16th Annual Mayo Clinic Cardiology Update: The Heart of the Matter - 2025
This course offers Live (in-person) and Livestream (virtual) attendance options

Course Directors - Luis R. Scott, M.D., Carolyn M. Larsen, M.D., and Eric H. Yang, M.D.
July 30 - August 2, 2025 - Enchantment Resort - Sedona, Arizona
The Mayo Clinic Cardiology Update course features an overview of current diagnosis and management strategies across a broad spectrum of cardiovascular diseases including arrhythmias, valvular heart disease, ischemic heart disease, cardiomyopathies, congestive heart failure, aortopathies, and preventive cardiology. Faculty will engage learners through interactive didactic and case discussions.
| Registration Fees | |
|---|---|
| M.D., D.O., Ph.D. | $895 |
| Allied Health, NP, PA, Residents, Fellows, Retirees | $695 |
Target Audience
The intended audience includes practicing cardiologists, cardiovascular and internal medicine trainees, emergency medicine physicians, internal medicine physicians, family medicine specialists and trainees, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, and any staff with a cardiovascular interest.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:
- Identify key updates in the management of atrial fibrillation from the 2023 ACC AHA ACCP HRS guidelines.
- Define the role of conduction system pacing in clinical practice.
- Summarize viability testing in patients with ischemic cardiomyopathy.
- Present data behind interventions for chronic total occlusions.
- Describe the efficacy of various diets for the patients of cardiovascular disease.
- Assess mitral valve structural interventions currently used in clinical practice.
- Illustrate a guideline-based approach to the management of aortopathies.
- Formulate an approach to diagnosing various forms of cardiac amyloid.
- Summarize current guideline-based practice for the diagnosis of pulmonary hypertension.
- Describe an approach to the use of effective non-statin therapies for lipid lowering in challenging cases of hypercholesterolemia.
Attendance at any Mayo Clinic course does not indicate or guarantee competence or proficiency in the skills, knowledge or performance of any care or procedure(s) which may be discussed or taught in this course.
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Cardiology Update: The Heart of the Matter 2025
July 30-August 2, 2025
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 |
11:50 a.m. | Registration, Refreshment Break and Exhibits |
12:50 p.m. | Welcome Announcements |
Session I | Electrophysiology I |
Moderator(s): | Luis R. Scott, M.D., FACC and Win-Kuang Shen, M.D., FACC |
1:00 p.m. | My Patient has Classic Indication for CRT. Should I Now Consider Conduction System Pacing? What do the Guidelines Say? Win-Kuang Shen, M.D., FACC |
1:25 p.m. | What is the Appropriate Use Score in the New ICD Guidelines? Practical Examples in Acute and Chronic CAD Andrea M. Russo, M.D., FACC, FHRS, FAHA |
1:50 p.m. | Patient Presents with Complete Heart Block And No ICD Indications: Help Me Decide the Best Type of Pacemaker Siva K. Mulpuru, M.D., M.P.H. |
2:15 p.m. | Current and Future State of Leadless Pacemakers and EV-ICD Siva K. Mulpuru, M.D., M.P.H. |
2:40 p.m. | Panel Discussion and Q&A Session Faculty |
3:00 p.m. | Refreshment Break |
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 (continued) |
Session II | Electrophysiology II |
Moderator(s): | Luis R. Scott, M.D., FACC and Win-Kuang Shen, M.D., FACC |
3:20 p.m. | Device Detected Atrial High Rates. Help Me Decide When to Anticoagulate the Patient Duy T. Nguyen, M.D. |
3:45 p.m. | ICDs for Patient with Syncope and No Structural Heart Disease: When to Consider and When to Avoid Them Andrea M. Russo, M.D., FACC, FHRS, FAHA |
4:10 p.m. | AFib in Special Circumstances Luis R. Scott, M.D., FACC |
4:35 p.m. | Change in Landscape of AF Ablation with PFA. How it is Changing the Practice Komandoor Srivathsan, M.D. |
5:00 p.m. | Where are We with Radioablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias in 2025? Konstantinos Siontis, M.D. |
5:25 p.m. | Case Discussion: Challenges in AF Ablation Ahmad Naeem Lone, M.B.B.S. |
5:40 p.m. | Panel Discussion and Q&A Session Faculty |
6:00 p.m. | Adjourn |
6:00 p.m. – | Attendee Welcome Reception Location: Village Terrace |
Thursday, July 31, 2025 |
6:30 a.m. | Breakfast and Exhibits |
7:20 a.m. | Announcements |
Session III | Ischemic Heart Disease |
Moderator(s) | Eric H. Yang, M.D., FACC and Barbara Novais, APRN, D.N.P., R.N. |
7:25 a.m. | Viability Assessment Pre-Revascularization: Is it Necessary? Eric H. Yang, M.D., FACC |
7:50 a.m. | Shorter “DAPT” Duration after PCI Malcolm R. Bell, M.D. |
8:15 a.m. | Highlights from 2025 Acute Coronary Syndrome Guidelines Peter M. Pollak, M.D. |
8:40 a.m. | ANOCA and MINOCA: Interesting Cases Amy W. Pollak, M.D. |
9:05 a.m. | Post MI Management Cecilia Tagle-Cornell, APRN, C.N.P., M.S. |
9:30 a.m. | Panel Discussion and Q&A Session Faculty |
9:55 a.m. | Refreshment Break |
Session IV | Preventative Cardiology |
Moderator(s) | Eric H. Yang, M.D., FACC and Barbara Novais, APRN, D.N.P., R.N. |
10:15 a.m. | Diet for Cardiovascular Diseases: Intermittent Fasting, Mediterranean, Low Fat, Low Sugar, Keto, Carnivore, Plant-based Diets. How to Council My Patients Kyla M. Lara-Breitinger, M.D. |
Thursday, July 31, 2025 (continued) |
10:40 a.m. | Exercise for Health and Disease Prevention Satyajit T. Reddy, M.D., FACC |
11:05 a.m. | The Role of GLP 1 Agonist in Cardiovascular Disease Management Regis I. Fernandes, M.D., FACC |
11:30 a.m. | Options for Lipid Lowering Therapy in 2025: Beyond Statins Susan M. Halli Demeter, APRN, D.N.P., F.N.P. |
11:55 a.m. | Case Discussions, Illustrative Cases in Acute Coronary Syndrome:
Mohamed N. Allam, M.D.
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12:25 p.m. | Panel Discussion and Q&A Session Faculty |
12:45 p.m. | Adjourn |
12:50 p.m. - | Optional: Non-CME Product Theater Lunch Location: Ocotillo Ballroom |
Friday, August 1, 2025 |
6:30 a.m. | Breakfast and Exhibits |
7:20 a.m. | Announcements |
Session V | Valvular and Structural Heart Disease I |
Moderator(s) | Reza Arsanjani, M.D., FACC and Eric H. Yang, M.D., FACC |
7:25 a.m. | Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation: Imaging and Classification Reza Arsanjani, M.D. |
7:50 a.m. | Percutaneous Treatment Options for Tricuspid Valve Regurgitation John P. Sweeney, M.D. |
8:15 a.m. | Mitral Valve Regurgitation: Imaging and Classification R. Bamvi Fohtung, M.D. |
8:40 a.m. | Percutaneous Treatment Options for Mitral Regurgitation Peter M. Pollak, M.D. |
9:05 a.m. | Decision-Making in ACHD: When to Intervene in Congenital Valvular Lesions Compared to Acquired Valve Disease Francois Marcotte, M.D. |
9:30 a.m. | Panel Discussion and Q&A Session Faculty |
10:05 a.m. | Refreshment Break |
Session VI | Valvular and Structural Heart Disease II |
Moderator(s) | Carolyn M. Larsen, M.D. and Luis R. Scott, M.D. |
10:25 a.m. | Imaging Evaluation of Aortic Stenosis Said Alsidawi, M.D. |
Friday, August 1, 2025 (continued) |
10:50 a.m. | Who Should get Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in 2025? Pyong D. Yoon, M.D. |
11:15 a.m. | My Patient has a 5 cm Ascending Aortic Aneurysm: George Wang, M.D. |
11:40 a.m. | Case Discussions, Illustrative Cases in Aortic Valve:
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12:15 p.m. | Panel Discussion and Q&A Session Faculty |
12:45 p.m. | Adjourn |
12:50 p.m. - | Optional: Non-CME Product Theater Lunch Location: Ocotillo Ballroom |
Saturday, August 2, 2025 |
6:10 a.m. | Breakfast and Exhibits |
7:00 a.m. | Announcements |
Session VII | Cardiomyopathy |
Moderator(s) | Caroyn M. Larsen, M.D., FACC and Courtney R. Kenyon, P.A.-C., M.S. |
7:05 a.m. | Acute Myocarditis: Updates on Diagnosis and Management Leslie T. Cooper JR, M.D. |
7:30 a.m. | Evaluation and Management of Pericarditis and Pericardial Effusions Hema Narayanasamy, M.B.B.S. |
7:55 a.m. | Sarcoidosis: Evaluation and Treatment Justin N. Shipman, M.D. |
8:20 a.m. | Diagnosis and Treatment of TTR Cardiac Amyloidosis D. Eric Steidley, M.D. |
8:45 a.m. | Cardio-Oncology: Chemotherapy Cardiomyopathy Cases Carolyn M. Larsen, M.D. |
9:10 a.m. | Panel Discussion and Q&A Session Faculty |
9:35 a.m. | Refreshment Break |
Session VIII | Heart Failure |
Moderator(s) |
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9:55 a.m. | Case-based Approach to Initiating Therapy for HFrEF Courtney R. Kenyon, P.A.-C., M.S. |
Saturday, August 2, 2025 (continued) |
10:20 a.m. | How I Evaluate and Treat HFpEF: New Drugs and Devices D. Eric Steidley, M.D. |
10:45 a.m. | Exercise Therapy for Advanced Heart Failure Courtney M. Wheatley-Guy, Ph.D. |
11:10 a.m. | Now that I Know, Which Anticoagulant? Are They All the Same? Give me a Practical Approach Fadi E. Shamoun, M.D., FACC |
11:35 a.m. | Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension: Diagnosis and Treatment Robert L. Scott, M.D., Ph.D. |
12:00 p.m. | Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Updates in Diagnosis and Treatment Said Alsidawi, M.D. |
12:25 p.m. | Panel Discussion and Q&A Session Faculty |
12:50 p.m. | Adjourn |

IMPORTANT ENCHANTMENT ROOM RESERVATION INFORMATION
Please note: The room block at the Enchantment is currently full. You can check with the hotel to see if rooms become available. Please refer to the suggested alternative accommodations.
Enchantment Resort
525 Boynton Canyon
Sedona, AZ 86335
Additional Hotels Nearby Offering Special Rates for Cardiology Update 2025 Attendees:
(Registration for the course is not required to reserve a room for the hotels listed below/no room limits)
Complimentary shuttle to and from the Enchantment will be provided each day from Mountain Modern Sedona and The Wilde Resort & Spa.
The Wilde Resort & Spa
2250 W. State Route 89 A
Sedona, Arizona 86336
Online Reservation Link
928-264-7246
The Wilde Resort & Spa is offering a discounted room rate: $239.00 per room, per night, plus taxes and fees. Reference the Cardio Update 2025 group rate.
Mountain Modern Sedona (Formally Sedona Reál Inn & Suites)
95 Arroyo Pinon Drive
Sedona, Arizona 86336
Online Reservation Link
928-282-1414, Ext. 6
Discounted rates starting at $184.00 per room, per night, plus taxes and fees.
If you have any questions, please contact mca.cme@mayo.edu.
Mayo Clinic School of Continuous Professional Development is not responsible for expenses incurred by an individual who is not confirmed and for whom space is not available at the meeting. Costs incurred by the registrant such as airline or hotel fees or penalties are the responsibility of the registrant.
Travel
AIRPORTS
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport PHX) – 126 miles or approximately two hours, 21 minutes to hotel.
Enchantment Resort is located about two hours north of Phoenix. Temperatures average 20 degrees cooler than the Phoenix area in the summer.
Visit www.visitsedona.com for recreation and leisure activities in the Sedona area.
Course Directors
Luis R. Scott, M.D., FACC
Carolyn M. Larsen, M.D.
Eric H. Yang, M.D., FACC
Mayo Clinic Faculty
Mohamed N. Allam, M.D.
Said Alsidawi, M.D.
Reza Arsanjani, M.D.
Malcolm R. Bell, M.D.
Leslie T. Cooper JR, M.D.
Regis I. Fernandes, M.D., FACC
Bamvi B. Fohtung, M.D.
Beani J. Forst, M.D.
Susan M. Halli Demeter, DPN, FNP-BC-CLS
Christopher N. Kanaan, M.D.
Courtney R. Kenyon, P.A.-C., M.S.
Kyla M. Lara-Breitinger, M.D.
Ahmad Naeem Lone, M.B.B.S.
Francois Marcotte, M.D.
Siva K. Mulpuru, M.D., M.P.H.
Hema Narayanasamy, M.B.B.S.
Duy T. Nguyen, M.D.
Barbara S. Novais, APRN, D.N.P., R.N.
Amy W. Pollak, M.D.
Peter M. Pollak, M.D.
Nikita Rafie, M.D.
Satyajit T. Reddy, M.D., FACC
Robert L. Scott, M.D., Ph.D.
Fadi E. Shamoun, M.D., FACC
Win-Kuang Shen, M.D., FACC
Justin N. Shipman, M.D.
Konstantinos Siontis, M.D.
Komandoor Srivathsan, M.D.
D Eric Steidley, M.D.
John P. Sweeney, M.D.
Cecilia Tagle-Cornell, APRN, C.N.P., M.S.
George Wang, M.D.
Courtney M. Wheatley-Guy, Ph.D.
Pyong D. Yoon, M.D.
Guest Faculty
Andrea M. Russo, MD, FACC, FHRS, FAHA
Cooper University Health Care
New Jersey
Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Credit Statement(s):
AMA
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this other (live and livestream) for a maximum of 19.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAFP
The AAFP has reviewed 16th Annual Mayo Clinic Cardiology Update: The Heart of the Matter - 2025 and deemed it acceptable for up to 19.75 Live AAFP Prescribed credit(s). Term of Approval is from 07/30/2025 to 08/02/2025. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
AAPA
AAPA Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 19.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
ANCC
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science designates this activity for a maximum of 19.75 ANCC contact hours. Nurses should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Successful completion of this CME activity, which includes participation in the evaluation component, enables the participant to earn up to 19.75 MOC points in the American Board of Internal Medicine’s (ABIM) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit participant completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABIM MOC credit.
Participation information will be shared with ABIM through PARS.
American Board of Surgery (ABS)
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
Participation information will be shared with ABS through PARS.
Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Through an agreement between the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, medical practitioners participating in the Royal College MOC Program may record completion of accredited activities registered under the ACCME’s “CME in Support of MOC” program in Section 3 of the Royal College’s MOC Program.
Other Healthcare Professionals:
A record of attendance will be provided to all registrants for requesting credits in accordance with state nursing boards, specialty societies or other professional associations.
| Day | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| Wednesday | 4.50 |
| Thursday | 5.00 |
| Friday | 5.00 |
| Saturday | 5.25 |
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Available Credit
- 19.75 AAFP Prescribed
- 19.75 AAPA Category 1
- 19.75 ABIM
- 19.75 ABS
- 19.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 19.75 ANCC
- 19.75 Attendance
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