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. 352 Early Career Challenges with Dr. Sean M...
In this episode, host Dr. Aaron Fritts interviews Dr. Junjian Huang & Dr. Sean Maratto on navigating early-career changes. Both Dr. Huang and Dr. Maratto touch on a range of their early-career experiences and offer their advice, insights, and realizations.
50 min
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Ep. 351 Discussing the Recent NYT Article with ...
In this episode, host Dr. Ally Baheti interviews interventional radiologist Dr. Saher Sabri and vascular surgeon Dr. Frank Arko about their perspectives on a July 2023 New York Times article about the ethics of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) treatment in outpatient based labs (OBLs) and ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs).
55 min
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Ep. 350 Building a CLI program with Dr. Zola N’...
In this episode, host Dr. Michael Barraza interviews Dr. Zola N’Dandu, an interventional cardiologist at Ochsner Medical Center in Louisiana, about building a successful critical limb ischemia (CLI) program.
33 min
129
Ep. 349 Cybersecurity for Physicians with Jason...
In this episode, host Dr. Aaron Fritts interviews Jason Newton - an attorney with 14 years of private practice defense experience and current General Counsel at Curi - about cybersecurity in medicine and healthcare.
36 min
130
Ep. 348 The Legends: an Interview with Dr. Thom...
In this episode, we delve into the career of Dr. Thomas Sos, a renowned figure in the field of Interventional Radiology (IR), and the triumphs and challenges he faced in the formative years of interventional radiology.
92 min
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Ep. 347 Alternatives to Private Equity in Radio...
In this episode, co-hosts Drs. Ally Baheti and Mike Barraza interview Dr. Ted Wen of Texas Radiology Associates and Dhruv Chopra of Collaborative Imaging about perspectives and helpful technology when managing an independent radiology practice.
49 min
132
Ep. 346 Genicular Nerve Ablation with Dr. John ...
In this episode, host Dr. Michael Barazza interviews Dr. John Smirniotopoulos about genicular nerve ablation, an innovative treatment option for the management of osteoarthritis.
48 min
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Ep. 345 Carotid Interventions with Dr. Ankur Ag...
36 min
134
Ep. 344 SIR Global IR Training Network with Dr....
In this episode, Dr. Michael Baraza interviews Dr. Justin Guan, an interventional radiologist at the Cleveland Clinic, about the SIR Global IR training network.
17 min
135
Ep. 343 Microwave Ablation: A Powerful but Unde...
In this episode, Dr. Jacob Fleming interviews Dr. Majid Khan, a spine interventionalist and expert in neuroimaging, about microwave ablation, a new treatment modality that has garnered significant attention.
68 min
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Ep. 342 Radial Access for PAD with Dr. Rami Tadros
In this episode, host Dr. Sabeen Dhand interviews vascular surgeon Dr. Rami Tadros about advantages and indications for radial access in PAD treatment and the current selection of radial access devices.
43 min
137
Ep. 341 Design Thinking in Healthcare with Dr. ...
In this episode, host Dr. Aaron Fritts interviews interventional radiologist Dr. Gregg Khodorov about design thinking to improve healthcare outcomes, getting involved with innovation as a trainee, and ways to successfully advocate for idea implementation.
41 min
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Ep. 340 Awake Spine Surgery with Dr. Alok Sharan
In this episode, Dr. Jacob Fleming interviews Dr. Alok Sharan about low back awake spinal surgery. This innovative approach offers patients a more pleasant surgical experience compared to traditional surgery under general anesthesia. Not only does it provide better patient outcomes, but it also reduces the need for opioid pain medication and allows for improved mobility after the procedure.
49 min
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Ep. 339 The Importance of a Multidisciplinary F...
In this episode, guest host Dr. Robert Ryu interviews Dr. Warren Clements and Dr. Premal Trivedi about the current state of IVC filter retrievals, obstacles to increasing retrieval rates, and their experiences with implementing programs to increase IVC filter retrieval rates within their respective healthcare systems.
46 min
140
Ep. 338 Surgical Options for Lymphedema with Dr...
In this episode, host Dr. Aparna Baheti interviews Dr. Kuldeep Singh who breaks down the three stages of lymphedema, their respective medical and surgical treatment options, all while sharing key insights he has developed through years of experience in treating and caring for patients with lymphedema at a high level throughout the episode.
42 min
141
Ep. 337 Management of Vulvar Varices with Dr. B...
In this episode, host Dr. Ally Baheti interviews interventional radiologist Dr. Brooke Spencer about management of pelvic venous disease, endovascular therapies for pelvic varices, and important considerations for treating patients with complex and chronic pain.
43 min
142
Ep. 336 My Algorithm for Below the Knee CLI wit...
In this episode, host Dr. Christopher Beck interviews Dr. Peter Soukas about his algorithm for below the knee (BTK) critical limb ischemia (CLI) interventions as well as his implementation of new evidence-based guidance.
62 min
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Ep. 335 Transcranial Focused Ultrasound: Next G...
In this episode, host Dr. Jacob Fleming interviews one of his attendings Dr. Bhavya Shah about the remarkable features of focused ultrasound technology and its applications. They discuss its dynamic nature, allowing for a wide range of applications.
45 min
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Ep. 334 New Balloon Technologies for CLI with D...
In this episode, host Dr. Aaron Fritts interviews Dr. Peter Soukas taking a deep dive into novel balloon technologies, appropriate uses below the knee, and how these new balloons are highly effective in treating patients with critical limb ischemia (CLI).
21 min
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Ep. 333 Empowering Patients Through Image Shari...
In this episode, host Dr. Bryan Hartley interviews Rishi Nayyar, co-founder and CEO of PocketHealth, the first patient-centered medical image exchange platform.
56 min
146
Ep. 332 El Futuro de MSK: Embolizaciones Muscul...
En este episodio de BackTable, las Dras. Gina Landinez y Ana María Fernández Martínez hablan sobre el intervencionismo musculoesquelético y las técnicas para la embolización del hombre rígido.
45 min
147
Ep. 331 EVUS to IVUS: a Continuous Spectrum wit...
In this episode, host Dr. Ally Baheti interviews Jill Sommerset and Dr. Fadi Saab about EVUS and IVUS in peripheral arterial cases, including when to use each, how to train an interventional sonographer, and what adding ultrasound in a case can do for patient safety.
54 min
148
Ep. 330 Early Days and Evolution of the TIPS Pr...
In this episode, guest host Dr. Isabel Newton interviews Dr. Richard Saxon about his innovative approach of using stent grafts for transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunting (TIPS), the creation of the Viatorr endoprosthesis, and medical ethics of experimental technology.
64 min
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Ep. 329 OBLs, Past, Present, and Future with Dr...
In this episode, host Dr. Aparna Baheti interviews Dr. Bill Julien about the evolution of the outpatient based lab (OBL), its role in expanding patient access to IR care, and its relationship with other IR practice models around the country.
51 min
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Ep. 328 Adrenal Vein Sampling with Dr, Fritz Angle
In this episode, host Dr. Aparna Baheti interviews Dr. Fritz Angle about adrenal vein sampling, including indications, workup, and his technique for accessing the right adrenal vein.
35 min