The EMJ Podcast | Episode 240
In this episode of the EMJ Podcast, host Jonathan Sackier welcomes William Lombardi, one of the leading innovators in chronic total occlusion (CTO) percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). They explore his groundbreaking work in CTO technology, the development of the hybrid algorithm, and lessons interventional cardiologists can learn from aviation safety.
Lombardi also shares insights into reducing practitioner risk, the mental resilience required in high-stakes medicine, and what drives his passion for innovation.
This is a must-listen for anyone interested in advancing cardiology, operator safety, and medical innovation.
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William Lombardi is Professor of Interventional Cardiology at the University of Washington, USA, and is one of the founding figures of modern CTO PCI. His work in developing CTO technologies and the hybrid algorithm has revolutionised complex PCI procedures, improving outcomes worldwide.
With over 20 novel CTO innovations to his name, including specialised guide wires and balloons, Lombardi is a leading innovator in interventional cardiology. His expertise extends beyond the catheterisation laboratory, he has actively worked on reducing operator risk, improving procedural reproducibility, and enhancing mental resilience in high-performance medicine.
Outside of medicine, Lombardi enjoys spending time with his family, boating, and exploring the outdoors.
Dr Lombardi’s podcast: https: www.drjourneytobetter.com
