Upon conclusion of this program, participants should be able to:

• Review current strategies for repair or replacement of the mitral valve
• Assess the need for aortic valve replacement as well as state-of-the-art interventional procedure options for the treatment of aortic stenosis
• Summarize the role of management of the ascending aorta in aortic valve disease
• Recognize the latest diagnostic and management strategies for patients with pulmonary valve dysfunction
• Identify appropriate hypertrophic cardiomyopathy patients for septal alcohol ablation
• Describe current diagnosis and treatment of pericardial disease and who to select for surgery
• Identify current and cutting edge strategies for challenging PFO closures and the treatment of fenestrated defects and late complications

Attendance at this Mayo course does not indicate nor guarantee competence or proficiency in the performance of any procedures which may be discussed or taught in this course.