Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME

Cardioneural Ablation in Practice: Cases, Curves, and Clinical Impact

 

Guest: Guru Kowlgi, M.B.B.S., M.S.

Host: Anthony Kashou, M.D.

 

In this episode of segment “ECG Making Waves” on Mayo Clinic podcast Interviews With the Experts, Dr. Anthony Kashou interviews Dr. Guru Kowlgi, a consultant in heart rhythm services at Mayo Clinic and assistant professor of medicine at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. Listeners will hear a deep dive into real-world experience with cardioneural ablation, focusing on case volume, patient selection, and clinical outcomes.

 

 

Topics Discussed:

What clinical problem is cardioneural ablation trying to solve? Cover indications, both established and new

How many cardioneural ablation cases have you performed to date? (How has case selection evolved over time?)

What are your success rates? Any complications?

Any concerns about long-term autonomic imbalance?

What trials or data are still needed?

 

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No CME credit offered for this episode.

 

Podcast episode transcript found here.

 

Recorded on: 01-May-2026

Epidemiology of Myocarditis

 

Guest: Leslie Cooper, M.D.

Host: Sharonne Hayes, M.D.

 

Approximately 1,000,000 cases of myocarditis are diagnosed annually with an incidence of approximately 16/100,000.  The incidence is highest in men between 15 and 45 years of age.  However, after age 60 years, women have higher mortality than men. The overall mortality rate is 0.4/100,000.  The rates of diagnosis are double in high SDI regions compared to low STI regions, most likely due to the availability of the pivot all diagnostic tests, cardiac MRI and heart biopsy.  The incidence rates are stable while the death rates have decreased from 1990 to 2023.  Finally, the causes of myocarditis or changing with more cases of immune checkpoint inhibitor related myocarditis which can affect between 0.2 and 1.1% of patients receiving these cancer therapies.

 

Topics Discussed:

How does the epidemiology of myocarditis help inform clinical practice for individual patient management?

Are there clinically important sex differences in myocarditis incidence and mortality which practicing physician should be aware of?

Are the causes of myocarditis changing? If so, how does a change in etiology affect management?

 

For more information, review the study below:

Klingel, K., Tschöpe, C., Yon, D.K. et al. Global epidemiology of myocarditis: disparities in age, sex and geography. Nat Rev Cardiol (2026). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41569-026-01276-w

 

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

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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: 01-April-2026

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?

 

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

LinkedIn: Mayo Clinic | LinkedIn

  

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-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?

 

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

LinkedIn: Mayo Clinic | LinkedIn

 

 

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