October 2020
COVID-19 Updates
Find resources for providers and answers to questions on referrals and testing on the Medical Professionals Resource Center
Patient Care

A 72-year-old male who underwent orthotopic cardiac transplantation received MitraClip placement for severe mitral regurgitation, with almost complete resolution of symptoms within weeks of implantation.
Research

Clinical outcome trials study the use of human monoclonal antibodies to target biochemical pathways that impact LDL receptor availability and monoclonal antibodies to block the PCSK-9 protein.

Molecular autopsy employs genetic testing to understand the cause of sudden death and better predict risk for surviving family members.

New Mayo Clinic research supports catheter ablation versus medical therapy alone for atrial fibrillation in patients with heart failure.

A baseline of vascular health established during early perimenopause can serve as a marker to measure effectiveness of lifestyle changes aimed at prevention of, as well as clinical treatment for, cardiovascular disease.

See all Cardiovascular Medicine and Cardiovascular Surgery Clinical Trials at Mayo Clinic
Education

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Education has cancelled all remaining courses for 2020. To continue to support your educational needs, we are working to expand our online course offerings. To find the latest updates on course status, visit Cardiovascular Medicine CME.

Designed to map to cardiology board exams and offering a solid base of fundamentals and updates in cardiology, these review courses provide everything you need to be confident walking into your boards. Explore Mayo Clinic's new Heart Failure Review Online Program.

Explore short, relevant lessons and in-depth Grand Rounds presentations on key cardiovascular topics at no cost.

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Elizabeth H. Stephens, M.D., Ph.D., explains and demonstrates the technique for surgical repair of total anomalous pulmonary venous return in a 2-day-old patient.

Paul Ananth Tambyah, M.D., discusses the emergence of COVID-19 in Singapore and medical response to the pandemic.

Paul A. Friedman, M.D., Cardiovascular Medicine chair at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, discusses resources available to clinicians and explains the steps Mayo Clinic has taken to make its campus safe.
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