Podcast for all things Vascular & Interventional; covering tools/techniques & expert guidance. It's the meeting after the meeting.

Joined December 2016
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Will new @American_Heart/@ACCinTouch PE guidelines redefine risk and therapy in pulmonary embolism (PE) care? In this episode of the BackTable podcast, host Dr. Michael Barraza (@JMichaelBarraza) is joined by interventional cardiologist Dr. Jay Giri (@jaygirimd) and emergency physician Dr. Trevor Cummings to break down the latest changes in PE management.  Tune in as we cover: 🫁 Implementation of these guidelines in pulmonary embolism response teams 🫁 Introduction of a more nuanced A-E risk stratification system  🫁 Challenges of enrolling experienced centers into clinical trials 🎧Listen to the full episode on the BackTable App: na2.hubs.ly/H065K0v0 This podcast is supported by Inari Medical. #VI654 #CV38 #InterventionalRadiology #InterventionalCardiology #PulmonaryEmbolism #BackTable #MedEd #MedTech
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Can targeted liver radiation create new surgical and transplant opportunities for patients with HCC? In this episode of the BackTable 2026 HCC Creator Weekend, Dr. Beau Toskich (@BeauToskichMD), Dr. Christopher Malone (@ChrisDMaloneVIR), and Dr. Venkatesh Krishnasamy (@kavikrishVIR) discuss radiation lobectomy with Y90, downstaging strategies, and how they approach challenging liver cancer cases. 🎧 Listen to the full episode on the BackTable App: na2.hubs.ly/H063gH00 This podcast is supported by an educational grant from Sirtex and Boston Scientific. #VI653 #InterventionalRadiology #HCC #LiverCancer #InterventionalOncology
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From pushable coils to vascular plugs, highlighting how each case and every budget influences their choices. Dr. Kavi Krishnasamy, Dr. Brian Funaki, Dr. Alex Villalobos, and Dr. Nima Kokabi break down device selection in IR and highlight how each case and every budget influences their choices. Learn how they weigh speed, cost, and control to pick the right tool for every procedure. Watch the full episode here: backtable.com/shows/vi/podca… This podcast is supported by Okami Medical. #VI630 #IR #InterventionalRadiology #Trauma #Embolization #IRDevices #VascularPlug #IRInnovation
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This week’s Case Highlight explores genicular artery embolization (GAE) for diffuse knee pain secondary to osteoarthritis with Dr. Osman Ahmed (@TheRealDoctorOs) and Dr. Aaron Fritts. Explore more clinical cases and discussions in the BackTable App: backtable.com/shows/vi/cases… #InterventionalRadiology #GAE #Osteoarthritis #MedEd
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When hemodialysis-dependent patients exhaust all conventional venous access options, how do IRs navigate complex central occlusions to provide a lifeline? Dr. Gian Paolo Zamboni joins us to break down complex central venous recanalization, covering: ☑️ stepwise escalation of recanalization maneuvers and devices in challenging occlusions ☑️ key anatomical and safety considerations ☑️ a detailed walkthrough of the jugular-to-transhepatic approach 🎧 Listen now on the BackTable app: na2.hubs.ly/H05_RwJ0 #VI652 #InterventionalRadiology #IRad #VascularAccess #MedEd #Dialysis
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What does it really take to run a high-volume Y-90 program that is efficient, scalable, and patient-centered? In this episode of BackTable 2026 HCC Creator Weekend™, host Dr. Zach Berman is joined by Drs. Nima Kokabi and @kiremagarciamd to break down the systems, workflows, and strategies that drive successful radioembolization centers. 🎧Tune into the full episode on the BackTable App: na2.hubs.ly/H05VKjq0 This podcast is supported by an educational grant from Sirtex and Boston Scientific. #VI651 #InterventionalRadiology #IRad #VIR #HepatocellularCarcinoma #HCC #Y90 #Radioembolization #MedEd #BackTable @UNC_Health_Care @MountSinaiNYC
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How do you get from trauma activation to needle stick in under an hour? Drs. Kavi Krishnasamy, Brian Funaki, Alex Villalobos, and Nima Kokabi explore the protocols, teamwork, and rapid-fire decision-making that have made IR the new frontline for bleeding control: from empiric embolizations to choosing the right agent for every scenario. Efficiency isn’t just a goal, it’s patient care in action. Watch the full episode here: backtable.com/shows/vi/podca… This podcast is supported by Okami Medical. #VI630 #IR #InterventionalRadiology #Trauma #Embolization #SplenicTrauma #GIBleed #LiquidEmbolics
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This week’s case highlight explores considerations around locoregional therapy versus surgical resection for a 4.8 cm segment 7 HCC lesion with Dr. Riad Salem (@riadsalemIR) and Dr. Tyler Sandow (@bayouteazy). ➡️ Explore more cases and discussions in the BackTable App: backtable.com/shows/vi/cases… #InterventionalRadiology #LiverCancer #HCC #MedEd
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Routine doesn't mean risk-free. When should you place an IVC filter, how do you place it optimally, and when should you take it back out? In our latest episode, Dr. Daniel O'Neal joins guest host Dr. Jessica Yoon to step through the ins and outs of IVC filter placement and share his tips for long-term technical and clinical success. 🎧 Tune in on the BackTable app: na2.hubs.ly/H05QnMH0 #VI650 #InterventionalRadiology #VIR #MedicalEducation #IVCFilter #FilterOut #DVT #PulmonaryEmbolism
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This @thecurbsiders episode features Dr. Anand Vaidya (@AnandVaidya17) joining Dr. Mobeen Ahmad, Dr. Matthew Watto (@DoctorWatto), and Dr. Paul Williams for a deep dive into primary aldosteronism, hypertension, and common diagnostic challenges in clinical practice. Watch @thecurbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast, now available in the BackTable App 📲: backtable.com/shows/curbside… #InternalMedicine #Hypertension #Endocrinology #MedEd
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Shockwave platforms are changing everything! Dr. Paul Foley discusses why physicians are ditching atherectomy for intravascular lithotripsy (IVL), better safety, no embolization, and fewer costs. Explore the explosion of new plaque modification technology, real-world outcomes, and why it's time to rethink standard balloon angioplasty for PAD. This podcast is supported by Shockwave. Watch the full episode on the BackTable app -> backtable.com/shows/vi/podca… #VI623 #InterventionalRadiology #VascularSurgery #IVL #IntravascularLithotripsy #PeripheralArteryDisease #PAD #Atherectomy #BTKArterialDisease #CLTI #MedEd #LimbSalvage
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Thanks @_backtable for the great discussion on Advancements in Carotid Stenting. backtable.com/shows/cardiolo… #neurosurgery #neurosurgeon #cerebrovascular @cvsection
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Can the right dosimetry approach turn palliative Y-90 into a curative tool? In this episode of our 2026 HCC Creator Weekend, Drs. @ZTBerman, Nima Kokabi, and @riadsalemIR break down the evolving world of Y-90 dosimetry, from moving beyond outdated body surface area calculations to tailoring treatment based on tumor biology, liver function, and clinical goals. This podcast is supported by an educational grant from Sirtex and Boston Scientific. 📲 Listen to the full episode the BackTable app: na2.hubs.ly/H05M2yz0 #InterventionalRadiology #Y90 #HCC #IR #VI649
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Did you know cases are available in the BackTable App? This week’s VI case focuses on genicular artery embolization (GAE) and back table preparation with Dr. Osman Ahmed. Explore more cases and discussions in the BackTable App: na2.hubs.ly/H05FhJ70 #InterventionalRadiology #Embolization #Osteoarthritis #MedEd
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From "hail Mary" attempts to everyday BTK and BTA cases, Dr. Paul Foley shares how balloon-free lithotripsy is opening new frontiers in plaque modification. Discover how physicians utilize constant-rate advancement, spot treatments, and strategic pulse management to optimize outcomes in challenging vascular disease. This podcast is supported by Shockwave. Watch the full episode on the BackTable app -> backtable.com/shows/vi/podca… #VI623 #InterventionalRadiology #VascularSurgery #IVL #IntravascularLithotripsy #BTKArterialDisease #CLTI #MedEd #Javelin
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New App Exclusive episode now available in the BackTable App 📲 Dr. Juan Gimenez, Dr. Ari Cohen, and Dr. Jonathan Mizrahi discuss how multidisciplinary collaboration is shaping liver cancer care, including tumor board discussions, transplant considerations, and coordinating treatment across specialties for complex HCC patients. Watch the full conversation now in the BackTable App: na2.hubs.ly/H05GLQG0 #InterventionalRadiology #LiverCancer #HCC #MedEd #VI647
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