Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME

The Central Role of Cardiac MRI in the Management of Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy Patients

Guest: Gosia Wamil, M.D., Ph.D.

Host: Malcolm R. Bell, M.D.

Cardiac MRI is now central to heart failure care, moving beyond imaging to guide diagnosis and treatment. It distinguishes disease causes, identifies fibrosis and scar, and uncovers specific conditions in both HFrEF and HFpEF. By providing prognostic markers, it helps tailor th...

AI in Imaging: How Will it Change What We Do

Guest: Tim Poterucha, M.D.

Host: Kyle Klarich, M.D.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to reshape how we acquire, interpret, and act on cardiovascular imaging, particularly echocardiography. In this episode, we’ll walk through how we got here—from the historical innovation arc of echo to modern AI tools that segment images, detect disease, and support interpretation&...

Menopause Management In Women with Cardiovascular Disease

Guest: Chrisandra Shufelt, M.D.

Host: Marysia Tweet, M.D., M.S.

Listeners of this episode of “Interviews with the Experts” will gain a practical, evidence-based framework for managing menopausal symptoms in women with cardiovascular disease or elevated CVD risk. Through discussion of patient selection, menopause-specific cardiovascular risk factors, and the evo...

Handheld Ultrasound and Detection of Valve and Other Structural Heart Disease

Guest: Jared Bird, M.D.

Host: Paul Friedman, M.D.

Handheld ultrasound is rapidly changing cardiovascular structural heart disease assessment by allowing clinicians and researchers to detect valvular and structural heart disease earlier and more accurately. Advances in AI imaging guidance and interpretation further bridge the gap between physical exam an...

What Do I Need to Know About Pulsed Field Ablation?

Guest: Christopher DeSimone,

Host: Anthony Kashou, M.D.

In this episode of “ECG Making Waves, hosted by Dr. Anthony Kashou with guest Dr. Christopher DeSimone, the focus is on understanding the evolution of ablation technology, particularly why the field has shifted toward pulsed field ablation. The conversation explores the key differences between traditional thermal abla...

Cardiovascular Care of the Masters Athlete

Guest: Kathryn Larson, M.D.

Host: Sharonne Hayes, M.D.

In this podcast, Dr. Kathryn Larson will discuss current research on the influence of exercise on cardiovascular physiology and health. Specifically, she will discuss her research on the effects of life-long endurance exercise exposures on cardiac function and exercise capacity, particularly as it pertains to female masters athletes....

Pregnancy, Labor and Delivery, and Postpartum Care in Women with Cardiovascular Disease

Guest: Carl Rose, M.D.

Guest: Katie Young, M.D.

Guest: Katherine Arendt, M.D.

Host: Marysia Tweet, M.D., M.S.

Where patients deliver babies matters, particularly for women with cardiac disease. In this episode, Dr. Marysia Tweet interviews three experts on CVD, OB, and anesthesia. High-risk centers provide 24/7 in-house obstetric anesthesia an...

AI ECG for Valvular Disease and Diastolic Function

Guest: Jae Oh, M.D.

Host: Kyle Klarich, M.D.

In this episode of “Interview With the Experts,” Dr. Kyle Klarich interviews Dr. Jae Oh on the use of AI ECG in his practice. ECG is widely available and standardized. AI ECG can be used for screening important left heart conditions and helpful in identifying asymptomatic patients with significant diastolic dysfunction or a...

Preconception Counseling for High-Risk Women

Guest: Katie Young, M.D.

Guest: Carl Rose, M.D.

Host: Marysia Tweet, M.D.

Preconception counseling for high-risk women focuses on identifying and optimizing cardiovascular, metabolic, and medical conditions before pregnancy to reduce maternal and fetal risk. This podcast highlights risk stratification, medication review, and delivery planning considerations that can meaningfully improv...

Common Scenarios in ACHD

Guest: Maan Jokhadar, M.D.

Host: Malcolm Bell, M.D.

In this third and final episode discussing ACHD, Drs. Bell and Jokhadar review practical management considerations for adults with congenital heart disease, focusing on common conditions encountered in general cardiology and primary care. The discussion highlights bicuspid aortic valve disease and associated aortopathy, repaired tetralogy of Fallot and c...

Menorrhagia Management in Women with Cardiovascular Disease

Guest: Shannon Laughlin-Tommaso, M.D.

Host: Marysia Tweet, M.D., M.S.

Heavy menstrual bleeding is a condition that occurs before menopause and can be caused by both hormonal and structural conditions, like fibroids or adenomyosis. There are many medical and procedural options for treating bleeding which are safe in women with CVD. Although hysterectomy is a definitive op...

ACHD for the Primary Care Provider

Guest: Maan Jokhadar, M.D.

Host: Malcolm Bell, M.D.

This is the second of three episodes on adult congenital heart disease. Be sure to go back and listen to episode one, “The Hospitalized ACHD Patient.” In this episode, listeners will hear a primer on caring for adults with congenital heart disease (ACHD) in the primary care setting. Dr. Malcolm Bell and Dr. Maan Jokhadar discuss whe...

Pacing and Defibrillation Without Leads

Guest: Nicholas Tan, M.D.

Host: Anthony Kashou, M.D.

In this episode, listeners will hear about the history of pacemakers and defibrillators, both with and without leads. Potential risks and complications associated with transvenous cardiac devices are discussed. The listener should gain an awareness of leadless pacing and extravascular defibrillator systems.

Topics Discussed:

• What ar...

The Hospitalized ACHD Patient

Guest: Maan Jokhadar, M.D.

Host: Malcolm Bell, M.D.

This is the first of three episodes on adult congenital heart disease. Adults with congenital heart disease are often admitted for a wide range of cardiac and non-cardiac issues, many of which carry unique management considerations. This episode emphasizes the importance of early ACHD consultation, especially in patients with cyanosis or prior compl...

Does Lifestyle Affect Pregnancy and Congenital Birth Defects?

Guest: Katie Young, M.D.

Guest: Carl Rose, M.D.

Host: Marysia Tweet, M.D., M.S.

Lifestyle choices before and during pregnancy can shape both maternal cardiovascular risk and fetal development. In this podcast, we explore how lifestyle factors before and during pregnancy influence maternal cardiovascular health and pregnancy outcomes.

Topics Discussed:

• If a woman ...

Gene Therapy and Genetic Cardiomyopathies

Guest: John Giudicessi, M.D., Ph.D.

Host: Malcolm Bell, M.D.

In this podcast, listeners will learn what gene therapy is and the types of genes therapies under development for an array of genetically mediated cardiovascular disorders. In addition, active and upcoming gene therapy clinical trials for the treatment of specific arrhythmogenic, dilated, hypertrophic and restrictive cardiomyopa...

Leadless Pacemakers and Extravascular ICDs

Guest: Alan M. Sugrue, M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O.

Host: Sharonne Hayes, M.D.

This episode of “Interviews With the Experts” explores how leadless pacemakers and extravascular ICDs are redefining device therapy by minimizing lead- and pocket-related complications while expanding options for patients with complex anatomy or infection risk. Listeners will learn how these systems differ ...

Translating the DGA Into Real-World Cardiometabolic Care

Guest: Stephen L. Kopecky, M.D.

Host: Kyla M. Lara-Breitinger, M.D., M.H.S.

In this third episode roundtable, Dr. Lara Breitinger and Dr. Steve Kopecky examine what the DGAs get right—and where they fall short—for cardiovascular risk, from their emphasis on whole-food patterns to ongoing gaps around food processing, nutrient oversimplification, and sustainabilit...

Applications of the New DGA

Guest: Tara Schmidt, RDN, LD

Host: Kyla Lara-Breitinger, M.D., M.H.S.

Every five years, new dietary guidelines for Americans are put out by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030 (10th edition) was recently published in early 2026 and has sparked some controversy with not only its visual icon, but...