Best Interventional Radiology Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 23 Dr Kien Vuu is in interventional radiology & longevity medicine to create a more loving & healthy world. 28:22

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Andi Lew chats to double board certified Dr Kien Vuu about his journey as a refugee with his family as a small child that led to the most profound story of merging allopathy and wellness practices.By Andi Lew

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JVIR audio 6: Results of a Global Survey on the State of Interventional Radiology 2024 20:45

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"This was really the first of its kind where we had individual physicians as part of these societies give answers locally, what IR service is like and what education is like in their place of practice and where they trained. This was really the first time we were able to get firsthand information ... It really is something we need to know so that w…

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JVIR audio abstracts: August 2025 15:21

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This recording features audio versions of August 2025 Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) abstracts: Transarterial Embolization for Pulmonary Arteriovenous Malformation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Read Transperineal MR Imaging–Guided Prostate Biopsy: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study on Safety and Effectivenes…

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Episode 66: Collaborative care in small and rural practice 33:16

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“Being able to offer those services locally can make a huge difference in quality of life.”- Ezana M. Azene, MD, PhD In this episode, host Rajshree Singh, MD, speaks with Ezana M. Azene, MD, PhD, about small and rural IR practices, why so many are closing and what the specialty can do to keep IR services available in the areas that need it most. Re…

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#183 Diagnose the Clinician: Hoofbeats Segment 33:11

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What went wrong? What were the reasoning or contextual missteps that led us astray? 🔹 Sponsor: NEJM Fellowship Program, click here to learn more and/or apply! Due Aug 1, 2025 🔹 Transcript and Show Notes Timestamps: (00:02) | Case Presentation and Initial Diagnosis (02:47) | Tachycardia and Early Impressions (04:10) | Clinical Deterioration and New …

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Ep. 22 Has Kenneth Guoin created the cleanest water in the world? 23:26

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Andi Lew chats to Ken from California company, Ophora based in Carpinteria in the Santa Barbara County. Discover how this water doesn’t just hydrate, it heals!By Andi Lew

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Lived Experience - Consumer Advocacy in Healthcare 29:40

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Special guest Belinda Macleod-Smith joins us to discuss the important role of including patients and their loved ones in the process of designing new policies, processes, and models of care.By Ms Belinda Macleod-Smith

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#182 Pleural Effusions: 5 Pearls Segment 36:15

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Imaging Pearls | (01:12) Deciding on Thoracentesis | (04:00) Light’s Criteria and Pseudoexudates | (07:00) Pleural Fluid Studies: pH and Cell Differential | (16:56) Diagnosing and Treating Parapneumonic Effusions | (23:32) Malignant Pleural Effusions: Diagnosis and Management | (30:39) 🔹 Sponsor: Oakstone CME’s ACP MKSAP Audio Companion Use the cod…

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#181 July Stories 3.0 15:58

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Listen for some good laughs and relatable stories! In this episode, we share raw and real stories from July — from rapid responses to unexpected kindness — and reflect on the emotional weight of starting out in medicine. 🔹 Sponsor: NEJM Fellowship Program, click here to learn more and/or apply! Due Aug 1, 2025 🔹 Transcript and Show Notes Prior July…

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June 2025 Author Spotlight 9:55

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Dr. Hiatt talks with Drs. Dhairya Lakhani and Vivek Yedavalli about their paper The Cortical Vein Opacification Score (COVES) is Independently Associated with Good and Excellent Functional Outcomes at 90 Days in Minor Stroke Patients with Anterior Circulation Large Vessel Occlusion: A Multicenter Study, which will be featured in the August issue of…

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June 2025 Article Summaries 22:48

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Join Dr. Hiatt and Dr. Vilanilam for a recap of some of the highlights of the June issue of AJNR. Be sure to visit our website to watch the video version of this podcast. (22:47)

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Episode 65: Small and rural IR practices with Dana Dunleavy, MD 38:12

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Not everyone in an underserved hospital is going to want to do all advanced procedures. And so fortunately, one of the things we have been able to do, as Dr. Ian Wilson coined, is we work where we're needed and live where we want to." -- J. Dana Dunleavy, MD In this episode, host Ezana M. Azene, MD, PhD, speaks with J. Dana Dunleavy, MD, about the …

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JVIR audio abstracts: July 2025 16:01

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Send us a text This recording features audio versions of July 2025 Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) abstracts: Optimal Timing of Percutaneous Cholecystostomy across Different Grades of Acute Cholecystitis: A Retrospective Cohort Study Read Gallbladder Cryoablation for Calculous Cholecystitis Initially Treated with Percutaneou…

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#180 Beta-Blockers & REDUCE-AMI Trial: Beyond Journal Club Segment with NEJM Group 26:41

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How much do beta blockers help after a heart attack, even when the heart’s pumping well? In this episode, we revisit the origins of beta blockers in post-MI care, examine how evidence evolved, and explore the REDUCE-AMI trial, which questions whether beta blockers are still needed for all. Listen to this latest episode of Beyond Journal Club, a col…

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Birth Trauma and the Anaesthetist 32:08

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Dr Priya Rao is a Specialist Anaesthetist at Western Health, with a special interest in obstetric anaesthesia. She joins us to discuss birth trauma, and the important role of the anaesthetist in mitigating the psychological impact of a negative birthing experience.By Dr. Priya Rao

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Hot Debrief 24:43

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Critical incidents can have a significant psychological impact on those involved. Such incidents are rare but it is important to have a process in place to enable those involved in such an event to have the opportunity to debrief in a safe and supportive environment. The 'hot debrief' is one such process.…

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Ep. 21 Mark Young explains Radical Generosity, the title of his latest book, and how it promotes wellness. 27:57

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Andi Lew chats to Mark Young who’s an entrepreneur, philanthropist, author, educator, and travel enthusiast about how to give so that you live your most abundant life! Generosity isn’t only financial!By Andi Lew

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Ep.20 Jennifer Cohen shares how doing the fitness things you don’t like, pays off! 24:46

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Jennifer Cohen has been a celebrity trainer and now hosts her own podcast show interviewing the best in the wellness industry too. She explains to Andi Lew what’s important to create healthy habits, be bold and combat technology addiction.By Andi Lew

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#179 Invasive Fungal Disease: 5 Pearls Segment 45:02

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🔹 What is invasive fungal disease, and who is most at risk for developing invasive fungal disease? (~ 02:46) 🔹 What are the main classes of fungi? (~11:35) 🔹 What are the pros and cons of B-D Glucan and Galactomannan (~19:16) 🔹 How to increase the yield of blood cultures? How to interpret yeast growth in sputum/BAL and urine cultures? (~ 30:42) 🔹 H…

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#178 Continuous Glucose Monitor (CGM): 5 Pearls Segment 33:34

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🔹What are clinically relevant limitations of an A1c vs. a CGM (1:40) 🔹What do the different parts of the ambulatory glucose profile tell you? (09:59) 🔹What are common pitfalls, medications, lifestyle patterns that are important to ask your patient about when seeing them for a visit to manage blood sugar? (15:19) 🔹 How can you titrate insulin based …

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May 2025 Author Spotlight 21:55

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Dr. Vilanilam welcomes Dr. Samantha L. Pisani Petrucci for a discussion of her paper Assessing the Diagnostic Value of Brain White Matter Hyperintensities and Clinical Symptoms in Predicting the Detection of CSF-Venous Fistula in Patients with Suspected Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension, published in the May issue of AJNR. (21:54)…

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May 2025 Article Summaries 25:19

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Dr. Vilanilam and Dr. Hiatt review some of the highlights of the May issue of AJNR. Be sure to visit our website to watch the video version of this podcast. (25:18)

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Episode 64: IRs in focus: WIR Champion Award winner Maureen P. Kohi, MD, FSIR 39:19

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"The best quote that I still say (and I say it to my son all the time) is as Ernie says, 'Not every day can be the best day of your life.' And it's so true. So, if you're having a bad day, Ernie Ring said ... it's okay." —Maureen P. Kohi, MD, FSIR, recipient of the WIR Champion Award In this episode, host Natosha N. Monfore, DO, speaks with 2025 Wo…

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Analgesia for Minimally Invasive Major Abdominal Surgery 18:00

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Dr Katrina Pirie is an anaesthetist who is currently completing a PhD on analgesia for abdominal surgery. She joins us to discuss her research, with a focus on intrathecal opioids for minimally invasive surgery.By Dr. Katrina Pirie

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JVIR audio abstracts: June 2025 19:58

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This recording features audio versions of June 2025 Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) abstracts: Comparison of Bypass Surgery versus Endovascular Interventions for Peripheral Artery Disease through Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials Read The Incidence and Consequences of Endovascular Technical …

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JVIR AI audio 2: Using voxel-based dosimetry to evaluate sphere concentration and tumor dose in hepatocellular carcinoma 5:20

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In this Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) audio episode, JVIR blog Editor Peter Li, MD, MS, uses artificial intelligence (AI) platform ElevenLabs to produce a podcast discussion on the November 2024 JVIR paper, "Using Voxel-Based Dosimetry to Evaluate Sphere Concentration and Tumor Dose in Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treated with…

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#177 Interventional Radiology (IR) 101: 5 Pearls Segment 43:53

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🔹When is an U/S vs. CT vs. MRI helpful before consulting Interventional Radiology? 🔹What factors go into an IR pre-op evaluation? 🔹 When do drains go in, and when do they come out? 🔹 When a patient has trouble with a drain, what are things you can do before calling IR? 🔹 What does outpatient IR follow up entail, and what does a capping trial of PCN…

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Ep.19 Tara lost 3lbs from one introductory wellness coaching session! 28:55

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Top salon owner, Tara Vidal opens up intimately on what was holding her back from a pain free body and getting back to a healthy weight. Experience what it’s like to have a session with Andi Lew, certified food, lifestyle and wellness coach as you watch her session in real time.By Andi Lew

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Ep.18 Dr Pryor felt like his explant patients. 26:19

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Explant Surgeon Dr Landon Pryor shares how his recent illness made him have a new level of understanding BII. Andi chats to the board certified plastic surgeon about his experience and beliefs around en bloc surgeryBy Andi Lew

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Episode 63: At the forefront of innovation | Guest: Dr. Wilfrido R. Castaneda-Zuniga 39:28

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"We had no tools. We just had to improvise. In a way, like you said, that was what made us think, 'How can I do this?' Because you had no tools, you had to think of ways to use what you had available to do procedures that otherwise you wouldn't have been able to do back then." —Wilfrido R. Castaneda-Zuniga, MD, FSIR, on innovation in early interven…

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#176 Constipation Medications: 5 Pearls Segment 39:43

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🔹 High-yield reversible causes of constipation? (02:26) 🔹 Which type of fiber is more helpful? And is more hydration really better? And bulk-forming laxatives (9:03) 🔹 Osmotic vs Stimulant Laxatives (15:06) 🔹 Suppositories and enemas? (25:39) 🔹Best practices with opioid induced constipation (34:05) 📌 Sponsor: Freed is an AI scribe that listens and …

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Multidisciplinary Perioperative Medical Service 33:22

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In 2024 Alfred Health launched an innovative multidisciplinary Perioperative Medical Service to improve the care of surgical patients. In this podcast we talk to Nadine Laurent and Stephanie Jinks, Clinical Nurse Consultants on the Perioperative Service, about the pivotal role nursing staff play as part of the perioperative team.…

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April 2025 Author Spotlight 16:56

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Dr. Vivek Yedavalli returns this month, along with Dr. Hamza Adel Salim to share insights on their papers Association of Pretreatment Perfusion Imaging Parameters With 90-Day Excellent Functional Outcomes in Anterior Circulation Distal Medium Vessel Occlusion Stroke and Hypoperfusion Intensity Ratio Less Than 0.4 Is Associated with Favorable Outcom…

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April 2025 Article Summaries 21:20

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Dr. Hiatt and Dr. Vilanilam share highlights and commentary from the April issue of AJNR. Be sure to visit our website to watch the video version of this podcast. (21:19)

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JVIR audio abstracts: May 2025 15:05

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This recording features audio versions of May 2025 Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (JVIR) abstracts: Recurrent Portal Hypertension after Liver Transplant: Impact on Survival and the Role of Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Creation in Management Read Nontarget Hemangioma Size Reduction after Bleomycin–Ethiodized Oil Em…

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#175 A Revolution in HIV Prevention & The PURPOSE Trials: Beyond Journal Club Segment with NEJM Group 27:44

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How good are we at preventing HIV? How do efficacy and effectiveness differ? We journey from oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to long-acting injectables, and then to the PURPOSE trials, which look at the use of long-acting lenacapavir as PrEP — a potential game-changer in the field of HIV. Listen to this latest episode of Beyond Journal Club, a…

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#174 Lp(a) and ASCVD Risk: 5 Pearls Segment 43:20

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What does Lipoprotein(a) tell us that a standard lipid panel doesn’t? Should we be testing everyone for it? Dive into the genetics, clinical implications, and evolving management strategies for Lp(a). Learn how to interpret results, counsel patients, and navigate topics with limited data like aspirin and PCSK9 inhibitors in treatment. 🔹 Sponsor: Fr…

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Live from Nashville, it's SIR 2025: Tuesday, April 1 4:08

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During the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting, visit the SIR Today website each day for session previews and recaps, leadership and author interviews, award-winner inspirations, and much more. Tune in to these audio updates each morning for the day's programming highlights, the day's new content coming from SIR…

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Live from Nashville, it's SIR 2025: Monday, March 31 7:46

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During the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting, visit the SIR Today website each day for session previews and recaps, leadership and author interviews, award-winner inspirations, and much more. Tune in to these audio updates each morning for the day's programming highlights, the day's new content coming from SIR…

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Live from Nashville, it's SIR 2025: Sunday, March 30 2:59

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During the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting, visit the SIR Today website each day for session previews and recaps, leadership and author interviews, award-winner inspirations, and much more. Tune in to these audio updates each morning for the day's programming highlights, the day's new content coming from SIR…