Best Thrombectomy Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 558 Advancements in Stroke Thrombectomy: Techniques & Training with Dr. Blaise Baxter and Dr. James Milburn 58:50

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Are your current stroke interventions in line with the latest clinical data? Dr. Blaise Baxter, interventional radiologist at Sutter Health, and Dr. Jim Milburn, interventional neuroradiologist at the Ochsner Health, join host Dr. Michael Barraza to discuss the latest advancements in stroke interventions. --- This podcast is supported by: Imperativ…

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Ep. 557 Proving Your Worth to the Hospital: Economics of Hospital Based IR with Dr. Matt Hawkins 42:59

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How can interventional radiologists turn their unique capabilities into revenue? Dr. Matt Hawkins, interventional radiologist and Health Policy and Economics councilor at the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR), joins host Dr. Ally Baheti to discuss how interventional radiologists can prove (and get paid for) the value that they bring to hosp…

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Lightning rounds 55: APP fellowships with Melissa Bridges

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Melissa Bridges, director of PA fellowships at Atrium Health and president of the Association of Post-graduate PA Programs (APPAP), chats with us (Bryan is president of APGAP, the Association of Post Graduate APRN programs) about PA/NP residencies/fellowships in critical care. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy!…

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Ep. 556 Dosimetry University IV: Optimizing Radiation Segmentectomy with Dr. Nima Kokabi and Dr. Tyler Sandow 36:47

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Radiation segmentectomy: who, when, how? Interventional oncologists Dr. Nima Kokabi, Dr. Tyler Sandow, and Dr. Kavi Krishnasamy continue their in-studio discussion on all things Y90 in Part 4 of Dosimetry University, focusing on specific applications of radiation segmentectomy. --- This podcast is supported by: Sirtex https://www.sirtex.com/ Medtro…

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Ep. 555 Dosimetry University Part III: Optimizing Single-Session Treatments with Dr. Nima Kokabi and Dr. Tyler Sandow 51:57

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Will single session Y90 become the standard of care for HCC and oligo-metastatic disease? Tune in to our third installment of Dosimetry University with interventional oncologists Drs. Tyler Sandow, Nima Kokabi, and Kavi Krishnasamy as they share their experiences and best practices in single session Y90 treatment. --- This podcast is supported by: …

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Ep. 554 Optimizing the IR/DR Curriculum and Experience with Dr. Gregg Khodorov and Dr. Nicole Lamparello 1:05:26

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So you’re going to be an IR resident–what exactly did you sign up for? Find out with Dr. Neil Jain, an integrated IR resident at Georgetown as he hosts a discussion on optimizing integrated IR residency programs with Dr. Nicole Lamparello, an Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology at Weill Cornell Medicine, and Dr. Gregg Khodorov, a PGY-5 reside…

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Lightning rounds 54: Medical musicians with Andrew Schulman

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Andrew Schulman, medical musician, former ICU patient, and president of the Medical Musician Initiative, tells us how music can help the critically ill. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy!By Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Ep. 553 Dosimetry University Part II: Understanding Partition and Voxel-Based Approaches with Dr. Tyler Sandow and Dr. Nima Kokabi 1:01:18

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BSA, MIRD, or voxel-based dosimetry? Join us for part 2 of Dosimetry University where interventional oncologists Dr. Tyler Sandow, Dr. Nima Kokabi, and Dr. Kavi Krishnasamy explore and debate the critical nuances of a successful Y90 procedure, covering dosing methods, lung shunt management, and when to incorporate other therapeutic approaches. --- …

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Ep. 552 Dosimetry University Part I: Treatment Planning with Dr. Tyler Sandow and Dr. Nima Kokabi 55:12

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Dosimetry University is now in session! First up—how do you plan your Y90 treatments and what can you do in the planning phase to maximize efficacy? Find out in Part I of BackTable’s Dosimetry University series featuring interventional oncologists Dr. Nima Kokabi from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and Dr. Tyler Sandow from Ochsner He…

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Reframing Thrombus Management: Beyond the Clot to Patient-Centered Outcomes in Pulmonary Embolism Treatment (Sponsored by Thrombolex) 8:55

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In this episode, Drs. Vivian Bishay, Wissam Jaber and Dr. Vlad Lakhter review safety, patient selection, and risk stratification related to device selection. They examine the economics of outcomes in PE treatment, including workflow efficiency and the impact of avoiding post-procedure infusion and ICU resource use. Discussion ensues on the role of …

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Lightning rounds 53: GI Q&A with Elliot Tapper

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From constipation to hepatorenal syndrome. Fan favorite Elliot Tapper (@ebtapper, @ebtapper), gastroenterologist, transplant hepatologist, academic chief of hepatology, and director of the cirrhosis program at the University of Michigan, returns to answer a grab-bag of GI questions. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Takeaway lessons…

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Ep. 551 Independent IR Practice: Opportunities and Challenges with Dr. Waqaar Diwan 36:25

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What would you do if your IR/DR practice underwent major ownership and staffing changes just one week after signing your first attending contract? In this episode of BackTable, Dr. Waqaar Diwan joins host Dr. Michael Barraza to share his experience facing exactly that challenge—and how it led to the eventual development of his own independent IR pr…

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Ep. 550 Percutaneous Transesophageal Gastrostomy: Indications and Procedure Insights with Lisa Rotellini-Coltvet and Dr. Alex Wallace 41:46

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What do you do when conventional gastric tubes are not an option? In this week’s episode of BackTable, host Dr. Ally Baheti speaks with interventional radiologist Dr. Alex Wallace and physician assistant Lisa Rotellini-Colvet from the Mayo Clinic in Arizona about the percutaneous transesophageal gastrostomy (PTEG) procedure. The discussion explores…

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Ep. 549 Liquid Embolics: Practical Applications and Techniques with Dr. Gary Siskin 50:59

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Liquid embolics are a relatively new addition to the interventional radiology toolkit—how well do you understand the technical considerations that come with using these agents? Get up to speed in this episode of the BackTable Podcast where Dr. Gary Siskin, Chair of Radiology at Albany Medical Center, shares his expertise. --- This podcast is suppor…

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Special announcement: Academy CME accreditation

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Visit the Intensive Care AcademyBy Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Ep. 548 Winding Down Neuwave: Impact on Interventional Radiology with Dr. Joshua Kuban 31:56

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It’s official — NeuWave is exiting the market. In this episode, Dr. Christopher Beck hosts a conversation with Dr. Josh Kuban, an interventional radiologist at MD Anderson Cancer Center, to discuss the impact that NeuWave's microwave tumor ablation technology has had on the field of interventional oncology and the recent announcement of its discont…

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Lightning rounds 52: Echo tips with Michael Lanspa 59:47

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We chat with Dr. Michael Lanspa, intensivist and director of the Intermountain Critical Care Echocardiography Core Lab, about common pitfalls among bedside POCUS users and tricks for doing it better. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Takeaway lessonsBy Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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LetsFIXtheNHS Unfiltered: Sir David Haslam 52:47

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Sir David Haslam has spent a lifetime at the heart of British healthcare — from working as a frontline GP to chairing the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) and advising the Care Quality Commission. Few people have had more influence — or more insight into why the NHS is struggling and what it will take to fix it. In this epis…

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Ep. 547 Intratumoral Oncolytic Treatments for Metastatic Melanoma: A Multidisciplinary Approach with Dr. Riad Salem and Dr. Sunandana Chandra 54:15

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Making strides against melanoma: how can medical oncologists and interventional oncologists join forces to deliver smarter, patient-centered care? In this episode of BackTable, Dr. Tyler Sandow,hosts Dr. Sunandana Chandra, medical oncologist at Northwestern, and Dr. Riad Salem, interventional oncologist at Northwestern, to discuss the evolving mana…

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Ep. 546 IR Practice Development: Residency to Real-World with Dr. Quinn Meisinger 1:01:00

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Leading Forward: Dr. Moriarty and Dr. Elder Discuss the Future of PERT 29:50

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Join us for an exclusive look inside The PERT Consortium™ as President Dr. John Moriarty and incoming President Dr. Mahir Elder sat down with Communications Committee Chair Dr. James Horowitz. From their personal journeys into leadership, to The Consortium's most impactful initiatives, this episode uncovers the bold vision driving the future of PE …

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Ep. 545 Outpatient PAE- Tips and Tricks from a High Volume Operator with Dr. Stephen "Andy" Vartanian 40:17

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Bringing Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) to the OBL setting means balancing cost efficiency, quality care, and a high procedure volume. What should you know and how can you get started? This week, host Dr. Ally Baheti explores outpatient PAE with Dr. Stephen “Andy” Vartanian, an independent interventional radiologist and medical director of Prec…

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Ep. 544 Inside the RVS Update Committee (RUC) Process with Dr. Amar Rewari and Dr. Curtis Lee Anderson 36:16

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How is reimbursement decided? Have an inside look from the committee itself as we unpack exactly how a new CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) code is created, assessed, and ultimately valued for physician Medicare reimbursement. In this episode of BackTable, Dr. Sabeen Dhand is joined by radiation oncologist Dr. Amar Rewari and interventional rad…

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Navigating the Finish Line: Maximizing Efficiency During Mechanical Thrombectomy (Sponsored by AngioDynamics) 8:20

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In this episode, we explore considerations in mechanical thrombectomy for pulmonary embolism, with particular emphasis on determining appropriate endpoints for concluding a procedure and the critical role of time and procedural efficiency. Key takeaways cover optimizing procedure duration, achieving meaningful reductions in pulmonary artery pressur…

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Episode 89: Thrombectomy for stroke, with Justin Fraser 59:55

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We explore the world of thrombectomy for acute ischemic stroke with Justin F. Fraser (@doctorjfred), MD, FAANS, FAHA, Professor and Vice-Chair of Neurological Surgery and Director of Cerebrovascular Surgery and Neuro-interventional Radiology at University of Kentucky, where he specializes in cerebrovascular, endovascular, skull base, and endoscopic…

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Ep. 543 Metastatic Colorectal Cancer: Discussion on the COLLISION Trial with Dr. Martijn Meijerink 47:58

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Is minimally invasive ablation the future of metastatic cancer care? We now have the results of the COLLISION Trial, which investigates the non-inferiority of thermal ablation compared to surgical resection. How will these findings change treatment paradigms and practice patterns around metastatic colorectal cancer? In this week’s episode of BackTa…

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Ep. 542 Navigating Early Career in Interventional Radiology with Dr. Christopher Zarour and Dr. Kavi Devulapalli 58:23

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As graduating residents step into the IR job market, the big question remains: What truly makes a great first job? Dr. Subhash Gutti hosts guest Dr. Kavi Devulapalli (Image Guided Solutions of Missouri) and Dr. Christopher Zarour (Huron Valley Radiology in Ann Arbor) as they share early career advice and job search strategies. --- This podcast is s…

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Ep. 541 Treatment of Acute Portal Vein Thrombosis with Dr. Ben May 52:34

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To TIPS or not to TIPS? More than ever, younger patients are presenting with acute portal vein thrombosis (PVT) that requires intervention beyond anticoagulation alone. These patients need safe, effective options that offer long-term resolution and a good quality of life after treatment. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Benjamin May, I…

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Ep. 540 Dolor Crónico Femenino: Varices Pélvicas con Dr. Gloria Salazar 1:12:54

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En este episodio de BackTable, la radióloga intervencionista Dra. Sara Lojo Lendoiro y la Dra. Gloria Salazar discuten los desafíos y las barreras para diagnosticar y tratar el dolor pélvico crónico y las varices pélvicas en mujeres. --- SYNPOSIS Primero, abordan la ausencia de diagnóstico y el estereotipo que estigmatiza a las mujeres con problema…

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Ep. 539 The Future of the IR-DR Relationship with Dr. Saher Sabri and Dr. Mark Lessne 1:03:59

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Is it time for interventional radiology to sever ties with diagnostic radiology and define its own future? Dr. Ally Baheti hosts Dr. Mark Lessne, interventional radiologist at Charlotte Radiology and Dr. Saher Sabri, Chief of Interventional Radiology at MedStar Health, to discuss the evolving relationship between interventional radiology (IR) and d…

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Episode 87: Maternal-fetal monitoring with Stephanie Martin 51:42

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We learn about the basics of fetal monitoring in the critically ill pregnant woman and how to integrate them into our ICU workflows, with Stephanie Martin, MFM obstetrician and host of the Critical Care Obstetrics podcast and teacher at the Critical Care Obstretrics Academy. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon … Continue re…

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Ep. 538 Immunotherapy and TACE in HCC Treatment with Dr. Julius Chapiro and Dr. Richard Finn 1:07:37

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There are now multiple phase 3 studies on combination transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) and immunotherapy showing a significant benefit over TACE alone. How do these findings change the hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) treatment algorithm? In this multidisciplinary episode of the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Richard Finn (Medical Oncologist at UCLA) a…

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Challenging the Myths of PE Management: Multidisciplinary Insights and Clinical Evidence in a Rapidly Evolving Landscape (Sponsored by Boston Scientific) 12:53

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In this episode, a multidisciplinary panel of PE key opinion leaders share insights and challenge perceived myths within the landscape of PE real world evidence and care. Listen in for the latest data, contemporary treatment strategies, and preview anticipated future developments in this rapidly evolving field of PE.…

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Ep. 537 Keeping It Lean in the OBL with Dr. Mary Costantino 1:10:43

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What is the key to running an efficient OBL? Dr. Mary Costantino, medical director of Advanced Vascular Centers, joins host Dr. Ally Baheti to share some of the key ingredients in keeping it lean in OBL. --- SYNPOSIS The doctors delve into strategies in running a cost-effective OBL while upholding clinical excellence. Dr. Costantino shares her pers…

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Academy bites: The power of disagreeing 8:36

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Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your merch here!By Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM

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Ep. 536 Multidisciplinary Approaches to Renal Cancer Care with Dr. Louis Hinshaw and Dr. Jason Abel 39:36

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This week we bring together urologists and radiologists to work towards a shared goal of innovating on kidney cancer care. Dr. Jason Abel, Professor of Urology and Radiology at the University of Wisconsin, and Dr. Louis Hinshaw, Section Chief of Abdominal Imaging Intervention at the University of Wisconsin, join our host Dr. Ruchika Talwar for a mu…

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Ep. 535 Genicular Artery Embolization: Current Controversies and Insights with Dr. Sid Padia and Dr. Osman Ahmed 1:26:54

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Who is the ultimate candidate for GAE, which technical approach is best, and how do you set your patients up for success? Tune into this week’s episode of BackTable to hear from interventional radiologists Dr. Osman Ahmed (University of Chicago Medicine) and Dr. Siddharth Padia (UCLA Health) as they discuss everything from patient selection to foll…

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Ep. 534 What’s a Good Job? Looking at the Diagnostic Job Market with Dr. Ned Holman and Dr. Mike Romeo 45:38

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Are you thinking about pursuing a new diagnostic radiology gig? Get the download on the current job market, how to evaluate different compensation models, and what to look out for when considering your next job offer in this week’s episode of BackTable, featuring guests Dr. Ned Holman (Neuroradiologist at Alaska Imaging) and Dr. Mike Romeo (Radiolo…

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Episode 86: EEGs in the ICU with Carolina Maciel

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We discuss the basics of EEG in the ICU, including when to do it, selecting the appropriate study, and the basics of bedside interpretation, with Carolina B Maciel, MD, MSCR, FAAN, triple boarded in neurology, neurocritical care, and critical care EEG. Learn more at the Intensive Care Academy! Find us on Patreon here! Buy your … Continue reading "E…

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Ep. 533 Physician’s Guide to Financial Literacy and Investment Strategies with Dr. Jim Dahle 1:01:25

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The road towards financial literacy and financial freedom does not need to be a solo, do-it-yourself, figure it out as it goes type of journey. Guest Dr. Jim Dahle (practicing emergency medicine physician and Founder of the White Coat Investor) joins host Dr. Chris Beck to help better illuminate the process of becoming financially literate and secu…

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The PERT Model: A Trainee Perspective 11:27

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In this episode of PERTcast, Trainee Council members present compelling cases, discuss their PERT volunteer experience, and encourage residents and fellows to get involved given the many benefits of doing so.

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Ep. 532 OBL Site of Service Update with Dr. Bret Wiechmann and Dr. Jerry Niedzwiecki 40:54

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Navigating the intricate world of medical billing can be challenging, and knowing the steps needed to ensure fair reimbursement can be even more challenging. Guests Dr. Bret Wiechmann and Dr. Jerry Niedzwiecki (private practice interventional radiologists) join host Dr. Ally Baheti to discuss how IRs in the OBL setting can legislatively rally behin…

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PERT: The Trainee Council Experience (Accepting Applications Now) 23:33

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In this episode, resident and fellow members of The PERT Consortium™ Trainee Council share their volunteerism experience with consortium leaders Drs. Rachel Rosovsky and James Horowitz. From research to mentorship, educational content development to committee appointments, this discussion highlights the tremendous value for trainees serving on the …

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Ep. 531 Ten Commandments for Female Interventional Radiologists with Dr. Maureen Kohi 46:03

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What are the 10 Commandments of Being a Female Interventional Radiologist? Guest Dr. Maureen Kohi (Chair of Radiology at University of North Carolina Chapel Hill) sits down with host Dr. Ally Baheti to discuss the details of her popular lecture topic and how these 10 rules are actually applicable to all current and future interventional radiologist…

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Lightning rounds 51: Hemodynamic interfaces with Philippe Rola 43:43

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Philippe Rola, intensivist, master of the VEXUS scan, and founder of the Hospitalist and Resuscitationist conference, shares his recent model of four hemodynamic interfaces to describe the entire circulatory system. Register for the H&R conference (May 22-23 2025) here with the discount code provided in the show. (No, we’re not sponsored, just a co…

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Ep. 530 Evolution of IR: A Conversation with Dr. Barry Katzen 45:41

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In honor of the 50th annual meeting of the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) in Nashville, let’s take it back to the beginning of IR and review how the field became what it is today. Guest host Dr. Andrew Niekamp (interventional radiologist at Miami Vascular) sits down with esteemed guest Dr. Barry Katzen, who began his training at the adve…

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Ep. 529 Building a Social Media Presence in IR with Dr. Gustavo Elias 28:35

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Is social media an effective patient acquisition tool for interventional radiologists? In a word: absolutely. Learn how to reach more patients in this week’s BackTable Podcast, where Dr. Gustavo Elias joins Dr. Ally Baheti to discuss the benefits he has seen with social media, and the content strategies that he uses in his medical practice. --- SYN…

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Ep. 528 Approach to Microwave Liver Ablations with Dr. Asad Baig 1:02:31

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Let’s talk liver ablations. This week’s episode of the BackTable Podcast provides a thorough review of modern microwave ablation methods, tools, and tech, featuring Dr. Asad Baig (interventional radiologist at Columbia University) and host Dr. Michael Barraza. --- This podcast is supported by an educational grant from Medtronic . --- SYNPOSIS Dr. B…

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Ep. 527 Managing Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia and Pulmonary AVMs with Dr. Clifford Weiss 26:07

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Targeted, image-guided interventions can make a big difference for patients with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT). Learn how in this week’s BackTable episode featuring Dr. Clifford R. Weiss (Director of the Johns Hopkins Vascular Anomalies Center and HHT Center of Excellence) and host Dr. Michael Barraza. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Weiss delves in…

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Episode 88: ICU Liberation SCCM Congress 2025 13:55

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A roundup from members of the SCCM’s ICU Liberation committee, recorded at SCCM Congress 2025. Included:By Brandon Oto, PA-C, FCCM and Bryan Boling, DNP, ACNP, FCCM