Ep. 82 An Interview with Dr. Dan Sze- WAIS Series
Ep. 82 An Interview with Dr. Dan Sze- WAIS Series by BackTable

Ep. 82 An Interview with Dr. Dan Sze- WAIS Series by BackTable
In this episode, Dr. Eric Monroe joins Dr. Christopher Beck to discuss using intra-arterial chemotherapy (IAC) as a treatment for retinoblastoma. Dr. Monroe touches on how he has been using telemedicine during this time and the process of considering a patient for IAC. We go over the details of the intra-arterial chemotherapy procedure and we mention some challenges that may arise in dealing with equipment for pediatric patients, specifically how to have a successful procedure while maintaining ...
Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/gpvwSB In this episode, Dr. Eric Keller joins Dr. Christopher Beck to discuss medical ethics within IR. He speaks about using a bottom-up approach of applied ethics, and we examine why a combination of casuistry and virtue ethics may be helpful rather than principlism. We dig deeper into medical futility and the challenge of prospectively determining if a procedure is futile. Dr. Keller...
Interventional Radiologist Dr. Jeffrey Chick tells us about his deep venous practice at UW Medicine including tips on growing a collaborative, multidisciplinary venous program.
Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/xI8Csf Interventional Radiologists Dr. Sam Mouli from Northwestern University and Dr. Sandeep Bagla discuss new research examining Y-90 Radioembolization as a novel therapeutic option for treating prostate cancer.
In this episode, Dr. Neghae Mawla joins Dr. Chris Beck to discuss endovascular AV fistula creation. The episode begins by discussing the advantages of fistulas versus catheters and grafts and how guidelines have changed from “Fistula First” to the most appropriate type of access for the patient. Dr. Mawla explains the details of how he determines candidates for the EndoAVF using ultrasound for vein mapping. We then review patient preparation for EndoAVF including anticoagulation, antibiotics, an...
Interventional Radiologist Terence Gade from Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System tells us about emerging research and therapies targeting the tumor microenvironment in Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/07FYzi 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.
Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/yS6TGL 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.
Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/TFABaN 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.
John Lipman, MD discusses UFE practice building, patient workup, and embolization technique in his dedicated Women's interventional practice, Atlanta Interventional Institute. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS RADPAD® Radiation Protection https://www.radpad.com/ Accountable Physician Advisors http://www.accountablephysicianadvisors.com/ Accountable Revenue Cycle Solutions https://www.accountablerevcycle.com/ --- EARN CME Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1...
We talk with Interventional Radiologist Sarel Gaur about what inspired his #medEd #YouTube channel, where his topics come from, and tips for success for others.
Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/F6p0sz In this episode, Dr. James Caridi joins Dr. Christopher Beck to discuss the benefits of using CO2 for an angiography as well as some important tips for proper use. Dr. Caridi mentions some of the reasons for choosing CO2 rather than contrast, including its solubility, low viscosity, and buoyancy. He also speaks about CO2 angiography approaches for imaging difficult to access vasc...
Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/wS9UCY 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....
Dr. Jason Levy and Dr. Sandeep Bagla discuss palliative treatment of bone metastases with radiofrequency ablation, as well as recent results from the OPuS One trial.
Interventional Radiologist Dr. Alex Kim and Dr. Christopher Beck discuss the utility of different locoregional liver therapies in bridging HCC patients to transplant.
Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/IvRKl0 Dr. Sabeen Dhand and Dr. Saher Sabri discuss their various approaches to treating Type 2 Endoleaks.
Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/zw5KJW Dr. Sabeen Dhand talks with Dr. Saher Sabri about diagnosis and treatment of Endoleaks after EVAR placement. This is part one of a two part series on Endoleaks.
Transplant Surgeon Dr. Jennifer Berumen and Interventional Radiologist Dr. Isabel Newton discuss the treatment of HCC and the importance of multi-specialty collaboration in bridging these patients to successful liver transplantation. Special discussion was given around this HCC consortium article in Annals of Surgery: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30870180/
Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/48hidj Dr. Eric J. Keller from Stanford Medicine Department of Radiology provides insight from his studies on the IR Identity, as well as his research on perceived turf wars between specialties.
Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/xsBt1Y Special guest Dr. Mina Makary from The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center discusses the need for better awareness and protection from the serious harmful effects of chronic low dose radiation, which can sometimes require change in institutional culture. An extremely important occupational health issue!...
Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/nl8ZgW Dr. Jeffrey Chick and Dr. Jacob Bundy discuss the results of their recent study in April JVIR on rates and major contributors to Physician Burnout in IR, how they compare to other specialties, and how to prevent it in your own career.
Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/08KW16 CLI fighters Sabeen Dhand and Jihad A. Mustapha discuss the essentials of building a successful Limb Salvage program, including the importance of a multidisciplinary approach, broadening skill sets such as pedal access, and meticulous patient follow up.
Dr. Stephen Hunt of Penn Medicine at University of Pennsylvania Health System discusses ways in which his IR practice has changed in the setting of the COVID 19 pandemic, including case selection and lessons learned from colleagues in Singapore and China.
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. Christopher Beck talks with Dr. Gregory Makris of Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London about IR education and practice in the UK, as well as his involvement with CIRSE and the European Trainee Forum.
In Part 2 of this 2-part series, Dr. Tim yates and Dr. Lincoln Patel provide insight on marketing strategies, as well as the importance of experience and partners in an outpatient based endovascular practice. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS RADPAD® Radiation Protection https://www.radpad.com/ Accountable Revenue Cycle Solutions https://www.accountablerevcycle.com/ Accountable Physician Advisors http://www.accountablephysicianadvisors.com/ --- EARN CME Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-t...
In Part 1 of this 2-part series, Dr. Tim yates and Dr. Lincoln Patel provide insight on how they made their career change decisions, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of a hospital-based vs. outpatient-based endovascular practice. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS RADPAD® Radiation Protection https://www.radpad.com/ Accountable Physician Advisors http://www.accountablephysicianadvisors.com/ Accountable Revenue Cycle Solutions https://www.accountablerevcycle.com/ --- EARN CME Reflect on how th...
Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/o6ecMR Dr. Barbara Hamilton and Dr. Mary Costantino, MD discuss inclusivity in IR, including the importance of mentorship and diversity in medicine.