Cardiovascular Diseases and Cardiac Surgery Featured News Dec. 18, 2025 Mitral valve surgery options for octogenarian patients with mitral regurgitation Mayo Clinic cardiac surgeons found that mitral valve surgery is safe for select octogenarian patients with mitral regurgitation. The study was published in JTCVS. Dec. 18, 2025 Cardiac sarcoidosis global experts reach consensus on optimal imaging for patients A JACC: Cardiovascular Imaging study shows how international cardiac sarcoidosis experts worked together to help determine when to use advanced imaging for patients with the rare autoimmune disorder. Nov. 18, 2025 Why myocardial infarction causes are often hidden in younger adult women In a new JACC study, Mayo Clinic cardiovascular researchers found that causes of myocardial infarction in patients age 65 and under are not often because of atherosclerosis. This is especially true for women. Nov. 18, 2025 Timing tricuspid valve surgery in patients with PH and RV dysfunction A Mayo Clinic cardiac surgeon explains the importance of early intervention on the tricuspid valve before the development of right ventricular dysfunction or pulmonary hypertension. The retrospective study was published in JTCVS Open. Latest Videos See All How a year's worth of experience of pulsed field ablation for AFib has revolutionized my practice Pulsed field ablation is transforming atrial fibrillation treatment. After over one year's experience, cardiac electrophysiology experts Christopher DeSimone, M.D., Ph.D. , and Abhishek J. Deshmukh, M.B.B.S., explore how pulsed field ablation (PFA) has reshaped the treatment of atrial fibrillation and changed clinical practice in electrophysiology. Vascular rings and slings: Mayo Clinic experience Vascular rings and slings are increasingly diagnosed with the advent of fetal screening and frequency of cross-sectional imaging. There are a wide variety of types, and management depends on anatomy, age and symptoms. Novel mitral therapies — A Mayo Clinic perspective Mayo Clinic heart specialist Kyle W. Klarich, M.D., interventional cardiologist Mayra Guerrero, M.D., and cardiovascular surgeon Arman Arghami, M.D., M.P.H., discuss the advantages of minimally invasive surgical and interventional approaches. They also provide recommendations on the optimal time to refer patients for intervention or surgery. Clinical Trials See All A Study to Evaluate NT-proBNP Levels in the Prediction of Intrapartum and Postpartum Events in Adult Congenital Heart Disease PatientsRochester, Minn.A Study to Evaluate Long-term Outcomes of Alcohol Septal Ablation for Hypertrophic CardiomyopathyRochester, Minn.A Study of Long-Term Outcomes of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Recipients with Congestive Heart FailureRochester, Minn. Publications E-NEWSLETTER EDITION See the latest edition plus past issues Subscribe to updates Monthly eNewsletter highlighting diagnostic and therapeutic techniques in cardiovascular diseases and cardiac surgery at Mayo Clinic Subscribe Read Recent Issues More News 1 New anatomy for the cardiac conduction system discovered by Mayo Clinic cardiology researchers 2 Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular Surgery's specialized and technical approach to mitral valve surgery repair 3 Achieving successful outcomes with mitral valve repair for degenerative mitral regurgitation in patients with obstructive HCM undergoing myectomy 4 Detecting cardiac amyloidosis early from a single AI-enhanced echocardiographic video clip 5 Determining if LAAO will benefit patients with AFib using novel AI algorithm Medical Professionals Cardiovascular Diseases and Cardiac Surgery