In this episode of Structural Heart Talks, Todd Brinton, MD, Chief Scientific Officer & CVP, Advanced Technology at Edwards Lifesciences, discusses Edwards’ vision of future innovative technologies that elevate patient care and expand the possibilities of structural heart therapies. Brinton reflects on his journey from biomedical engineering to pioneering roles in MedTech, including his work at Shockwave Medical, and shares how these experiences shaped his mission to create impactful technologies for patients worldwide.

The conversation dives deep into Edwards’ evolving focus on structural heart failure and non-valvular structural heart therapies, emphasizing investigational programs that challenge traditional approaches and push the boundaries of interventional cardiology. Brinton highlights how Edwards fosters a mission-driven culture of collaboration, uniting engineering, clinical expertise, and market insights to tackle some of the most complex challenges in cardiac care.

The episode also underscores the transformative role of mentorship in Brinton’s career and his commitment to paying it forward by empowering others in the MedTech space. Drawing on personal stories, Brinton illustrates how embracing failure and leveraging diverse perspectives have driven innovation at Edwards, paving the way for new therapies that can improve care for patients globally.

* Please note that this episode was recorded before the sale of Edwards’ Critical Care business unit to BD, which closed on Sept 3, 2024.

Thank you to Integer for sponsoring this episode of Structural Heart Talks. To learn more about how Integer supports medical device companies, visit Integer.net.

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• (00:12:20) - The Courage of Med School Applic
• (00:13:46) - Pushing the boundaries of medical innovation
• (00:15:41) - Exploring Shockwave at Edwards
• (00:18:46) - No. 13: Keeping the Idea Alive
• (00:21:14) - What Integer Adds to Full Structural Heart Procedures
• (00:23:38) - Integer's Innovation in Structural Heart
• (00:25:09) - Edwards CEO on the Company's Mission
• (00:27:13) - Edwards Heart Disease: Advanced Technologies
• (00:30:10) - How Do We Accelerate New Ideas?
• (00:34:02) - Ideas for innovation in healthcare
• (00:37:21) - What Was It About Edwards?
• (00:39:18) - Structural Heart Talks