BackTable Vascular & Interventional

The BackTable Podcast is a resource for interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, interventional cardiologists, and other interventional and endovascular specialists to learn tips, techniques, and the ins and outs of the devices in their cabinets. Listen on BackTable.com or on the streaming platform of your choice. You can also visit www.BackTable.com to browse our open access, physician-catered knowledge center for all things vascular and interventional; now featuring practice tools, procedure walkthroughs, and expert guidance on more than 40 endovascular procedures.

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Edición Esp: Inclusión de la Comunidad Latina e...
Nuestro primer episodio de Backtable en español está aquí. Las doctoras Gloria Salazar y Gina Landinez discuten COVID, las demandas médicas y endovasculres de nuestra población Iberoamericana y como convertir un ”no” en un “si".
37 min
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Ep. 150 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome with Dr. R...
We talk with Dr. Robert Ryu about Imposter Syndrome. What is it, why is it so common in medicine, and how do we effectively deal with it?
34 min
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Ep. 149 Blockchain MD: Healthcare Applications ...
We talk with Dr. Leah Houston, founder of HPEC, about the healthcare applications of Blockchain Technology and Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI), including the importance of giving physicians control over their own professional digital identity. Thank you to Dr. Tim Yates for co-hosting!
46 min
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Ep. 148 Radial vs Femoral for Prostate Artery E...
We talk with Dr. Blake Parsons about his approach to Radial vs. Femoral access for Prostate Artery Embolization for BPH, including patient selection, device considerations, and practice pearls.
48 min
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Ep. 147 Passion Projects and Entrepreneurship w...
We talk with Dr. Sahil Mehta, founder of MedSchoolCoach, about how a side gig as an MCAT and med school tutor scaled up into a successful business. We also talk about the importance of passion projects of all types and sizes in preventing burnout, and avoiding "analysis paralysis" when it comes to starting a new business.
46 min
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Ep. 146 Spyglass Interventions with Dr. Ravi Sr...
Interventional Radiologists Dr. Jeffrey Chick and Dr. Ravi Srinivasa tell us all about the latest and greatest in Spyglass Interventions, including how and where they're being used for lithotripsy, as well as upcoming training opportunities for those interested.
28 min
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Ep. 145 The History (and Future) of the STREAM ...
We talk with STREAM meeting founders Dr. Ari Isaacson and Dr. Sandeep Bagla about its origin story, as well as what they have planned at STREAM 2021 for docs who want to learn Prostate Artery Embolization, Musculoskeletal Embolizations, and new techniques for Pain Therapy.
39 min
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Ep. 144 Direct Aspiration vs Co-Aspiration for ...
Dr. Sabeen Dhand talks with Dr. Blaise Baxter and Dr. Satoshi Tateshima about direct aspiration vs. co-aspiration technique when treating ischemic stroke. In this first episode of a multi-part series covering treatment of ischemic stroke they discuss radial vs. femoral approach, anatomic considerations, and tips and tricks with both techniques.
44 min
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Ep. 143 Better Marketing Strategies with Dianne...
We chat with seasoned Marketing Director Dianne Keen about the strategies that are helping doctors build sustainable practices, add service lines, and work toward patient-centered collaborative care with referring providers. Listen to learn about Dianne's "Trifecta" approach!
47 min
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Ep. 142 Type B Aortic Dissections with Dr. Fran...
Interventional Radiologist Sabeen Dhand talks with Vascular Surgeon Frank Arko about endovascular treatment of Type B Aortic Dissections (TBAD), including patient selection, appropriate sizing, and complications to avoid.
48 min
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Ep. 141 DEB vs. Balloon Angioplasty Alone for D...
Dr. Eric Therasse discusses the results of a randomized clinical trial demonstrating benefit of drug eluting balloon (DEB) over balloon angioplasty alone in treatment of Dysfunctional Hemodialysis Access.
51 min
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Ep. 140 Starting a MedTech Company 101 with Dr....
Bryan Hartley talks with physician entrepreneur Dr. Mahmood Razavi about the essential elements of successfully starting a medtech company, as well as pitfalls to avoid.
54 min
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Ep. 139 AV Fistula and Graft Maintenance with D...
We talk with Vascular Access Surgeon Ari Kramer about AV Fistula and Graft Maintenance in dialysis patients from creation to long-term care, as well as tips and tricks for treating stenoses.
59 min
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Ep. 138 From the Angio Suite to the Podium- How...
Dr. Sabeen Dhand talks with Dr. Lorenzo Patrone about how to be your best at giving an amazing, engaging presentation.
35 min
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Ep. 137 Road to Becoming a Y90 Authorized User ...
Dr. Rakesh Ahuja walks us through the Pathway to Becoming a Y-90 Authorized user as a Resident, as well as the standard post-training pathway.
24 min
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Ep. 136 IR Residency Pathways and Getting In! (...
We chat with MedSchoolCoach Founder Dr. Sahil Mehta and 1st Year IR Resident Dr. Elias Farah about what inspired them to go into IR, and advice on getting into the specialty via the existing training pathways.
45 min
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Ep. 135 IR Residency Pathways and Getting In! (...
We talk with IR Resident Dr. Jeff Bodner and Emory IR Program Director Dr. Bill Majdalany about the current IR training pathways and what it takes to get in these days!
59 min
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Ep. 134 How to Crush Your Interventional Radiol...
We talk with Dr. Daryl Goldman, an IR resident at Mount Sinai Health System, about what it takes to "crush" your Interventional Radiology Rotation as a medical student, as well as what makes for a great educational experience from the resident and attending side.
39 min
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Ep. 133 MSOs and Value-Based Care: What You Nee...
We talk with Dr. Christopher Pittman to better understand Management Services Organizations (MSOs) and what they can do for your practice. We also get the 101 on Value-Based Care payment models.
44 min
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Ep. 132 Viz.AI: Improving Access to Stroke Care...
Bryan Hartley talks with Neurosurgeon Dr. Chris Mansi about the origin story of Viz.ai, a company using Artificial Intelligence to Shorten Time to Treatment and Improve Access to Care for Stroke Patients.
43 min
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Ep. 131 Novel Treatment of Unicameral and Aneur...
Dr. Sabeen Dhand chats with Interventional Radiologist Shankar Rajeswaran from Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago about a novel minimally invasive treatment of unicameral and aneurysmal bone cysts.
30 min
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Ep. 130 Technologist Training and Retention wit...
We talk with radiologic technologists Andrew Struchen and Alisha Hawrylack about current training pathways for Vascular and Interventional Technologists, the importance of respect at work and in the lab, as well as key factors in recruiting and retaining top notch A-team technologists.
49 min
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Ep. 129 OBL/ASC Business Pearls with Dr. Jim Me...
We talk with Vascular Surgeon Jim Melton and Interventional Radiologist Blake Parsons about several key pieces to success in the Outpatient (OBL/ASC) setting, including partnerships, staffing, and case selection.
34 min
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Ep. 128 From Gadgeteer to the Boardroom. Device...
We talk with Interventional Radiologist and Philips Chief Medical Officer Atul Gupta about his path from the interventional suite to the boardroom, and how physicians can work with device companies to innovate and make big impact changes in healthcare.
40 min
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Ep. 127 Portal Hypertension and Ascites Managem...
Interventional Radiologist Christopher Beck talks with Hepatologist Parvez Mantry about the management of Portal Hypertension and Ascites, and the importance of multi-disciplinary collaborative care for these patients.
49 min