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. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR GE Healthcare Allia Image Guided Systems https://w...
Jun 25, 2024•48 min
Dr. Aditya Bagrodia sits down with Elie Toubiana, founder and CEO of ScribeMD.ai, to discuss the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical documentation. --- SYNPOSIS Their conversation covers the capabilities and benefits of using an AI-driven medical scribe that ensures HIPAA compliance, reduces physician burnout, and enhances patient interactions. Elie also shares his insights about the technology’s adaptability across various medical fields. Finally, Dr. Bagrodia an...
Jun 21, 2024•44 min
In this episode of the Back Table MSK podcast, Dr. Jacob Fleming and Dr. Douglas Beall dive into the intricacies of sacroplasty, including considerations for selecting cement volume, efficacy of small versus large needles, and biomechanics of the pelvis. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Stryker Interventional Spine https://www.strykerivs.com --- SYNPOSIS The doctors review evidence from the SAKOS trial on pain relief and highlight the complexities of billing. They also emphasize proactive treatments fo...
Jun 20, 2024•41 min
Dr. Jacob Fleming and Dr. Douglas Beall discuss the challenges and advancements in treating sacral insufficiency fractures (SIF), the importance of real-world data in evaluating treatment efficacy, and the need to increase awareness of sacral fractures and sacroplasty. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Stryker Interventional Spine https://www.strykerivs.com --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Beall emphasizes the underrecognition and undertreatment of sacral insufficiency fractures, pointing out the high mortality and chr...
Jun 19, 2024•51 min
Dr. Dylan Suttle and Dr. Harris Chengazi delve into recent advancements in transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) procedures, highlighting the significant reduction in procedural time and improvements in outcomes due to the introduction of Intracardiac Echo (ICE) and the Scorpion Portal Vein Access Series. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Argon Medical http://www.argonmedical.com/ --- SYNPOSIS The doctors share their experiences, techniques, and the evolution of their approaches. They emp...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 12 min
In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Ally Baheti discusses the concept of moral injury with Dr. Mina Makary from Ohio State University and Dr. Jeff Chick from the University of Washington. The conversation focuses on their recent study published in Academic Radiology, which employed a survey to analyze prevalence of moral injury, factors contributing to its occurrence, and strategies to address it. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR RADPAD® Radiation Protection https://www.radpad.com/ --- S...
Jun 14, 2024•23 min
In this episode, Dr. Paul Lewis discusses best practices for thoracentesis. He shares insights on using image guidance, managing complex effusions, and managing complications such as pneumothorax and hemothorax. Dr. Lewis is an interventional radiologist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Laborie RenovaRP Centesis System https://www.laborie.com/product/renovarp-products/ --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Lewis also speaks on patient selection, procedural techniques, equipme...
Jun 11, 2024•54 min
In this episode, Dr. Ally Baheti interviews interventional radiologist Dr. Lorenzo Patrone about his recent multidisciplinary editorial entitled "The 'Woundosome' Concept and Its Impact on Procedural Outcomes in Patients With Chronic Limb-Threatening Ischemia.” --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Reflow Medical https://www.reflowmedical.com/ --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Patrone explains his interest in critical limb ischemia (CLI) and describes how he reached out to colleagues around the world with the intention of d...
Jun 07, 2024•29 min
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. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Inari Medical https://www.inarimedical.com/ --- SYNPOSIS The guests start by describing their typical referral patterns, noting that most cases come through the emergency departme...
Jun 04, 2024•58 min
Trigger warning: This episode contains discussions about suicide. In this episode of the BackTable podcast, interventional radiologist Dr. Jenanan Vairavamurthy shares about the tragic loss of his physician brother to suicide and discusses his own mental health journey. He highlights the immense pressures and challenges that medical training and practice impose on providers. --- SYNPOSIS The discussion emphasizes the need for mental health awareness and the importance of creating supportive envi...
May 31, 2024•43 min
In this episode, interventional cardiologist Dr. Peter Soukas joins us to discuss percutaneous transmural arterial bypass (PTAB) using the DETOUR system, a novel percutaneous treatment for extensive and complex blockages in the superficial femoral artery (SFA). --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Endologix https://endologix.com/ --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Soukas shares his extensive experience and insights into PTAB development, benefits, patient selection, and procedural details. The idea behind PTAB is to create ...
May 28, 2024•40 min
In this episode, Dr. Marta Lobato explores advanced endovascular techniques in below the knee (BTK) and below the ankle (BTA) interventions for critical limb ischemia (CLI). She introduces various skills that were developed and used by her team, such as the telescopic needle, buddy needle, balloon-assisted puncture, and vasodilation to prevent artery spasm. Dr. Lobato is a vascular surgeon at Hospital de Cruces in Barakaldo, Spain. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Reflow Medical https://www.reflowmedic...
May 24, 2024•45 min
In this episode, Dr. Mark Little shares his insights about genicular artery embolization (GAE), implications for patients with knee osteoarthritis, possible applications in other MSK interventions, and the importance of research for advancing the field. Dr. Little is a consultant diagnostic and interventional radiologist at Berkshire Imaging and Visiting Professor at the University of Reading in England. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company https://www.siemens-healthi...
May 21, 2024•51 min
En este episodio de nuestro podcast, Dra. Anna Alguersuari Cabiscol, una radióloga intervencionista que dejó su especialidad hace cuatro años, comparte su experiencia personal sobre los desafíos relacionados con la salud mental dentro de la profesión médica. --- SYNPOSIS Expone cómo la insatisfacción profesional, el síndrome del impostor y la falta de bienestar mental la llevaron a tomar la decisión drástica de abandonar el intervencionismo. A través de su relato, se discute la relevancia de cre...
May 17, 2024•35 min
In this episode, Dr. Jason Hoffmann shares his harrowing personal experience as a patient with massive portal vein thrombosis - recounting the onset of his symptoms, the subsequent diagnosis, treatment, and recovery, all occurring while he was on-call for his own hospital. Dr. Hoffmann is an interventional radiologist and educator at NYU Langone Health. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Reflow Medical https://www.reflowmedical.com/ --- SYNPOSIS Reflecting on how this experience impacted his approach to ...
May 14, 2024•31 min
En este episodio de BackTable la Dra. Maite Velázquez, hemodinamista del Hospital 12 de Octubre de Madrid, aborda el creciente porcentaje de mujeres que ingresan en el campo de la medicina y, en comparación, el escaso porcentaje de mujeres entre los profesionales que trabajan en entornos con radiación ocupacional, como la radiología vascular intervencionista, hemodinámica o cirugía vascular. Además, se analizan los desafíos existentes alrededor del embarazo de estas profesionales, legislación ex...
May 10, 2024•38 min
In this episode, Dr. Amit Srivastava discusses the transformation of peripheral interventional practices through radial access techniques, emphasizing reduced complication rates, the extensive range of devices now available, and the option for same-day discharge. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Terumo Interventional Systems https://terumois.com/education --- SYNPOSIS Through a series of real-world examples and discussion on the R2P registry, the doctors illustrate the high success rates and low compli...
May 07, 2024•38 min
In this episode, Dr. Nicole Lamparello discusses the strides and challenges in achieving gender equity in interventional radiology (IR), sharing insights from her research on gender disparities in IR, and revealing how women currently comprise a significantly low percentage of the IR workforce compared to men despite equal numbers of male and female medical students. Dr. Lamparello is an interventional radiologist and serves as the Program Director for Weill Cornell Medicine’s Integrated IR Resi...
May 03, 2024•42 min
In this episode, Dr. Aron Chary provides an in-depth look into endovascular and minimally invasive treatments for pain management, specifically focusing on cryoneurolysis. He shares his experience of implementing the technology for both benign and malignant conditions in an independent private practice setting. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR Boston Scientific Visual ICE Cryoablation System https://www.bostonscientific.com/en-US/products/cryoablation/visual-ice.html --- SYNPOSIS The discussion covers ...
Apr 30, 2024•58 min
In this episode, Dr. David Guez discusses the advancements in contrast enhanced ultrasound, its application in detecting endoleaks, and his journey of learning and applying this modality from residency to his current practice. Dr. Guez emphasizes ultrasound’s utility in lesion characterization, endoleak monitoring, and sparing patients from more invasive diagnostic procedures. The doctors delve into the specifics of using ultrasound contrast agents, particularly LUMASON and its intravascular uti...
Apr 26, 2024•31 min
In this episode, guest host Dr. Krishna Mannava interviews Dr. Bob Tahara about the significant multilevel impacts, ripple effects, and fallout of cyberattacks on the healthcare industry, specifically covering the recent cyberattack that targeted major clearinghouse, Change Healthcare. Dr. Tahara is a vascular surgeon practicing in rural northwest Pennsylvania and President of Outpatient Endovascular Interventional Society (OEIS). Dr. Tahara shares his experiences as a solo vascular surgeon in r...
Apr 25, 2024•41 min
In this episode, Dr. Omar Saleh and Dr. Mike Watts discuss the challenging aspects of vascular interventions in the OBL setting, focusing on ‘oh $#!%’ moments and how to address various complications. Both Dr. Saleh and Dr. Watts are vascular and interventional radiologist, practicing in Southern California and New Jersey, respectively. The doctors share specific, challenging cases they’ve encountered, including device malfunctions and unexpected outcomes during procedures. Additionally, Dr. Sal...
Apr 23, 2024•53 min
In this episode, host Dr. Bryan Hartley takes us on a deep dive into the origin story and mission of Pulmera, a medtech company dedicated to transforming the field of bronchoscopic lung cancer diagnosis by retrofitting existing fluoroscopy machines into cone beam CT-like scanners. Dr. Hartley is a vascular and interventional radiologist and co-founded Pulmera, alongside interventional pulmonologist Dr. Harmeet Bedi at Stanford. Pulmera is developing a novel approach to enhance physicians’ abilit...
Apr 19, 2024•35 min
In this episode, Dr. Jos van den Berg discusses the benefits of joining the Critical Limb Ischemia (CLI) Global Society, including discounts on Amputation Prevention Symposium (AMP) meetings, access to a specialized journal, and participation in Multidisciplinary CLI Network (MCLIN) discussion boards. Dr. van den Berg is an interventional radiologist at University of Bern in Switzerland and Europe Office Chairman and Member of Board of Directors for CLI Global Society. Dr. van den Berg also serv...
Apr 17, 2024•28 min
In this episode, Dr. Blake Parsons talks through the role of spinal cord stimulation in treating vascular issues and diabetic neuropathy. He also discusses the growing presence of vascular specialists in clinics, the transition from procedural work to clinical involvement, and the significance of building a strong patient-doctor relationship. The doctors highlight the effectiveness of Nevro 10 kHz therapy in providing long-term pain relief and sensory improvements for patients struggling with pa...
Apr 16, 2024•59 min
In this episode, Dr. Mark Lessne and Dr. John Martinie discuss the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration, patient-centered care, and the role of interventional radiology and surgery in treating benign and malignant biliary diseases. Dr. Lessne is an interventional radiologist at Charlotte Radiology and Dr. Martinie is a hepatobiliary surgeon at Carolinas Medical Center, both located in North Carolina. The doctors explore various scenarios including challenges in biliary decompression, th...
Apr 12, 2024•1 hr 1 min
In this episode of the BackTable MSK Podcast, Dr. Dana Dunleavy interviews Dr. David Prologo about his perspective on current advancements in MSK interventions, including steerable spine needles, thermocouples for radiofrequency ablation, and the growing importance of advocacy and longitudinal follow up for patients with chronic pain. Dr. Prologo is an interventional radiologist at Emory University. Dr. Prologo starts by describing the evolution of interventional radiology’s role in MSK interven...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 12 min
In this episode, Dr. Matthew Lungren discusses the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare, sharing insights into large language models, deep learning, and machine learning in improving patient care, enhancing clinical workflows, and optimizing medical research. Dr. Lungren is a pediatric diagnostic and interventional radiologist, and the Chief Data Science Officer at Microsoft Health and Life Sciences. He advocates for a future where AI acts as a tool for healthca...
Apr 05, 2024•47 min
In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, Teri Yates explores the nuances of choosing between an Office-Based Lab (OBL) and Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) for private practices. Teri is the CEO of Accountable Physician Advisors, a consulting firm which specializes in OBLs, ASCs, and hybrid models for private-practice physicians. She is also President of DocCentric, a company focused on supporting physicians building and leading their own ASCs. The discussion includes a comprehensive analysis of...
Apr 02, 2024•47 min
In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Ally Baheti interviews Dr. Deepak Sudheendra and Laurie Bouzarelos about the complexities of navigating insurance for procedures performed in vascular and interventional radiology outpatient-based labs (OBLs). Dr. Sudheendra is an interventional radiologist at 360 Vascular Solutions in Dublin, Ohio and Laurie Bouzarelos is the founder and owner of Provider Solutions, a small business which focuses on coaching private practice and business-owning...
Mar 29, 2024•57 min
