BackTable / VI / Podcast / Episode #424

Acute Limb Ischemia Diagnosis & Treatment

with Dr. Dean Ferrera

In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Chris Beck interviews guest Dr. Dean Ferrera about treating acute limb ischemia with mechanical thrombectomy. Dr. Ferrera is an interventional cardiologist at Community Care Network in northwestern Indiana.

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Acute Limb Ischemia Diagnosis & Treatment with Dr. Dean Ferrera on the BackTable VI Podcast

Ep 424 Acute Limb Ischemia Diagnosis & Treatment with Dr. Dean Ferrera

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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2024, March 12). Ep. 424 – Acute Limb Ischemia Diagnosis & Treatment [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com

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Podcast Contributors

Dr. Christopher Beck

Dr. Chris Beck is a practicing interventional radiologist with Regional Radiology Group in New Orleans.

Dr. Dean Ferrera

Dr. Dean Ferrara is an interventional cardiolgist with Community Hospital in Munster, Indiana.

Synopsis

Dr. Ferrera emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, early detection, and selection of appropriate intervention techniques. He also discusses threading issues, bleeding complications, use of lysis, and understanding the nature of clots. He recommends thrombectomy systems such as the Pounce Thrombectomy System for removing thrombus and embolus. Furthermore, Dr. Ferrera highlights the significance of continued learning and mentorship in managing these complex conditions.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction
04:21 - Patient Presentation and Workup
09:23 - Treatment Options for Acute Limb Ischemia
17:48 - Crossing the Clot and Treatment Options
25:18 - Device Capabilities and Limitations
28:43 - Procedure Steps and Reusability
31:26 - Device Selection and Aspiration Devices
37:07 - Post-Procedure Considerations and Follow-Up
43:16 - Complications and Risk Management

Resources

Pounce Thrombectomy System:
https://pouncesystem.com/

Thrombus Structural Composition in Cardiovascular Disease:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34261330/

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