EuroIntervention | Turning Point

In this episode, Dr. Lars Søndergaard reflects on a remarkable career that has bridged academic cardiology, pioneering structural heart interventions, and leadership in the medical industry. From his early work on congenital and structural heart disease to performing first-in-human transcatheter valve replacements, Dr. Søndergaard shares how seizing opportunities, and never being afraid to take them, shaped his professional journey. A conversation on curiosity, courage, and the continuous evolution of innovation in cardiovascular medicine.

In this episode of Turning Point, Professor Lorenz Räber, interventional cardiologist, Director of the Catheterization Laboratory at Inselspital, and Professor of Cardiology at the University of Bern, reflects on the transformative role of fellowship and friendship in shaping his career.He shares insights from his research fellowship in Rotterdam under the mentorship of Professor Patrick W. Serruys, including his contributions to the OCT Atlas and involvement with the EuroIntervention Editorial Board. Dr. Räber offers practical advice on building a research career in interventional cardiology — from finding the right mentors and securing grants to balancing collaboration and competition, all while keeping the patient at the centre.

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Valeria Paradies, an interventional cardiologist and section editor at EuroIntervention. She shares her journey from Italy to Singapore and Rotterdam, the challenges of stepping out of her comfort zone, and the pivotal moments that revealed her passion for research, mentorship, and global collaboration. Valeria reflects on the lessons she has learned along the way and the importance of seizing opportunities to grow both professionally and personally. Because every journey has a turning point… and everyone has a story to tell!

In this episode of Turning Point, we sit down with Dr. Rasha Al-Lamee, a leading interventional cardiologist and researcher whose work has transformed the field. From her early days as a clinician drawn to evidence-based medicine to leading the groundbreaking ORBITA trial, Dr. Al-Lamee shares the pivotal moments, mentors, and teams that shaped her journey.Listen as she reflects on the challenges of pioneering clinical trials, the lessons learned in building trust and collaboration in academia, and her vision for the future of interventional cardiology. A story of resilience, courage, and curiosity — and a reminder that every journey has a turning point.

In this episode, Patrick W. Serruys reflects on a life driven by passion, for medicine but also for words, teaching, and innovation. From his childhood in Africa to the early days of EuroPCR and the founding of EuroIntervention, he discusses the mentors who were pivotal influences on him, the bold choices that defined his path, and the hundreds of young doctors he has guided. A deeply human journey where healing, thinking, writing, and transmitting knowledge are all part of the same calling.