Building a High-Risk PCI & Shock Program Without Surgical Backup with Dr. Mahesh Anantha & Dr. Chris Brown

Can you build a complex PCI and cardiogenic shock program in a community hospital without surgical backup?Dr. Mahesh Ananta shares his journey from type A/B PCI to performing Impella-, ECMO-, and CTO-supported interventions in a small hospital setting. Learn how he:Scaled a high-risk PCI program with minimal resourcesImplemented Impella and ECMO safely without in-house CT surgeryJoined a cardiogenic shock network to improve outcomesNavigated hospital culture and financial conversationsTrained staff and changed cath lab culture for long-term successIf you’re building a peripheral or coronary MCS program—or facing resource limitations—this discussion is packed with real-world pearls for program growth, safety, and sustainability.🔔 Subscribe for more insights from interventional experts and real-world program builders.📱 Download the app: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1586692687📺 Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfrLYhAhliQ2ZvXinkDCZvAChapters:00:00 – Intro: Building a program without surgical backup 01:00 – Starting with type A/B PCI and early limitations 02:00 – Adding atherectomy, Impella, and ECMO safely 03:30 – Joining the Arkansas Cardiogenic Shock Initiative 05:00 – Convincing admin: outcomes + financial conversations 07:30 – First mechanical support cases and stepwise strategy 09:30 – Maintaining skills while minimizing early complications 12:00 – Training cath lab staff and changing local culture 14:40 – Leveraging industry support for devices and education 18:00 – Building trust with ICU and small-community dynamics 20:45 – Lessons for physicians building new programs #HighRiskPCI #Impella #ECMO #CardiogenicShock #InterventionalCardiology #CathLabCulture #CTOIntervention #HospitalLeadership #MCS #MurmurMD