Specialized Cardiovascular Consulting

Raymond M. Yau, MD, FSCAI

Building Programs That
Save Lives at Scale

Expert development of cardiogenic shock and ECMO programs — from protocol design and team structure to statewide network architecture. Built by a clinician who has done it.

FSCAI
Interventional Cardiology
Cardiogenic Shock
VA-ECMO & MCS
Clinical Research
Network Development
AI in Healthcare
About the Practice

Built by a Clinician
Who Has Done the Work

Cardiovascular Advisory Group is led by Raymond M. Yau, MD, FSCAI — an interventional cardiologist with firsthand experience building cardiogenic shock and ECMO programs from the ground up. As Founder and Chair of the New Mexico Cardiogenic Shock Network, Dr. Yau built a statewide hub-and-spoke system spanning 33 counties across 121,000 square miles — connecting rural and tribal hospitals to advanced shock care that would otherwise be inaccessible.

Every engagement is grounded in operational reality: the politics of team-building, the logistics of transfer systems, the data infrastructure that sustains quality improvement. We don't consult from the sidelines — we build alongside you.

Visit NMCSN.org

Dr. Yau is an early adopter and advocate of AI in healthcare — integrating AI-enabled triage tools, predictive analytics, and intelligent decision support into shock program operations to identify patients earlier and coordinate care across vast geographies.

Raymond M. Yau, MD, FSCAI
Raymond M. Yau, MD, FSCAI Interventional Cardiologist · Founder, NMCSN
Clinical Focus
Cardiogenic Shock · VA-ECMO · Impella · MCS Escalation · Complex PCI
Training
UC Davis School of Medicine · Loma Linda Residency · Baylor College of Medicine Fellowship
Network Leadership
Founder & Chair, New Mexico Cardiogenic Shock Network (NMCSN) — 33 counties, statewide
Research
Lead author, JSCAI 2024 Blueprint · Co-investigator, STEMI-DTU · Active PI/Sub-I on 10+ trials
Industry Relationships
Speaker & Consultant: Abiomed/J&J MedTech, Abbott, LivaNova, Philips, Asahi
What We Offer

Comprehensive Program
Development Services

End-to-end consulting for every phase of your cardiogenic shock and ECMO program — from initial gap assessment through full operational maturity.

01

Cardiogenic Shock Program Development

Structured, evidence-based CS program design with SCAI-aligned staging, activation criteria, escalation pathways, and outcome benchmarks.

SCAI StagingCS ProtocolsActivation
02

ECMO Program Launch & Optimization

Full-scope VA-ECMO development including credentialing frameworks, cannulation protocols, weaning algorithms, and multidisciplinary workflows.

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03

MCS Device Strategy

Device selection frameworks, Impella program integration, and escalation algorithms across the full spectrum of mechanical circulatory support.

ImpellaDevice SelectionEscalation
04

Multidisciplinary Shock Team Design

Governance structure, role delineation, on-call models, and team culture for high-performance shock teams across cardiology, critical care, and surgery.

GovernanceTeam StructureCulture
05

Registry & Data Infrastructure

Clinical registry design (REDCap and beyond), variable selection, data dictionaries, and linking outcomes to quality improvement and publication.

REDCapQI MetricsData
06

Network & Transfer System Development

Hub-and-spoke network design, transfer protocols, referring hospital education, and regional coordination for timely CS patient identification.

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Our Process

A Structured,
Collaborative Approach

01

Discovery & Assessment

Deep-dive review of current capabilities, case volume, referring relationships, team readiness, and institutional gaps.

02

Strategic Program Design

Tailored program architecture with realistic milestones, team structure, protocol frameworks, and governance design.

03

Implementation Support

Hands-on guidance through rollout — team training, simulation exercises, protocol refinement, and real-time troubleshooting.

04

Outcomes Optimization

Registry-driven performance tracking, QI cycles, and ongoing advisory support as your program matures and scales.

See the Work

Heart Hospital
of New Mexico

The Heart Hospital of New Mexico at Lovelace Medical Center is home to the region's only dedicated cardiogenic shock program — and the hub of the statewide NMCSN network.

Clinical Research

Active Trials &
Research Experience

Principal Investigator and Sub-Investigator on landmark trials in cardiogenic shock, mechanical circulatory support, and interventional cardiology.

Principal Investigator
PROTECT IV
Impella-supported high-risk PCI
November 2021 — Current
Principal Investigator
GUIDE-HF
CardioMEMS heart failure management system
March 2019 — Current
Sub-Investigator
OASIS-AMICS
Impella in acute MI cardiogenic shock
July 2025 — Current
Sub-Investigator
TEAM-HF
HeartMate 3 LVAD timing in advanced HF
August 2025 — Current
Sub-Investigator
STEMI Door-to-Unload
LV unloading in anterior STEMI without shock
February 2021 — Current
Sub-Investigator
ECP Trial
Impella ECP in high-risk PCI
July 2023 — Current
Sub-Investigator
RECOVER IV
Acute MI and cardiogenic shock
August 2023 — June 2024
Principal Investigator
SHIELD
HeartMate PHP safety & efficacy
December 2016 — 2021
National Presence

Speaking &
Conference Roles

A recognized national voice in cardiogenic shock program development, ECMO, and mechanical circulatory support — presenting at SCAI, ACC, and dedicated shock symposia worldwide.

2026
ACC.26 Scientific Sessions — "Hearts in Free Fall"
New Orleans, LA · March 2026
2026
Houston Shock Symposium — Pre-Conference Faculty
Breaking Silos: Building The Shock Team · March 2026
2026
SCAI 2026 / CAIC-ACCI Summit — ECMO Workshop
Montreal, Canada · April 2026
2025
CSWG Global Summit — ECMO in the Cath Lab
Cardiogenic Shock Working Group · June 2025
2025
Calgary Shock Symposium — ECMO in the Cath Lab
November 2025
2025
SCAI Shock 2025 — Community Shock Programs
Tampa, FL · October 2025
2025
Dallas Shock Symposium — Managing CS in a Rural Setting
August 2025
2025
Scripps Heart Failure & Shock Symposium — SCAI Staging, MCS & Device Escalation
April 2025
2024
SCAI Shock 2024 — Barriers to Shock Care in Rural America
Washington, D.C. · October 2024
2024
SCAI 2024 — Moderator, Cardiogenic Shock Session
Long Beach, CA · April 2024
2023
CSWG Global Summit — ECMO in the Cath Lab
Cardiogenic Shock Working Group · 2023
2023
SCAI Shock 2023 — ECMO in the Cath Lab & Program Development
Dallas, TX · October 2023
Peer-Reviewed Research

Publications

1
Lead Author
Blueprint for Building and Sustaining a Cardiogenic Shock Program: Qualitative Survey of 12 US Programs
Journal of the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (JSCAI) · 2024
Yau RM, Mitchell R, Afzal A, George TJ, Siddiqullah S, Bharadwaj AS, Truesdell AG, Rosner C, Basir MB, et al.
2
STEMI Door-to-Unload (STEMI-DTU) Randomized Clinical Trial: Left Ventricular Unloading in Anterior STEMI Without Cardiogenic Shock
Journal of the American College of Cardiology · 2026
Kapur NK, Thiele H, Stone GW, Yau RM, et al.
3
Direct Thrombolytic Therapy for Thrombosis of a Centrifugal-Flow Left Ventricular Assist Device
ASAIO Journal · 2013
Jabbar A, Yau R, Frazier OH, Delgado RM.
"
Every hospital treating critically ill cardiac patients deserves a program built on best evidence, real-world experience, and a team that's ready — not one that's improvising under pressure.
— Raymond M. Yau, MD, FSCAI  ·  Cardiovascular Advisory Group
Media & Recognition

In the News

KOB News

Local doctor discusses Southwestern US's only cardiogenic shock program

Television feature on the founding of the New Mexico Cardiogenic Shock Network and its impact on regional cardiac care access.

Lovelace Health System

Life-saving measures help patient survive cardiogenic shock

Patient story highlighting the real-world impact of a dedicated cardiogenic shock program at the Heart Hospital of New Mexico. October 2022.

J&J MedTech / HeartRecovery.com

Thursday Night Live: How to Build a Cardiogenic Shock Team

Video interview covering the practical steps to building and sustaining a multidisciplinary shock team. July 2025.

Let's Connect

Ready to Build
Something Exceptional?

Whether you're launching a new program, optimizing an existing one, or building a regional network — we'd love to hear about your goals.

Based In
Albuquerque, New Mexico — serving institutions nationwide
Network
Availability
New engagements accepted on a rolling basis