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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Ep. 103 Getting it Right on Insurance Claims wi...
Dr. Ezana Azene M.D., Ph.D. talks with us about how he found his side gig reviewing insurance claims, and shares tips on how to avoid insurance claim denials for procedures.
27 min
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Ep. 102 Pelvic Congestion Syndrome Part II- Tec...
In Part 2 of their Pelvic Congestion Syndrome discussion, Dr. Mark Meissner and Dr. Michael Cumming get into their specific techniques, tips and tricks for embolization, and follow up care.
29 min
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Ep. 101 Pelvic Congestion Syndrome Part I- Diag...
Vascular Surgeon Dr. Mark Meissner and Interventional Radiologist Dr. Michael Cumming discuss diagnosis and treatment planning for Pelvic Congestion Syndrome. This is Part 1 of 2 on Pelvic Congestion Syndrome.
31 min
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Ep. 100 Why Dr. Rusty Hofmann Built an Innovati...
Bryan Hartley talks with Lawrence "Rusty" Hofmann MD about his experiences in device and digital health innovation, including the inspiring story behind building Grand Rounds, a digital health company helping patients get better access to expert healthcare.
21 min
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Ep. 99 Multidisciplinary Approach to Treating S...
In this episode, Dr. Jason Levy and Dr. Amir Lava…
31 min
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Ep. 98 Using AI to Improve Stroke Care with Dr....
In this episode, Dr. Ameer Hassan joins Dr. Sabeen Dhand to discuss the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve stroke care. We explain the hub and spoke model and how the primary stroke centers communicate in the hub.
33 min
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Ep. 97 Nephrostomy Tube Placement- Basic to Adv...
In this episode, Dr. David Field joins Dr. Aaron Fritts to discuss nephrostomy tube placement. We talk about the most common indications for this procedure, and Dr. Field explains why he prefers the single stick technique over the double stick technique.
44 min
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Ep. 96 Building a PAE Program Alongside Urology...
In this episode, Dr. Matt Raynor and Dr. Ari Isaacson join Dr. Michael Barraza to discuss their prostatic artery embolization (PAE) program.
38 min
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Ep. 95 Needs Driven Innovation with Dr. Todd Br...
In this episode, Dr. Brinton tells us how he started as a biomedical engineer and why he eventually went to medical school. We discuss how important mentorship can be, and we talk about how he was able to balance residency with building a company.
49 min
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Ep. 94 Innovation in Spine Interventions with D...
In this episode, Dr. Douglas Beall joins Dr. Michael Barraza to discuss innovation in spine interventions. Dr. Beall tells us how he got his training in spine interventions and shifted to a more clinical approach.
45 min
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Ep. 93 Deep Venous Arterialization for CLI with...
In this episode, Dr. Fadi Saab joins Dr. Sabeen D…
46 min
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Ep. 92 Interventional Oncology in Private Pract...
In this episode, Dr. Justin Lee joins Dr. Christo…
41 min
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Ep. 91 Interventional Oncology in Private Pract...
In this episode, Dr. Justin Lee joins Dr. Christo…
26 min
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Ep. 90 Pedal Acceleration Time for Limb Salvage...
In this episode, Jill Sommerset joins Dr. Mary Costantino to discuss how she developed Pedal Acceleration Time (PAT) for limb salvage.
49 min
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Ep. 89 Online Education in Vascular Medicine: d...
In this episode, Dr. Theodosios Bisdas joins Dr. Aaron Fritts to discuss online education and his e-learning platform, Vascupedia. Dr. Bisdas talks about how he started the platform and the three main parts of the website: main arena, polling station, and exhibition area.
27 min
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Ep. 88 Intro to Structural Heart Disease with D...
In this episode, Dr. Rajeev Narayan joins Dr. Achal Sahai to discuss structural heart disease and the (Transcatheter aortic valve replacement) TAVR procedure.
51 min
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Ep. 87 Deep Dive Into Ascites with Dr. Rajeev Suri
In this episode, Dr. Rajeev Suri joins Dr. Christopher Beck to discuss ascites and paracentesis. Dr. Suri touches on what a potential paracentesis candidate might present with and speaks about why no lab values or blood tests are needed prior to the procedure.
39 min
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Ep. 86 Building a PAD practice with Dr. Srini T...
Building a PAD practice with Dr. Srini Tummala
43 min
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Ep. 85 Genicular Artery Embolization for OA wit...
In this episode, Dr. Jafar Golzarian joins Dr. Mi…
34 min
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Ep. 84 An Interview with Dr. Ernie Ring- WAIS S...
Ep. 84 An Interview with Dr. Ernie Ring- WAIS Ser…
46 min
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Ep. 83 An Interview with Dr. David Kumpe- WAIS ...
An Interview with Dr. David Kumpe- WAIS Series by BackTable
67 min
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Ep. 82 An Interview with Dr. Dan Sze- WAIS Series
Ep. 82 An Interview with Dr. Dan Sze- WAIS Series…
36 min
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Ep. 81 Intra-Arterial Chemotherapy for Retinobl...
In this episode, Dr. Eric Monroe joins Dr. Christopher Beck to discuss using intra-arterial chemotherapy (IAC) as a treatment for retinoblastoma. Dr. Monroe touches on how he has been using telemedicine during this time and the process of considering a patient for IAC.
38 min
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Ep. 80 Making Ethics Matter with Dr. Eric Keller
In this episode, Dr. Eric Keller joins Dr. Christopher Beck to discuss medical ethics within IR. He speaks about using a bottom-up approach of applied ethics, and we examine why a combination of casuistry and virtue ethics may be helpful rather than principlism.
55 min
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Ep. 79 Building a Deep Venous Program with Dr. ...
Interventional Radiologist Dr. Jeffrey Chick tells us about his deep venous practice at UW Medicine including tips on growing a collaborative, multidisciplinary venous program.
34 min