The Heart of Innovation with Kym McNicholas

What does it take to heal a wound when poor blood flow is working against you? Dr. Robert McLafferty has spent his career as a vascular surgeon working to save life and limb. But there's another side to him that we first introduced you to several months ago: he's also a songwriter and musician. Now both worlds are coming together. Dr. McLafferty is back on The Heart of Innovation as he prepares for Modern Wound Care Management (MWCM) in Washington, an interdisciplinary conference bringing wound care experts together to discuss real-world cases, treatment strategies and ways to improve outcomes for patients with difficult-to-heal wounds. He'll be joined by other speakers from the conference as we talk about what's changing in wound care and some of the latest strategies being used to help wounds heal. This conversation is especially important for people living with advanced peripheral artery disease known as chronic limb-threatening ischemia, or CLTI. When a patient with severely reduced blood flow develops a wound on the foot or leg, healing can become incredibly difficult. These are the patients at greatest risk for infection, tissue loss and amputation, and wound care cannot be separated from the underlying circulation problem. We'll talk about: • What's new in treating complex wounds • Why some wounds simply won't heal • The connection between blood flow and wound healing • What patients with PAD and CLTI need to understand about their wounds • The importance of interdisciplinary care in preventing amputations • Real-world cases and treatment strategies being discussed at MWCM • What patients and caregivers should be asking when a wound isn't getting better And then we're changing gears. Dr. McLafferty has officially released his first album! When we last talked with him, music was the passion he pursued outside the operating room. Now he's taken that passion all the way to releasing an album while continuing his work to save life and limb. We're going to hear how it happened, what inspired the music and what it feels like to finally put something so personal out into the world. Saving limbs and making music. I can't think of many people who can say they're doing both. If you or someone you love has PAD and a wound that isn't healing, rest pain, gangrene, or you've been told amputation may be necessary, call the Global PAD Association Leg Saver Hotline: 1-833-PAD-LEGS We can help you understand your options, prepare questions for your doctors and identify resources for another evaluation when appropriate. Subscribe to @TheWayToMyHeart for more conversations with physicians, innovators and patients working to change the course of peripheral artery disease and prevent unnecessary amputations. The Heart of Innovation is hosted by Kym McNicholas. This program is for educational purposes and is not a substitute for individualized medical advice. Wound treatment and revascularization decisions depend on the individual patient and should be discussed with the treating medical team. #WoundCare #PeripheralArteryDisease #PAD #CLTI #LimbSalvage #AmputationPrevention #VascularSurgery #ChronicWounds #WoundHealing #TheHeartOfInnovation

I'm interviewing a vascular surgeon who has PAD… and the doctor who treated him. Get ready for an inside look at what medicine looks like from both sides.  Dr. John Phillips and I are talking to Dr. Kevin Lurie, a vascular surgeon from Alaska who was recently diagnosed with Peripheral Artery Disease and treated for blockages below the knee.  We're also talking to Dr. Amr El Serghany, the vascular surgeon from Hawaii who performed the procedures using the Reflow Medical retractable stent.  Patients say it all the time: "If doctors had PAD, they would understand the pain." Now you'll hear from one who does… and the doctor who treated him.  This conversation goes deeper than anything we've done before:  • What it's like for a doctor to become the patient  • The reality of PAD pain and limitations  • How treatment decisions are made in real life • What changes when the physician understands the experience firsthand  • How this is reshaping the way both doctors approach care This is where clinical expertise meets lived experience — and it changes everything. 🎥 JOIN THE LIVE STUDIO AUDIENCE  Want to be part of the conversation or join us live?  📧 Email: [email protected]  to get the private studio link  ⏰ Every Wednesday — join our weekly show 🆘 NEED HELP NOW? If you're dealing with leg pain or navigating a PAD diagnosis:  📞 Leg Saver Hotline: 1-833-PAD-LEGS (1-833-723-5347) We'll help guide you to answers, support, and next steps 🔗 ESSENTIAL PAD RESOURCES Main Website: https://padhelp.org  Clinical Trials: https://padtrials.org  Support Community: https://padsupportgroup.org 🚶‍♂️ START WALKING AS MEDICINE Join our free PAD walking program: https://padhelp.org 📣 SUPPORT THE CHANNEL  👍 Like this video if it helped you  💬 Comment your experience — we read everything  📤 Share with someone who needs this  🔔 Subscribe for more real conversations about PAD #PAD #PeripheralArteryDisease #CollateralNation #VascularHealth #PADAwareness #WalkingAsMedicine #SaveALimb #PatientStories #VascularSurgery

If your doctor can't figure out why you have pain, cramping, burning, tingling, cold foot, or numbness in the back of your calf, it might be Popliteal Artery Entrapment Syndrome (PAES). Symptoms can often mimic that of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD). Those symptoms, coupled with additional swelling, heavy legs, and even a blood clot may also indicate Vein Entrapment. Vascular Surgeon DR. Krishna Mannava, with Vive Vascular in Ohio has seen an increase in the number of patients and talks to hosts Kym McNicholas and Interventional Cardiologist Dr. John Philips about Why PAES is often overlooked and innovative approaches to ensure patients don't progress to amputation with this disorder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SOUND mind, SOUND Body, SOUND Ocean Let's celebrate World Ocean Day June 8th through healing our mind, our body, and our spirit with the sound of the ocean while raising awareness for ocean conservation! We have a world renowned sound healer and ocean conservationist Joshua Sam Miller, the visionary founder of Embodied Sounds, joining us LIVE! (Link to his site: https://embodiedsounds.com/) Joshua isn't your typical advocate. He's a trailblazer at the intersection of art, mindfulness, and marine conservation. Through his pioneering work with Embodied Sounds, he's redefining how we connect with our oceans and inspiring tangible change. Picture this: whales as lead singers in a groundbreaking film. That's just a taste of Joshua's captivating project, Sounds of the Ocean. (Here's his site link: https://www.soundsoftheocean.com/) It's an immersive experience that not only enchants audiences but also serves as a potent educational tool, shining a spotlight on the critical need for ocean conservation. But here's where it gets even more exciting: Embodied Sounds has just launched their Global Campaign for World Oceans Day, offering planetariums and science centers worldwide a one-week free license to screen their film. This initiative isn't just about awareness—it's about action. It's about rallying communities around the globe to support local ocean conservation causes. You don't want to miss this powerful program where Joshua will teach us about immersive wellness experiences through sound, that allow you to reconnect with yourself.  You will walk away with understanding the power of sound in healing not only your mind, your body, and your soul, but that of our valuable sea lifeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.