Surviving a Pulmonary Embolism: The Accident That Sparked a Medical Breakthrough 🩸

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Saturday, June 13, 2026

What are the warning signs of a deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), and how is medical innovation changing how we treat blood clots today?

In this episode of The Heart of Innovation, hosts Kim McNicholas and interventional cardiologist Dr. John Phillips sit down with Richard Davis, an engineer and medical developer whose life was completely rewritten after being hit by a truck at 23 years old. Richard shares his gripping story of survival—from being pinned inside a vehicle to developing life-threatening blood clots, surviving severe pulmonary embolisms, and ultimately transitioning his expertise into creating vascular medical devices that save lives.

Discover how modern medical advancements are moving beyond standard medical therapy to actively remove clots and restore blood flow safely.

TIMESTAMPS & CHAPTERS

0:00 - The Accident That Changed Everything

2:15 - Living with an Undiagnosed Clotting Disorder

4:40 - Facing a Life-Threatening Pulmonary Embolism

7:10 - Moving Beyond Medication: Advanced Clot Removal

9:35 - How Patient Participation Drives Medical Innovation

12:00 - The Next Generation of Vascular Care

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