Mitral Annular Disjunction

Mitral Annular Disjunction Guest: Samuel J. Asirvatham, M.D. Host: Paul A. Friedman, M.D. (@drpaulfriedman) Joining us today to discuss mitral annular disjunction (MAD) is Samuel J. Asirvatham, M.D., professor of medicine and pediatrics, Vice Chair for Innovation, and Director of Electrophysiology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Specific topics discussed: What is mitral annular disjunction? What kind of problems does mitral annular disjunction cause? Are some imaging abnormalities more important than others? ECG changes/abnormalities as well as rhythm abnormalities. Next steps for a patient who is asymptomatic with a report of mitral annular disjunction. Connect with Mayo Clinic's Cardiovascular Continuing Medical Education online at https://cveducation.mayo.edu or on Twitter @MayoClinicCV. NEW Cardiovascular Education App:The Mayo Clinic Cardiovascular CME App is an innovative educational platform that features cardiology-focused continuing medical education wherever and whenever you need it. Use this app to access other free content and browse upcoming courses. Download it for free in Apple or Google stores today! No CME credit offered for this episode. Podcast episode transcript found here.