Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME

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)?

 

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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

Inflammatory Aortic Aneurysms

 

Guest: Kenneth Warrington, M.D.

Host: Kyle Klarich, M.D.

 

In this episode of “Interviews With the Experts,” the listener will learn how to identify the common signs and symptoms associated with inflammatory aortic disease, as well as understand the conditions associated with inflammatory aortic aneurysms. Dr. Kenneth Warrington, John F. Finn Minnesota Arthritis Foundation Professor and consultant in rheumatology at Mayo Clinic, reviews the latest imaging techniques and treatments for inflammatory aortic disease.

 

Topics Discussed:

How do patients with inflammatory aortic disease present in clinical practice?

Which specific conditions are associated with inflammatory aortic aneurysms?

How are inflammatory aortic aneurysms diagnosed?

How are patients with inflammatory aortic aneurysms managed?

 

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

Pulsed Field Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation with Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion

 

Guest: Ammar Killu, M.B.B.S.

Host: Anthony Kashou, M.D.

 

In this episode of Interviews with the Expert: ECG Making Waves, host Dr. Anthony Kashou is joined by Dr. Ammar Killu to discuss the evolving role of combining pulsed field ablation (PFA) with left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO) for patients with atrial fibrillation. Together, they explore the rationale for a combined approach, the potential advantages of PFA over conventional thermal ablation, and key procedural considerations for performing both interventions safely and effectively in a single session.

 

Topics Discussed:

Why consider combining pulsed field ablation and left atrial appendage occlusion in the same AF patient?

What does PFA add compared with conventional thermal ablation when planning a combined ablation–LAAO strategy?

What are the procedural caveats when PFA and LAAO are done concomitantly?

 

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: 26-June-2026