BackTable Vascular & Interventional

Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/xQPc7hIn this episode, Dr. Ashley Agan and Dr. Sabeen Dhand join Dr. Gopi Shah to discuss IR and ENT treatment of epistaxis. We cover the differences in how epistaxis presents for ENT and IR as well as how epistaxis presents in children and older patients. Dr. Agan tells us about the types of nosebleeds that are common and the general treatment algorithm she follows. We discuss nasal packing and decongestant sprays for treatment and how to know when to take the patient to the OR. Dr. Agan talks about isolating the bleeding spot, how to use a foley for posterior nosebleeds, and SPA litigation. We discuss why ENT might consult IR for an embolization. Dr. Dhand tells us about the contraindications for embolization and the procedure for treating the epistaxis. We review the materials that should be used and why it is important to look out for artery connections and pseudoaneurysms. We discuss the pearls and pitfalls of ENT and IR treatment of epistaxis and how to avoid the risk of stroke.

Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/ZvpYnLSpecial Guest Dr. Luke Wilkins of University of Virginia VIR discusses BRTO and PARTO techniques for treatment of gastric variceal bleeding.

Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/bobcIgInterventional Cardiologist (IC) Dr. Achal Sahai and Interventional Radiologist (IR) Dr. Christopher Beck discuss ways these two specialties collaborate on complex cases, share endovascular techniques, and avoid the "turf war" trap.

Dr. Maureen Kohi and Dr. Sandeep Bagla discuss coping with complications in medical procedures, emphasizing the importance of transparent communication with patients and families. They also address the emotional toll faced by healthcare providers and the need for better support systems. The chapter highlights the significance of recognizing and learning from failures in interventional radiology, as well as the importance of conversations with patients and colleagues in medicine.

Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/2WK9kpEast Coast "McBreamy" and "Western Peder" discuss their Colapinto vs. Uchida needle preference, advantages of the ICE catheter, and other great pearls and pitfalls for the TIPS Procedure. Special thanks to our sponsor RADPAD® Radiation Protection. Protect yourself and your patients during those lengthy TIPS cases.

Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/rn9T7JUrologist Dr. Arthur Caire and IR Dr. Shelby Bennett return to the BackTable Podcast to discuss their approaches to urosepsis, stent vs. nephrostomy for a variety of presentations, and the middle-of-the-night patient.

Dr. Mary Costantino and Courtney Angeli discuss physician contract negotiation, including finding the right lawyer, partnerships, non-competes, recent trends in contracts, and pitfalls of being an independent contractor. They also explore various contract provisions and how to navigate non-negotiable contracts.

Urologist Dr. Arthur Caire and IR Dr. Shelby Bennett discuss collaborating on treating renal masses, the advantages and considerations of laparoscopic versus percutaneous ablation, follow-up protocols, and the importance of collaboration between IR and Urology.

Dr. Arun Jagannathan and Dr. Jeffrey Chick discuss their approach to the Difficult IV access (DiVA) patient. Special thanks to sponsor Access Vascular Inc. for lending their booth at #SIR19ATX.

Dr. Thor Johnson discusses his experience with the Argon BioPince biopsy needle for liver, renal and soft tissue biopsies, including tips and tricks for obtaining better biopsy samples with fewer passes. Recorded at SIR 2019 in ATX.