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.
Episodes
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Jun 18, 2024 • 1h 13min
Ep. 455 Evolving TIPS Procedures Using New Tools and ICE with Dr. Dylan Suttle and Dr. Harris Chengazi
Dr. Dylan Suttle and Dr. Harris Chengazi discuss advancements in TIPS procedures, highlighting reduced procedure time and improved outcomes with ICE and Scorpion tools. They cover challenges, stent deployment, learning curve of ICE, and future trends in TIPS procedures.
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Jun 14, 2024 • 24min
Ep. 454 Moral Injury in Interventional Radiology with Dr. Mina Makary and Dr. Jeff Chick
Dr. Mina Makary and Dr. Jeff Chick discuss moral injury in interventional radiology, highlighting the distinctions between burnout and moral injury in healthcare. They delve into a study on moral injury in radiology professionals, emphasizing systemic solutions and the importance of addressing external factors for healing.
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Jun 11, 2024 • 55min
Ep. 453 Thoracentesis Best Practices with Dr. Paul Lewis
Dr. Paul Lewis, an interventional radiologist, shares thoracentesis best practices including image guidance, managing complications, patient selection, procedural techniques, equipment choices, and troubleshooting tips. He highlights the efficiency of the RenovaRP Centesis System and discusses procedural nuances such as bilateral thoracentesis.
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Jun 7, 2024 • 30min
Ep. 452 The 'Woundosome' Concept with Dr. Lorenzo Patrone
Dr. Lorenzo Patrone discusses the 'Woundosome' concept in critical limb ischemia, emphasizing the importance of understanding foot vasculature for treatment planning. He shares techniques for assessing wound perfusion and tips for below-the-ankle interventions, including using ipsilateral antegrade access and strategic contrast administration.
Jun 4, 2024 • 59min
Ep. 451 Comprehensive DVT Care: CLOUT Study Impacts with Dr. Nicolas Mouawad and Dr. Raja Ramaswamy
Vascular surgeon Dr. Nicolas Mouawad and interventional radiologist Dr. Raja Ramaswamy discuss DVT management, emphasizing mechanical thrombectomy as a superior option over thrombolysis. They highlight the importance of long-term benefits, procedure details, stent frequency, and the impact of age on treatment outcomes, revolutionizing DVT care with decreased ICU reliance and improved patient outcomes.
May 31, 2024 • 44min
Ep. 450 The Hidden Struggles: Supporting Mental Health in Medicine Together, Not Alone with Dr. Jenanan Vairavamurthy
Dr. Jenanan Vairavamurthy, an interventional radiologist, shares about mental health struggles in the medical field. Topics include personal tragedy, creating supportive environments in medicine, navigating personal challenges, and building supportive networks. The conversation emphasizes destigmatizing mental health issues and encouraging open conversations within the medical community.
May 28, 2024 • 41min
Ep. 449 Percutaneous Transmural Arterial Bypass: Updates on Technique and Data with Dr. Peter Soukas
Dr. Peter Soukas discusses Percutaneous Transmural Arterial Bypass (PTAB) using the DETOUR system for complex blockages in the superficial femoral artery. Topics include patient selection, procedural details, advantages over traditional methods, training for physicians, cost considerations, and future directions of PTAB.
May 24, 2024 • 46min
Ep. 448 Below the Ankle Expertise: Distal Pedal Access with Dr. Marta Lobato
Dr. Marta Lobato shares advanced endovascular techniques for below the ankle interventions, emphasizing skills like telescopic and buddy needles, vasodilation, and balloon-assisted punctures. The discussion includes tips on visualizing the fifth metatarsal, accessing lateral and medial plantar arteries, and starting with simpler procedures. Dr. Lobato also mentions the role of social media in learning innovative medical practices.
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May 21, 2024 • 52min
Ep. 447 Exploring GAE: Clinical Insights and Outcomes with Dr. Mark Little
Dr. Mark Little, a consultant radiologist, discusses genicular artery embolization (GAE) for knee osteoarthritis, its impact on patients, future applications, challenges in patient selection, and the importance of research in advancing MSK interventions.
May 17, 2024 • 36min
Ep. 446 Más Allá del Coil: El Bienestar del Intervencionista con Dr. Anna Alguersuari Cabiscol
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.---SYNPOSISExpone 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 crear un entorno positivo en el trabajo, invertir en el bienestar mental, y la importancia de enfrentar y superar el estigma asociado con estos temas en el ámbito médico. El episodio también aborda la necesidad de cambiar la percepción del éxito y cómo el apoyo de la comunidad médica y científica es fundamental para mejorar la situación actual.Finalmente, se destaca el rol crucial de los mentores en todas las etapas de la carrera médica para fomentar un equilibrio entre competencia y confianza, así como promover un entorno laboral saludable y respetuoso.---TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Bienvenido al podcast07:16 - Redefiniendo el éxito10:20 - Los cuatro pilares de una vida y un trabajo significativos28:36 - Crecimiento personal y la importancia de la tutoría32:22 - Pensamientos finales
