The Murmur Pod

Can nurse-led sedation transform your TAVR program? Dr. Thom Dahle, Director of Valvular Heart Disease at CentraCare Heart & Vascular Center, shares how his team successfully transitioned from anesthesia-led to nurse-led sedation — and the results are eye-opening. From drastically improving throughput and consistency to dramatically reducing costs, Tom explains how this minimalist approach red...

Do all leaks matter in Left Atrial Appendage Closure? Dr. Michael Rinaldi, Director of Structural Heart at Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute, offers a deep dive into the evolving science of peri-device leaks during LAAC. In this insightful discussion, he explores which leaks carry stroke risk, how device technology is changing the game, and what imaging and sizing strategies are most effective...

Ready to take your LAAC program to the next level? Dr. Joe Walsh breaks down five actionable strategies that have helped dramatically grow WATCHMAN implant volumes — not in theory, but in real-world cath labs. Joined by Dr. Samuel Horr, the two discuss how their programs overcame common hurdles, scaled smartly, and drove sustained growth through simple yet strategic changes. Whether you’re buildin...

Stopping Bleeding with Impella: Dr. Jason Wollmuth’s Sideclose Technique Dr. Jason Wollmuth introduces a groundbreaking solution to a persistent challenge in Impella support — managing bleeding. In this episode, he walks through the Sideclose technique, a simple yet effective method now gaining traction in cath labs for improved hemostasis. ✅ Full step-by-step guide ✅ Practical tips from real-wo...

The Silent Epidemic in the Cath Lab: A Cardiologist’s Wake-Up Call   What happens when saving lives starts to cost your own? Dr. Bob Foster, interventional cardiologist and co-founder of Rampart IC, opens up about the diagnosis that changed everything. What follows is a powerful and unfiltered conversation about radiation exposure, the outdated protection still used in cath labs, and the personal...

The #1 Watchman implanter in the world Tom Waggoner gives an overview of his experience with WATCHMAN FLX PRO as well as tips and tricks for growing your watchman program. Highlights: * Hemocoat technology designed to reduce DRT (70% reduction in thombus at 14 days, 50% increased endothelial coverage at 45 days) * Trial ongoing to investigate potential single anti-platelet therapy with new device...

From discussing the adventures of innovating technology in the cardiology space, to breaking down why valve in valve is going to be an issue, this edition of The Murmur Podcast has it all! Special guest David Daniels, MD shares stories and insight from an extremely unique perspective in the interventional cardiology space! This is a must watch for learning about Solo Pace Inc, catching up on curre...

Dr. Aidan Raney and Dr. Joe Walsh introduce the MurmurMD podcast, talk updates about the app. They also recap TCT studies, talk about conferences, team morale, and discuss the case of the week! Intro and team morale- 0:35- 3:40 TCT Catchup- 3:40-6:45 Partner 3 vs. Evolut LR Apples to Apples- 6:45- 17:56 Case of the Week- 17:57- 34:54 Billing- 34:55- 37 Case recap- 37:01- 38:40 Murmur Updates- 38:4...