Dr. Aditya Bagrodia and Dr. Aaron Fritts talk with Dr. Phillip Pierorazio from Penn Urology about his Operate with Zen podcast and tips for surgeon wellness. They cover Dr. Pierorazio's motivation for starting a wellness podcast, preventing physician burnout, achieving work-life balance, and managing healthy competitiveness. --- EARN CME Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs: https://earnc.me/A9shzj --- SHOW NOTES In this crossover episode of Bac...
Dec 03, 2021•50 min
Dr. Renato Abu Hana walks us through how to perform fallopian tube recanalization for infertility, including patient selection, HSG and recanalization technique, as well as pitfalls to avoid. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR RADPAD® Radiation Protection https://www.radpad.com/ --- EARN CME Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs: https://earnc.me/gJb6X6 --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, interventional radiologist Dr. Renato Abu Hana and our host Dr. Chris B...
Nov 29, 2021•44 min
We talk with Dr. Cullen Ruff about common misconceptions when it comes to IV contrast and issues with the "contrast allergy", including ways we can improve patient care and clinical workflows by clarifying the true source of these reactions. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR RADPAD® Radiation Protection https://www.radpad.com/ --- EARN CME Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs: https://earnc.me/16AayH --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, diagnostic radiologis...
Nov 26, 2021•50 min
We talk with Dr. Mary Costantino and Dr. Goke Akinwande about their experiences and advice on making equipment purchase decisions for OBLs and outpatient centers, including pitfalls to avoid. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Siemens Healthineers https://www.siemens-healthineers.com/ --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, interventional radiologists Dr. Mary Constantino, Dr. Goke Akinwande, and Dr. Aaron Fritts discuss the process of choosing and financing equipment for office-based labs (OBLs). This episode f...
Nov 22, 2021•55 min
Dr. Donald Garbett interviews Dr. Joseph Couvillon about how he helped his group build an OBL practice in a rural setting, including the importance of hitting the pavement and phones to drive awareness with referring docs. Dr. Couvillon also raves about his recent trip to East Africa to help out the Road2IR team. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Accountable Revenue Cycle Solutions https://www.accountablerevcycle.com/ Accountable Physician Advisors http://www.accountablephysicianadvisors.com/ --- SHOW ...
Nov 19, 2021•57 min
Interventional radiologist Michael Barraza talks with orthopedic spine surgeon Thomas Andreshak about his approach to vertebral augmentation for compression fractures, including unipedicular vs. bipedicular approach, technique pearls, and post-procedure care. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Medtronic Kyphon https://www.medtronic.com/kyphoplasty --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, orthopedic surgeon Dr.Thomas Andreshak and our host Dr. Michael Barraza discuss kyphoplasty technique, including different meth...
Nov 15, 2021•26 min
Urologist Dr. Claus Roehrborn and Interventional Radiologist Dr. Sandeep Bagla discuss the pros and cons of Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) compared to other Minimally Invasive Surgical Treatments (MISTS) for Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH). They also discuss the importance of a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach when offering these treatment options, including agreeing on the best treatment for the patient. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR RADPAD® Radiation Protection https://www.radpad.co...
Nov 08, 2021•59 min
Vascular Surgeon Daniel Han discusses management of persistent false lumen perfusion in chronic aortic dissection, including the Knickerbocker Technique. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Medtronic IN.PACT Admiral Drug-Coated Balloon https://www.medtronic.com/5yeardcb --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, vascular surgeon Dr. Daniel Han and our host Dr. Sabeen Dhand discuss various techniques involved in repairing chronic aortic dissections, including Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair (TEVAR), Knickerbocker...
Nov 01, 2021•43 min
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). --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR RADPAD® Radiation Protection https://www.radpad.com/ --- EARN CME Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs: https://earnc.me/TCTEY3 --- SHOW NOTES In this ep...
Oct 25, 2021•37 min
Neurosurgeon Dr. Nam Tran from Moffitt Cancer Center talks with us about RF ablation for painful spinal metastases, including patient selection and the importance of a multidisciplinary approach. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Medtronic OsteoCool https://www.medtronic.com/us-en/healthcare-professionals/products/spinal-orthopaedic/tumor-management/osteocool-ablation-system-rf.html --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, neurosurgeon Dr. Nam Tran and our host Dr. Michael Barraza discuss minimally invasive proc...
Oct 18, 2021•18 min
Dr. Aparna Baheti talks with Dr. Saher Sabri from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital about his approach to Balloon-occluded retrograde transvenous obliteration (BRTO) for portal hypertension, including advanced tips and tricks. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Medtronic Embolization https://www.medtronic.com/embolization --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, Dr. Saher Sabri and our host Dr. Aparna Baheti discuss PARTO, BRTO, and combined TIPS and BRTO procedures. First, they discuss differences between P...
Oct 15, 2021•49 min
Dr. Nainesh Parikh from Moffitt Cancer Center discusses his approach to ablation of small renal masses, including workup, technique, and device selection. He also tells us why he has the best job ever! --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Medtronic FlowMet https://www.medtronic.com/flowmet --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, Dr. Nainesh Parikh and our host Dr. Michael Barraza discuss tips for renal ablation and multispecialty care for kidney cancers. First, they delve into the decision-making process for choos...
Oct 11, 2021•55 min
Dr. Christopher Beck talks with Dr. Driss Raissi about his approach to Microwave Ablation of Liver Lesions, including workup, technique, and tips and tricks for a successful ablation treatment. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Medtronic Emprint Ablation System https://www.medtronic.com/covidien/en-gb/products/ablation-systems/emprint-ablation-system.html --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, Dr. Driss Raissi and our host Dr. Chris Beck discuss the planning, technique, and follow-up considerations for microwa...
Oct 04, 2021•1 hr
In Part II of our Lung Biopsy Series Dr. Fred Lee and Dr. Christopher Beck discuss Pleural and Parenchymal Blood Patching to prevent Pneumothorax, including results of the recent JVIR article from Sept 2021. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR RADPAD® Radiation Protection https://www.radpad.com/ --- EARN CME Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs: https://earnc.me/0lTQ87 --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, Dr. Fred Lee and our host Dr. Chris Beck discuss the us...
Sep 28, 2021•45 min
We start off Part 1 of a 2 part series with Dr. Fred Lee discussing Percutaneous Lung Biopsy Technique, with tips and tricks to help your daily practice. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR RADPAD® Radiation Protection https://www.radpad.com/ --- EARN CME Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs: https://earnc.me/QD39HM --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, Dr. Fred Lee and our host Dr. Chris Beck discuss tips for achieving safe and successful percutaneous lung bio...
Sep 27, 2021•48 min
We talk with Vascular Surgeon John Martin about his entrepreneurial journey to becoming CMO of Butterfly Network, Inc., and their mission to revolutionize medical imaging and medical education. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Medtronic AV DCB https://www.medtronic.com/avdcb --- SHOW NOTES In this installment of the BackTable Innovation Series, Dr. John Martin, Chief Medical Officer of Butterfly Network, and our host Dr. Bryan Hartley discuss Dr. Martin’s work in clinical software development, nonprofi...
Sep 20, 2021•56 min
The BackTable hosts get together to discuss the results of the recent complications survey, including some stories from the audience as well some of their own experiences. --- EARN CME Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs: https://earnc.me/beC0Z4 --- SHOW NOTES Two months ago, we invited our listeners to participate in an anonymous Complications Survey. Our goal was to encourage open and honest conversations about procedural complications and wh...
Sep 13, 2021•49 min
Dr. Christopher Beck and Dr. Aaron Fritts discuss the Mediport placement procedure, including differences in technique (tie-down vs snug pocket), tips and tricks, and avoiding complications. The CE experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits: https://earnc.me/X2qOIH --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Medtronic VenaSeal https://www.medtronic.com/impact --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, our co-hosts Dr. Chris Beck and Dr. Aaron Fritts share their tips and techniqu...
Sep 10, 2021•51 min
We talk with Dr. Alex Barnacle about her approach to the workup of Vascular Anomalies, including the importance of correct nomenclature and multidisciplinary teams for accurate diagnosis and long-term success. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR RADPAD® Radiation Protection https://www.radpad.com/ --- EARN CME Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs: https://earnc.me/f2yvd6 --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, Dr. Alex Barnacle and our host Dr. Chris Beck discuss...
Sep 06, 2021•1 hr 6 min
We talk with Dr. David Liu about the life cycle of innovation projects, developing ideas strategically, and his mentorship work with Creative Destruction Lab. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR RADPAD® Radiation Protection https://www.radpad.com/ --- EARN CME Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs: https://earnc.me/F02n8o --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, Dr. David Liu and our host Dr. Bryan Hartley discuss the intersections of medicine, engineering, and bus...
Aug 30, 2021•47 min
Nuestro primer episodio de Backtable en español está aquí. Las doctoras Gloria Salazar y Gina Landinez discuten COVID, las demandas médicas y endovasculres de nuestra población Iberoamericana y como convertir un ”no” en un “si". Our first episode of BackTable en Español is here! With a growing demand for outreach in the Latin American community, Drs. Gloria Salazar, MD, FSIR and Gina Landinez MD talk about COVID, growing medical needs of our Spanish speaking community, and how to find opportunit...
Aug 27, 2021•39 min
We talk with Dr. Robert Ryu about Imposter Syndrome. What is it, why is it so common in medicine, and how do we effectively deal with it? --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR RADPAD® Radiation Protection https://www.radpad.com/ --- EARN CME Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs: https://earnc.me/MWOHi5 --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, Dr. Robert Ryu and our host Dr. Michael Barraza discuss the prevalence and implications of imposter syndrome. They open up ab...
Aug 23, 2021•35 min
We talk with Dr. Leah Houston, founder of HPEC, about the healthcare applications of Blockchain Technology and Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI), including the importance of giving physicians control over their own professional digital identity. Thank you to Dr. Tim Yates for co-hosting! --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, our co-hosts Dr. Tim Yates and Dr. Aaron Fritts invite Dr. Leah Houston, founder and CEO of Humanitarian Physicians Empowerment Community (HPEC), to discuss blockchain technology and ...
Aug 20, 2021•47 min
We talk with Dr. Blake Parsons about his approach to Radial vs. Femoral access for Prostate Artery Embolization for BPH, including patient selection, device considerations, and practice pearls. --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, Dr. Blake Parsons and our host Dr. Chris Beck discuss access sites for prostate artery embolization, along with advice for visualizing pelvic anatomy, procedural tips, and post-operative care. We start by comparing radial and femoral access. Dr. Parsons prefers femoral acce...
Aug 16, 2021•49 min
We talk with Dr. Sahil Mehta, founder of MedSchoolCoach, about how a side gig as an MCAT and med school tutor scaled up into a successful business. We also talk about the importance of passion projects of all types and sizes in preventing burnout, and avoiding "analysis paralysis" when it comes to starting a new business. --- EARN CME Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs: https://earnc.me/4HTCj4 --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, physician entrepre...
Aug 09, 2021•47 min
Interventional Radiologists Dr. Jeffrey Chick and Dr. Ravi Srinivasa tell us all about the latest and greatest in Spyglass Interventions, including how and where they're being used for lithotripsy, as well as upcoming training opportunities for those interested. --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, Dr. Ravi Srinivasa, Dr. Jeff Chick, and our host Dr. Michael Barraza discuss the SpyGlass Direct Visualization System and its benefits for endoscopic procedures. The doctors begin with a short introduction...
Aug 02, 2021•29 min
We talk with STREAM meeting founders Dr. Ari Isaacson and Dr. Sandeep Bagla about its origin story, as well as what they have planned at STREAM 2021 for docs who want to learn Prostate Artery Embolization, Musculoskeletal Embolizations, and new techniques for Pain Therapy. --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, Dr. Ari Isaacson, Dr. Sandeep Bagla, and our host Dr. Michael Barraza discuss the evolution of the STREAM conference and new developments for the September 2021 meeting. Starting from 2017, the ...
Jul 30, 2021•41 min
Dr. Sabeen Dhand talks with Dr. Blaise Baxter and Dr. Satoshi Tateshima about direct aspiration vs. co-aspiration technique when treating ischemic stroke. In this first episode of a multi-part series covering treatment of ischemic stroke they discuss radial vs. femoral approach, anatomic considerations, and tips and tricks with both techniques. --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, neurointerventional specialists Drs. Blaise Baxter, Satoshi Tateshima, and Sabeen Dhand discuss anatomical considerations...
Jul 26, 2021•45 min
We chat with seasoned Marketing Director Dianne Keen about the strategies that are helping doctors build sustainable practices, add service lines, and work toward patient-centered collaborative care with referring providers. Listen to learn about Dianne's "Trifecta" approach! --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, radiology marketing director Dianne Keen and our host Dr. Aaron Fritts delve into effective marketing strategies for IR practices. Throughout the episode, they emphasize the need to educate r...
Jul 19, 2021•50 min
Interventional Radiologist Sabeen Dhand talks with Vascular Surgeon Frank Arko about endovascular treatment of Type B Aortic Dissections (TBAD), including patient selection, appropriate sizing, and complications to avoid. --- EARN CME Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs: https://earnc.me/Hv2gx0 --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, vascular surgeon Dr. Frank Arko and our host Dr. Sabeen Dhand give an overview of type B aortic dissections, which inclu...
Jul 16, 2021•50 min
