Welcome to Turning Point, a new podcast series brought to you by EuroIntervention as part of our 20th anniversary celebration. In this series, we sit down with clinicians, researchers, mentors, and innovators to explore the pivotal moments that defined their journeys and shaped the evolution of interventional cardiology. Through their stories, we reflect on the values that connect us: curiosity, education, collaboration, and a shared dedication to improving patient care.
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Behind the Pages: From Vision to Reality — The Creation of EuroIntervention
This episode traces the origins and early development of EuroIntervention through the voices of Frederick Doncieux, Véronique Deltort, and Sylvia Lhoste. They recount how the journal emerged after EuroPCR 2004, the decision to build it internally despite limited publishing experience, and the practical challenges of establishing its editorial and operational foundations. Their story highlights the teamwork, persistence, and long-term vision that shaped the journal’s growth into a leading publication in interventional cardiology.
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24 Nov 2025
Bridging Innovation: from structural heart pioneer to Industry leader
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.
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28 Oct 2025
Fellowship, friendship and building a research career
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.
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25 Sept 2025
Navigating borders, mentorship, and the pursuit of opportunities
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!
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26 Aug 2025
Resilience, research, and overcoming challenges a conversation with Rasha Al-Lamee
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.
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23 Jul 2025
Leadership, mentorship and collaboration in interventional cardiology: Patrick W. Serruys
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.
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