Episode # 675 • 15 Sept 2026
Advancements & Challenges in GAE Practice
As interest in genicular artery embolization grows, what does it actually take to build a sustainable GAE practice? On this episode of the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Kavi Krishnasamy is joined by Dr. Anish Ghodadra and Dr. Amin Astani to share their blueprint for building a successful genicular artery embolization (GAE) practice. They discuss patient selection, imaging workup, scoring tools, and procedural techniques, including access strategies, device choice, and embolic selection. The conversation also covers follow-up protocols, defining treatment success, and how to set patient expectations.
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Timestamps
00:00 - Introduction
04:00 - GAE Workup and Patient Scoring
05:28 - KL Score and MRI Debate
10:15 - Patient Selection and Contraindications
15:11 - Access Strategy and Closure Techniques
19:54 - Catheters, Wires, and Embolic Choices
28:19 - Cone Beam CT Workflow
31:37 - Managing Collaterals
34:26 - Follow-Up and Repeat GAE
38:42 - Defining Success and Setting Expectations
44:25 - Technique Nuances and Flow Modulation
50:28 - Building Referral Networks
56:56 - Keeping Referrers Engaged
59:46 - Direct-to-Patient Marketing
01:04:57 - Leveraging Social Media and Reviews
01:12:42 - Tracking Leads and Insurance Coverage
01:19:47 - Final Thoughts and Next Steps
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Beyond technique, the discussion dives into practical strategies for growing a GAE practice: referral pathways, engaging physical therapists and orthopedic surgeons, direct-to-patient marketing, digital outreach, and tracking outcomes. The guests share experience-driven tips on handling insurance hurdles, building relationships with referring providers, and using data to demonstrate value. The episode wraps with reflections on negative trial results, the evolving landscape of GAE, and what it takes to keep a practice thriving in a competitive environment.
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