stephen L. Kopecky, M.D.

Nutrition counseling plays a vital role in cardiovascular care, and even brief conversations can make a meaningful impact. Rapid dietary screeners offer a practical way to assess how heart healthy a patient’s eating pattern is, helping providers initiate valuable discussions. While no single cardioprotective diet ...

2024 Peripheral Arterial Guidelines: What’s New

Guest: Stan Henkin, M.D.

Host: Malcolm Bell, M.D.

The new iteration of ACC/AHA/AACVPR/APMA/ABC/SCAI/SVM/SVN/SVS/SIR/VESS Guideline for the Management of Lower Extremity Peripheral Artery Disease came out in 2024, providing multiple new recommendations for the management of lower extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD) as compared to the 2016 PAD Guideline. These recommendations ...

Patients Struggling With SVT/AVNRT and Catheter Ablation

Guest: Christopher DeSimone, M.D., Ph.D.

Host: Anthony H. Kashou, M.D.

In this episode, Dr. Anthony Kashou and Dr. Christopher DeSimone dive into the challenges patients face with supraventricular tachycardia (SVT) and atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia (AVNRT). They explore treatment options ranging from medications to catheter ablation, highlighting how these ...

Effects of Social Isolation and Loneliness on the Heart

Guest: Amir Lerman, M.D.

Host: Stephen L. Kopecky, M.D.

Social isolation and loneliness are common, mainly in the elderly, and are regarded as major cardiovascular risk factors. The factors are associated with an increase in cardiovascular events and mortality. Additionally, social isolation and loneliness are associated with increased systemic inflammation and progression...

Ischemia with No Obstructive Arteries (INOCA) in 2024 

Guest: Claire Raphael, M.B.B.S., Ph.D.

Host: Sharonne Hayes, M.D.

INOCA is a common condition. It is an acronym that stands for ischemia with non-obstructive coronary artery disease. We discuss when to consider a diagnosis of INOCA, how to diagnose it and how to treat patients.

Topics Discussed:

• What is INOCA?
• Who is at risk for INOCA?
• How do we manage INOCA?

Statin Myopathy

Guest: Stephen Kopecky, M.D.

Host: Sharonne Hayes, M.D.

Statins are very helpful to lower LDL cholesterol and subsequently lower cardiovascular risk.  Studies of statins have excluded subjects that are statin intolerant which is usually due to muscle symptoms such as aches, called myalgias, muscle cramps, or weakness.  One of the most significant predictors of statin intolerance is the dose -the higher the dose,...

Recent Updates in AF Guidelines

Guest: Christopher DeSimone, M.D., Ph.D.

Guest: Abhishek Deshmukh, M.B.B.S.

Host: Anthony H. Kashou, M.D.

There have been several recent publications from major societies (ACC/HRS/EHRA/ESC) regarding atrial fibrillation management updates.  These include updates to treatment interventions in patients with AFib such as catheter ablation, medical therapy, heart failure, and timing of intervention.

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Patient Selection and the Role of Echo Imaging for Tricuspid Structural Heart Procedures

Guest: Jeremy Thaden, M.D.

Host: Paul Friedman, M.D.

This podcast will give an overview of the growth of transcatheter structural heart procedures in recent years and the co-evolution of structural heart imaging (echocardiography) for patient selection and guidance.

Topics Discussed:

• Mayo’s experience ...

What is ECG Age Vs. Chronological age, and How to Use it in Your CV Prevention Practice

Guest: Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, M.D., M.S.

Host: Stephen L. Kopecky, M.D.

After listening to this episode of the CV Prevention segment of Mayo Clinic’s podcast “Interviews with the Experts,” listeners will better understand why it is important to differentiate between biological and chronological age. This is something that may help identify...

Robotic Cardiac Surgery

Guest: Phillip Rowse, M.D.

Guest: Marty Unruh, APRN, C.N.P., D.N.P.

Host: Kyle Klarich, M.D.

In this episode of “Interviews With the Experts,” listeners will hear a discussion on the most important questions patients should ask as they consider whether or not to pursue a robotic-assisted approach for surgical treatment of their valvular heart disease.  It is clarified how robotic heart surgery works, inc...

Anticoagulation with AF and Cancer

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 to manage anticoagulation in patients with cancer. They discuss the importance of appreciating the challenging balance in managing stroke risk in patients with cancer and atrial fibrillation. After listening to this episode, listeners will ...

Ceramide Risk Score: How to Incorporate it Into Your CV Prevention Practice

Guest: Vlad Vasile, M.D., Ph.D.

Host: Stephen L. Kopecky, M.D.

Ceramides score is a blood test used to assess the risk of heart attacks and stroke. Most patients evaluated for cardiovascular risk benefit from this test, particularly patients deemed at intermediate risk by other assessments. Score is reported as numbers: the higher the score, the higher ...

CT Scan for Coronary Artery Calcification Window

Guest: Thomas C. Gerber, M.D., Ph.D.

Host: Stephen L. Kopecky, M.D.

Coronary artery calcification (CAC) scanning can help improving our assessment of the risk of heart attack or stroke in thoughtfully selected patients. Not everyone needs a CAC scan! The results of a CAC scan can be particularly helpful in deciding whether a patient should start medications to reduce their risk. ...

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 presentation and progression, outlines ...