Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME

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?

 

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No CME credit offered for this episode.

 

Podcast episode transcript found here.

 

Recorded on: 28-January-2026

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. This unique population can serve as an important model of healthy cardiovascular aging and offer therapeutic insights into how exercise truly is an effective therapy.

 

Topics Discussed:

On a “big picture” scale, what is interesting and unique about older adults who continue to maintain a high level of exercise training?

Aging and the accumulation of cardiac and non-cardiac diseases clearly impact cardiovascular function over time. What lessons can we learn from masters athletes on how things like aging, menopause, and cardiovascular disease interact with a life-long habit of exercise?

What are some of the challenges that come with studying masters athletes?

Is there such a thing as “too much exercise?”

 

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 09-December-2026.

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 and multidisciplinary resources that support anticipatory planning and rapid response to obstetric, cardiovascular, and anesthesia emergencies during labor and delivery. Whenever possible, cardiac obstetric patients should be managed by a multidisciplinary Pregnancy Heart Team from preconception to delivery to optimize planning and outcomes. 

 

Topics Discussed:

Role of an obstetric anesthesiologist on a labor and delivery unit

Coordination of cardiology, OB anesthesia, MFM, and nursing care during labor and delivery

Cardiac indications for assisted vaginal delivery and cesarean delivery

Telemetry and ICU level monitoring postpartum

 

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: 19-February-2026

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 aortic stenosis. AI ECG can be a useful prognostic parameter when applied appropriately.

 

Topics Discussed:

How did you get involved in AI ECG for diastolic function and AS?

How did you develop AI ECG algorithms?

How does AI ECG perform for diastolic function and AS?

What do you think is the optimal clinical application of AI ECG?

 

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: 02-October-2025

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 improve pregnancy and postpartum outcomes.

 

Topics Discussed:

Core components of a comprehensive preconception evaluation

How do tools like modified WHO classification and CARPREG II inform counseling?

Cardiac medications and pregnancy

Cardiovascular surveillance across pregnancy in high-risk patients

 

 2025 ESC Guidelines for the management of cardiovascular disease and pregnancy: https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/article/46/43/4462/8234487

 

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: 08-January-2026