472.9K
Downloads
303
Episodes
The Cardiovascular CME podcast is a free educational offering from Mayo Clinic, featuring content geared towards physicians, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners who are interested in exploring a multitude of cardiology-related topics.
Tune in and subscribe to explore today’s most pressing cardiology topics with your colleagues at Mayo Clinic and gain valuable insights that can be directly applied to your practice.
No CME credit offered for podcast episodes at this time.
Episodes
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Tuesday Mar 24, 2026
Pacing and Defibrillation Without Leads
Guest: Nicholas Tan, M.D.
Host: Anthony Kashou, M.D.
In this episode, listeners will hear about the history of pacemakers and defibrillators, both with and without leads. Potential risks and complications associated with transvenous cardiac devices are discussed. The listener should gain an awareness of leadless pacing and extravascular defibrillator systems.
Topics Discussed:
- What are some of the risks associated with transvenous device implants?
- What is leadless pacing, and how is it generally performed?
- How does a defibrillator without transvenous leads work?
- When will you consider “transvenous-free” pacing or defibrillation systems?
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.
09-December-2025