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MRI-Guided Interventions: Techniques, Benefits, & Clinical Applications

with Dr. Clifford Weiss and Dr. David Woodrum

Should MRI-guided interventions be on your radar? Find out why the future of interventional radiology might lie in MRI guidance with experts Dr. Clifford Weiss from Johns Hopkins University and Dr. David Woodrum from the Mayo Clinic.

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Ep 574 MRI-Guided Interventions: Techniques, Benefits, & Clinical Applications with Dr. Clifford Weiss and Dr. David Woodrum
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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2025, September 19). Ep. 574 – MRI-Guided Interventions: Techniques, Benefits, & Clinical Applications [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com

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Podcast Contributors

Dr. Christopher Beck on the BackTable VI Podcast

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

Dr. Clifford Weiss on the BackTable VI Podcast

Dr. Clifford Weiss is a interventional radiologist at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland.

Dr. David Woodrum on the BackTable Industry Podcast

Dr. David Woodrum is an interventional radiologist and the Director of the Interventional MRI Program at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.

Synopsis

The physicians join host Dr. Chris Beck to explore the benefits of MRI guided procedures, including superior imaging capabilities and reduced radiation exposure. Dr. Weiss and Dr. Woodrum detail the challenges and barriers to adoption, like the intricate set up needed to protect equipment from a strong magnetic field. They highlight the significant technological advancements and collaborations between MRI and device companies that are set to make MRI guided interventions more accessible and practical for everyday use. They also discuss the reimbursement paradigm for MRI guided biopsies and how similar the algorithm is to CT guided procedures.

The episode closes with unique insights for young physicians on training opportunities and the promising future of MRI guided interventions for trainees looking to bring a different approach to their future practices.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction
05:13 - The Advantages of MRI in Interventional Radiology
13:44 - Technical Insights and Challenges of MRI Guided Procedures
18:46 - Future Prospects and Industry Developments in MRI Guided Interventions
31:01- Development of Hybrid MRI Rooms
48:19 - Economic Considerations and Reimbursement
52:33 - Community Support for MRI Interventions
56:41 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Resources

International Society for Magnetic Resonance in Imaging
https://www.ismrm.org/

The Materials available on BackTable are for informational and educational purposes only and are not a substitute for the professional judgment of a healthcare professional in diagnosing and treating patients. The opinions expressed by participants of the BackTable Podcast belong solely to the participants, and do not necessarily reflect the views of BackTable.

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