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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Apr 3, 2026 • 59min
Ep. 630 Trauma Embolization Techniques Using Vascular Plugs with Dr. Nima Kokabi, Dr. Brian Funaki, and Dr. Alex Villalobos
Dr. Nima Kokabi, interventional radiologist at UNC known for vascular plug technique; Dr. Brian Funaki, interventional radiologist at UChicago with device evaluation experience; Dr. Alex Villalobos, interventional oncologist at UNC skilled in embolization workflows. They discuss modern vascular plug technologies, case-based trauma embolization approaches, microcatheter deliverability and sizing, and practical deployment tips and access strategies.
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Mar 31, 2026 • 1h 6min
Ep. 629 Optimizing Prostate Treatment with Embolization Strategies with Dr. Art Rastinehad and Dr. Don Garbett
Dr. Don Garbett, high-volume interventional radiologist working with urology in Austin, TX, and Dr. Art Rastinehad, interventional radiologist and urologic oncologist focused on image-guided prostate care, discuss prostate artery embolization strategies. They cover patient selection and workup. They debate access routes, catheter and wire choices, glue versus beads, managing collaterals, procedural timing, and redo strategies.
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Mar 27, 2026 • 48min
Ep. 628 Techniques for Managing Biliary Drain Complications with Dr. Ahsun Riaz
Dr. Ahsun Riaz, interventional radiologist specializing in percutaneous biliary procedures, shares practical approaches to reduce drain complications. He discusses choosing left versus right access, techniques for non-dilated systems, optimal insertion tools and positioning, strategies for flushing versus capping, and managing dislodgement, leakage, bloody output, and stent decisions.
Mar 24, 2026 • 1h 8min
Ep. 627 Radial Access for Peripheral Interventions: Techniques & Considerations with Dr. Shailendra Singh
Dr. Shailendra Singh, interventional cardiologist and Associate Director at Lehigh Valley, shares his experience adopting radial-to-peripheral techniques. He discusses right versus left radial selection, ultrasound and pedal access prep, preventing and managing radial spasm, staff workflow and training, and practical case selection and device length considerations for starting R2P.
Mar 20, 2026 • 33min
Ep. 626 Single Stick Vascular Access: Techniques & Benefits Explained with Dr. Kevin Wong
Dr. Kevin Wong, a pediatric interventional radiologist and IR division chief, walks through the single-stick central venous access technique. He discusses its origins, needle bending and trajectory, wire handling and measurement tricks. Practical tips cover tunneling, femoral variations, avoiding common pitfalls, and when to choose lines and equipment.
Mar 17, 2026 • 45min
Ep. 625 Managing Acute Arterial Thrombosis: Devices & Approaches with Dr. Shang Loh and Dr. Khanjan Nagarsheth
Dr. Khanjan Nagarsheth, vascular surgeon and professor at the University of Maryland, specializes in PAD, venous disease, vascular compressions, and endovascular thrombectomy. They compare thrombectomy devices versus lysis. New device types and the Arctix flow-rest funnel get attention. Strategies for fem-pop, iliofemoral, and visceral thrombosis are outlined. Training needs and device limitations are discussed.
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Mar 13, 2026 • 42min
Ep. 624 Integrating Spinal Cord Stimulation in Vascular Disease Management for CLTI with Dr. Mary Costantino and Jill Sommerset
Jill Sommerset, vascular technologist and clinical education lead, and Dr. Mary Costantino, interventional radiologist specializing in complex peripheral artery disease, discuss spinal cord stimulation for no-option CLTI. They cover ultrasound mapping and pedal acceleration time, immediate perfusion changes during trial stimulation, practical barriers to permanent implants, comparisons to deep venous arterialization, and the need for larger studies.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 44min
Ep. 623 CLTI: Lithotripsy and Endovascular Techniques for Below the Knee Interventions with Dr. Paul Foley
Dr. Paul Foley, a vascular surgeon focused on limb preservation and below-the-knee endovascular care, discusses treating heavily calcified tibial disease. He talks about evolving access strategies, intravascular lithotripsy (IVL) and the Disrupt BTK II trial, the Javelin catheter concept and technique, and how plaque-modifying tools are changing tibial workflows.
Mar 6, 2026 • 45min
Ep. 622 Intratumoral Immunotherapy Injections for Melanoma with Dr. Jennifer McQuade and Dr. Rahul Sheth
Dr. Jennifer McQuade, a melanoma medical oncologist researching oncolytic therapies, and Dr. Rahul Sheth, an interventional radiologist skilled in image-guided tumor treatments, discuss intratumoral oncolytic injections like RP1. They cover how these agents work, trial evidence for refractory metastatic melanoma, practical delivery to visceral lesions, technique tips, imaging follow-up, and multidisciplinary implementation challenges and opportunities.
Mar 3, 2026 • 46min
Ep. 621 Techniques for Liver Metastases Ablation: Planning & Execution with Dr. Jonas Redmond
Dr. Keith Horton, an interventional radiologist and ergonomics educator, shares practical wisdom on procedural technique and workplace safety. He discusses common setup mistakes and simple fixes for posture, monitor placement, and lead fit. Short, actionable strategies for career longevity, AR and robotics to reduce strain, and institutional ergonomics programs are highlighted.
