Topic
Thrombolysis
Podcasts
CardioNerds # 458Jul 10, 2026The Golden Age of Pulmonary Embolism Randomized Controlled Trials
This episode examines the historical evidence behind systemic thrombolysis, the emergence of catheter-directed therapies and mechanical thrombectomy, and the landmark RCTs – STORM-PE, PEERLESS, HI-PEITHO, and PEERLESS II – that are reshaping intermediate-risk PE management. The discussion highlights challenges in PE trial design, the critical importance of clinical deterioration as an endpoint, and why this era represents an unprecedented wave of evidence generation in PE. Audio editing for this episode was performed by CardioNerds Intern, Dr. Julia Marques Fernandes.
Vascular & IR # 594Dec 2, 2025How New Guidelines are Shaping Acute DVT Management
Are you up to date with the latest guidelines on deep venous thrombosis (DVT) management? Dr. Steven Abramowitz, vascular surgeon at MedStar Health, joins host Dr. Chris Beck for a deep dive into emerging clinical data in DVT management, where they review the evolving indications for mechanical thrombectomy and the implications of studies like the ATTRACT trial, the CLOUT registry, and the ongoing DEFIANCE trial.
Industry # 95Oct 24, 2025PERT Consortium Recap: New Developments in PE
PERT Consortium 2025 gives interventionalists the reins to tackle even the toughest saddle pulmonary embolisms. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Aaron Fritts welcomes interventional radiologist Dr. Osman Ahmed and interventional cardiologist Dr. Jonathan Paul to discuss their experiences at the annual PERT Consortium in San Diego, and offer their perspectives on the latest developments in pulmonary embolism (PE) treatment.
- Vascular & IR # 512Jan 28, 2025
The 'Alzate Maneuver': Flipping Retrograde Access
Proximity to innovation often gives rise to further innovation. This trend is especially true in interventional radiology. Dr. Gregg Alzate (interventional radiologist in San Diego, California) joins host Dr. Ally Baheti to share his career pearls for early and mid-career IRs, and how he came to pioneer the Alzate Retrograde Antegrade Maneuver (A-RAM).
- Vascular & IR # 451Jun 4, 2024
Comprehensive DVT Care: CLOUT Study Impacts
In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, vascular surgeon Dr. Nicolas Mouawad and interventional radiologist Dr. Raja Ramaswamy share their insights on the changing landscape of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) management, steps of mechanical thrombectomy, and current research on DVT interventions.
- Vascular & IR # 424Mar 12, 2024
Acute Limb Ischemia Diagnosis & Treatment
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.
- Vascular & IR # 191Mar 5, 2022
Novel Techniques for Arterial Thrombectomy: Large Bore & Beyond
In this episode, Interventional Radiologist Sabeen Dhand talks with Interventional Cardiologist S. Jay Mathews about novel techniques for arterial thrombectomy, including a discussion on using large bore devices, a variety of technique tips and tricks, and what's on the horizon for new devices/techniques.
- Vascular & IR # 189Feb 21, 2022
Approach to Posterior Circulation Stroke Thrombectomy
Dr. Sabeen Dhand talks with Neurointerventionalist Dr. Ansaar Rai from about his approach to posterior circulation strokes, including patient selection, technique and devices, and pitfalls to avoid.
- Vascular & IR # 79Aug 31, 2020
Building a Deep Venous Program
Interventional Radiologist Dr. Jeffrey Chick tells us about his deep venous practice at UW Medicine including tips on growing a collaborative, multidisciplinary venous program.
- Vascular & IR # 75Aug 5, 2020
The Role of IR in Stroke Interventions (Part 2)
Part II of the discussion with Dr. Martin Radvany and Dr. David Sacks on the role of Interventional Radiologists in stroke interventions, including addressing training requirements and rural access to care.
- Vascular & IR # 74Aug 4, 2020
The Role of IR in Stroke Interventions (Part 1)
Dr. Martin Radvany and Dr. David Sacks discuss the role of Interventional Radiologists in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke, including training requirements, the multidisciplinary team approach, and ways to improve patient access to high quality care.