Episode # 445 • 14 May 2024
Inside the IR Suite: A Clinician's Own Battle with Portal Vein Thrombosis
In this episode, Dr. Jason Hoffmann shares his harrowing personal experience as a patient with massive portal vein thrombosis - recounting the onset of his symptoms, the subsequent diagnosis, treatment, and recovery, all occurring while he was on-call for his own hospital. Dr. Hoffmann is an interventional radiologist and educator at NYU Langone Health.
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
05:55 - Dr. Hoffmann’s IR Practice and Passions
09:23 - Physician’s Experience as a Patient
22:47 - New Perspective on Patient Care
28:53 - Closing Thoughts
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Reflecting on how this experience impacted his approach to medicine and patient care, Dr. Hoffmann discusses the importance of empathy, patient education, and building trust. Additionally, he touches upon his personal and family medical history, and how these events have influenced his medical practice and perspective on patient care.
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