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 therapies and improve outcomes—delivering the right treatment at the right time. In this episode of "Interviews With the Experts," Dr. Malcolm Bell interviews Dr. Gosia Wamil from Mayo Clinic London practice on the role of cardiac MRI in practice.

 

Topics Discussed:

When does CMR change the management decision?

CMR findings

Which CMR biomarkers truly predict outcomes—and how should clinicians act on them?

From echo-first to CMR-led pathways: what should every HF service implement now?

 

Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at https://cveducation.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoClinicCV and @MayoCVservices.

LinkedIn: Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Services

Cardiovascular Education App:
The Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME App is an innovative educational platform that features cardiology-focused continuing medical education wherever and whenever you need it. Use this app to access other free content and browse upcoming courses. Download it for free in Apple or Google stores today!

No CME credit offered for this episode.

 

Podcast episode transcript found here.

 

Recorded on: 14-January-2026

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—and discuss what is real, what is hype, and where the true clinical opportunities and risks lie. We’ll also explore what this means for practicing clinicians and trainees who are considering a future in imaging.

 

Topics Discussed:

When it comes specifically to cardiovascular imaging, what is the current role of AI, and why is imaging such a natural fit for these tools?

What are the problems with how we interpret imaging now, and what are the risks of AI?

What is hype right now, and what is real?

Is AI going to replace cardiologists for medical imaging interpretation, and should cardiology fellows be worried about going into imaging with the rise of AI?

 

Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at https://cveducation.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoClinicCV and @MayoCVservices.

LinkedIn: Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Services

Cardiovascular Education App:
The Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME App is an innovative educational platform that features cardiology-focused continuing medical education wherever and whenever you need it. Use this app to access other free content and browse upcoming courses. Download it for free in Apple or Google stores today!

No CME credit offered for this episode.

 

Podcast episode transcript found here.

 

Recorded 01-December-2025

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 evolving data on hormone therapy. Listeners will leave better equipped to individualize care and counsel patients with confidence.

 

Topics Discussed:

Treatment for menopause symptoms in women with risk factors for CVD 

Appropriate candidates for hormone therapy

Which cardiovascular risk factors are attributable to ovarian aging (menopause) versus chronological aging?

What does the current evidence show regarding claims that menopausal hormone therapy prevents cardiovascular disease?

How might the FDA’s removal of the black box warning from menopausal hormone therapy labeling affect clinician prescribing practices and patient decision-making?

 

Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at https://cveducation.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoClinicCV and @MayoCVservices.

LinkedIn: Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Services

Cardiovascular Education App:
The Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME App is an innovative educational platform that features cardiology-focused continuing medical education wherever and whenever you need it. Use this app to access other free content and browse upcoming courses. Download it for free in Apple or Google stores today!

No CME credit offered for this episode.

 

Podcast episode transcript found here.

 

Recorded on: 15-January-2026

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 and formal comprehensive echocardiography. It is important to realize how complimentary handheld ultrasound can be in the early detection of structural heat disease but does not replace diagnostic echocardiography.

 

Topics Discussed:

How does handheld ultrasound improve upon the traditional physical exam when it comes to identifying valvular or structural heart disease?

What are the most common valve or structural abnormalities that clinicians can reliably detect using handheld ultrasound today?

How are we using handheld ultrasound to screen patients for structural heart disease in a research setting?

How do AI-ECG and handheld ultrasound intersect to provide optimal screening of asymptomatic patients with structural heart disease?

 

Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at https://cveducation.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoClinicCV and @MayoCVservices.

LinkedIn: Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Services

Cardiovascular Education App:
The Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME App is an innovative educational platform that features cardiology-focused continuing medical education wherever and whenever you need it. Use this app to access other free content and browse upcoming courses. Download it for free in Apple or Google stores today!

No CME credit offered for this episode.

 

Podcast episode transcript found here.

 

Recorded on: 30-December-2025

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 ablation methods and pulsed field ablation, highlighting mechanisms, safety profiles, and clinical advantages. Additionally, it provides insight into what patients and clinicians can expect on the day of an ablation procedure, as well as important considerations for post-procedure follow-up and recovery.

 

Topics Discussed:

What is pulsed field ablation?

What are some of the differences between risks seen with thermal ablation vs. those seen with pulsed field ablation?

How does efficiency of the procedure or speed of the procedure change what you do for ablation?

 

Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at https://cveducation.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoClinicCV and @MayoCVservices.

LinkedIn: Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Services

Cardiovascular Education App:
The Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME App is an innovative educational platform that features cardiology-focused continuing medical education wherever and whenever you need it. Use this app to access other free content and browse upcoming courses. Download it for free in Apple or Google stores today!

No CME credit offered for this episode.

 

Podcast episode transcript found here.

 

Recorded on: 28-January-2026