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. 478 ASC vs. OBL: Legal Insights Explained w...
Are you interested in starting an ASC or converting your OBL into an ASC, but aren’t sure where to start? We’ve got you covered with this comprehensive overview. Attorney Jason Greis joins guest host and ASC founder Dr. Krishna Mannava to explore the operational, financial, and legal intricacies of starting an ASC. Jason is a Partner of Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP, outside co-counsel to the Renal Physicians Association and OEIS Society, and recognized faculty member of SIR Business Institute.
45 min
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Ep. 477 Building a Successful Lymphangiography ...
What’s needed to build a successful lymphangiography practice? Dr. Bill Majdalany joins host Dr. Chris Beck to answer this question and to discuss advancements in lymphangiography over the past decade. Dr. Majdalany is the Chief and Vice Chair of Research of Interventional Radiology at University of Vermont.
53 min
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Ep. 476 Medical Innovations: IR in Space with D...
What is the final frontier of interventional radiology? Dominic Tanzillo and Dr. Richard Moon believe it could be space. Dominic is a 3rd year medical student at Duke University interested in interventional radiology (IR) and space medicine, and Dr. Moon is a Professor at Duke University and an expert in hyperbaric and aerospace medicine.
36 min
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Ep. 475 Bariatric Embolization for Obesity Mana...
44 min
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Ep. 474 Navigating Physician and Industry Relat...
How can physicians and industry partners collaborate effectively to enhance patient care? Dr. Adam Tanious, Assistant Professor of Vascular Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina, joins host Dr. Aaron Fritts to explore strategies for navigating physician-industry relationships.
55 min
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Ep. 473 Portal Hypertension Treatment Strategie...
The management of portal hypertension has drastically evolved over the years. What are the current best practices? And what’s coming next? Dr. Tom Leventhal and Dr. Siobahn Flanagan from University of Minnesota Medical School join us for an interdisciplinary discussion. Dr. Leventhal is an Associate Professor of Transplant Hepatology and Dr. Siobhan is an Associate Professor of Interventional Radiology.
57 min
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Ep. 472 All Things Enteral Access Part 2 from D...
We are back with Part 2 of All Things Enteral Access with Dr. Peter Bream! We discuss various aspects of enteric access and management of complications with G and GJ-tubes.
37 min
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Ep. 471 All Things Enteral Access Part 1 from D...
Do you have questions about enteral access? Dr. Peter Bream’s got you covered! In this episode Dr. Bream, former Professor at UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine and current private practice interventional radiologist, shares his extensive knowledge on enteral access.
57 min
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Ep. 470 Updated Guidance on Paclitaxel-Coated D...
The use of drug-coated balloons (DCBs) for peripheral arterial disease has been controversial in the past. However, new data and updated FDA guidance have helped these devices regain popularity. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Ally Baheti hosts a discussion with Dr. Sahil Parikh, an interventional cardiologist in New York City, and Dr. John Park, a vascular surgeon in Omaha.
45 min
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Ep. 469 Price Transparency in Healthcare with D...
Creating an ambulatory surgery center (ASC) with transparent, affordable pricing is possible and can go a long way in protecting our patients’ health, pockets, and futures. Dr. Keith Smith, founder of Oklahoma Surgery Center and the Free Market Medical Association, joins us to explain how to do it.
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Ep. 468 Advancements in Laser Atherectomy with ...
How has Laser Atherectomy advanced over the years to treat patients with coronary and peripheral artery disease? Dr. On Topaz, renowned specialist in laser atherectomy, answers exactly that and much more in this week’s episode the BackTable Podcast. Dr. Topaz is an interventional cardiologist and a professor of medicine at Duke University.
66 min
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Ep. 467 Independent IR Practice in Rural Americ...
Bringing more interventional radiology to rural America would benefit many patients who currently do not have access to minimally invasive, image guided medicine. In today's episode, Dr. Frederick Johnson, an interventional radiologist practicing in Thomasville, Georgia joins us to discuss the unique dynamics and challenges of setting up and maintaining a successful rural IR practice.
48 min
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Ep. 466 Exploring IR in Australia with Dr. Chri...
Ever wonder what it’s like to practice interventional radiology down under? Dr. Chris Rogan joins us on the BackTable Podcast this week to tell us about his IR practice in Australia, with special emphasis on healthcare system and interventional practice model differences between our two countries.
36 min
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Ep. 465 Innovations in Superficial Venous Disea...
Superficial venous disease can pose significant management challenges, particularly after patients have exhausted conservative and invasive therapies. This week, our host, Dr. Sabeen Dhand, interviews Dr. Ali Golshan, an interventional radiologist and the founder of SOLVEIN. Dr. Golshan discusses the latest advancements in treating superficial venous disease, highlighting both the benefits and complexities of thermal and non-thermal ablation techniques.
36 min
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Ep. 464 Minimizing Complications for Challengin...
Dr. Venkatesh Krishnasamy shares techniques and specific cases for challenging lung biopsies, his insights on mentorship, importance of multidisciplinary tumor boards, and the evolution of lung biopsy practices. Dr. Krishnasamy is an interventional radiologist and Director of Interventional Oncology at the University of Alabama Birmingham.
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Ep. 463 Stone Retrieval and Other Advanced Bili...
In this episode, Dr. Alexander Vezeridis discusses advanced biliary interventions; covering stone removal procedures, technical success rates, and practical tips for using Spyglass cholangioscopy, laser lithotripsy, and endobiliary ablation. Dr. Vezeridis is an interventional radiologist, physician-scientist, and Assistant Professor of Radiology at Stanford.
53 min
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Ep. 462 IVC Filter Retrieval: Tips and Techniqu...
In this episode of the Back Table Podcast, interventional radiologist Dr. Noor Ahmad discusses his algorithm for complex inferior vena cava (IVC) filter retrievals and reviews several cases that utilize various retrieval tools.
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Ep. 461 Advanced Radial to Peripheral Intervent...
Dr. Sameh Sayfo discusses advanced techniques in radial to peripheral (R2P) interventions, the importance of having multiple techniques, the role of different devices, troubleshooting tips, and the evolving landscape of R2P interventions. Dr. Sayfo is an interventional cardiologist at the Baylor Heart Hospital, and serves as program director for the endovascular fellowship and pulmonary embolism response team (PERT) program.
57 min
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Ep. 460 What is POTS and Orthostatic Flow Syndr...
Dr. Ally Baheti interviews interventional radiologist Dr. Steven Smith about his insights into venous orthostatic flow dysfunction and its association with multisystem disorders.
45 min
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Ep. 459 Transitioning from Academia to Private ...
Dr. Jafar Golzarian shares his experiences with co-founding an outpatient-based lab (OBL), obtaining the right equipment, handling staffing, negotiating with insurance companies, and marketing his new practice.
48 min
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Ep. 458 AI Scribes: Enhancing Patient and Physi...
Dr. Aditya Bagrodia sits down with Elie Toubiana, founder and CEO of ScribeMD.ai, to discuss the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical documentation.
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Ep. 457 Sacroplasty II: Technique, Pearls, and ...
Dr. Jacob Fleming and Dr. Douglas Beall dive into the intricacies of sacroplasty, including considerations for selecting cement volume, efficacy of small versus large needles, and biomechanics of the pelvis.
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Ep. 456 Sacroplasty I: Principles and New Data ...
Dr. Jacob Fleming and Dr. Douglas Beall discuss the challenges and advancements in treating sacral insufficiency fractures (SIF), the importance of real-world data in evaluating treatment efficacy, and the need to increase awareness of sacral fractures and sacroplasty.
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Ep. 455 Evolving TIPS Procedures Using New Tool...
Dr. Dylan Suttle and Dr. Harris Chengazi delve into the advancements in transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) procedures, highlighting the significant reduction in procedural time and improvements in outcomes due to the introduction of Intracardiac Echo (ICE) and the Scorpion Portal Vein Access Series.
72 min
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Ep. 454 Moral Injury in Interventional Radiolog...
In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Ally Baheti discusses the concept of moral injury with Dr. Mina Makary from Ohio State University and Dr. Jeff Chick from the University of Washington. The conversation focuses on their recent study published in Academic Radiology, which employed a survey to analyze prevalence of moral injury, factors contributing to its occurrence, and strategies to address it.
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