The Murmur Pod
The Murmur Pod
Podcast Description
The Murmur Pod is hosted by Dr. Aidan Raney III and Dr. Joe Walsh. Specializing in interventional cardiology, they explore happenings in the cardiology and medical communities, discuss interesting cases, review new technology, and more.
This podcast is presented first in the MurmurMD App! Work in the cath lab? Reach out to join the private community there!
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Content Themes
The podcast delves into various themes within cardiology, including interventional techniques, the implications of new medical technologies, and case studies that reflect current trends. Episodes cover topics such as Left Atrial Appendage Closure strategies, innovative techniques for managing bleeding during Impella support, and the impact of radiation risk in cath labs, offering profound insights into practical, real-world applications.
The Murmur Pod is hosted by Dr. Aidan Raney III and Dr. Joe Walsh. Specializing in interventional cardiology, they explore happenings in the cardiology and medical communities, discuss interesting cases, review new technology, and more.
This podcast is presented first in the MurmurMD App! Work in the cath lab? Reach out to join the private community there!
A look into how Dr. Waggoner took a new TAVR program and transformed it into a top-tier research hub from scratch!
Dr. Tom Wagner, Director of Structural Heart at Tucson Medical Center, shares his journey in building a research-first culture from scratch. In this conversation, he discusses:
Why research is a differentiator in regional cardiology
How he grew from zero research to 70+ active clinical trials
The inflection point when a program takes off (around year 5)
The importance of volume, outcomes, and clean data for sponsor trust
Practical insights on staffing: from one CRC to a full research hierarchy
Why perseverance, weekends, and attention to detail are the real “secret sauce”
How research fuels both patient access to novel devices and institutional reputation
Whether you’re a structural cardiologist, program director, or part of a valve team, this discussion offers a roadmap to building research infrastructure that benefits both patients and institutions.
Chapters:
00:00 – Intro & guest background
01:10 – Starting with zero research & 50 TAVRs/year
02:00 – Why research matters for program growth
03:30 – Research as a differentiator in regional markets
04:10 – Perseverance: the real “secret sauce”
05:30 – Balancing call, STEMI, and research demands
06:20 – The 5-year inflection point of growth
07:00 – From 2 trials to 70: scaling the research portfolio
07:45 – Importance of high volume and outcomes
08:15 – Why clean data builds sponsor trust
09:30 – Don’t overreach: starting with the right trial
10:20 – Building staff: from one CRC to a full hierarchy
12:00 – Lessons learned from early trial missteps
13:00 – Closing insights on building lasting programs
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