Some surgical risks are preventable—but only if you know what to look for. In episode 48 of the Life of Flow podcast, we share a compelling case of a patient with a severe heel wound, exploring: ✅ The challenges of treating orphan heels and arterialization occlusions ✅ Innovative techniques to address complex venous flow issues ✅ The game-changing role of tools like the Celt in high-risk procedures We're breaking down a critical risk in vascular procedures: stent collapse. Learn why it happens, how to prevent it, and the techniques we use to protect patients from complications like PTFE damage. 🎧 Don’t miss this vital insight into managing high-risk situations in surgery. Go to the Life of Flow podcast channel and watch the full episode!

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Anahita Dua, MD, MS, MBA, FACS, is a vascular surgeon at Massachusetts General Hospital and an associate professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School. At Mass General, she is the director of the Vascular Lab, co-director of the Peripheral Artery Disease Center and Limb Evaluation and Amputation Program (LEAPP), associate director of the Wound Care Center, director of the Lymphedema Center and associate director of the Vascular Surgery Clerkship and director of clinical research for the division of vascular surgery. She specializes in advanced endovascular (minimally invasive) and traditional (open) limb salvage techniques for treating peripheral arterial disease and critical limb ischemia, diabetic limb disease, aortic disease, carotid disease, thoracic outlet syndrome and venous disease. About Dr. Zachary Pallister: Zachary S. Pallister, M.D., is an assistant professor of surgery in the Division of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy at Baylor College of Medicine. He received his medical degree from The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and went on to complete his general surgery and vascular surgery training at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Pallister is a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery and a Diplomate of the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Pallister specializes in the treatment of vascular diseases, using both traditional and minimally invasive endovascular techniques, often in our unique office-based lab setting. He performs an array of procedures, including hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis access. His research interests involve clinical outcomes research in peripheral vascular intervention.

Check out this week’s episode with Scott Nelson and learn about his journey in MedTech. Drawing from a wealth of experience, Scott Nelson's journey includes significant leadership positions at industry giants such as CR Bard, Boston Scientific, Covidien, Medtronic, and Touch Surgery. This episode unfolds as a rich tapestry of insights, encompassing innovation, entrepreneurship, and success, and vascular surgery, providing a comprehensive view of the ever-evolving landscape of medical technology.

Life of Flow is a podcast hosted by two experts in the field of vascular surgery, Miguel-Montero Baker and Lucas Ferrer Cardona. They share their thoughts, insights, and expertise with their listeners each week, discussing a wide range of topics that are both related to and beyond vascular surgery. In addition to talking about the latest research and developments in the field, the hosts also share anecdotes and personal stories that provide a unique perspective on the world of vascular surgery. They delve into the challenges that they have faced, the lessons that they have learned, and the unique life of a vascular surgeon.