Raymond M. Yau, MD, FSCAI
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.
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.
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.
End-to-end consulting for every phase of your cardiogenic shock and ECMO program — from initial gap assessment through full operational maturity.
Structured, evidence-based CS program design with SCAI-aligned staging, activation criteria, escalation pathways, and outcome benchmarks.
Full-scope VA-ECMO development including credentialing frameworks, cannulation protocols, weaning algorithms, and multidisciplinary workflows.
Device selection frameworks, Impella program integration, and escalation algorithms across the full spectrum of mechanical circulatory support.
Governance structure, role delineation, on-call models, and team culture for high-performance shock teams across cardiology, critical care, and surgery.
Clinical registry design (REDCap and beyond), variable selection, data dictionaries, and linking outcomes to quality improvement and publication.
Hub-and-spoke network design, transfer protocols, referring hospital education, and regional coordination for timely CS patient identification.
Deep-dive review of current capabilities, case volume, referring relationships, team readiness, and institutional gaps.
Tailored program architecture with realistic milestones, team structure, protocol frameworks, and governance design.
Hands-on guidance through rollout — team training, simulation exercises, protocol refinement, and real-time troubleshooting.
Registry-driven performance tracking, QI cycles, and ongoing advisory support as your program matures and scales.
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.
Principal Investigator and Sub-Investigator on landmark trials in cardiogenic shock, mechanical circulatory support, and interventional cardiology.
A recognized national voice in cardiogenic shock program development, ECMO, and mechanical circulatory support — presenting at SCAI, ACC, and dedicated shock symposia worldwide.
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.
Television feature on the founding of the New Mexico Cardiogenic Shock Network and its impact on regional cardiac care access.
Patient story highlighting the real-world impact of a dedicated cardiogenic shock program at the Heart Hospital of New Mexico. October 2022.
Video interview covering the practical steps to building and sustaining a multidisciplinary shock team. July 2025.
Whether you're launching a new program, optimizing an existing one, or building a regional network — we'd love to hear about your goals.