{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/691201fcdac02c1fcf5857f6/6a4d410042872185cce0d46b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The Truth About Vascular Closure Devices","description":"<p><strong>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.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Fresh off receiving the TCT Lifetime Achievement Award, Dr. Kenneth Rosenfield joins Jordy Colada, Dr. Bill Dixon, Dr. Brian Brown, Todd Flor, and special guest David Gunther for an unfiltered conversation about vascular closure. The discussion covers real-world experience with femoral versus radial access, carotid artery stenting, Shockwave IVL, CELT Closure, Perclose, Angio-Seal, manual compression, large-bore access, and why operator experience still matters more than marketing.</p><p>Whether you're an interventional cardiologist, vascular specialist, cath lab professional, fellow, or simply interested in modern cardiovascular medicine, this episode delivers practical insights from physicians performing these procedures every day.</p><p><br></p><p>Topics include:</p><p>• Carotid stenting techniques</p><p>• NeuroGuard system</p><p>• Shockwave IVL for carotid disease</p><p>• Femoral vs radial access</p><p>• Snuffbox radial access</p><p>• Vascular closure devices compared</p><p>• CELT vs Perclose vs Angio-Seal</p><p>• Manual compression techniques</p><p>• Large bore access and Impella closure</p><p>• Cath lab workflow and efficiency</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoy real conversations from physicians doing the work every day, subscribe to Blue Collar ICs, leave a review, and share this episode with your cath lab team.</p>","author_name":"RealWorks Media"}