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.

En este episodio solo de Life of Flow Podcast, hablamos sobre uno de los temas que más debate genera hoy en la cirugía vascular: la arterialización profunda venosa en pacientes con isquemia crítica de extremidades (CLTI). Partimos de un caso real de un paciente de edad avanzada sin opción quirúrgica convencional y conversamos sobre qué nos lleva a decidir entre un enfoque endovascular, abierto o híbrido. Compartimos cómo planificamos cada procedimiento, por qué el mapeo venoso del pie es clave y qué hemos aprendido de los errores, las complicaciones y la experiencia acumulada. También abrimos una reflexión más humana: ¿qué pasa cuando el resultado técnico no garantiza calidad de vida? ¿Cuándo es correcto seguir intentando y cuándo hay que aceptar otra realidad? ❗️Este episodio, grabado originalmente en inglés y ahora doblado al español, captura una conversación honesta sobre la evolución técnica y ética del tratamiento de la CLTI. English Version of the Episode 👉 youtube.com/watch?v=0ihslaLijd4 05:47 Un caso real de CLTI y el dilema de la amputación mayor 07:59 Evaluación diagnóstica y hallazgos angiográficos 09:42 Reconstrucción compleja vs arterialización primaria 12:18 Por qué la permeabilidad y la complejidad influyen en el enfoque 14:08 Mapeo venoso del pie: cómo y por qué lo realizamos 15:32 La planificación quirúrgica y la analogía con aneurismas 17:04 Los “cinco destinos” del CLTI según nuestra experiencia 18:34 Decisiones técnicas entre arterialización abierta o endovascular 25:52 Resultados en pacientes con enfermedad renal terminal (PROMISE II) 29:24 Consideraciones éticas y calidad de vida: ¿hasta dónde insistir? 💡¿Quién debería escuchar este episodio? Cirujanos vasculares, cardiólogos intervencionistas, tecnólogos vasculares y profesionales interesados en arterialización venosa, CLTI, planificación quirúrgica y los dilemas éticos que enfrentamos en el salvamento de extremidades. 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.

On this week’s episode of the Life of Flow Podcast, we sit down with Daniel A.F. van den Heuvel, MD, live from Chicago at the Amputation Prevention Series, to explore the evolving role of Deep Venous Arterialization (DVA) in the fight against CLTI. From the very first cases to today’s next-gen technology, Dr. van den Heuvel shares what Europe has learned in the absence of the LimFlow kit, how physicians adapted with off-the-shelf techniques, and what renewed availability and access to LimFlow in Europe means for patients who were once considered “no-option.” 🎧 For specialists, this episode is a masterclass in both the art and science of limb salvage, shedding light on what still fails, what works, and what’s coming next for global CLTI management. 05:04 How foot X-rays reveal more about limb loss risk than angiograms 07:13 Why medial artery calcification is now seen as a major amputation predictor 10:12 Should DVA remain for “no-option” patients or be used earlier? 14:34 The ischemic hit dilemma and the need for predictive models 16:07 Balancing flow to avoid the “DVA storm” and catastrophic ischemia 20:15 Why post-DVA pain should never be considered “normal” 26:46 Shifting patient consent: from toe loss expectations to toe preservation 27:50 Do DVAs really work? Biological change and wound healing after occlusion 35:30 Europe’s “DIY era” and what the LimFlow relaunch means for access 48:17 The future of DVA: earlier adoption, better tools, and deeper biology 💡 Who Should Listen This episode is for vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, podiatrists, wound-care specialists, and all clinicians managing patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI). It’s also relevant for industry leaders, researchers, and healthcare professionals interested in how innovations like Deep Venous Arterialization (DVA) and LimFlow’s relaunch in Europe are reshaping global limb salvage. About Daniel A.F. van den Heuvel, MD Daniel A.F. van den Heuvel, MD, is an interventional radiologist at St. Antonius Hospital in the Netherlands, where he specializes in advanced vascular interventions with a focus on chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) and pulmonary artery vascular disease. After completing medical school at the University of Amsterdam, he chose interventional radiology over surgery, drawn by its potential to combine hands-on skill with patient-centered care. Since finishing his fellowship in 2011, he has built extensive expertise in endovascular revascularization and transcatheter arterialization of the deep veins (TADV/DVA). As Program Director of the IR residency at St. Antonius, Dr. van den Heuvel also trains the next generation of interventional radiologists, emphasizing not only technical mastery but also the soft skills required to care for patients in multidisciplinary teams. His current work explores unmet needs in CLTI, from improving long-term patency of below-the-ankle interventions to advancing the role of DVA in “no-option” patients. Beyond limb salvage, he maintains a special research interest in pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVM) and balloon pulmonary angioplasty for chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH). Connect with Daniel A.F. van den Heuvel, MD 💼 LinkedIn: Daniel van den Heuvel Follow Life of Flow 📲 Instagram: @LifeofFlowPodcast 👍 Facebook: Life of Flow Podcast 💼 LinkedIn: Life of Flow Podcast 🐦 X: @VascularPodcast If this episode gave you new insight into the future of limb salvage and DVA, 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.

En este episodio de Life of Flow Podcast, conversamos con Scott Nelson, director ejecutivo de FastWave Medical y fundador del reconocido podcast Medsider. Scott comparte cómo pasó de vender dispositivos en línea a construir una empresa que alcanzó más de 20 millones de dólares en ingresos, todo sin recurrir a publicidad paga. A lo largo de la charla, profundiza en su filosofía de probar ideas antes de invertir, el papel de los influencers en la industria de la salud y cómo los médicos pueden usar su credibilidad para influir de manera positiva. También explica cómo su curiosidad lo llevó a crear Medsider en 2009, y cómo ese proyecto se convirtió en una red de valor para su trabajo actual en tecnología médica. Finalmente, detalla el origen de FastWave, la oportunidad legal que permitió su fundación, y el rol de los médicos como inversionistas y colaboradores en startups de salud. ❗️Este episodio, grabado originalmente en inglés y ahora doblado al español, ofrece una conversación directa sobre innovación, emprendimiento y liderazgo en el mundo de la tecnología médica. English Version of the Episode 👉 www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lpP3LI5i3U 03:16 “Tienes que hacer muchos tiros”: su filosofía sobre el éxito en startups 04:16 El poder de los influencers en salud y bienestar para escalar un negocio 09:12 Cómo la comunicación médica cambió del podio a los podcasts 13:34 El nacimiento de Medsider y la curiosidad como motor de innovación 17:18 Cómo el podcast fortaleció su red profesional y su rol como CEO 19:38 El origen de FastWave Medical y su relación con Big Sky Biomedical 21:27 La decisión de la USPTO que abrió una oportunidad única en IVL 26:00 Médicos como inversores: colaboración y transparencia en startups 28:25 La idea del “crowdfunding médico” para apoyar nuevas tecnologías 30:11 FastWave y el desarrollo de catéteres para aplicaciones periféricas y coronarias 32:18 Limitaciones actuales de IVL y la búsqueda de nuevas soluciones técnicas 36:47 Cómo los avances en imágenes podrían redefinir la precisión en IVL 37:36 Cierre del episodio y mención a Medsider y FastWave Medical 💡¿Quién debería escuchar este episodio? Médicos vasculares, cardiólogos intervencionistas, ingenieros biomédicos, emprendedores del sector salud y profesionales interesados en innovación, propiedad intelectual y desarrollo de dispositivos médicos. Sobre Scott Nelson Scott Nelson es el CEO y cofundador de FastWave Medical, empresa dedicada al desarrollo de sistemas de litotricia intravascular de nueva generación. Antes, cofundó Joovv, una compañía de terapia de luz roja que alcanzó más de 20 M USD en ventas directas. También es creador y anfitrión de Medsider, el podcast de referencia en el sector de dispositivos médicos, donde entrevista a líderes y fundadores de startups de tecnología sanitaria. 🌐 fastwavemedical.com 🎙️ medsider.com 💼 LinkedIn: Scott Nelson 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. Leigh Erin Connealy, M.D., built one of the largest integrative medical clinics in North America by questioning why conventional training left patients without answers. In this week's episode of the Life of Flow Podcast, she explains how her own health story shaped her path, why most doctors are never taught how to heal, and what she sees daily in patients who turn to her clinic after years of frustration. She shares why lab tests like vitamin D, CRP, and HbA1C should be routine, how insulin and nutrition drive chronic disease, and why 50% of healing is often determined by what a doctor tells the patient. Dr. Connealy also addresses post-COVID realities, from clotting and spike protein testing to the rise of “turbo cancers,” and why she believes the system keeps people sick instead of creating health. 🎧 If you’ve ever wondered why so many patients feel let down by conventional medicine, what doctors aren’t taught in medical school, or how words, labs, and lifestyle can change the course of disease, this episode is for you. 02:12 Early life and the impact of DES exposure during her mother’s pregnancy 10:28 Opening her first practice in Beverly Hills in the 1980s 13:30 Moving to Orange County and founding the Center for New Medicine 17:50 Why “standard of care” fails patients and how integrative care fills the gaps 22:09 The most common complaint patients have about doctors 26:54 The epidemic of chronic disease and the cost of healthcare in the U.S. 30:40 Lifestyle as medicine: exercise, sleep, hydration, nutrition, insulin balance 37:12 “Your words are like medicine”: how mindset and language impact healing 49:21 Rarely seeing heart attacks and new cancers in her patient population 55:40 Post-COVID observations: clotting, spike protein testing, and “turbo cancers” 💡 Who Should Listen Physicians and healthcare leaders curious about integrative models of care, patients who feel underserved by conventional medicine, and anyone interested in how lifestyle, lab testing, and mindset influence long-term health. About Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy Dr. Leigh Erin Connealy is a world-renowned medical doctor and leading functional integrative physician treating and healing patients from across the globe. She utilizes the best of all sciences, including conventional, functional, homeopathic, Eastern, and modern medicine. Dr. Connealy began practicing medicine in 1986. In 1992, she founded the Center for New Medicine and Cancer Center for Healing in Irvine, California, where she serves as Medical Director. The combined clinics have become the largest integrative medical clinic in North America, having been visited by over 75,000 patients. She is also the best-selling author of The Cancer Revolution and Be Perfectly Healthy, a frequent contributor to What Doctors Don’t Tell You (WDDTY), Townsend Letter, and other respected platforms, sharing insights on cancer prevention, detoxification, and regenerative therapies. With over 100 national and international speaking engagements, dozens of published articles, multiple clinical studies, and appearances across major podcasts and health summits, Dr. Connealy is a trusted voice in the future of medicine. She has mentored hundreds of MDs, DOs, NDs, and PAs, and remains committed to advancing practitioner education in integrative oncology. Connect with Dr. Connealy 📲 Instagram: @connealymd 🎶 Tik Tok: @connealymd 🐦 X: @drconnealymd 💼 LinkedIn: Leigh Erin Connealy, MD 👍 Facebook: Leigh Erin Connealy, MD 🎧 YouTube: @LeighErinConnealyMD Follow Life of Flow 📲 Instagram: @LifeofFlowPodcast 👍 Facebook: Life of Flow Podcast 💼 LinkedIn: Life of Flow Podcast 🐦 X: @VascularPodcast If this conversation gave you a new perspective on what real healing can look like, share it with someone who would value it. And if you’ve been enjoying the podcast, leaving a quick review helps us keep these stories going.