Blue Collar I.C.'s - The Real World of Interventional Cardiology

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...

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,...

In this episode of Blue Collar ICs , the conversation shifts from the cath lab to the journey that creates physicians in the first place. From handwritten medical school applications and 36-hour call shifts to Zoom interviews, gap years, and pass/fail boards, the crew compares what medical education looked like decades ago versus today. Joined by future physician Eva, family medicine resident Dr....

In this episode of Blue Collar ICs , the crew tackles one of the biggest questions in interventional cardiology right now: Is Impella dead? Following the latest trial data presented at ACC, including DTU and BSIS-3, the discussion dives deep into what the results actually mean—and what they don’t. Featuring insights from Dr. Amir Kaki and longtime industry expert Jim Schubert, the conversation exp...

In this episode of Blue Collar ICs , the conversation goes beyond the cath lab and into the world of medical device innovation, startups, and what it really takes to bring an idea to life . Interventional radiologist Dr. Jeffrey Hull and startup veteran Rob Williamson join the show to break down the full journey—from identifying real clinical problems to navigating patents, funding, FDA approval,...

In this episode of Blue Collar ICs , the crew is joined by Louise Caron, taking listeners inside a real day in the cath lab. The kind of day that doesn’t follow a script. What starts as a joking line during the conversation quickly turns into the theme of the episode: the unpredictable decisions interventional cardiologists face every day. From borderline lesions and complex anatomy to the judgmen...

In this episode of Blue Collar ICs , the conversation goes beyond devices and data to tackle one of the most misunderstood parts of interventional cardiology: the physician–industry relationship. Bill Dixon, Brian Brown, Todd Fuller, and Jordi Colada are joined by industry veterans Jessica McCormick and Reid Rucker for a candid discussion on what actually builds trust in the cath lab—and what gets...

On this episode of Blue Collar ICs , the team takes an honest look at the growing challenge of recruiting and retaining interventional cardiologists. They break down why fellowship spots are going unfilled, how generational shifts in training and work-life balance are reshaping the field, and what practices must offer to attract top talent. The conversation also dives into call burden, volume, cul...

On this episode of Blue Collar ICs , the crew welcomes interventional cardiologist Dr. Van Crisco for a deep, real-world discussion on carotid disease and the implications of the CREST-2 trial. The conversation breaks down how carotid stenting has evolved, where transfemoral carotid intervention fits today, and what operators need to know about patient selection, technique, and stroke risk. The do...

On this episode of Blue Collar ICs , the team breaks down their takeaways from two major conferences—TCT and VIVA—and what the newest technologies could mean for everyday interventional practice. The docs unpack emerging radiation-reduction tools like AeroShield, debate the safety and utility of high-pressure and cutting-balloon strategies, and discuss the evolving role of IVL, atherectomy, and dr...

On this episode of Blue Collar ICs , the docs take a deep dive into the real-world evolution of pulmonary embolism intervention—from the early days of catheter-directed thrombolysis to today’s mechanical thrombectomy approaches. They walk through how treatment strategies have changed over the last decade, the devices that shaped the field, and why more operators nationwide need to adopt these life...

On this episode of Blue Collar ICs , the team breaks down what really happens behind the scenes at cardiology conferences — from networking with peers and vendors to navigating the pressure of live cases and panel criticism. They share personal stories about career-defining conference moments, the thrill and terror of performing challenging procedures live on stage, and the evolving technologies s...

Meet the team behind Blue Collar IC's - Host Jordy Culotta introduces Todd Flohr, Bill Dixon, and Brian Brown to share what led them to pursue a career in interventional cardiology, and their current areas of practice. The team discusses intervention for patient foramen ovale (pfo), and talk about whats on the horizon in the medical device space. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...