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How are filter placements and retrievals managed at your practice, and how do you track them?

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BackTable Vascular & Interventional

Lesson 1  •  09 Oct 2024

How are filter placements and retrievals managed at your practice, and how do you track them?

with Dr. Noor Ahmad, Dr. Aaron Fritts

Course overview

Explore advanced techniques and strategies for IVC filter retrieval in this course, featuring expert insights. Learn about complex cases, multidisciplinary approaches, patient management, and how to improve retrieval rates and outcomes.

2.5 hours, 20 lessons

Lessons

IVC Filter Retrievals: My Algorithm with Dr. Noor Ahmad



Lesson 1

How are filter placements and retrievals managed at your practice, and how do you track them?



Lesson 2

How do you build relationships, manage filter retrievals, and handle complex cardiovascular cases in a clinical setting?



Lesson 3

What is your workup for complex filter retrieval procedures including imaging and sedation choices?



Lesson 4

What are the protocols for anticoagulation and approach for simple versus complex IVC filter retrievals?



Lesson 5

What are the procedural steps and considerations for straightforward vs complex IVC filter retrieval cases?



Lesson 6

What advanced techniques do you recommend for removing embedded filters?



Lesson 7

How are endobronchial forceps used for removing filters and why are certain techniques important for effective use?



Lesson 8

How do you handle the limitations of using forceps and laser sheaths in complex retrieval procedures?



Lesson 9

How do you decide when to use different sheath sizes during complex filter retrieval?



Lesson 10

How does experience help in handling complex cases, ensuring patient safety, and preparing for potential complications?



Lesson 11

What are the important considerations for patient observation, and follow-up care?





IVC Filter Case Review with Dr. Noor Ahmad



Lesson 12

IVC Filter Case Review





Complex IVC Filter Retrieval Case: TREATLive at Mt. Sinai



Lesson 13

Sinai Live Case IVC Filter Removal





Multidisciplinary IVC Filter Retrieval Programs with Dr. Warren Clements & Dr. Primal Trivedi



Lesson 14

How is IVC filtration retrieval managed and what are the utilization rates?



Lesson 15

What is the importance of aiming for 100% filter retrieval rates?



Lesson 16

How can we be more active in monitoring and bring patients back for IVC filter retrievals?



Lesson 17

What are the challenges in the healthcare system concerning scaling-up, informatics tools, AI role, and decision-making?



Lesson 18

Can a 100% retrieval rate be achieved in healthcare and how does AI impact data retrieval?



Lesson 19

How can IVC filter retrieval rates be increased and dwell time reduced?



Lesson 20

How can healthcare systems enhance filter retrieval rates through collaboration and incremental progress?

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