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@UWMedicine Director of Complex Coronary Artery Disease Therapies @UWMedHeart Boater & Fisherman Searching for Balance in Life

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Jamie McCabe is a genius
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Here’s a list of books I and my fellows read for leadership in IC. How to win friends and influence others. Good to great. Nine minutes on Monday. The emotional energy factor. The gifts of imperfection. Up the mods elevator. What are yours?
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Emergency Press Release: I’ve heard some rumors of my retirement. My plan is to be FT @UWMedHeart until at least July 2024. Role and responsibilities after that are TBD. My commitment to all things CTO-PCI & advocating for provider mental health remains strong.
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Most of us find work/life balancing difficult, including me and @esbrilakis . He opened up about changes he's making and his experiences w/ burnout. You are not alone, we are all on a journey to better.
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My Top 4 Laws of Life: 1. If it ain’t fun, it ain’t fun. 2. If you don’t attempt to conquer, you never will. 3. Chance favors the prepared mind. 4. Always show your superior judgment, so you don’t have to show your superior skills. Grab a drink and join us tonight.
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Kicking off general sessions today at #CompCourse2023 with colleagues from around the globe committed to being compassionate and vulnerable as we set out to improve as a proceduralists and people in Seattle this weekend. @crfheart
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Excited to begin the Community CTO Event at @UWCathLab for two days of live #CTO #PCI Cases and Discussion amongst peers.
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A pleasure to have these powerhouses in interventional cardiology on the podcast for some laughs and candid conversations about the journey for them. #WIC @KateKearney4 @RhianEDavies1 @Kathrynldawson
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No episode this week but a chance to catch up on one of the 38 episodes from 2023 Thank you to all my guests and everyone on the journey with me in 87 countries! Grateful and reloading with some great guests planned to join the Journey for 2024
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I'll be sipping on a red and shouting at the computer on Jan 5th with @KateKearney4 . See you there.
@UWMedHeart
UWashington Heart Institute
4 years
🚨Cases over Cocktails Next Week Jennifer Tremmel @StanfordMed Kevin Croce @BrighamWomens Kate Kearney @UWMedicine Expert interpretation of intracoronary imaging in an informal setting to review cases & set the tone for 2021. Always free registration:
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This week on Journey to Better: The incentives and culture that leads to the weaponization of peer review w/ @DrAmirKaki
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What’s your biggest fear that limits your growth in the cath lab?
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Dr. Bill Lombardi
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A case for #cardiotwitter Old school 2.5x20 balloon retrograde via septal to septal kissing itself to set up CART ...Remember sometimes old school is better than new school...
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Feeling like you don't belong? Tune in to our latest episode where @HannahChaudryMD shares her journey in overcoming imposter syndrome in interventional cardiology. Her story of resilience and authenticity is a must-listen! #WIC #Cardiology
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#PurposefulPractice Every year I target one aspect of what I’m doing and change behaviors to improve. 2016 *Learn STAR* Evolve the technique to fail less w less catastrophic risk. What #purposefulpractice has helped you improve?
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Excited to announce @LAzzaliniMD will be joining the University of Washington faculty this summer. He’ll join @DrBillLombardi and @KateKearney4 in our complex coronary program and lead our interventional research group. Exciting days ahead.
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Candles by their nature are pretty vulnerable. Relatively easy to snuff out w gust of wind, splash of water, or even just carelessness. So it’s even more important to light others to carry the flame, bc you never know when you’ll need to be relit yourself. @cardiofrizz
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In the last two weeks I've had conversations with perspectives ranging from a pre-med student to the Director of an Interventional Cardiovascular Care program. Don't miss an episode and be sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts.
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A candid and relatable conversation with @lindsey_cilia this week on the challenges balancing being a cardiologist and person, particularly in terms of managing time, emotions and being present in relationship. Even a new tattoo reveal!
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This week with THE @MartyBLeon Everything from ethics of patient care, challenges in achieving medical excellence, and the evolving landscape of healthcare technology that led to the formation of the @CRF and the inception of the @TCTMD conference
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To retire or not to retire… Dr. Paul Teirstein helps me work through it.
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Had a great time getting into all things law, contracts, and legal career supporting physician with Cynthia Rutzick, my sister, this week on Not legal advice but great information and rapport!
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Had the team from Hackensack, NJ for cases and a great discussion about the importance of a supportive team when dealing with the mental and emotional tolls building a high risk PCI program. @HaroonFarazMD @DrAnkitKPatel @KateKearney4 @LAzzaliniMD
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Had a great conversation with Dr. Rahul Bhindi about the emotions, failure and tribulations as a first year complex coronary operator. Subscribe to "Journey to Better" wherever you listen to podcasts or find all the episodes at #CHIP #CTO #PCI
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The emotional toll on interventional cardiologists is routinely unseen and pushed aside. @SanjogKalra in a powerful episode about the importance for fostering a supportive medical culture while balancing the commitment to excellence and self-compassion in patient care.
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This week our #CHIP @uwashfellows @JTiwanaMD and @thinkmdkane will lead the conversation with me on The Journey to Better.
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Join me for live #CTO #PCI
@MedtronicCRDN
Medtronic Coronary and Renal Denervation Solutions
4 years
Join us on Wednesday, Nov. 11 as Dr. Robert Riley and Dr. James Kong discuss principles of #CTO #PCI in a live, virtual case course. Moderated by Dr. Bill Lombardi. Register now! #cardiotwitter
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What you (fellows) need to know before taking your first job.
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📢 FELLOWS! On the afternoon before the official start of Interventional Complications, get sage career advice, key insights, and all your career questions answered. Preregister 📝 here:   #CompCourse2023 @crfheart @ACCinTouch @SCAI
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Hosted @rwyeh on Discussed all things clinical research and how to ensure patients remain at the center of decision making.
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On with my friend @A_B_Hall "At one point, I was given advice that I still think about sometimes, which was a passing comment around a decision I had to make at the time that “nice guys finish last.” Is that true in medicine? What personalities thrive?
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Behind the complexities of cardiac procedures, @ZLSteinberg on meticulous planning and "productive failures" in cardiology. A must-listen for medical professionals on mentorship, innovation, and emotional resilience in cardiology! #MedicalMentorship #Cardiology #Podcast
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This week on Journey to Better with @stefan_harb about careers and navigating them in Medicine.
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"Don't Think, Just Run" is a mantra that Dr. Jennifer Tremmel uses as an avid long distance runner and a good one to help push through any of the mental barriers preventing us from accomplishing what we want to this year.
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Interested in healthcare reimbursement complexities? RVUs, ethical dilemmas, physician burnout solutions, Epic system woes, to fair physician pay, this episode covers it all! Tune into our latest episode featuring Dr. Ed Tuohy. #Cardiotwitter #HealthcareFinance
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This week on the JTB with my friend Dr. Richard Shlofmitz. A drive to be #1 , a passion for educating the next generation and an ever evolving journey of what good leadership is. And now follow the Journey on Youtube! @DrJourneyToBetter
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I’ll be up early to answer questions live for the @SIRIUSXM 110 Doctor Radio show tomorrow (3/23) at 6-8am EST.
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Great one recorded w/ visiting interventionalist @funso on The Journey to Better.
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Join me with @RinfretStephane and @kevinjamescroce after the kickoff to the @crfheart Complications Course.
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Discover how being coachable, resilient, and committed to continuous improvement on the D1 Tennis Courts helped Dr. Eric Rothstein thrive in high-pressure environments in the Cath Lab. 🌟 #Inspiration #Resilience
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At the intersection of personal growth and patient care with Dr. Tariq Salman this week as we talk about "mastering" and embracing vulnerability in interventional cardiology. Tune in to learn about the art of medical excellence. #HealthcarePodcast
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Live with @agtruesdell - 4pm PST.
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#TMVR Cases over Cocktails next Tuesday hosted by @J_M_McCabe . Cheers.
@UWMedHeart
UWashington Heart Institute
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Mitral Valve in Valve and Valve in Ring: From Work-up to Discharge Hosted by Dr. Jamie McCabe along with Christine Chung, Brian Whisenant and Adam Greenbaum Round 2 of Cases over Cocktails next Tuesday Oct. 6th at 6:00pm PST. Register Here: Cheers!
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Money is a part of the journey. Brian King helps me navigate it and financially prepare for my desired future... on my boat. We discussed the significance of early & disciplined planning and the impact of significant life events on financial planning.
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Discussing the ultimate challenge in Medicine w/ @perc_surgeon .
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@jamiemccabeMD leads our structural heart fellowship program at @UWMedHeart . We discuss his experiences as a trainee and his role now as a mentor/teacher and the challenges of teaching interventional therapies. Fellowship Info:
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Talked with Chad Kugler - @SeiglaMedical about the world behind the the medical industry and the joy he finds as an inventor and serial entrepreneur.
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The journey from the weight of facing early retirement to a revolutionary lead-free radiation protection system with Dr. Bob Foster, founder of @RAMPARTic . #shedthelead
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Great discussion w/ @JoeHwanPark about his thought process applying to #Cardiology fellowships. To have an avid listener like him and an example of the next generation pausing and reflecting how they might find joy through it all makes worth every minute.
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Today I’m on with @idahocp3 who was told open heart bypass was his only option. His story to #cto #pci .
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Dr. @Jen_Frampton was out of her comfort zone all week at @UWCathLab for CTO PCI skills development and the podcast. But stepping out of the comfort zone is where she seems to thrive!
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Will be on @WondrMedical tomorrow at 6pm PST
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Christopher Brown
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Join us tomorrow (Wednesday 4/13 at 6pm PST/9pm EST) for Modern PCI Trainers with our guest Dr. Bill Lombardi @DrBillLombardi a legend and pioneer in complex PCI, CTO and interventional education who will be discussing to complications. A must see episode! @WondrMedical
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What makes a good mentor?
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Great to be joined on the pod this week by Brian Whisenant, who dealt with me as cardiology fellow way back in Utah and continues to be a positive influence in my journey.
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. @UWCardiology faculty @UWMedicine are offered a physician coaching program @BT4GME this fall I interviewed founder @TyraFainstadMD about her journey & peer-reviewed research guiding the approach Your well-being matters #BurnoutPrevention #coaching #mentalhealth #MedTwitter
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A unique life and perspective from CV Tech to a Navy Special Ops Vet to innovation educator with Ron Hentges this week on
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Two months later patient asymptotic repeat angiogram. Would you stent anything? #cardiotwitter
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Pleasure to host @RaminMousaviMBA , President and CEO of CathWorks. He's held leadership roles in a number of companies and industries driving innovation. We dig into his perspectives about the outcomes and impact of perseverance.
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Really interesting conversation this week on the intersection of faith & medicine with Dr. Tony Cedrone.
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It was a pleasure to host Drs. Michael Chan and @MeneesMD who joined me in the cath lab @UWMedHeart and sat down to discuss the impacts of asking for help and importance of community in our profession.
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How do industry-sponsored trials shape physician practices? Dr. Hemal Gada and I tackle this question and more in a Journey to Better episode that's not to be missed. #MedicalEthics #ClinicalTrials
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Healthcare and strategic foresight collide! Learn from @bflowers200 how to navigate change, inspire teams, and foster compassionate leadership. A must-listen for healthcare professionals and leaders! #Healthcare #Leadership
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Starting an hour early today at 3pm PST with @BWanamakerMD .
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After a week of training in the Lab at UW, @KVM83 and I had a powerful conversation about her journey into the next chapter of her career.
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Join me @KateKearney4 @AmyECheney and Ashley Koppenheffer next Tuesday for complex robotic-assisted #PCI cases. @UWCathLab @UWMedHeart
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Dive into of @MikeMinogueABMD from West Point to the MedTech mountain top. Explore the 'heartbeat' strategy behind Abiomed's success, cultivating a culture of learning from mistakes and crafting excellence with integrity. #Leadership #Medtech #medtwitter
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With @AdamGreenbaumMD live at 4pm PST.
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On this week with @scottnelsonlive the CEO of Fast Wave Medical and host of the Medsider podcast. We delve into the mindsets of CEO's and navigating the world of the healthcare start-up in 2024.
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This week on Journey to Better, my conversation with @SamuelConaway
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Going live soon.
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Live with @CAThompson99 tonight.
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Discover the power of slowing down! Dr. Sarah Samaan @HeartSmarter talks about aligning personal and professional goals, practical meditation tips, and combating burnout in healthcare. Don't miss this enlightening episode! #Mindfulness #Healthcare #Podcast
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Isa Rizk's energy is infectious and as CEO of @reflowmedical he has a lot to be excited about with their upcoming trials.
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Finally got antegrade but sub-intimal and couldn’t stingray. So STAR of 2nd diagonal and LAD with aggressive ballooning...
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On with @BlakeBellCTO today talking about a journey to better from an industry perspective.
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Had on my friend Scott Kater, Vice President, U.S. Sales / Philips Image Guided Therapy-Devices to discuss his journey to and in leadership.
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Stephanie Patterson's transformation from @uwmedheart critical care nurse and VAD Coordinator to a holistic health advocate on our latest podcast episode. Dive into the journey to lifestyle medicine with us. #LifestyleMedicine
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Newest Episode w/ @DrDrewKleinPHI we discover how early intervention, team-based approaches, and mandatory psychological support can help transform the mental health landscape for healthcare professionals. #MentalHealth #CardioTwitter
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Ever wondered what it takes to defend a healthcare professional's reputation? Liz Leedom shares stories and expert insights into medical malpractice defense. Must-listen for healthcare providers and patients alike! #MedicalDefense #MedicalMalpractice #Legallnsights #MedicalLaw
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Discover the power of community and faith in overcoming addiction with Steve Keene's Pelican Intervention Fund. Learn how community support can make a world of difference transforming lives through faith-based sober living programs. #AddictionRecovery #CommunitySupport
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Living life in the fast lane balancing the risk and reward of interventions, innovations and cars with @DrJMHill this week on
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Had fun on @NYUDocs with Dr. Feit. Listen in to the re-runs: Today 1 pm PST Fri 11 pm Sat 3 pm Sun 9 am
@NYUDocs
Doctor Radio
2 years
It's Wednesday and that means Dr. Fred Feit is up early and is ready to go Heart to Heart with you! This week he's speaking with @DrBillLombardi Director of Complex Coronary Artery Disease Therapies @UWMedHeart Have a question? Call us 877-698-3627 ❤️2⃣❤️
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