Interventional Cardiology

In this episode, host Dr. Sabeen Dhand interviews interventional cardiologist Dr. Eric Secemsky about the role of intravascular ultrasound in lower extremity interventions, and how he published a consensus document to standardize its use across specialties and provide a framework for new users.

In this multidisciplinary episode, guest host and vascular surgeon Dr. Krishna Mannava interviews interventional cardiologist Dr. John Phillips about when and how he treats dissections after balloon angioplasty in peripheral vasculature.

In this episode, host Dr. Aaron Fritts interviews interventional cardiologist Dr. Rohit Amin about his private practice PE response team, including his treatment algorithm, follow-up protocol, and how he believes AI can contribute to PE care.

We talk with interventional radiologist Dr. Stephen Wang about building an IVC filter retrieval program, the current guidelines on filter placement, and how to minimize the complications of filters.

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.

Interventional Cardiologist Behnam Tehrani and Interventional Radiologist Reha Butros from Inova Health System tell us about their team approach to endovascular treatment of chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) with Balloon Pulmonary Angioplasty (BPA).

Dr. Mary Costantino and Technical Director Jill Sommerset talk technique and utility of using Pedal Acceleration Time for pre- and post-procedure evaluation of CLI patients. They also discuss intra-procedure extravascular ultrasound guidance to aid in safe and effective endovascular interventions.

Vascular Surgeon Theodosios Bisdas discusses the importance and future of online medical education for the vascular specialties in the time of COVID.

Interventional Cardiologists Dr. Rajeev Narayan and Dr. Achal Sahai discuss training for and building a Structural Heart Disease program, including TAVR and Watchman procedures.

Interventional Radiologist Dr. Gerry O'Sullivan shares his experiences with Iliocaval stenting in post-thrombotic patients, including pearls and pitfalls and the "Aiming for the bottom corner" technique.

Dr. Jim Caridi from Tulane Medical Center gives us the ins and outs on when and how to use CO2 Angiography, including pitfalls to avoid.

Dr. Jim Melton and Dr. Blake Parsons discuss the benefits of retrograde pedal access in the treatment of PAD, as well as the team approach of their outpatient CardioVascular Health Clinic , which includes Vascular Surgery, Interventional Radiology, and Interventional Cardiology working together as partners for better patient care.

Vascular Surgeons David Dexter and Steven Abramowitz discuss endovascular treatment of lower extremity DVT, including patient selection and risks and benefits of catheter-directed therapy (CDT), mechanical thrombectomy, and pharmaco-mechanical thrombolysis.

Interventional Cardiologist Thomas Tu, MD and Interventional Radiologist Venkat Tummala MD discuss their respective approach to the treatment of Pulmonary Embolism, including risk stratification, treatment options, and endovascular technique.

Dr. Michael Cumming and Dr. Mark Lessne discuss the utility of Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) in the diagnosis and treatment of Deep Venous Disease, including patient selection, appropriate assessment of stenoses and assistance with stent placement.

Director of IR Innovation Dr. John Racadio and Pediatric Surgeon-in-Chief Dr. Daniel von Allmen of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital discuss their experiences in the Hybrid OR, how they built it, and how cross-specialty collaboration with pulmonary, urology, and orthopedic surgeons has greatly improved patient care.

Dr. Arun Jagannathan and Dr. Jeffrey Chick discuss their approach to the Difficult IV access (DiVA) patient. Special thanks to sponsor Access Vascular Inc. for lending their booth at #SIR19ATX.

Our interventional radiologist guest Dr. Aaron Fischman gets into the details of his technique, equipment and tips/tricks for transradial access, as well as its advantages in a variety of IR interventions.

Central and Upper Extremity Venous Interventions with Dr. Mark Lessne of Charlotte Radiology and Dr. Sabeen Dhand of PIH Health. In this episode our docs discuss central recanalizations, ballooning versus stents, declot techniques, and get into a ton of tips and tricks!

Dr. Jeffrey Chick and Dr. Ravi Srinivasa discussing complex lower extremity venous interventions at University of Michigan VIR.

On Episode 9 of the BackTable podcast: Listen to the Dr. Kumar Madassery and Dr. Sabeen Dhand discuss their PAD practices and the story behind the #stopthechop hashtag.

Episode 6 with Dr. Aaron Shiloh, MD FSIR discussing pearls and pitfalls of starting an outpatient vein clinic, including the importance of marketing.

In Episode 5 of the BackTable podcast: Aaron Fritts MD and Chris Beck MD discuss the Angioseal and Mynx closure devices.

Special guests Peter Bream MD and Aaron Brandis MD discuss the pros and cons of antegrade versus retrograde tunneled dialysis catheter placement.