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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. 141 DEB vs. Balloon Angioplasty Alone for Dysfunctional HD Access with Dr. Eric Therasse

Dr. Eric Therasse discusses the results of a randomized clinical trial demonstrating benefit of drug eluting balloon (DEB) over balloon angioplasty alone in treatment of Dysfunctional Hemodialysis Access. --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, Dr. Eric Therasse, an author of the recent JVIR article titled “Safety and Efficacy of Paclitaxel-Eluting Balloon Angioplasty for Dysfunctional Hemodialysis Access,” and our host Dr. Christopher Beck discuss the study design, outcomes, and implications for furthe...

Jul 12, 202152 min

Ep. 140 Starting a MedTech Company 101 with Dr. Mahmood Razavi

Bryan Hartley talks with physician entrepreneur Dr. Mahmood Razavi about the essential elements of successfully starting a medtech company, as well as pitfalls to avoid. --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, serial entrepreneur Dr. Mahmood Razavi and our host Dr. Bryan Hartley discuss factors to consider when starting a medical technology company, steps of the innovation process, and fundraising strategies. Dr. Razavi recounts his path into entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of finding innov...

Jul 05, 202155 min

Ep. 139 AV Fistula and Graft Maintenance with Dr. Ari Kramer

We talk with Vascular Access Surgeon Ari Kramer about AV Fistula and Graft Maintenance in dialysis patients from creation to long-term care, as well as tips and tricks for treating stenoses. --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, vascular access surgeon Dr. Ari Kramer and our host Dr. Chris Beck discuss the creation, management, and salvage of AV fistulas and grafts. Dr. Kramer describes the referral patterns that lead dialysis patients to his practice, citing the need to coordinate dialysis care aroun...

Jul 02, 202159 min

Ep. 138 From the Angio Suite to the Podium- How to Present Your Cases at Your Best with Dr. Patrone

Dr. Sabeen Dhand talks with Dr. Lorenzo Patrone about how to be your best at giving an amazing, engaging presentation. --- EARN CME Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs: https://earnc.me/rN9SC1 --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, interventional radiologists Dr. Lorenzo Patrone and Dr. Sabeen Dhand discuss their best tips for creating and delivering quality presentations. Due to the highly visual nature of interventional radiology, both doctors agree...

Jun 25, 202136 min

Ep. 137 Road to Becoming a Y90 Authorized User (while in training!) with Dr. Rakesh Ahuja

Dr. Rakesh Ahuja walks us through the Pathway to Becoming a Y-90 Authorized user as a Resident, as well as the standard post-training pathway. --- EARN CME Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs: https://earnc.me/2JujFM --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, interventional radiologist Dr. Rakesh Ahuja and our host Dr. Michael Barraza continue the BackTable Trainee Series by discussing the meaning, benefits, and pathway for residents to become Y90 Authori...

Jun 24, 202125 min

Ep. 136 IR Residency Pathways and Getting In! (Part II) with Dr. Sahil Mehta and Dr. Elias Farah

We chat with MedSchoolCoach Founder Dr. Sahil Mehta and 1st Year IR Resident Dr. Elias Farah about what inspired them to go into IR, and advice on getting into the specialty via the existing training pathways. --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, interventional radiologist Dr. Sahil Mehta, integrated DR/IR resident Dr. Elias Farah, and our host Dr. Aaron Fritts continue the BackTable Trainee Series by discussing how they each discovered the field of interventional radiology (IR), recent trends in the...

Jun 23, 202146 min

Ep. 135 IR Residency Pathways and Getting In! (Part 1) with Dr. Bill Majdalany and Dr. Jeff Bodner

We talk with IR Resident Dr. Jeff Bodner and Emory IR Program Director Dr. Bill Majdalany about the current IR training pathways and what it takes to get in these days! --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, interventional radiology (IR) program director Dr. Bill Majdalany, integrated IR resident Dr. Jeff Bodner, and our host Dr. Chris Beck continue the BackTable Trainee Series by discussing the IR residency application and interview process: different pathways to enter IR, applications that stand out,...

Jun 22, 20211 hr

Ep. 134 How to Crush Your Interventional Radiology (IR) Rotation with Dr. Daryl Goldman

We talk with Dr. Daryl Goldman, an IR resident at Mount Sinai Health System, about what it takes to "crush" your Interventional Radiology Rotation as a medical student, as well as what makes for a great educational experience from the resident and attending side. --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, interventional radiology resident Dr. Daryl Goldman and our host Dr. Aaron Fritts launch our BackTable Trainee Series by talking about how medical students can perform well on IR rotations, and more broad...

Jun 21, 202140 min

Ep. 133 MSOs and Value-Based Care: What You Need to Know with Dr. Chris Pittman

We talk with Dr. Christopher Pittman to better understand Management Services Organizations (MSOs) and what they can do for your practice. We also get the 101 on Value-Based Care payment models. --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, interventional radiologist and vein treatment expert Dr. Chris Pittman and our host Dr. Aaron Fritts discuss the structure and benefits of management services organizations (MSOs). As healthcare moves from a fee-for-service model to a fee-for-value model, MSOs have become ...

Jun 18, 202146 min

Ep. 132 Viz.AI: Improving Access to Stroke Care using AI with Dr. Chris Mansi

Bryan Hartley talks with Neurosurgeon Dr. Chris Mansi about the origin story of Viz.ai, a company using Artificial Intelligence to Shorten Time to Treatment and Improve Access to Care for Stroke Patients. --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, neurosurgeon and co-founder/CEO of Viz.ai, Dr. Chris Mansi, and our host Dr. Bryan Hartley discuss the use of AI technology to detect large vessel occlusion (LVO) strokes and increase efficiency of workflow. Dr. Mansi describes his entrepreneurial journey, throug...

Jun 14, 202144 min

Ep. 131 Novel Treatment of Unicameral and Aneurysmal Bone Cysts with Dr. Shankar Rajeswaran

Dr. Sabeen Dhand chats with Interventional Radiologist Shankar Rajeswaran from Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago about a novel minimally invasive treatment of unicameral and aneurysmal bone cysts. --- EARN CME Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs: https://earnc.me/PzYQjW --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, pediatric interventional radiologist Dr. Shankar Rajeswaran joins host Dr. Sabeen Dhand to discuss a novel minimally-invasive treatment for un...

Jun 07, 202131 min

Ep. 130 Technologist Training and Retention with Alisha Hawrylack and Andrew Struchen

We talk with radiologic technologists Andrew Struchen and Alisha Hawrylack about current training pathways for Vascular and Interventional Technologists, the importance of respect at work and in the lab, as well as key factors in recruiting and retaining top notch A-team technologists. --- EARN CME Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs: https://earnc.me/xxskLL --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, interventional radiologic technologists Alisha Hawrylac...

Jun 04, 202150 min

Ep. 129 OBL/ASC Business Pearls with Dr. Jim Melton and Dr. Blake Parsons

We talk with Vascular Surgeon Jim Melton and Interventional Radiologist Blake Parsons about several key pieces to success in the Outpatient (OBL/ASC) setting, including partnerships, staffing, and case selection. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS 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 CMEs: https://e...

Jun 01, 202136 min

Ep. 128 From Gadgeteer to the Boardroom. Device Innovation with IR and CMO Dr. Atul Gupta

We talk with Interventional Radiologist and Philips Chief Medical Officer Atul Gupta about his path from the interventional suite to the boardroom, and how physicians can work with device companies to innovate and make big impact changes in healthcare. --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, Dr. Bryan Hartley discusses the intersection of IR practice and medical device innovation with Dr. Atul Gupta, interventional radiologist and Chief Medical Officer of Philips’ Image-Guided Therapy division. Througho...

May 21, 202141 min

Ep. 127 Portal Hypertension and Ascites Management with Hepatologist Dr. Parvez Mantry

Interventional Radiologist Christopher Beck talks with Hepatologist Parvez Mantry about the management of Portal Hypertension and Ascites, and the importance of multi-disciplinary collaborative care for these patients. --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, hepatologist Dr. Parvez Mantry joins our host Dr. Christopher Beck to discuss portal hypertension and ascites, two complications that arise from liver diseases and have a large effect on patients’ quality of life. Dr. Mantry starts the episode by sh...

May 17, 202151 min

Ep. 126 TIPS University Senior Year: Gunsight Technique and Splenic Closure with Dr. Lynskey

It's Senior Year at TIPS University with Dr. Emmett Lynskey talking us through his Gunsight technique for TIPS placement, as well as how to perform a safe closure of splenic access. Don't miss the first three parts of the series as well! --- EARN CME Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs: https://earnc.me/MThuo7 --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, Dr. Emmett Lynskey joins Dr. Chris Beck for the final edition of TIPS University to discuss the gunsight...

May 14, 202134 min

Ep. 125 TIPS University Junior Year: Advanced Techniques, ICE, and Splenic Access with Dr. Lynskey

It's Junior Year at TIPS University with Dr. Emmett Lynskey walking through advanced techniques for TIPS, including using Intracardiac Echocardiography (ICE) for placement, as well as transsplenic access for portal reconstruction. --- EARN CME Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs: https://earnc.me/Il3qDw --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, Dr. Emmett Lynskey joins Dr. Chris Beck for the third edition of TIPS University to discuss intracardiac echo (...

May 10, 202157 min

Ep. 124 TIPS University Sophomore Year: Basic Procedure Techniques with Dr. Emmett Lynskey

It's Sophomore Year at TIPS University with Dr. Emmett Lynskey and Dr. Christopher Beck discussing basic procedure technique for Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunts (TIPS). --- EARN CME Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs: https://earnc.me/jfkcyQ --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, Dr. Emmett Lynskey joins Dr. Chris Beck for the second edition of TIPS University to discuss basic TIPS procedure techniques. Dr. Lynskey starts us off by tal...

May 07, 20211 hr 5 min

Ep. 123 TIPS University Freshman Year: Referrals and Pre-op Workup with Dr. Emmett Lynskey

We start our TIPS University series with Interventional Radiologist Dr. Emmett Lynskey discussing referral sources and pre-operative workup, including the importance of patient selection and MELD score. --- EARN CME Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs: https://earnc.me/GKHtWA --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, Dr. Emmett Lynskey joins Dr. Chris Beck for the first edition of TIPS University to discuss referrals and pre-op for transjugular intrahepa...

May 03, 202143 min

Ep. 122 History of the TIPS Procedure: An Interview with Barry Uchida

Interventional Radiologist Peder Horner talks with Barry Uchida about the early days at The Dotter Institute, with stories about working alongside Josef Rösch on developing the first TIPS sets, as well as working with other legends in the field including Charles Dotter, Fred Keller, and Julio Palmaz.

Apr 26, 202148 min

Ep. 121 OBL's and What You Can Do in Them with Dr. Mike Watts

Interventional Radiologist Dr. Mike Watts talks with us about which procedures are being safely performed in the OBL space, and the importance of patient selection. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS Medtronic VenaSeal https://www.medtronic.com/impact 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 CMEs: https...

Apr 19, 202138 min

Ep. 120 Pulmonary Embolism (PE) Interventions and Response Teams with Dr. Eric Secemsky

Interventional Radiologist Sabeen Dhand talks with Interventional Cardiologist Eric Secemsky about building a Pulmonary Embolism (PE) Response Team, and about the various techniques for treatment of PE used in his practice. --- EARN CME Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs: https://earnc.me/8gzIHN --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, interventional cardiologist Dr. Eric Secemsky and our host Dr. Sabeen Dhand discuss pulmonary embolization and the coo...

Apr 12, 202151 min

Ep. 119 Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) for Peripheral Arterial Work with Dr. Bryan Fisher

Interventional Radiologist Sabeen Dhand talks with Vascular Surgeon Bryan Fisher about the benefits of using Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) for endovascular treatment of peripheral arterial disease (PAD), as well as the potential for other emerging imaging modalities such as Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT). --- EARN CME Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs: https://earnc.me/V3Kshz...

Apr 05, 202139 min

Ep. 118 Treating Acute Limb Ischemia with Dr. Donald Garbett

Interventional Radiologist Dr. Donald Garbett talks with Dr. Michael Barraza about how he approaches acute limb ischemia, including different endovascular techniques for removing acute arterial clot. --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, Dr. Donald Garbett joins Dr. Michael Barraza to discuss treating acute limb ischemia. We explain when to take a hospital patient to the OR instead of angio, and Dr. Garbett tells us why he prefers establishing severity of the limb ischemia using the Rutherford classif...

Mar 29, 202148 min

Ep. 117 Successful (and Quick!) Declots for AV Access with Dr. Neghae Mawla

Interventional Radiologist Christopher Beck talks with Interventional Nephrologist Neghae Mawla about how to perform successful Declot procedures for AV fistulae and grafts, including tips and tricks to make this procedure safe and efficient. --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, Dr. Neghae Mawla joins Dr. Christopher Beck and Dr. Aaron Fritts to discuss declots for AV access. We discuss what to include in a work up for a declot and how to assess the size of an aneurysm. Dr. Mawla tells us about the c...

Mar 22, 20211 hr 5 min

Ep. 116 Evaluation & Management (E&M) Coding 101 with Dr. Ryan Trojan

Dr. Ryan Trojan gives us a 101 on Evaluation and Management (E/M) Coding, including tips and tricks for capturing inpatient notes and practice building, as well as the updates for success in 2021. --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, Dr. Ryan Trojan joins Dr. Christopher Beck to discuss Evaluation and Management (E&M) coding in IR. We discuss what a practice that uses E&M looks like and the pros of integrating E&M into a practice while IR becomes more clinical. Dr. Trojan explains why he ...

Mar 19, 20211 hr 5 min

Ep. 115 Novel Right Heart Interventions with Dr. John Moriarty

Dr. Sabeen Dhand talks with Dr. John Moriarty about how he started removing "clot in transit" from the right heart, in addition to the PE and caval procedures, and how this service line has created a great collaboration with cardiology colleagues at UCLA Health. --- EARN CME Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs: https://earnc.me/XRRcBv --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, Dr. John Moriarty joins Dr. Sabeen Dhand to discuss novel right heart intervent...

Mar 15, 202128 min

Ep. 114 Origin Story of the Palmaz Stent with Dr. Julio Palmaz

Dr. Julio Palmaz talks with Dr. Bryan Hartley about where he got the idea for the first commercially-available vascular stent, how he developed it working in his garage, and persevered despite repeated rejections to take it to market. Don't miss this one! --- EARN CME Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs: https://earnc.me/biTSNQ --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, Dr. Julio Palmaz joins Dr. Bryan Hartley to discuss the origin story of his invention,...

Mar 08, 20211 hr 4 min

Ep. 113 Below-Ankle Interventions with Dr. Kumar Madassery

Dr. Sabeen Dhand and Dr. Kumar Madassery discuss the importance of below-ankle interventions in limb salvage, including patient selection, technique, and a patient-centered longitudinal care plan. --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, Dr. Kumar Madassery joins Dr. Sabeen Dhand to discuss below ankle interventions. We discuss how to approach tissue loss in patients with severe and multi-level disease in order to minimize below ankle interventions and how to optimize imaging to get a comprehensive view....

Mar 01, 202147 min

Ep. 112 Shooting For Big Impact Projects with Dr. Aravind Arepally

In this special Innovation episode, Dr. Aravind Arepally tells us the stories behind what inspires him to shoot for big impact projects, how he built a startup device company with Jim Chomas, and the importance of working with people who give you energy and challenge you. --- SHOW NOTES In this episode, Dr. Aravind Arepally joins Dr. Bryan Hartley to discuss his development and innovation of medical devices. Dr. Arepally tells us how his childhood experiences influenced him to become a physician...

Feb 22, 202153 min
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