In this episode of Blue Collar ICs, the crew tackles one of the biggest questions in interventional cardiology right now:

Is Impella dead?

Following the latest trial data presented at ACC, including DTU and BSIS-3, the discussion dives deep into what the results actually mean—and what they don’t. Featuring insights from Dr. Amir Kaki and longtime industry expert Jim Schubert, the conversation explores the gap between clinical trials and real-world practice.

From bleeding complications and patient selection to high-risk PCI strategy and cardiogenic shock, this episode breaks down where Impella fits today—and where it’s headed next.

The takeaway? The data may be mixed, but the story is far from over.

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In this episode of Blue Collar ICs, the conversation goes beyond the cath lab and into the world of medical device innovation, startups, and what it really takes to bring an idea to life.

Interventional radiologist Dr. Jeffrey Hull and startup veteran Rob Williamson join the show to break down the full journey—from identifying real clinical problems to navigating patents, funding, FDA approval, and reimbursement.

The discussion dives into the realities most people never see: raising capital, surviving “near-death” moments, building the right team, and why most ideas never make it to market. Along the way, the group shares insider stories from companies like Shockwave Medical and explores what separates successful innovations from expensive failures.

If you’ve ever had an idea in the cath lab—or wondered how breakthrough devices actually happen—this episode is a must-listen.

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In this episode of Blue Collar ICs, the crew is joined by Louise Caron, taking listeners inside a real day in the cath lab. The kind of day that doesn’t follow a script.

What starts as a joking line during the conversation quickly turns into the theme of the episode: the unpredictable decisions interventional cardiologists face every day. From borderline lesions and complex anatomy to the judgment calls that can’t be taught in a textbook, the discussion dives into how experience, instinct, and teamwork shape what actually happens at the table. Bill Dixon, Brian Brown, Todd Flohr and Louise Caron share candid stories, clinical insights, and the kind of cath-lab conversations that normally happen after the case is over.

It’s an honest look at the real-world decision-making that defines interventional cardiology—a true day in the lab.

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