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BackTable Vascular & Interventional

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The BackTable Podcast is a resource for interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, interventional cardiologists, and other interventional and endovascular specialists to learn tips, techniques, and the ins and outs of the devices in their cabinets. Listen on BackTable.com or on the streaming platform of your choice. You can also visit www.BackTable.com to browse our open access, physician-catered knowledge center for all things vascular and interventional; now featuring practice tools, procedure walkthroughs, and expert guidance on more than 40 endovascular procedures.
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Episodes

Ep. 81 Intra-Arterial Chemotherapy for Retinoblastoma with Dr. Eric Monroe

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 ...

Sep 08, 202039 min

Ep. 80 Making Ethics Matter with Dr. Eric Keller

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...

Sep 04, 202056 min

Ep. 77 Endovascular AV Fistula Creation with Dr. Neghae Mawla

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...

Aug 17, 20201 hr

Ep. 74 The Role of IR in Stroke Interventions (Part 1) with Dr. David Sacks and Dr. Martin Radvany

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.

Aug 02, 202057 min

Ep. 73 Iliocaval Stenting with Dr. Gerry O'Sullivan

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.

Jul 27, 202049 min

Ep. 72 Uterine Fibroid Embolizations in the OBL with Dr. John Lipman

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...

Jul 20, 202052 min

Ep. 70 CO2 Angiography with Dr. James Caridi

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...

Jul 06, 202052 min

Ep. 69 Retrograde Pedal Access with Dr. Jim Melton and Dr. Blake Parsons

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....

Jun 22, 202053 min

Ep. 64 Bridging to Transplant for HCC with Dr. Jennifer Berumen and Dr. Isabel Newton

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/

May 21, 202051 min

Ep. 63 IR Identity and Turf Wars with Dr. Eric Keller

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.

May 11, 202051 min

Ep. 62 Protect Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself with Dr. Mina Makary

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!...

Apr 27, 202027 min

Ep. 61 Physician Burnout with Dr. Jeff Chick and Dr. Jacob Bundy

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.

Apr 13, 202033 min

Ep. 60 Building a Limb Salvage Program with Dr. Jihad Mustapha

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.

Mar 30, 202050 min

Special COVID-19 Weekend Update with UPenn IR Dr. Stephen Hunt

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.

Mar 28, 202033 min

Ep. 57 Practicing IR in the UK with Dr. Gregory Makris

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.

Mar 05, 202046 min

Ep. 56 Transitioning from a Hospital to OBL practice (Part II) with Dr. Yates and Dr. Patel

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...

Feb 23, 202043 min

Ep. 55 Transitioning from a Hospital to OBL practice (Part I) with Dr. Yates and Dr. Patel

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...

Feb 11, 202051 min
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