In this episode, we sit down with Shane Gleason, Chief Commercial Officer at InspireMD, to talk about what it means to bring a new carotid stent to market at a time when treatment options are evolving. Shane shares how his two decades in the vascular space shaped the way he evaluates timing, team, and technology, and why those factors mattered when he decided to join InspireMD. He also walks through the details of their flexible open-celled nitinol stent with a finely woven PET mesh, explaining what it does, how it behaves, and why physicians have responded so strongly to it. The conversation moves from device design to clinical trials, commercial planning, and the changing landscape following CMS’s expanded coverage for carotid stenting. 🎧 This episode goes inside the work behind developing and launching a new carotid stent, and how the right timing, the right team, and a device designed for lasting protection can shift practice. 04:50 Why carotid procedures still make him sweat after hundreds of cases 06:14 What lasting protection means and why post-procedure events matter 07:01 Dual antiplatelet therapy and how the PET mesh behaves in the vessel 07:33 Showing the stent on camera and explaining the woven PET mesh 08:36 TCAR, transfemoral approaches, and what current trials are studying 11:12 How Shane’s team is approaching commercialization in the U.S. 12:22 Why the procedure attracts experienced reps and how they support cases 14:17 Why physicians say they’ve “been waiting for this for 20 years” 16:02 What it means to be the only company singularly focused on carotid disease 💡 Who Should Listen This episode is for vascular surgeons, neurointerventionalists, industry professionals supporting carotid interventions, and anyone following the current shift in carotid disease treatment and device innovation. About Shane Mr. Gleason has over 20 years of experience in the medical device industry leading clinical and commercial operations in both public and privately held companies. Prior to joining InspireMD, he served as Vice President of Sales, Vascular Interventions at Surmodics, a medical device company focused on addressing unmet clinical needs in intravascular medicine. Prior to Surmodics, Mr. Gleason served in a variety of leadership roles in the interventional medical device space, to include Senior Director, US Transcatheter Heart Valves Marketing for Edwards Lifesciences, a developer of artificial heart valve technologies; Chief Commercial Officer of Nuvaira, a privately held developer of therapies that preserve patient lung health; and Vice President of Sales roles with both Cordis, a Cardinal Health company, and TriVascular Technologies, now part of Endologix. He began his medical device career with a variety of progressive leadership roles at Abbott Vascular, where he launched the second FDA approved carotid stent system. Mr. Gleason received his B.S. in Engineering Science and Mechanics from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and his M.B.A. from the University of Maryland’s Smith School of Business. Connect with Shane 💼 LinkedIn: Shane Gleason 🌐 InspireMD: inspiremd.com/team/shane-gleason/ About InspireMD InspireMD is a global carotid-focused company dedicated to helping prevent stroke, save lives, and give physicians and patients the confidence to choose carotid stenting without compromise. Based in Miami, the company is leading an international effort to advance carotid artery intervention through thoughtful engineering and a commitment to innovation. Their mission centers on one idea: stroke prevention is the blueprint, not an afterthought. With a focus on smarter design and strong clinical data, InspireMD aims to protect against carotid plaque prolapse and support physicians with a solution built for safety and clarity. CGuard® Prime, the company’s flagship product, is a next-generation carotid stent featuring a dual-layer design with a finely woven MicroNet™ mesh. It is the only FDA-approved mesh-covered carotid stent and was designed to offer a new layer of defense against the risk of plaque prolapse and embolization. In pivotal studies, CGuard Prime demonstrated the lowest independently adjudicated 30-day and 1-year major adverse event rates reported to date. Learn more about InspireMD 🌐 Website: inspiremd.com/ Follow Life of Flow 📲 Instagram: @LifeofFlowPodcast 👍 Facebook: Life of Flow Podcast 💼 LinkedIn: Life of Flow Podcast 🐦 X: @VascularPodcast If this episode gave you a new perspective on carotid disease treatment, device innovation, or the future of carotid stenting, share it with a colleague who would value the conversation. And if you’ve been enjoying Life of Flow, leaving a short review helps more listeners find stories like this one.

En este episodio de Life of Flow Podcast, conversamos con el Dr. Dimitrios Miserlis, M.D., profesor asistente de cirugía vascular en UT Dell y cirujano vascular en Ascension Seton, Austin. El Dr. Miserlis comparte su mirada sobre cómo la inteligencia artificial está transformando la práctica médica, desde los diagnósticos por imagen hasta la robótica quirúrgica. A lo largo de la charla, reflexiona junto a Lucas Ferrer y Miguel Montero-Baker sobre el equilibrio entre ciencia, filosofía y propósito humano en la evolución tecnológica. ❗️Este episodio, grabado originalmente en inglés y ahora doblado al español, captura una conversación honesta sobre liderazgo médico, trabajo interdisciplinario y el futuro de la atención basada en valor. English Version of the Episode 👉youtube.com/watch?v=FiJY_AtEEYg 02:00 Orígenes en Grecia y el camino hacia la medicina en EE. UU. 05:00 Primeros pasos en investigación y llegada a Texas 07:00 Cómo el entorno y las personas impulsan la innovación 10:00 De qué hablamos realmente cuando hablamos de inteligencia artificial 12:00 El test de Turing y los pilares de la IA moderna 15:00 Aplicaciones médicas: de la radiología a los sistemas diagnósticos 18:00 Los límites de la IA: imaginación, intuición y creatividad 22:00 Robótica blanda y medicina inclusiva 26:00 Riesgos, control y el desafío de comprender los algoritmos 31:00 Comunicación entre científicos y propósito en la innovación médica 💡¿Quién debería escuchar este episodio? Profesionales de la salud, investigadores y emprendedores del ámbito médico-tecnológico interesados en entender cómo la inteligencia artificial y la robótica están redefiniendo la práctica clínica y los desafíos éticos que esto plantea. Sobre Dr. Miserlis, MD Dimitrios Miserlis, MD, es un cirujano vascular con certificación de especialidad en Ascension Seton (Austin y Bastrop, Texas). Está especializado en flebología y en la evaluación y el tratamiento integral de las enfermedades venosas. Como experto en el sistema vascular, está altamente capacitado para tratar todo tipo de patologías de los vasos sanguíneos. Cada consulta con el Dr. Miserlis comienza con una conversación: dedica el tiempo necesario para responder todas las preguntas, grandes o pequeñas. 🌐 Ascension: healthcare.ascension.org/find-care/provider/1720375348/dimitrios-miserlis Sigue a Life of Flow 📲 Instagram: @LifeofFlowPodcast 👍 Facebook: Life of Flow Podcast 💼 LinkedIn: Life of Flow Podcast 🐦 X: @VascularPodcast ¿Conoces a alguien que debería escuchar esta conversación? 🎧 Envíale este episodio y ayúdanos a que más personas accedan a estas historias y aprendizajes.

In this episode of the Life of Flow Podcast, we talk with Mathias Ihlenfeld, an Austin-based entrepreneur, coach, and founder of Woom Bikes USA. Mathias shares how he went from landing in the U.S. with a tennis racket and a dream to building one of the country’s leading children’s bike brands. He reflects on what it takes to start over, listen to change when it calls, and channel energy into building something that lasts. 🎧 This episode dives into the work behind reinvention. How clarity, conviction, and persistence can turn a single idea into a purpose-driven business that grows with heart. 02:00 From Frankfurt to Louisiana: finding home in a new country 04:55 How moving between U.S. states felt like crossing countries 08:30 The power of reinvention and why resilience matters 11:20 From corporate consulting to founding Woom 14:35 The subtle (and not-so-subtle) signs it’s time to change course 16:50 The “hero’s journey” and how it shows up in real life 22:05 From selling 13 bikes to leading a multimillion-dollar company 23:40 Creating a brand that connects with families everywhere 25:10 Energy, focus, and passion: what drives sustainable growth 28:38 Balancing two careers, family, and the long view of success 💡 Who Should Listen For founders, builders, and anyone standing at a crossroads. This episode speaks to those who want to grow with purpose and are ready to rebuild their next chapter with intention. About Mathias Mathias Ihlenfeld is an award-winning entrepreneur, the Austin, TX Cohort Leader and Coach for the Birthing of Giants Regional Cohort, a selective fellowship program for growth-focused founders and CEOs building high-impact companies. He is also the creator of The R.E.C.L.A.I.M. Code (Elite Personal Optimization Framework for divorced high performers). His proprietary 6-stage framework helps divorced founders rebuild identity, attract aligned love, and ignite purpose-driven business performance. As the founder of Woom Bikes USA, Mathias built one of North America’s fastest-growing direct-to-consumer kids’ bike companies, earning multiple Inc. 5000 honors, including a 742% three-year growth rate in 2020, and recognition as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. In 2021, he played a pivotal role in merging the U.S. and European operations, leading the combined $100M global business as CEO in 2022 and 2023. His leadership has been recognized with honors such as Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year finalist and the Vistage Impact Leadership Award. Through his coaching practice, he works with founders, executives, and high-achieving men navigating personal reinvention, guiding them through identity rebuilding, emotional mastery, business growth, and relationship alignment. Today, Mathias mentors with SKU, invests in purpose-driven brands, and writes on his Substack, sharing hard-earned lessons, strategic insight, and stories from his journey building global brands and leading life transformations. Connect with Mathias 📲 Instagram: @sundaygog 💼 LinkedIn: Mathias Ihlenfeld 🌐 MentorPass: mentorpass.co/mathiasihlenfeld Follow Life of Flow 📲 Instagram: @LifeofFlowPodcast 👍 Facebook: Life of Flow Podcast 💼 LinkedIn: Life of Flow Podcast 🐦 X: @VascularPodcast If this episode shifted your view on entrepreneurship, leadership, or starting over, share it with someone who would value the conversation. And if you’ve been enjoying Life of Flow, leaving a short review helps more listeners find stories like this one.

En este episodio de Life of Flow Podcast, conversamos con David G. Armstrong, DPM, PhD, profesor distinguido de Cirugía y Neurocirugía en la Universidad del Sur de California (USC) y cofundador de la Southwestern Academic Limb Salvage Alliance (SALSA). A través de anécdotas personales y reflexiones profundas, el Dr. Armstrong comparte cómo una herida aparentemente pequeña cambió el rumbo de su carrera y lo llevó a dedicar su vida a la preservación de extremidades y a lo que él llama “tratar la ausencia de síntomas”. Exploramos la evolución de los programas modernos de salvamento de extremidades, la creación de equipos multidisciplinarios y el impacto de la colaboración entre podología y cirugía vascular en todo el mundo. ❗️Este episodio, grabado originalmente en inglés y ahora doblado al español, captura una conversación honesta sobre liderazgo médico, trabajo interdisciplinario y el futuro de la atención basada en valor. English Version of the Episode 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=gK5Aqw4_5Qw 04:07 Infancia, familia y la vocación por devolver lo recibido 05:31 El “don del dolor” y su encuentro con una paciente con lepra y diabetes 09:00 Cómo un momento marcó el inicio de su trayectoria en la preservación de extremidades 10:00 El salto de Detroit a San Antonio y el comienzo de una nueva etapa 11:14 Mentores, aprendizaje y los primeros años de investigación clínica 13:07 La decisión de seguir su propio camino y las lecciones familiares 14:11 La creación de los primeros programas integrados en Texas y Arizona 17:06 El nacimiento de una alianza entre podología y cirugía vascular 19:37 Qué define a un programa moderno de preservación de extremidades 24:17 Centros de excelencia y atención basada en valor: el futuro del cuidado vascular 27:55 El “hotline” de cuatro pasos: una guía práctica para equipos multidisciplinarios 💡¿Quién debería escuchar este episodio? Profesionales de la salud interesados en la atención integral del pie diabético, cirujanos vasculares, podólogos, líderes de programas hospitalarios y médicos que buscan implementar modelos colaborativos para reducir amputaciones y mejorar resultados clínicos. Sobre Dr. Armstrong Dr. David G. Armstrong, DPM, PhD ha publicado más de 720 artículos científicos revisados por pares y más de 120 libros o capítulos de libro. Es Director del Center to Stream Healthcare in Place (C2SHiP), un centro financiado por la National Science Foundation (NSF) que busca integrar tecnología, dispositivos médicos y wearables para maximizar los días activos y libres de hospitalización. Reconocido mundialmente como pionero en la prevención de amputaciones, el Dr. Armstrong es fundador y presidente de la American Limb Preservation Society (ALPS) y cofundador de la International Diabetic Foot Conference (DF-Con), el simposio más grande del mundo dedicado al pie diabético. 📲 Instagram: @d.g.armstrong Sigue a Life of Flow 📲 Instagram: @LifeofFlowPodcast 👍 Facebook: Life of Flow Podcast 💼 LinkedIn: Life of Flow Podcast 🐦 X: @VascularPodcast ¿Conoces a alguien que debería escuchar esta conversación? 🎧 Envíale este episodio y ayúdanos a que más personas accedan a estas historias y aprendizajes.

Dr. Chris LeSar, MD, FACS, RVT is a Vascular and Endovascular Surgeon who built one of the most efficient, patient-centered vascular practices in the U.S. In this week's episode of the Life of Flow Podcast, he shares how he left academic medicine to create the Vascular Institute of Chattanooga, a model focused on rapid access, team efficiency, and amputation prevention. From growing pains and business structure to device innovation and trans-tibial access, Dr. LeSar gives an unfiltered look at how surgical independence can redefine patient care and outcomes. 🎧 This episode is a masterclass in surgical innovation, how curiosity and conviction drive better care, faster access, and real change in the vascular field. 03:41 Early life, academic background, and what led him from physics to medicine 05:40 Why he left academic medicine to build his own outpatient vascular practice 07:18 Scaling challenges and the importance of front-desk efficiency and referral coordination 10:59 Balancing growth, referrals, and relationship management in private practice 12:33 Device procurement freedom: choosing tools that actually work 13:47 Introducing the Revolution device and how it simplifies workflow 19:15 Technical insights on tibial access and embolization management 24:23 Why 80% of his PAD work now starts with tibial access 27:16 The “aha moment”: seeing the Veryan Revolution device’s active aspiration in action 💡 Who Should Listen Vascular and endovascular surgeons, interventional specialists, and MedTech professionals interested in private practice innovation, efficiency, and real-world device application. About Chris LeSar, MD, FACS, RVT Dr. Chris LeSar is a Vascular/Endovascular Surgeon certified by the American Board of Surgery (ABS) and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). Dr. LeSar is an experienced vascular surgeon working in the Chattanooga region for the last 19 years, specializing in vascular and minimally invasive endovascular techniques in both the inpatient and outpatient office setting. In 2015, Dr. LeSar founded the Vascular Institute of Chattanooga, a Regional Amputation Prevention Center, and brings his intricate knowledge of advanced techniques for the treatment of carotid, mesenteric, renal, venous, and peripheral vascular disease to the center. He has a special interest in caring for patients with critical limb ischemia and the prevention of unnecessary amputations. He received his medical degree and completed his general surgery residency at the University of Toledo College of Medicine and his vascular fellowship training at Eastern Virginia Medical School. He is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Lincoln Memorial University, a member of the Society for Vascular Surgery (SVS), and a founding member of the Outpatient Endovascular Interventional Society (OEIS). Connect with Dr. LeSar 💼 LinkedIn: Chris LeSar, MD., FACS About Veryan Veryan was founded in 2005 as the result of a technology spin out from Imperial College, London, based on the pioneering work by Professor Colin Caro (Emeritus Professor of Physiological Mechanics, Dept. of Bioengineering Imperial College) on the link between vessel geometry, blood flow mechanics and vascular disease. Veryan used its understanding of swirling flow and its expertise in research and development to design, develop, and patent the highly innovative three-dimensional (3D), nitinol (nickel-titanium alloy) BioMimics 3D Vascular Stent System. Learn more about Veryan 🌐 Website: veryanmed.com 💼 LinkedIn: Veryan Medical 🐦 X: @VeryanMed1 Follow Life of Flow 📲 Instagram: @LifeofFlowPodcast 👍 Facebook: Life of Flow Podcast 💼 LinkedIn: Life of Flow Podcast 🐦 X: @VascularPodcast If this episode gave you a new perspective on the future of surgery, innovation, and how passion fuels progress in medicine, share it with a colleague who would appreciate the conversation. And if you’ve been enjoying Life of Flow, leaving a quick review helps more specialists and innovators discover these discussions.

En esta segunda parte seguimos explorando uno de los temas más desafiantes en la cirugía vascular: la arterialización tibial y las decisiones técnicas dentro del quirófano. Retomamos la conversación donde la dejamos en el episodio anterior y compartimos, paso a paso, cómo abordamos el procedimiento: desde la elección del acceso y la preparación del paciente, hasta las maniobras intraoperatorias, el manejo de las válvulas y la colocación de stents. También hablamos de lo que no siempre se cuenta: los errores que enseñan, los detalles técnicos que cambian el resultado y la importancia de entender cuándo intervenir y cuándo conservar. ❗️Este episodio, grabado originalmente en inglés y ahora doblado al español, refleja una charla real entre colegas sobre técnica, criterio y aprendizaje constante dentro de la cirugía endovascular. English Version of the Episode 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=wQjHxJBcj0E 01:17 Retomamos desde la Parte 1 y definimos el foco técnico de esta sesión 02:03 Cómo preparamos el caso y elegimos el acceso venoso y arterial 03:21 Acceso plantar lateral y consideraciones anatómicas clave 05:15 Bloqueos, temperatura y trucos de preparación preoperatoria 06:22 La técnica “Bust” paso a paso para cruzar arteria–vena 08:08 El error que nos recordó por qué la orientación importa 11:09 Alternativas con catéter trilobulado y re-entry devices 14:25 Qué hacer cuando una válvula retenida compromete el flujo 17:26 Stents, postdilatación y cómo preservar la vena 19:03 Cómo manejamos el flujo ideal para evitar robos y fallas tempranas 💡¿Quién debería escuchar este episodio? Cirujanos vasculares, intervencionistas y profesionales que busquen profundizar en los aspectos técnicos y en la toma de decisiones detrás de la arterialización tibial y el manejo de flujo venoso en extremidades críticas. Sigue a Life of Flow 📲 Instagram: @LifeofFlowPodcast 👍 Facebook: Life of Flow Podcast 💼 LinkedIn: Life of Flow Podcast 🐦 X: @VascularPodcast ¿Conoces a alguien que debería escuchar esta conversación? Envíale este episodio y ayúdanos a que más personas accedan a estas historias y aprendizajes.

From earning $3.50 an hour in Argentina to managing 80+ Airbnb listings across the U.S., this week, we sit down with Federico Zimerman. His story is one of persistence, curiosity, and sharp business instinct. Federico breaks down what it takes to run a profitable short-term rental business, why design, pricing, and guest experience matter more than location, and how mastering revenue management turned his side hustle into a thriving operation. 🎧 This episode offers a grounded look at the business behind Airbnbs, and the mindset shift required to build real independence through smart systems, not luck. 03:49 Federico’s early life and how Argentina’s economic instability shaped his drive 06:48 Working for American Airlines and discovering the power of global exposure 09:41 Traveling the world on a local salary, first class flights and hostel nights 12:26 The books that pushed him toward entrepreneurship 13:50 Losing his father during COVID and finding new purpose through Airbnb 14:46 Managing 500 listings remotely and learning revenue management 20:21 Moving to the U.S. and scaling short-term rental operations 24:00 Lucas’s first Airbnb experience and the myth of “passive income” 28:47 The real demands of running Airbnbs, cleaners, guests, and maintenance 30:46 Federico’s advice on scaling with consistency and professional standards 💡 Who Should Listen Entrepreneurs, Airbnb hosts, and investors looking to grow sustainable short-term rental businesses through systems, pricing strategy, and service. About Federico Born and raised in Argentina, worked in the airline industry for 10 years and started working as a Virtual Assistant from Argentina managing Airbnbs. Got a greencard, move to America (texas first, then NY) and grew a company with 84 active listings, another company doing revenue management, started my RE portfolio and own an Inn with a Bar and Restaurant in Upstate NY. Connect with Federico 💼 LinkedIn: Federico Zimerman Follow Life of Flow 📲 Instagram: @LifeofFlowPodcast 👍 Facebook: Life of Flow Podcast 💼 LinkedIn: Life of Flow Podcast 🐦 X: @VascularPodcast If this episode gave you a new perspective on entrepreneurship, systems, and the mindset behind sustainable growth, share it with someone who’d appreciate the conversation. And if you’ve been enjoying Life of Flow, leaving a quick review helps more innovators discover these discussions.

In this week's episode, we sit down with Dr. William “Billy” E. Cohn, Chief Medical Officer of BiVACOR Inc. and Executive Director of the Center for Device Innovation at the Texas Medical Center. From his early fascination with the first artificial heart at age eight to working alongside icons like Dr. Michael DeBakey and Dr. Denton Cooley, Dr. Cohn shares an intimate look at how curiosity, risk-taking, and persistence have defined his life’s work. The conversation moves from stories inside the Texas Heart Institute to reflections on creativity, collaboration, and how passion fuels innovation, whether in the operating room or at Burning Man. Dr. Cohn also dives into how artificial intelligence is transforming medicine, what it means for the next generation of physicians, and why the future will always need people driven by purpose. 🎧 This episode is a masterclass in the mindset behind medical invention. How creativity, courage, and genuine curiosity drive breakthroughs that change patient care. 03:40 The origins of the world’s first artificial heart and the rivalry between DeBakey and Cooley 08:47 The surgery that made history: how the Leota, Cooley heart was implanted into a human for the first time 10:42 A childhood moment that sparked a lifelong fascination with heart surgery 14:45 Family influences: his father’s creativity, his mother’s determination, and his brother’s brilliance in AI 17:36 Building massive kinetic sculptures at Burning Man and the parallels with medical innovation 23:12 What Burning Man taught him about leadership, passion, and team building 27:44 Lessons from DeBakey and Cooley on authenticity, vision, and inspiration 35:20 The rise of AI in medicine and why it will redefine, not replace, doctors 38:24 From the Industrial Revolution to quantum computing: how exponential change will reshape humanity 💡 Who Should Listen Physicians, MedTech innovators, and anyone fascinated by how engineering, creativity, and medicine intersect to shape the future of healthcare. About William E. Cohn, MD, PhD (H) Dr. Cohn is the Chief Medical Officer of BiVACOR Inc. and the Executive Director of the Center of Device Innovation at the Texas Medical Center (TMC). He is also a tenured professor of surgery at Baylor College of Medicine and an adjunct professor of Bioengineering at Rice University and the University of Houston. Prior to joining BiVACOR Inc., he served as a Vice President at Johnson & Johnson MedTech, Executive Director for the Johnson & Johnson Center of Device Innovation at TMC, and Director of the renowned Cullen Cardiovascular Research Laboratory at the Texas Heart Institute. Dr. Cohn has been deeply involved in developing the continuous-flow, totally implantable, artificial heart. In 2011, Dr. Cohn and Dr. O. H. Frazier successfully implanted the first pulseless total heart replacement device in a human patient. The device had been developed at The Texas Heart Institute. Dr. Cohn has published extensively and has more than 220 US patents or patents pending for his medical device innovations that have been foundational for nine venture-backed startups. Connect with Dr. Cohn, MD, PhD (H) 💼 LinkedIn: William Cohn Follow Life of Flow 📲 Instagram: @LifeofFlowPodcast 👍 Facebook: Life of Flow Podcast 💼 LinkedIn: Life of Flow Podcast 🐦 X: @VascularPodcast If this episode gave you a new perspective on the future of surgery, innovation, and how passion fuels progress in medicine, share it with a colleague who would appreciate the conversation. And if you’ve been enjoying Life of Flow, leaving a quick review helps more specialists and innovators discover these discussions.

En este episodio de Life of Flow Podcast, conversamos con el Dr. Jorge Martínez Trabal, cirujano vascular, profesor y líder médico en Puerto Rico, sobre su recorrido personal y profesional desde sus inicios en Mayagüez hasta su actual labor impulsando una profunda transformación en el sistema de salud de la isla. Jorge comparte cómo superó el cierre de su programa de residencia, su decisión de continuar su formación en Estados Unidos y su regreso a Puerto Rico con una misión: reabrir programas de cirugía, formar nuevas generaciones de médicos y enfrentar una crisis sanitaria que ha provocado la emigración masiva de profesionales de la salud. A través de su experiencia, reflexionamos sobre los desafíos del modelo de salud en Puerto Rico, el papel de las aseguradoras, la falta de residencias médicas y las propuestas que plantea en su libro, desde la creación de centros de excelencia hasta la necesidad de una educación médica más sólida y accesible. ❗️Este episodio, grabado originalmente en inglés y ahora doblado al español, captura una conversación honesta sobre liderazgo médico, educación y los retos del sistema de salud en Puerto Rico. English Version of the Episode 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=Nv2Bu23uoDI 04:13 Infancia en Mayagüez y los primeros pasos hacia la medicina 07:15 El cierre de los programas de cirugía y su decisión de emigrar 14:22 Su objetivo de regresar a Puerto Rico para reabrir una residencia quirúrgica 17:50 La reforma del sistema de salud en los años noventa y sus consecuencias 19:25 La pérdida de médicos en la isla y la falta de plazas de residencia 23:14 Los obstáculos para regresar y ejercer medicina en Puerto Rico 25:20 La complejidad del modelo de seguros y los “caciques” hospitalarios 39:50 Educación y acceso a la atención: los ejes de su propuesta 41:10 El modelo de Centros de Excelencia y cómo podrían transformar el sistema 47:33 Su visión de futuro, la influencia política y el legado que busca dejar 51:37 El proceso de escribir su libro y las lecciones aprendidas en el camino 💡¿Quién debería escuchar este episodio? Profesionales de la salud, cirujanos, estudiantes de medicina, líderes del sector sanitario y quienes estén interesados en la gestión médica, la reforma del sistema de salud y la formación de nuevos especialistas en Puerto Rico. Sobre Dr. Martínez T. Egresado de la Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara (UAG) y destacado cirujano vascular en Puerto Rico, el Dr. Jorge Luis Martínez Trabal es creador del procedimiento Trombectomía Venosa Híbrida, una técnica innovadora para el tratamiento de coágulos sanguíneos en las piernas, por la cual recibió el Servier Traveling Award del American Venous Forum. Actualmente es Director de la Residencia de Cirugía en Ponce, Presidente del Grupo Médico de Cirujanos Vasculares de Puerto Rico, Presidente de la Facultad Médica del Hospital Episcopal San Lucas de Ponce, y Profesor en la Universidad de Ponce. Su visión y liderazgo han sido clave en la reconstrucción de la formación quirúrgica en la isla y en la promoción de un modelo de atención médica más equitativo y sostenible. 💼 LinkedIn: Martinez Trabal Jorge Sigue a Life of Flow 📲 Instagram: @LifeofFlowPodcast 👍 Facebook: Life of Flow Podcast 💼 LinkedIn: Life of Flow Podcast 🐦 X: @VascularPodcast ¿Conoces a alguien que debería escuchar esta conversación? 🎧 Envíale este episodio y ayúdanos a que más personas accedan a estas historias y aprendizajes.

Recorded live in Chicago during the Amputation Prevention Series, this week's conversation with Dr. Mahmood Razavi, Interventional Radiologist and Director of Clinical Trials and Research at St. Joseph Vascular Institute, dives deep into the realities of innovation in medicine. Drawing from his early days at UCLA and Stanford alongside pioneers like Thomas J. Fogarty, MD and Michael D. Dake, MD, Dr. Razavi shares how his journey from academia to entrepreneurship shaped his view of what truly drives progress in the field. From why patents sometimes matter more than papers, to how equity builds stronger teams than consulting fees ever could, this episode captures the candid, hard-earned lessons behind a lifetime of creating, advising, and mentoring in MedTech. 🎧 This episode is a masterclass in the mindset behind medical innovation, bridging the gap between clinical expertise, entrepreneurship, and the lessons learned from decades of creating real-world solutions. 03:00 How a “boring” start in radiology led to discovering interventional work 07:39 The Stanford moment that changed everything: seeing a thoracic endograft for the first time 08:40 “We don’t publish, we file patents first”: shifting from academia to innovation 10:19 Consulting versus creating: the real ROI of doing your own thing 12:59 Predicting the future: R&D, patents, and NIH as 5-, 10-, and 20-year indicators 15:26 Lessons from experience: why young physicians shouldn’t sell their ideas cheap 18:31 The value of equity and how to build real commitment in startups 24:43 Finding the right collaborators and learning from the wrong ones 33:00 Final advice: mentorship, asking questions, and learning by proximity 💡 Who Should Listen This episode is for interventional radiologists, vascular specialists, MedTech founders, early-career physicians, and clinical innovators seeking unfiltered insight into the intersection of medicine, business, and invention. About Mahmood Razavi, MD Dr. Mahmood Razavi joined the staff of St. Joseph Vascular Institute in August 2005 and currently serves as the Director of Clinical Trials and Research Center. He specializes in image-guided therapy for cancer and endovascular treatment of vascular disease, including carotid artery stent replacement. Before moving to Southern California, he was Associate Professor of Interventional Radiology and Director of the Fellowship Program at Stanford University Medical Center, where he also served as Acting Chief of Interventional Radiology. A graduate of the University of Southern California, Dr. Razavi completed his Radiology residency and Chief Residency at UCLA, followed by dual fellowships in Medical Imaging (UCLA) and Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology (Stanford University Hospital). He later joined the UCLA faculty before returning to Stanford’s Vascular Center, where he remained until 2005. He has authored or co-authored over 250 scientific publications, abstracts, and book chapters, delivered more than 120 invited lectures worldwide, and serves as Editor of Techniques in Vascular & Interventional Radiology. In addition to his academic and clinical work, Dr. Razavi is co-founder of three medical device companies and sits on multiple scientific advisory boards, continuing to shape the future of minimally invasive image-guided therapies. Connect with Mahmood Razavi, MD 💼 LinkedIn: Mahmood Razavi Follow Life of Flow 📲 Instagram: @LifeofFlowPodcast 👍 Facebook: Life of Flow Podcast 💼 LinkedIn: Life of Flow Podcast 🐦 X: @VascularPodcast If this episode gave you new perspective on innovation, equity, and mentorship in medicine, share it with a colleague who would benefit from the conversation. And if you’ve been enjoying Life of Flow, leaving a quick review helps more specialists and industry leaders discover these discussions.