Fem-pop Intervention in 2026 brings together three experienced interventional cardiologists for a practical discussion on today's approach to femoropopliteal (SFA and popliteal) interventions.

Dr. Bill Dixon, Dr. Brian Brown, and special guest Dr. Jason Yoho compare their real-world techniques for CTO crossing, IVUS-guided vessel preparation, atherectomy, intravascular lithotripsy (IVL), drug-coated balloons, specialty stents, and managing complex PAD and CLI patients. Rather than presenting a single "right" answer, they explain how lesion characteristics, patient anatomy, practice setting, and available technology all influence treatment decisions.

This episode is proudly sponsored by Veryan Medical and features discussion of the BioMimics 3D® Vascular Stent System, a helical stent engineered for the dynamic environment of the superficial femoral artery (SFA) and distal popliteal artery. Throughout the conversation, Dr. Jason Yoho shares his extensive clinical experience using the BioMimics 3D stent and discusses how its helical design helps accommodate the biomechanical forces of the femoropopliteal segment.

Topics covered:

• Fem-pop intervention strategies
• SFA CTO crossing techniques
• IVUS-guided treatment planning
• Atherectomy vs. IVL vs. drug-coated balloons
• Stent selection and vessel scaffolding
• Popliteal and common femoral interventions
• Managing in-stent restenosis
• Limb salvage for CLI patients
• OBL vs. hospital practice considerations

Special thanks to Veryan Medical for sponsoring this episode and supporting education in peripheral vascular intervention.

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Not all vascular closure devices are created equal—and this conversation proves it. Dr. Kenneth Rosenfield joins Blue Collar ICs for an honest discussion on femoral access, radial access, carotid stenting, and what really works in the cath lab.

Fresh off receiving the TCT Lifetime Achievement Award, Dr. Kenneth Rosenfield joins Jordy Colada, Dr. Bill Dixon, Dr. Brian Brown, Todd Flor, and special guest David Gunther for an unfiltered conversation about vascular closure. The discussion covers real-world experience with femoral versus radial access, carotid artery stenting, Shockwave IVL, CELT Closure, Perclose, Angio-Seal, manual compression, large-bore access, and why operator experience still matters more than marketing.

Whether you're an interventional cardiologist, vascular specialist, cath lab professional, fellow, or simply interested in modern cardiovascular medicine, this episode delivers practical insights from physicians performing these procedures every day.

Topics include:

• Carotid stenting techniques

• NeuroGuard system

• Shockwave IVL for carotid disease

• Femoral vs radial access

• Snuffbox radial access

• Vascular closure devices compared

• CELT vs Perclose vs Angio-Seal

• Manual compression techniques

• Large bore access and Impella closure

• Cath lab workflow and efficiency

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The Blue Collar ICs crew takes on one of the hottest debates in cardiology: should every PCI be guided by intracoronary imaging?

From IVUS and OCT to AI-assisted decision making, the team discusses where imaging helps, where it doesn't, and whether operator experience still matters most.

This episode opens with reflections from NCVH in New Orleans, where the team discusses the conference's impact, live case demonstrations, and the relationships that continue to shape interventional cardiology. Guest Dr. Aaron Gopal joins the conversation, sharing how training under Dr. Craig Walker and working alongside Dr. Brian Brown influenced his approach to patient care.

The discussion then shifts into a deep dive on intracoronary imaging, specifically IVUS and OCT. The panel examines how different generations of operators were trained, how imaging has evolved over time, and whether routine use truly leads to better outcomes. The debate highlights the tension between evidence-based medicine, operator experience, and industry influence.

The conversation expands into AI-assisted imaging, coronary physiology, pressure-wire assessment, and the future of PCI. The group explores whether modern technology is improving clinical decision-making or creating dependence that could weaken future physician training. As always, the discussion remains candid, practical, and grounded in real-world experience.

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