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This recording features audio versions of January 2024 Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) abstracts:Association between End-Stage Renal Disease and Major Adverse Limb Events after Peripheral Vascular Intervention ReadPercutaneous CT-Guided Cryoablation for Locally Recurrent Prostate Cancer: Technical Feasibility, Safety, and Effectiveness ReadHydrogel Augmentation of the Lumbar Intervertebral Disc: An Early Feasibility Study of a Treatment for Discogenic Low Back Pain ReadProgression toward Vertebral Collapse of Vertebral Metastases Treated with Percutaneous Vertebroplasty: Rate and Risk Factors ReadA Pilot Study of Percutaneous Cholecystoenteric Anastomosis: A New Option for High-Risk Patients with Symptomatic Gallstones ReadMeasurement of the Tumor-to-Normal Ratio for Radioembolization of Hepatocellular Carcinoma: A Prospective Study Comparing 2-Dimensional Perfusion Angiography, Technetium-99m Macroaggregated Albumin, and Yttrium-90 SPECT/CT ReadJVIR and SIR thank all those who helped record this episode:Host:Rommell Noche, Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University, ConnecticutAudio editor:Siddhi Hegde, MBBS, Massachusetts General HospitalAbstract readers:Justin Cook, University of Central Florida College of MedicineColin Standifird, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at University of Nevada, Las VegasAnna Hu, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, D.C.Jack Ficke, Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University, ConnecticutEric Chang, MS, University of Illinois College of MedicineBrian Ng, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Missouri©  Society of Interventional RadiologySupport the show

In a special year-end review, interventional radiologists Warren Krackov, MD, FSIR, Jaimin Shah, MD, Roger Tomihama, MD, Marty Radvany, MD, FSIR, and Sudhen Desai, MD, FSIR, join SIR Editorial Manager Hope Racine and Director of Publications Brian Haefs to reflect on the top stories from the past year—exclusivity contracts, artificial intelligence and IR, and more.Plus, we share excerpts from the three most downloaded IR Quarterly articles of the year: Opportunities for IRs in radiotheranostics, by Islam Elhelf, MD, PhDShort-term work, long-term possibilities: The pros and cons of locum tenens work, by Sonali Mehandru, MDMedical robotics: Understanding medical needs and measures of success, by Janice Newsome, MD, FSIR, John T. Moon, MD, Peter Ju Park, MD, Kamil Arif, MD, Judy Gichoya, MD, Kaesha Thomas, Deepak Iyer, and Zachary Bercu, MDFinally, we share excerpts from the top three most played Kinked Wire episodes of the year:Episode 40: The potential of advanced practice providers in interventional radiology. Host: Warren Krackov, MD, FSIR; Guests: Carrie Hayes, PA, and Nick Oravetz, PAEpisode 41: The current and future role of artificial intelligence in interventional radiology. Host: Roger Tomihama, MD; Guest: Julius Chapiro, MDEpisode 37: IRs in focus: Alda Tam. Host: Barbara Nickel Hamilton, MD, FSIR; Guest: Alda L. Tam, MD, FSIRNote: This episode was recorded on Dec. 5, 2023.Contact us with your ideas and questions, or read more about about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center.(c) Society of Interventional Radiology. Senior Editorial Manager, Hope Racine, explains the work she does at SIR.Support the show

This recording features audio versions of December 2023 Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) abstracts:Sclerotherapy of Venous Malformations Using Polidocanol: Effectiveness, Safety, and Predictors of Outcomes and Adverse Events ReadComparison of the Safety of Transjugular and Percutaneous Liver Biopsies ReadEffect of Previous Transarterial Chemoembolization on Survival and Toxicity after Yttrium-90 Transarterial Radioembolization of Hepatocellular Carcinoma in the Radiation-Emitting SIR-Spheres in Nonresectable Liver Tumor Registry ReadHepatic Hypertrophy in Normal and Cirrhotic Livers Following Portal Vein Embolization: Comparative Assessment of 2 Different Embolic Regimens in a Large Animal Model ReadGenicular Artery Embolization for Treatment of Knee Osteoarthritis: Interim Analysis of a Prospective Pilot Trial Including Effect on Serum Osteoarthritis-Associated Biomarkers ReadQuantifying Change in Perfusion after Genicular Artery Embolization with Parametric Analysis of Intraprocedural Digital Subtraction Angiograms Read JVIR and SIR thank all those who helped record this episode:Host:Rommell Noche, Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University, ConnecticutAudio editor:Manbir Sandhu, University of California Riverside School of MedicineAbstract readers:Melissa Millett, St. George's University, GrenadaAlena Khalil, MA, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, FloridaChristopher Loiselle, MS, Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, TennesseeJonathan Dzielski, Kansas City University, MissouriAndrew Brandser, Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University, ConnecticutTaji Kommineni, MD, JD, LLM, American University of Antigua©  Society of Interventional RadiologySupport the show

In this episode, which was first presented as an SIR Foundation lunch and learn on Oct. 27, 2023, researchers Sasicha Manupipatpong, MD, and Govind Srimathveeravalli, PhD, share their latest findings in the potential for Y-90 treatment of brain cancer, irreversible electroporation, and more. Related links:Learn more about SIR Foundation's "IR Lunch & Learn" seriesComing soon: This episode's presentation with slides on SIR Now Senior Editorial Manager, Hope Racine, explains the work she does at SIR.Support the show

"The reality is, and the catchy way to remember it is, 'If it needs a sign, it's bad design.' You see a teakettle, and you immediately know how to use it. " —Gregory Khodorov, MD, MBAAs part of a new series from the SIR Medical Student Council (MSC) Biodesign Committee, hosts Eleanor Lee, MPH, and Savraj Saggu speak with Gregg Khodorov, MD, MBA, on identifying problems to solve in interventional radiology, how to recognize bad design and more.Note: Submissions for the committee's next biodesign competition will be due on Jan. 15, 2024. Watch for more details in the SIR Connect RFS Community. Related resources:Competition themeRegistrationSyllabus(c) Society of Interventional Radiology.Support the show

This recording features audio versions of November 2023 Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) abstracts:Added Value of Cone-Beam CT to Identify Arterial Supply during Genicular Artery Embolization for Knee Osteoarthritis ReadDirect Thrombectomy versus Bridging Thrombectomy within 6 Hours of Stroke Onset: A Prospective Cohort Study on Cognitive and Physical Function Outcomes ReadOutcomes following Exchange and Upsizing of Malfunctioning Small-Caliber Double-J Ureteral Stents ReadIntraoperative Multivessel Embolization Reduces Blood Loss and Transfusion Requirements Compared to Internal Iliac Artery Balloon Placement during Cesarean Hysterectomy for Placenta Accreta Spectrum ReadProphylactic Uterine Artery Embolization in Placenta Accreta Spectrum—An Active Intervention to Reduce Morbidity and Promote Uterine Preservation ReadMidterm Outcomes of Primary and Secondary Use of an Endoanchor System for Thoracic and Abdominal Aortic Endovascular Aortic Repair ReadOff-Label Use of the 8-F Angio-Seal for Closure of Greater than 8-F Common Femoral Arterial Access: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis ReadA Comparison of Histotripsy and Percutaneous Cryoablation in a Chronic Healthy Swine Kidney Model ReadJVIR and SIR thank all those who helped record this episode:Host:Rommell Noche, Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University, ConnecticutAudio editor: Siddhi Hegde, MBBS, Massachusetts General Hospital Abstract readers:Jeremy Brown, DO, MS, Kaweah Health Medical Center, CaliforniaIsabelle Barbosa, Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University, ConnecticutNicole Jisoo Kim, The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Rhode IslandJustin Cook, University of Central Florida College of MedicineSiddharth Venkatraman, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, MarylandChirag Divecha, MS, Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, IllinoisEmily Barr, MBA, Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at New Mexico State UniversityColin Standifird, Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at University of Nevada, Las Vegas©  Society of Interventional RadiologySupport the show

In this episode, which was first published in 2022 on the Sound of IR podcast as part of its VIR Legends series, host Eric Cyphers spoke with David Kumpe, MD, FSIR, about his career in interventional radiology. Dr. Kumpe was the director of IR at the University of Colorado from 1978-2005. He helped introduce balloon angioplasty in the United States, and he participated in the birth of neuro IR. We thank the Sound of IR producers for sharing this content with the Kinked Wire. You can listen to more Sound of IR episodes at thesoundofir.castos.com.Note: This episode was first published Dec. 13, 2022.  Senior Editorial Manager, Hope Racine, explains the work she does at SIR.Support the show

"The primary safety and primary efficacy endpoints—which were preset in consideration with the FDA and all the societies—were met. You look at what we did, what we said, and using those definitions, filters are safe and effective."—Matthew S. Johnson, MD, FSIR, PRESERVE Principal InvestigatorHost Warren Krackov, MD, FSIR, speaks with PRESERVE (Predicting the Safety and Effectiveness of Inferior Vena Cava Filters) Trial Principal Investigator Matthew S. Johnson, MD, FSIR, about the lessons learned from the trial's initial data, his collaboration with vascular surgery and others in the study, and more. Related resources:Predicting the safety and effectiveness of Inferior Vena Cava Filters (PRESERVE): Outcomes at 12 months (Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, April 2023)SIR/SVS Press Release on PRESERVE (Feb. 23, 2023)"Session recap: The SIR/SVS PRESERVE Trial" (SIR Today, March 6, 2023)Episode 10: The ongoing evolution of IVC filters (June 30, 2020)Note: This episode was recorded on Aug. 8, 2023. Senior Editorial Manager, Hope Racine, explains the work she does at SIR.Support the show

This recording features audio versions of October 2023 Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) abstracts:Research Consensus Panel Follow-up: 8-Year Update on Submassive Pulmonary Embolism ReadIntravascular Ultrasound Guidance for Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Creation Reduces Laboratory Markers of Acute Liver Injury ReadA Review of Materials and Medications with Religious or Dietary Significance in the Interventional Radiology Suite ReadOutcomes after Genicular Artery Embolization Vary According to the Radiographic Severity of Osteoarthritis: Results from a Prospective Single-Center Study ReadEffectiveness of Geniculate Artery Embolization for Chronic Pain after Total Knee Replacement—A Pilot Study ReadEvaluation of an Artificial Intelligence Chatbot for Delivery of IR Patient Education Material: A Comparison with Societal Website Content ReadSuperior Hypogastric Nerve Blockade for Uterine Artery Embolization: A Systematic Review ReadJVIR and SIR thank all those who helped record this episode:Host:Rommell Noche, Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University, ConnecticutAudio editor:Manbir Sandhu, University of California Riverside School of MedicineAbstract readers:Anna Hu, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, D.C. Melissa Millett, St. George's University, GrenadaBrian Ng, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, MissouriKaushik Gokul, Saint Louis University School of Medicine, MissouriAndrew Brandser, Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University, ConnecticutAlena Khalil, MA, Nova Southeastern University K. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, FloridaTaji Kommineni, MD, JD, LLM, American University of Antigua College of Medicine©  Society of Interventional RadiologySupport the show

This recording features audio versions of September 2023 Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) abstracts:An Interim Analysis of the First 102 Patients Treated in the Prospective Vertebral Augmentation Sacroplasty Fracture Registry  ReadEffectiveness and Safety of Intra-arterial Imipenem/Cilastatin Sodium Infusion for Patients with Hand Osteoarthritis–Related Interphalangeal Joint Pain  ReadMiddle Meningeal Artery Embolization with Liquid Embolic Agents for Chronic Subdural Hematoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis  ReadDouble-Barrel Nitinol Stent Placement for Iliocaval Reconstruction: The Effect of Deployment Sequence and Direction on Final Configuration  ReadRadioembolization with Yttrium-90 Glass Microspheres as a First-Line Treatment for Unresectable Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma—A Prospective Feasibility Study  ReadRobot-Assisted Transarterial Chemoembolization of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Using a Coaxial Microcatheter Driving Controller-Responder Robot System: Clinical Pilot Study  ReadA 5-Year Update on the IR Residency Match: 2022 National Survey Results of Program Directors and Matched Applicants Compared with 2017   ReadJVIR and SIR thank all those who helped record this episode:Host:Rommell Noche, Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University, ConnecticutAudio editor:Manbir Sandhu, University of California Riverside School of MedicineAbstract readers:Emily Barr, MBA, Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at New Mexico State UniversityJoy Achuonjei, MS, MBA, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell, New YorkJoan Hwang, A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine, ArizonaChristopher Loiselle, MS, Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, TennesseeBenjamin Ellison, Medical University of South CarolinaJack Ficke, Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University, ConnecticutAnne-Marie Nwajei, MS, Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Illinois ©  Society of Interventional RadiologySupport the show