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The Cardiovascular CME podcast is a new 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
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
Thursday Feb 02, 2023
AI-Augmented ECG Interpretation Using Smartphone Technology
Guest: Robert Herman, M.D. (@RobertHermanMD)
Hosts: Anthony H. Kashou, M.D. (@anthonykashoumd)
Joining us today to discuss ECG interpretation using smartphone technology including AI-powered ECG, digitization, existing challenges in automated ECG interpretation, and the future of AI in electrocardiography is Robert Herman, M.D., chief medical officer and co-founder of Powerful Medical. His primary focus is applying AI to improve the diagnosis and management of acute coronary syndromes, heart failure, and arrhythmias. Tune in to learn more about the AI augmented ECG interpretation using smartphone technology.
Specific topics discussed:
- Why did you develop AI-powered ECG digitization, and how does it work?
- What are the current challenges of automated ECG interpretation, and how do you tackle them?
- How did you validate your medical device PMCardio for AI-powered smartphone ECG interpretation?
- What's next for the AI-powered ECG, and how can we unlock its full potential?
Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at https://cveducation.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoClinicCV and @MayoCVservices.
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LinkedIn: Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Services
NEW Cardiovascular Education App:
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Podcast episode transcript found here.
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Radiation Heart Disease
Guest: Juan A. Crestanello, M.D.
Host: Malcolm R. Bell, M.D.
Joining us today to discuss radiation heart disease is Juan A. Crestanello, M.D., professor of surgery and Chair of Cardiovascular Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Tune in to learn more about cardiac disease found in younger patients who have had radiation therapy, radiation heart disease.
Specific topics discussed:
- What are the most common manifestations of radiation heart disease?
- What type of tumors are treated with mediastinal radiation (breast cancer, lymphomas, lung cancer)?
- How many years after radiation does it manifest?
- What are the implications for surgery?
- What are the implications for life expectancy on patients with radiation heart disease?
Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at https://cveducation.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoClinicCV.
NEW 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.
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Tuesday Jan 24, 2023
Cardiovascular Recovery in Anthracycline Cardiotoxicity
Guest: Joerg Herrmann, M.D.
Host: Malcolm R. Bell, M.D.
Joining us today to discuss cardiovascular recovery in anthracycline cardiotoxicity is Joerg Herrmann, M.D., professor of medicine and director of the cardio-oncology clinic at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Herrmann is a leading expert in cardio-oncology issues, so tune in to learn more about cardiovascular recovery in anthracycline cardiotoxicity.
Specific topics discussed:
- What is the role of these drugs in the current era and what are their side effects?
- Are there certain strategies to mitigate the risk of cardiotoxicity?
- How do you treat patients who do develop cardiotoxicity?
- Is any long-term follow-up needed?
Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at https://cveducation.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoClinicCV.
NEW 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.
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Thursday Jan 19, 2023
Challenges in Teaching ECG Interpretation
Guest: Kevin E. O’Brien, M.D.
Hosts: Anthony H. Kashou, M.D. (@anthonykashoumd)
Joining us today to discuss the challenges in teaching ECG interpretation is Kevin O’Brien, M.D., professor of medicine at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. His research interests center around issues dealing with the evaluation and assessment, the learning environment, interpretation of common diagnostic studies, and physician and trainee wellness. Tune in to learn more about the education aspect of ECG interpretation.
Specific topics discussed:
- What cardiology topics do you teach? To Whom? When? Where?
- How long have you been doing this?
- Who inspired you to teach electrocardiography?
- Why do you enjoy teaching about electrocardiography?
Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at https://cveducation.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoClinicCV and @MayoCVservices.
Facebook: MayoCVservices
LinkedIn: Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Services
NEW 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.
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Ex Vivo Heart/Lung Perfusion
Guest: Mauricio A. Villavicencio Theoduloz, M.D.
Host: Paul A. Friedman, M.D.
Joining us today to discuss ex vivo heart and lung perfusion is Mauricio A. Villavicencio Theoduloz, M.D., associate professor of surgery and director of heart and lung at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Villavicencio Theoduloz is a leader in heart transplantation. Tune in to learn more about ex vivo heart and lung perfusion.
Specific topics discussed:
- What major advantages has ex vivo heart perfusion compared to cold storage? Any for the lungs?
- How can you tell a heart is placed in ex vivo heart perfusion is a good heart? What about for lungs?
- Are there any therapies that can be applied during the perfusion of the heart and the lungs?
- Is there any special advantages for the type of patients that come to the Mayo Clinic?
Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at https://cveducation.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoClinicCV.
NEW 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.
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Tuesday Jan 10, 2023
Patent Foramen Ovale – Update on Device Closure
Guest: Jason H. Anderson, M.D.
Host: Paul A. Friedman, M.D.
Joining us today to discuss patent foramen oval (PFO) is Jason Anderson, M.D., assistant professor of pediatrics at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Anderson specializes in interventional structural heart disease. Tune in to learn more about PFOs and an update on device closures.
Specific topics discussed:
- Why consider closing a PFO?
- How is it best diagnosed -- and pearls for diagnosis?
- Post procedure -- what should the non-interventionalist be aware of in terms of care or potential complications?
- What is the patient experience when coming in for a PFO device closure?
- Are there certain characteristics of PFO closure devices that make you choose one device over another?
- Is there an age cut-off to your recommendation to undergo PFO device closure?
- Some patients may have allergies, such as a nickel intolerance, does this effect the choice of device or option to proceed with catheter-based closure?
Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at https://cveducation.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoClinicCV.
NEW 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.
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Thursday Jan 05, 2023
Physiological Underpinnings of Myocardial Ischemia
Guest: Rob S. MacLeod, Ph.D. (@RobMacLeod10)
Hosts: Anthony H. Kashou, M.D. (@anthonykashoumd)
Joining us today to discuss the physiological underpinnings of myocardial ischemia is Rob S. MacLeod, Ph.D., co-founder and associate director of Scientific Computing & Imaging Institute. Dr. MacLeod uses both experimental investigation and clinical approaches to improve management of atrial and ventricular arrhythmias, as well as to explore the mechanisms and indicators of acute myocardial ischemia. Tune in to learn more about the physiological underpinnings of myocardial ischemia.
Specific topics discussed:
- What is the clinical motivation for this relatively basic-science research?
- Summarize the methods you use and what makes them unique?
- What are the most meaningful discoveries of your group that have contradicted the prevailing understanding of ischemia?
- What are your goals for the future?
Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at https://cveducation.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoClinicCV and @MayoCVservices.
Facebook: MayoCVservices
LinkedIn: Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Services
NEW 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.
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Tuesday Jan 03, 2023
Role of Non-invasive Cardiac Imaging in the Management of Coronary Artery Disease
Guest: Gosia Wamil, M.D., Ph.D.
Host: Malcolm R. Bell, M.D.
Joining us today to discuss the role of non-invasive cardiac imaging in the management of coronary artery disease (CAD) is, Gosia Wamil, M.D., Ph.D. at Mayo Clinic in London, England. Dr. Wamil specializes in heart failure, cardiomyopathies, and advanced cardiac imaging. Tune in to learn more about the role of non-invasive cardiac imaging in the management of CAD.
Specific topics discussed:
- Why should non-invasive imaging be considered when assessing patients with CAD?
- What do we need to consider when choosing the right test for a patient?
- How do you choose between anatomical and functional imaging test?
- What are the advances in cardiac imaging that are most promising?
Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at https://cveducation.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoClinicCV.
NEW 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.
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Guest: Gabor Bagameri, M.D.
Host: Kyle W. Klarich, M.D.
Joining us today to discuss septal reduction therapy in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM) is Gabor Bagameri, M.D., assistant professor of surgery in cardiovascular surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Tune in to learn more about septal myectomy in patients with HCM.
Specific topics discussed:
- What are the indications for septal myectomy in patients with HCM?
- What are the surgical approaches to obstructive HCM?
- How does alcohol septal ablation compare to surgical septal myectomy in obstructive HCM?
- What is the role of arrythmia surgery during septal myectomy?
- How to manage mitral regurgitation and residual obstruction in obstructive HCM.
- When is apical myectomy indicated?
Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at https://cveducation.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoClinicCV.
NEW 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.
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
ECG Diagnosis of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy
Guest: Ljuba Bacharova, M.D., D.Sc., M.B.A.
Hosts: Anthony H. Kashou, M.D. (@anthonykashoumd)
Joining us today to discuss the diagnosis of left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) by means of the ECG is Ljuba Bacharova, M.D., D.Sc., M.B.A., senior researcher in the International Laser Centre, CVTI, in Bratislava, Slovakia and instructor at Comenius University’s Medical School. Dr. Bacharova’s main focus in research has been in the evaluation of the cardiac electric field with a special interest in left ventricular hypertrophy. Tune in today to learn more about the ECG and LVH.
Specific topics discussed:
- What do you see as the major problem in ECG-LVH diagnosis? And why is it still interesting/ actual?
- What are other key factors influencing the resultant QRS voltage in LVH?
- Thoughts around relative high specificity in ECG diagnosis of LVH.
- How to escape from the mental high-QRS-voltage trap in LVH diagnosis.
Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at https://cveducation.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoClinicCV and @MayoCVservices.
Facebook: MayoCVservices
LinkedIn: Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Services
NEW 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.