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Ep 462 IVC Filter Retrieval: Tips & Technique with Dr. Noor Ahmad
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Vascular Surgery Podcasts

Listen to leading physicians discuss vascular surgery on the BackTable VI Podcast. Get tips, tricks, and expert guidance from your peers and level up your practice.

Episode #484

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Is your critical limb ischemia (CLI) toolbox up to date? Dr. Kevin Herman and host Dr. Sabeen Dhand discuss treating CLI in the outpatient based lab (OBL) and ambulatory surgery center (ASC) settings. Dr. Herman is an interventional radiologist at American Endovascular and Holy Name Hospital in New Jersey.

Episode #483

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Surgical arteriovenous fistula (AVF) creation has been a mainstay of dialysis care for multiple decades. What does it take to break into such an established space with a new endovascular medical device? In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Jeffrey Hull discusses the challenging journey of developing the Ellipsys system for endovascular AVF creation.

Episode #480

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Get caught up on the current best practices and guidelines in venous interventions. Dr. Adam Raskin covers this and more, with host Dr. Sabeen Dhand in this discussion of DVT and PE treatments. Dr. Raskin is an interventional cardiologist, medical director of Cardiac ICU, and Co-Director of the PERT program at Mercy Health in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Episode #478

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Are you interested in starting an ASC or converting your OBL into an ASC, but aren’t sure where to start? We’ve got you covered with this comprehensive overview. Attorney Jason Greis joins guest host and ASC founder Dr. Krishna Mannava to explore the operational, financial, and legal intricacies of starting an ASC. Jason is a Partner of Benesch, Friedlander, Coplan & Aronoff LLP, outside co-counsel to the Renal Physicians Association and OEIS Society, and recognized faculty member of SIR Business Institute.

Episode #474

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How can physicians and industry partners collaborate effectively to enhance patient care? Dr. Adam Tanious, Assistant Professor of Vascular Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina, joins host Dr. Aaron Fritts to explore strategies for navigating physician-industry relationships.

Episode #470

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The use of drug-coated balloons (DCBs) for peripheral arterial disease has been controversial in the past. However, new data and updated FDA guidance have helped these devices regain popularity. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Ally Baheti hosts a discussion with Dr. Sahil Parikh, an interventional cardiologist in New York City, and Dr. John Park, a vascular surgeon in Omaha.

Episode #468

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How has Laser Atherectomy advanced over the years to treat patients with coronary and peripheral artery disease? Dr. On Topaz, renowned specialist in laser atherectomy, answers exactly that and much more in this week’s episode the BackTable Podcast. Dr. Topaz is an interventional cardiologist and a professor of medicine at Duke University.

Episode #465

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Superficial venous disease can pose significant management challenges, particularly after patients have exhausted conservative and invasive therapies. This week, our host, Dr. Sabeen Dhand, interviews Dr. Ali Golshan, an interventional radiologist and the founder of SOLVEIN. Dr. Golshan discusses the latest advancements in treating superficial venous disease, highlighting both the benefits and complexities of thermal and non-thermal ablation techniques.

Episode #462

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In this episode of the Back Table Podcast, interventional radiologist Dr. Noor Ahmad discusses his algorithm for complex inferior vena cava (IVC) filter retrievals and reviews several cases that utilize various retrieval tools.

Episode #461

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Dr. Sameh Sayfo discusses advanced techniques in radial to peripheral (R2P) interventions, the importance of having multiple techniques, the role of different devices, troubleshooting tips, and the evolving landscape of R2P interventions. Dr. Sayfo is an interventional cardiologist at the Baylor Heart Hospital, and serves as program director for the endovascular fellowship and pulmonary embolism response team (PERT) program.

Episode #460

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Dr. Ally Baheti interviews interventional radiologist Dr. Steven Smith about his insights into venous orthostatic flow dysfunction and its association with multisystem disorders.

Episode #459

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Dr. Jafar Golzarian shares his experiences with co-founding an outpatient-based lab (OBL), obtaining the right equipment, handling staffing, negotiating with insurance companies, and marketing his new practice. Dr. Golzarian is an interventional radiologist at his OBL in Minneapolis, Minnesota and he is the former Division Head and Program Director for the interventional radiology program at the University of Minnesota.

Episode #451

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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.

Episode #424

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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.

Episode #420

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In this episode of the Backtable Podcast, host Dr. Chris Beck interviews guests Dr. Omar Chohan and Dr. Harris Chengazi about dialysis fistula declot procedures and their own experiences with various devices and strategies, including usage of pre-procedure ultrasound, heparinization, and closure techniques. Both Dr. Chohan and Dr. Chengazi are interventional radiologists at Great Lakes Medical Imaging in Buffalo, New York.

Episode #419

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In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Aaron Fritts interviews guest Dr. Ilan Rzadkowolsky-Raoli about his experience of being diagnosed with a large saddle embolus and subsequently being treated by his best friend, Dr. Ripal Gandhi. Dr. Rzadkowolsky-Raoli is an interventional radiologist at Palmetto General Hospital in Miami, Florida.

Episode #418

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In this episode, host Dr. Sabeen Dhand interviews Dr. Charles Bailey about Limb Alert, a hospital protocol devised to expedite the diagnosis and treatment of patients presenting with acute limb ischemia. Dr. Bailey is a vascular surgeon and the Director of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) and Limb Salvage at the University of South Florida.

Episode #414

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In this episode, host Dr. Chris Beck interviews Dr. Jason Wagner about his experience with the Hemodialysis Reliable Outflow (HeRO) graft and the Surfacer system for treating patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) and limited vascular access options. Dr. Wagner is a practicing vascular surgeon in Sarasota, Florida.

Episode #413

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This week on the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Darren Klass shares his experiences in the treatment of aortic dissections. Dr. Klass is an interventional radiologist at the University of British Columbia.

Episode #408

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In this episode, host Dr. Aaron Fritts is joined by interventional cardiologists Dr. Sameh Sayfo (Baylor Scott & White in Plano, TX) and Dr. Nicolas Shammas (Cardiovascular Medicine in Davenport, IA) for a discussion about critical limb ischemia (CLI) and the use of lasers in below-the-knee (BTK) treatment.

Episode #407

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In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Sabeen Dhand interviews Dr. Eric Secemsky about the efficacy of drug eluting technologies in vascular interventions, with Dr. Secemsky offering insight into his own practice. Dr. Secemsky is an interventional cardiologist practicing at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.

Episode #394

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In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Jacob Fleming and Dr. Alexa Levey have an in-depth discussion about the current uses and potential future applications of cryoneurolysis in interventional radiology. Dr. Levey is an interventional radiologist at the Memorial Hermann Health System in Houston, TX.

Episode #392

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In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Ally Baheti and Dr. Paramjit “Romi” Chopra discuss the processes involved in successful interventional radiology practice management. Dr. Chopra is an interventional radiologist practicing in Chicago, IL. He is the founder and CEO of Midwest Institute for Minimally Invasive Therapies.

Episode #390

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In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Chris Beck discusses atherectomy, laser technologies, and their use in vessel treatment with Dr. Tony Das, an interventional cardiologist practicing in Dallas, TX and one of the founding members of the VIVA Vascular Education Course in Las Vegas.

Vascular Surgery Articles

Read our exclusive BackTable VI Articles for quick insights on vascular surgery, provided by physicians for physicians.

Combination Therapies in Peripheral Artery Disease: Which Devices Give the Best Outcomes?

Dr. Eric Secemsky shares his decision making rules when choosing which device(s) to use in specific peripheral artery disease (PAD) treatment scenarios.

Update on the Safety & Efficacy of Drug-Eluting Stents & Drug-Coated Balloons

Endovascular specialists should understand which situations lead to technical and clinical success when deploying drug-eluting stents and drug-coated balloons. Get updated on the safety and efficacy of drug-eluting vascular technologies with insights from Dr. Eric Secemsky.

Tools & Techniques in Iliofemoral Stenting

Percutaneous iliofemoral venous stenting demands precise selection of tools and stents tailored to each clinical scenario. This article explores the strategic approaches for stent placement and sizing in both non-thrombotic and post-thrombotic conditions, aiming to enhance patient outcomes.

Periprocedural Pearls in Iliofemoral Stenting: Focus on Pre- & Post-Care

Iliofemoral vein stenting is explored in depth, focusing on critical aspects of procedural preparation and post-operative care. Learn more about medication strategies, patient discomfort management, imaging follow-ups, and the importance of regular surveillance for successful long-term outcomes.

Iliofemoral Venous Disease Diagnosis & Patient Management

Iliofemoral venous disease demands specialized diagnostic and management approaches. Learn about patient referral patterns, crucial diagnostic methods, and key strategies for effective treatment compliance.

Arterial Thrombectomy Device Selection & Clinical Decision-Making

There are a diversity of thrombectomy devices that are viable for arterial thrombectomy, including Boston Scientific AngioJet, Penumbra Indigo, AngioDynamics Auryon, and BD Rotarex. Each device has utility in different clinical scenarios. Learn more about effective arterial thrombectomy device selection.

Arterial Thrombectomy in Acute Limb Ischemia: A Practical Guide

Interventional radiologist Dr. Alexander Ushinksy details his procedural technique for arterial thrombectomy in acute limb ischemia, including patient preparation, imaging, heparinization, wire placement, and post-operative care.

Building an Acute Limb Ischemia Program: Focus on Referrals

IR Dr. Alexander Ushinsky shares expert advice on building a thriving peripheral vascular practice with a successful acute limb ischemia program.

Acute Limb Ischemia: Rutherford Classification, Imaging Techniques & Essential Labs

Dr. Alexander Ushinsky provides an in-depth look at his protocol for working up acute limb ischemia, covering physical examination, Rutherford classification, imaging, and labs. Learn more!

Arterial Dissection Treatment with Tacks

Arterial dissections can occur after lower extremity arterial angioplasty procedures. Common methods of arterial dissection treatment include stents or Tacks, with stents being the more prevalent option. Learn more!

Tacks vs Stents For Arterial Dissection Treatment

The Tack Endovascular System is a newer device that functions similarly to a stent, but with key differences that may make it more appropriate for treating arterial dissections in the superficial femoral artery (SFA) or the proximal popliteal artery.

Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) Imaging: Benefits & Drawbacks

Intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) imaging has shown benefits such as improved vessel assessment, enhanced procedural efficiency, reduced need for additional imaging and radiation exposure, and potential long-term durability of interventions. However, challenges in implementation, including cost, learning curve, and time constraints, need to be addressed to facilitate wider adoption of IVUS procedure.

Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) Consensus Guidelines

Interventional cardiologist Dr. Eric Secemsky explores key findings from IVUS consensus guidelines in coronary and peripheral interventions. Learn more!

Disclaimer: The Materials available on https://www.BackTable.com/ 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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Podcasts

Toolbox Essentials for CLI in the OBL with Dr. Kevin Herman on the BackTable VI Podcast)
Endovascular Innovations: The Ellipsysis Story with Dr. Jeffrey Hull on the BackTable VI Podcast)
Venous Treatments: How Low Do You Go? with Dr. Adam Raskin on the BackTable VI Podcast)
ASC vs. OBL: Legal Insights Explained with Jason Greis on the BackTable VI Podcast)
Navigating Physician and Industry Relationships with Dr. Adam Tanious on the BackTable VI Podcast)
Iliofemoral Stenting: Decision-Making & Best Practices Explored with Dr. Kush Desai and Dr. Steven Abramowitz on the BackTable VI Podcast)

Articles

Combination Therapies in Peripheral Artery Disease: Which Devices Give the Best Outcomes?

Combination Therapies in Peripheral Artery Disease: Which Devices Give the Best Outcomes?

Update on the Safety & Efficacy of Drug-Eluting Stents & Drug-Coated Balloons

Update on the Safety & Efficacy of Drug-Eluting Stents & Drug-Coated Balloons

Tools & Techniques in Iliofemoral Stenting

Tools & Techniques in Iliofemoral Stenting

Contributors

Dr. Theodosios Bisdas on the BackTable VI Podcast

Dr. Theodosios Bisdas

Jason Greis on the BackTable VI Podcast

Jason Greis

Dr. Syed Hussain on the BackTable VI Podcast

Dr. Syed Hussain

Dr. Maureen Kohi on the BackTable VI Podcast

Dr. Maureen Kohi

Kristin Longwell on the BackTable VI Podcast

Kristin Longwell

Dr. Krishna Mannava on the BackTable VI Podcast

Dr. Krishna Mannava

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