Mayo Clinic Interventional Cardiology Online Board Review 2025

Comprehensive Interventional Cardiology Board Review & Advanced PCI Update

The Mayo Clinic Interventional Cardiology Online Board Review 2025 is a comprehensive educational program designed to provide an in-depth review of modern interventional cardiology for physicians preparing for ABIM Interventional Cardiology board certification or recertification. Developed by leading experts at Mayo Clinic, this advanced review course combines foundational principles, evidence-based clinical practice, and board-focused learning to help clinicians strengthen their knowledge and improve procedural decision-making.

Released on December 12, 2025, this online program utilizes a personalized adaptive learning platform that identifies individual strengths and knowledge gaps through pre-assessment testing and delivers customized study recommendations. Participants gain access to livestream recordings, expert lectures, journal references, clinical guidelines, board pearls, self-assessments, and practical case-based discussions covering the full spectrum of contemporary interventional cardiology.

The curriculum emphasizes real-world clinical application, complex case interpretation, coronary physiology, structural heart interventions, peripheral vascular disease, and advanced coronary imaging technologies.

Product Details

• Course: Mayo Clinic Interventional Cardiology Online Board Review 2025
• Original Release Date: December 12, 2025
• Format: Online Video Board Review Program
• Access: Personalized Online Learning Platform
• Level: Advanced / Board Review
• Focus: Interventional Cardiology Certification & Clinical Practice
• Institution: Mayo Clinic

Program Overview

This comprehensive board review course covers all major domains of interventional cardiology, including:

• Coronary interventions (PCI)
• Coronary physiology
• Intravascular imaging
• Acute coronary syndromes
• Structural heart disease
• Antithrombotic therapy
• Peripheral arterial disease
• STEMI and NSTEMI management
• Catheterization laboratory fundamentals
• Radiation safety
• Complex coronary interventions

The course integrates current clinical guidelines, landmark trials, board-style concepts, and practical procedural strategies relevant to both examination preparation and everyday clinical practice.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

• Assess bleeding risk associated with triple antithrombotic therapy following PCI.
• Evaluate current evidence supporting dual antithrombotic therapy combinations.
• Utilize OCT and IVUS for coronary lesion assessment and PCI optimization.
• Apply principles of coronary physiology in clinical decision-making.
• Interpret CFR, FFR, and iFR measurements.
• Determine appropriate reperfusion strategies for STEMI patients.
• Evaluate invasive management strategies for Non-ST Elevation Acute Coronary Syndromes (NSTE-ACS).
• Identify patient selection criteria and outcomes for MitraClip therapy.
• Assess indications, complications, and long-term outcomes of TAVR.
• Develop evidence-based treatment plans for peripheral arterial disease.

Core Topics Covered

Coronary Intervention & PCI

A major component of the course focuses on modern percutaneous coronary intervention.

Topics include:

• PCI planning and execution
• Complex coronary lesions
• Bifurcation interventions
• Calcified lesion management
• Stent optimization
• Procedural complications
• Challenging case reviews

Participants gain practical insights into procedural decision-making and contemporary PCI strategies.

Coronary Physiology

The course provides a detailed review of:

• Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR)
• Instantaneous Wave-Free Ratio (iFR)
• Coronary Flow Reserve (CFR)
• Functional lesion assessment
• Physiology-guided PCI

Faculty discuss the growing role of physiologic assessment in improving patient outcomes.

Intravascular Imaging

Advanced imaging sessions review:

• Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
• Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS)
• Plaque characterization
• Stent optimization
• Imaging-guided interventions

Practical interpretation techniques and clinical applications are emphasized throughout the program.

Antithrombotic Therapy

Participants review contemporary management of:

• Triple therapy
• Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT)
• Anticoagulation strategies
• Bleeding risk assessment
• Post-PCI antithrombotic management

The course highlights current guideline recommendations and landmark clinical trials.

Acute Coronary Syndromes

Dedicated sessions focus on:

• STEMI management
• NSTEMI management
• Reperfusion strategies
• Transfer protocols
• High-risk coronary syndromes
• Evidence-based intervention timing

Faculty provide practical guidance on managing acute coronary emergencies.

Structural Heart Interventions

The program explores:

MitraClip (Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair)

• Patient selection
• Procedural considerations
• Outcome data
• Post-procedure management

Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)

• Indications
• Risk assessment
• Procedural complications
• Long-term outcomes
• Valve durability

These sessions provide an up-to-date review of structural heart therapies.

Peripheral Arterial Disease

The course reviews:

• PAD diagnosis
• Endovascular interventions
• Medical therapy
• Risk factor modification
• Limb preservation strategies

Participants learn evidence-based approaches to peripheral vascular disease management.

Catheterization Laboratory Fundamentals

Foundational topics include:

• Cath lab equipment
• Radiation physics
• Radiation safety
• Procedural workflow
• Contrast utilization
• Quality improvement initiatives

These sessions reinforce essential board-level knowledge.

Board Examination Preparation

The adaptive learning platform includes:

• Personalized study plans
• Pre-assessment testing
• Post-assessment testing
• Board-style questions
• Key examination pearls
• Focused content reinforcement

The curriculum is specifically aligned with the ABIM Interventional Cardiology examination blueprint.

Educational Features

✔ Comprehensive ABIM Interventional Cardiology Board Review

✔ Personalized Adaptive Learning Platform

✔ Coronary Physiology Review (FFR, iFR, CFR)

✔ OCT & IVUS Imaging Education

✔ STEMI & ACS Management Updates

✔ Structural Heart Disease Interventions

✔ Peripheral Arterial Disease Review

✔ Challenging Case-Based Discussions

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

• Interventional Cardiologists
• Cardiologists
• Cardiovascular Fellows
• Interventional Cardiology Fellows
• Structural Heart Specialists
• Cardiology Trainees
• Cardiovascular Advanced Practice Providers
• Physicians Preparing for ABIM Certification or Recertification

Why This Course Stands Out

✔ Developed by Mayo Clinic interventional cardiology experts

✔ Comprehensive board-focused curriculum

✔ Personalized adaptive learning technology

✔ Strong emphasis on practical clinical application

✔ Covers coronary, structural, and peripheral interventions

✔ Integrates latest clinical guidelines and evidence

✔ Includes advanced imaging and physiology interpretation

✔ Valuable for both board preparation and clinical practice

Clinical & Educational Value

The Mayo Clinic Interventional Cardiology Online Board Review 2025 provides a comprehensive and practical review of contemporary interventional cardiology. Through detailed coverage of PCI, coronary physiology, intravascular imaging, structural heart disease, antithrombotic therapy, and peripheral vascular interventions, this course equips clinicians with the knowledge required for board examination success and excellence in patient care.

+ Topics:

Anatomy, Anatomic Variants, and Anatomic Pathology

• Coronary Anomalies, Tips and Tricks
• Claire Raphael, M.B.B.S., Ph.D.
• Percutaneous Management of Atrial Septic Defect, Patent Foramen Ovale, and Ventricular Septal Defect
• Guy S. Reeder, M.D.

Basic Science

• Anticoagulation and Triple Therapy
  Stan Henkin, M.D.
• Pathophysiology of Chronic and Acute Coronary Syndromes
  Abhiram Prasad, M.D.

Cardiac Imaging and Assessment

• Intracoronary Imaging: Plaque Characterization, Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT), Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS)
  Claire Raphael, M.B.B.S., Ph.D.
• Radiation Physics, Imaging, Risks, and Safety
  Kenneth A. Fetterly, Ph.D.
• Intracoronary Physiology: Fractional Flow Reserve (FFR) and Instantaneous wave-free ration (iFR)
  Abhiram Prasad, M.D.

Case Selection and Management

• Diagnosis and Management of Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
  Arashk Motiei, M.D.
• Invasive Strategies in Non-ST Elevation-Acute Coronary Syndrome (NSTE-ACS)
  Gregory W. Barsness, M.D.
• Mitral Valve Interventions
  Mayra Guerrero, M.D.
• Quality, Appropriateness, and Performance Metrics
  Joerg Herrmann, M.D.
• Management of Structural Complications
  Rajiv Gulati, M.D., Ph.D.
• Reperfusion Therapies in ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI)
  Eric H. Yang, M.D.
• Chronic Total Occlusions
  Abhiram Prasad, M.D.

Catheter-Based Management of Noncoronary Disease

• Carotid Artery Disease and Interventions
  Rajiv Gulati, M.D., Ph.D.
• Septal Ablation for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
  Mackram F. Eleid, M.D.
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
  Peter M. Pollak, M.D.

Complications of Coronary Intervention

• Management PCI Complications
  Rajiv Gulati, M.D., Ph.D.

Miscellaneous

• Device Selection
  Gurpreet S. Sandhu, M.D., Ph.D.
• Management of Cardiogenic Shock
  Gurpreet S. Sandhu, M.D., Ph.D.

Pharmacology

• Antiplatelet Therapy for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI)
  Mandeep Singh, M.D.
• Bleeding Risks and Management
  Mandeep Singh, M.D.
• Drugs You Need to Know I
  Eric H. Yang, M.D.
• Drugs You Need to Know II
  Eric H. Yang, M.D.
• Left Atrial Appendage Closure
  Mohamad Alkhouli, M.D.

Procedural Techniques

• Athero-Ablative Techniques
  Eric H. Yang, M.D.
• Restenosis and Stent Thrombosis: Key Points for the Boards
  Michael S. Gharacholou, M.D.
• Tricuspid Valve Interventions
  Mackram F. Eleid, M.D.
• Saphenous Vein Grafts
  Gregory W. Barsness, M.D.
• Vascular Access and Related Complications
  Rajiv Gulati, M.D., Ph.D.
• Left Main and Bifurcation Disease
  Michael S. Gharacholou, M.D.

Supplemental Material

• Peripheral Venous Intervention
  Arashk Motiei, M.D.
• Medical Statistics: Pearls for the Boards
  Charanjit S. Rihal, M.D.
• Acute Stroke Intervention
  Waleed Brinjikji, M.D.
• Percutaneous Management of Pulmonic Valve and Coarctation of the Aorta
  Jason H. Anderson, M.D.
• Diagnosis and Management of PAD
  Fahad Shuja, M.B.B.S.
• Out of Hospital Cardiac Arrest Management
  Jacob C. Jentzer, M.D.
• Helpful Tips Regarding Optimizing Hemodynamic Assessment
  William R. Miranda, M.D.
• Ventricular Function
  Michael W. Cullen, M.D. and Jeffrey B. Geske, M.D.