Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME

Chronic Total Occlusion

 

Guest: Abhiram Prasad, M.D.

Host: Paul Friedman, M.D.

 

Chronic total occlusions are frequently encountered and are associated with complex coronary artery disease and diffuse atherosclerosis. Percutaneous coronary intervention is a suitable option for relieving angina in select patients who remain symptomatic despite optimal medical therapy. Success rates of over 80% can be routinely achieved by CTO operators with MACE rates of less than 5%.

 

Topics Discussed:

Who is the ideal patient for CTO PCI?

Which practices in CTO PCI maximize success and minimize risk?

Is there a role of viability testing when evaluating patients for CTO PCI?

Is there a role for non-culprit CTO PCI for complete revascularization post AMI?

Is there any new clinical trial data for CTO PCI?

Are there any new devices for CTO PCI?

 

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Podcast episode transcript found here.

 

Recorded on: 14-April-2026

Tricuspid Repair and Replacement in the Cath Lab: A New Era

 

Guest: Mackram Eleid, M.D.

Host: Malcolm Bell, M.D.

 

In this episode of “Interviews With the Experts,” Mayo Clinic consultant in interventional cardiology Dr. Mackram Eleid explored the evolving landscape of transcatheter therapies for tricuspid valve disease. Listeners will hear an overview of current indications, benefits, and risks associated with transcatheter tricuspid repair and replacement. The discussion highlighted key factors that influence the choice between repair and replacement, reviewed current evidence, and examined important knowledge gaps and emerging data that may shape future clinical practice.

 

Topics Discussed:

What is the current threshold to recommend tricuspid intervention in a patient TR?

What are the strengths and weaknesses of transcatheter tricuspid repair versus replacement?

What evidence in the field is still needed?

 

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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: 18-January-2026

Aortic Stenosis in the Younger Patient in 2026

 

Guest: Mackram Eleid, M.D.

Host: Malcolm Bell, M.D.

 

Dr. Malcolm Bell interviews Dr. Malcolm Eleid on the diagnosis and management of aortic stenosis in younger patients, as well as discussing patient-centered decision-making considerations for lifetime management of aortic stenosis. After review, listeners will understand current indications as well as advantages and disadvantages of transcatheter versus aortic valve replacement for younger patients with aortic stenosis. 

 

Topics Discussed:

What factors are taken into account when considering lifetime management of aortic stenosis?

Can valve in valve be performed inside of a transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) prosthesis?

Who are the patients that are better served with surgical aortic valve replacement (SAVR)?

 

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

What Cardiologists Should Know About Aortic Pathology

 

Guest: Melanie Bois, M.D.

Host: Malcom Bell, M.D.

 

Is all aortic disease the same?  In this episode, Dr. Melanie Bois reviews the major diagnostic categories of aortic disease and how they influence patient management, including surgical decision-making, surveillance, and genetic evaluation. The discussion involves the causes of heritable thoracic aortic aneurysms and highlights how pathology findings can provide important clues to underlying genetic syndromes. Finally, Dr. Bois outlines the spectrum of inflammatory aortic diseases and explore key differential diagnoses that help distinguish immune-mediated, infectious, and degenerative processes.

 

Topics Discussed:

Are there special diagnostic considerations for the ascending versus descending aorta? What causes aneurysmal dilatation in the ascending aorta?

How does the underlying cause impact management?

What should I be looking for in the pathology report?

 

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

Comparing Marfan Syndrome, Loeys-Dietz Syndrome, and Vascular EDS

 

Guest: Juan Bowen, M.D.

Host: Paul Friedman, M.D.

 

Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, and vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome are clinical problems seen in an aortic clinic. Thoracic aortic aneurysm is a common feature, but the three conditions differ in the severity of aortic and arterial disease and in the types of extracardiac problems that require management. Making an accurate diagnosis is an essential first step in their successful management.

 

Topics Discussed:

What mutations cause Marfan syndrome, Loeys-Dietz syndrome, and the vascular Ehlers-Danlos syndrome?

What is the natural history of these three conditions?

How is aortic and vascular disease managed in these three conditions?

What are the non-cardiac problems most often encountered in these three conditions?

 

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: 17-February-2026