Topic
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)
Podcasts
Vascular & IR # 689Nov 3, 2026Understanding Foot & Ankle Embolization Techniques
Heel pain that has outlasted stretching, orthotics, and physical therapy may come down to a few small abnormal vessels, and a growing number of interventional radiologists are now treating them with embolization. On this episode of the BackTable 2026 MSK Creator Weekend™, Dr. Osman Ahmed and Dr. Anuj Malhotra join host Dr. Ally Baheti to discuss embolization for plantar fasciitis and insertional Achilles tendinopathy. They describe the classic patient, the windlass test, point-of-care ultrasound to track fascia thickness, and how they counsel patients when the evidence is early and a second session is common.
Bone & Sports # 121Nov 3, 2026Understanding Foot & Ankle Embolization Techniques
Heel pain that has outlasted stretching, orthotics, and physical therapy may come down to a few small abnormal vessels, and a growing number of interventional radiologists are now treating them with embolization. On this episode of the BackTable 2026 MSK Creator Weekend™, Dr. Osman Ahmed and Dr. Anuj Malhotra join host Dr. Ally Baheti to discuss embolization for plantar fasciitis and insertional Achilles tendinopathy. They describe the classic patient, the windlass test, point-of-care ultrasound to track fascia thickness, and how they counsel patients when the evidence is early and a second session is common.
Cardiology # 49Aug 25, 2026Aortoiliac Arterial Disease Treatment
How do you decide between a dedicated aortic scaffold and kissing stents in complex aortoiliac bifurcations? On this episode of the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Sabeen Dhand and Dr. Eric Secemsky discuss the management of a female smoker presenting with rapidly progressive bilateral hip pain, ultimately revealed to be severe aortoiliac arterial disease. The case highlights the value of noninvasive vascular studies, CTA, and IVUS for precise diagnosis and procedural planning, as well as the nuanced decision-making process between different device options.
- Cardiology # 48Aug 18, 2026
Understanding Transcaval Access for Cardiac Procedures
How can transcaval access transform options for patients with challenging vascular anatomy undergoing TAVR and other cardiac procedures? On this episode of the BackTable Cardiology Podcast, host Dr. Hady Lichaa interviews Dr. Pedro Villablanca, a structural interventionalist at Henry Ford Hospital, about the expanding role of transcaval techniques. They discuss how transcaval access leverages the IVC and aorta to bypass small or diseased vessels, offering transfemoral-like ergonomics, conscious sedation, and less radiation exposure for carefully selected patients.
CathMasters # 10Aug 2, 2026Crisis Control - Bailout Management for Failed Percutaneous Axillary Artery Closure
Building on the Data-to-Delivery and Proctor Playbook episodes, this Crisis Control episode walks through a scenario of wide-open extravasation after Perclose failure during right axillary access TAVR. The team covers a stepwise escalation algorithm — from repeat Perclose deployment and serial balloon tamponade with protamine reversal, to hybrid closure with AngioSeal, to covered stent placement with the Viabahn endoprosthesis — and discusses when to call vascular surgery. This episode translates the 2022 SCAI Position Statement bailout recommendations into a practical, cath-lab-ready crisis management framework.
- Vascular & IR # 667Jul 31, 2026
Aortoiliac Arterial Disease Treatment
How do you decide between a dedicated aortic scaffold and kissing stents in complex aortoiliac bifurcations? On this episode of the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Sabeen Dhand and Dr. Eric Secemsky discuss the management of a female smoker presenting with rapidly progressive bilateral hip pain, ultimately revealed to be severe aortoiliac arterial disease. The case highlights the value of noninvasive vascular studies, CTA, and IVUS for precise diagnosis and procedural planning, as well as the nuanced decision-making process between different device options.
- Cardiology # 45Jul 28, 2026
Optimizing Interventional Cardiology Practice Efficiency
What separates a good medical practice from one that consistently delivers exceptional patient care and retains dedicated team members? On this episode of BackTable Cardiology, Dr. Ankit Patel explores this with Dr. Craig Walker of Cardiovascular Institute of the South. Dr. Walker shares how his journey from rural Louisiana to Harvard shaped his approach to building a mission-driven, patient-centered cardiology practice. He discusses the impact of early lifesaving experiences, the value of compassionate communication, and how a clear mission has guided the practice’s growth and lasting impact.
- Vascular & IR # 663Jul 14, 2026
Advancements in Tibial Artery Stenting & Scaffolding
What is the emerging role of bioresorbable scaffolds in treating tibial artery disease, and how do they compare with traditional stenting and drug delivery approaches? In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Sabeen Dhand interviews interventional cardiologist Dr. Sahil Parikh at Columbia to explore the evolution of tibial artery stenting, drug-eluting technology, and the latest evidence behind bioresorbable scaffolds. The discussion highlights patient selection, treatment algorithms, technical considerations, and the impact of drug delivery choices on patient outcomes.
- Cardiology # 43Jul 14, 2026
Advancements in Tibial Artery Stenting & Scaffolding
What is the emerging role of bioresorbable scaffolds in treating tibial artery disease, and how do they compare with traditional stenting and drug delivery approaches? In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Sabeen Dhand interviews interventional cardiologist Dr. Sahil Parikh at Columbia to explore the evolution of tibial artery stenting, drug-eluting technology, and the latest evidence behind bioresorbable scaffolds. The discussion highlights patient selection, treatment algorithms, technical considerations, and the impact of drug delivery choices on patient outcomes.
- CathMasters # 9Jul 10, 2026
Proctor Playbook - Percutaneous Transaxillary Access & Closure: State-of-the-Art Technique
Using a simulated case of Impella-supported high-risk PCI in a patient with severe bilateral iliofemoral PAD, the team walks through a step-by-step proctor playbook: pre-procedural CTA planning, laterality selection, room and arm setup, axillary artery anatomy, ultrasound-guided access technique, safety wire strategy, pre-closure with suture-mediated vascular closure devices, dry closure with balloon tamponade, and a bailout algorithm for failed hemostasis. This episode translates the 2022 SCAI Position Statement on Best Practices for Percutaneous Axillary Arterial Access into actionable, cath-lab-ready technique. Episode 8 reviews the evidence base for this technique in the “Data-to-Delivery” discussion and Episode 10 will tackle vascular complication management with transaxillary access in the “Crisis Control” discussion.
- CathMasters # 8Jul 6, 2026
Data to Delivery: Percutaneous Transaxillary Arterial Access & Closure
Approximately 5% of US TAVR cases require alternative access despite lower-profile devices, and with expanding indications for TAVR and mechanical circulatory support (MCS), the absolute number of patients needing non-femoral large-bore access is rising. This “Data to Delivery” episode reviews the comparative outcomes of transaxillary access for TAVR and MCS, the stroke signal and laterality debate, vascular complications of percutaneous versus surgical approaches, brachial plexus injury risk, dwell-time considerations for axillary MCS, and the learning curve for this technique.
- Cardiology # 33Apr 28, 2026
CLTI: Lithotripsy & Endovascular Techniques for Below the Knee Interventions
Below-the-knee (BTK) arterial disease remains one of the more challenging areas in vascular care, particularly in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI), where heavy calcification complicates endovascular treatment. As new calcium-modifying technologies emerge, an important question remains: what evidence supports their use in BTK interventions? In this episode of BackTable Vascular & Interventional, host Dr. Sabeen Dhand speaks with vascular surgeon Dr. Paul Foley of Doylestown Health about the Disrupt BTK II clinical trial from Shockwave Medical, which evaluates the performance of peripheral intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) in heavily calcified BTK disease.
- Vascular & IR # 634Apr 14, 2026
Understanding Intravascular Lithotripsy in the OBL
What do the 2026 coding changes mean for the financial viability of IVL in the OBL? In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Ally Baheti sits down with Dr. Nicholas Petruzzi to break down how intravascular lithotripsy fits into OBL workflows, and how upcoming lower-extremity revascularization coding updates may impact outpatient economics.
- Vascular & IR # 627Mar 24, 2026
Radial Access for Peripheral Interventions: Techniques & Considerations
Radial roots, peripheral reach! Radial to peripheral (R2P) access is the focus of this week’s episode with interventional cardiologist Dr. Shailendra Singh (Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute) and dual hosts Hady Lichaa and Sameh Sayfo. The conversation focuses on key techniques, pre-procedure planning and imaging, and ideal case selection for those new to the R2P approach.
- Cardiology # 29Mar 17, 2026
Radial Access for Peripheral Interventions: Techniques & Considerations
Radial roots, peripheral reach! Radial to peripheral (R2P) access is the focus of this week’s episode with interventional cardiologist Dr. Shailendra Singh (Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute) and dual hosts Hady Lichaa and Sameh Sayfo. The conversation focuses on key techniques, pre-procedure planning and imaging, and ideal case selection for those new to the R2P approach.
- Vascular & IR # 624Mar 13, 2026
Integrating Spinal Cord Stimulation in Vascular Disease Management for CLTI
Chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) represents the most advanced stage of peripheral artery disease. While many patients can be treated with endovascular or surgical revascularization, a subset of individuals remain ‘no-option’ candidates when conventional therapies fail or distal targets are absent. In this episode of BackTable, host Dr. Ally Baheti speaks with Dr. Mary Costantino, interventional radiologist at Advanced Vascular Centers, and Jill Sommerset, vascular technologist and Director of Clinical Education and Training at Aveera Medical, about the emerging role of spinal cord stimulation (SCS) as a potential therapy for patients with no-option CLTI.
- Vascular & IR # 623Mar 10, 2026
CLTI: Lithotripsy & Endovascular Techniques for Below the Knee Interventions
Below-the-knee (BTK) arterial disease remains one of the more challenging areas in vascular care, particularly in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI), where heavy calcification complicates endovascular treatment. As new calcium-modifying technologies emerge, an important question remains: what evidence supports their use in BTK interventions? In this episode of BackTable Vascular & Interventional, host Dr. Sabeen Dhand speaks with vascular surgeon Dr. Paul Foley of Doylestown Health about the Disrupt BTK II clinical trial from Shockwave Medical, which evaluates the performance of peripheral intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) in heavily calcified BTK disease.
- Vascular & IR # 618Feb 20, 2026
How to Manage Advanced DVA Cases: Techniques & Tips
How do experienced operators approach the most technically demanding aspects of deep venous arterialization (DVA)? In this episode of BackTable, host Dr. Sabeen Dhand sits down with Dr. Kumar Madassery for a detailed discussion of procedural strategy, technical decision-making, and real-world troubleshooting in DVA.
- Vascular & IR # 615Feb 10, 2026
Exploring Intravascular Lithotripsy in Below the Knee CLTI
As new calcium-modifying technologies expand the repertoire of below-the-knee (BTK) arterial disease interventions, how should your treatment algorithm evolve, and what endpoints matter most? In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Constantino Peña of the Baptist Health Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute joins Dr. Sabeen Dhand to discuss the latest advancements in BTK chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) therapies and the push to improve on current vessel preparation outcomes.
- Vascular & IR # 590Nov 18, 2025
Deep Venous Arterialization: Techniques & Outcomes
When conventional revascularization fails, can deep venous arterialization offer a new lifeline to limb salvage? Dr. Lucas Ferrer Cardona, vascular surgeon at Ascension and Dr. Miguel Montero Baker, vascular surgeon and medical director at HOPE Clinical Innovation Center join host Dr. Sabeen Dhand for an insightful discussion on deep venous arterialization (DVA).
- Cardiology # 4Sep 16, 2025
Techniques for Effective Vessel Prep
The toolbox for vessel preparation is rapidly expanding. Are you keeping up? In this episode, host Dr. Sabeen Dhand is joined by interventional cardiologist Dr. Jay Mathews (Manatee Memorial Hospital) and vascular surgeon Dr. Michael Siah (UT Southwestern) to explore the latest innovations and strategies in vessel prep.
- Vascular & IR # 570Sep 5, 2025
Exploring Atherectomy’s Role Below the Knee
Below the knee atherectomy is a hot topic right now in the vascular community. Why is it so controversial? Dr. Anahita Dua, vascular surgeon at Mass General, joins host Dr. Sabeen Dhand to explore the utility of this technique and the pressing need for more Level I evidence in this space.
- Vascular & IR # 563Aug 5, 2025
Techniques for Effective Vessel Prep
The toolbox for vessel preparation is rapidly expanding. Are you keeping up? In this episode, host Dr. Sabeen Dhand is joined by interventional cardiologist Dr. Jay Mathews (Manatee Memorial Hospital) and vascular surgeon Dr. Michael Siah (UT Southwestern) to explore the latest innovations and strategies in vessel prep.
Curbsiders # 477Mar 31, 2025Hotcakes: Suzetrigine for Acute Pain, SGLT2i & PAD, Safety of Lowering LDL, Restrictive vs Liberal Transfusion Strategy in MI Revisited
Join us as we review recent practice-changing articles on suzetrigine for acute pain, the risk of PAD events from SGLT2 inhibitors, the safety of very low LDL, and the benefits of restrictive vs liberal transfusion strategies in acute MI with anemia. Fill your brain hole with a delicious stack of hotcakes! Featuring Rahul Ganatra (@rbganatra), Matt Watto (@doctorwatto), and special guest Molly Brett (Paul Williams got a break and took a much-needed vacation this week!).