How are the latest PE guidelines changing the way clinicians assess risk and approach treatment? In this crossover episode with @_backtable, Dr. Michael Barraza is joined by Dr. Jay Giri and Dr. Trevor Cummings to discuss updates in pulmonary embolism management, including new risk stratification frameworks, multidisciplinary PERT teams, and emerging clinical trial data. Listen now on the BackTable App: backtable.com/shows/cardiolo… This podcast is supported by Inari Medical. #Cardiology #PulmonaryEmbolism #PERT #MedEd #CV38

From papillary fibroelastomas to CIED lead extractions, Drs. Hady Lichaa and Dr. Abdallah El Sabbagh discuss expert tips for tackling tough cardiac masses with aspiration, electrosurgery, and snare techniques. Learn how these techniques not only treat but also help diagnose complex cardiac pathology. Watch the full episode here: backtable.com/shows/cardiolo… This podcast is supported by Angiodynamics. #CV34 #Cardiology #InterventionalCardiology #Endocarditis #CardiacMass

Why will 90% of carotid revascularizations soon be endovascular? Drs. Sameh Sayfo and Adnan Siddiqui unpack how new stents, low-pressure IVL, and anatomy checks are transforming outcomes, and why collaboration is your best tool for managing complications. Hear why the experts advise against risky maneuvers with their rule, “no cowboy in carotid,” and why they recommend keeping procedures efficient with the notion of: “keep it short, keep it sweet, keep it simple.” Watch the full episode here: backtable.com/shows/cardiolo… This podcast is supported by Terumo. #CV31 #VI631 #Cardiology #Stroke #Angioplasty #CAD #InterventionalRadiology #IR #Stenting #CarotidStenting #CarotidCare #IRSafety #VascularSurgery #VascularInnovation #Teleproctoring #Mentorship

The latest BackTable Cardiology episode delivers the most PERTinent updates on pulmonary embolism guidelines and real-world PERT decision-making. This week, Dr. Hady Lichaa sits down with Dr. Sanjum Sethi to discuss the evolving management of acute PE, including the new A–E risk classification system, updates to systemic thrombolysis recommendations, and the expanding role of catheter-based therapies. Their conversation also explores practical PERT decision-making, RV assessment, biomarker interpretation, ECMO and surgical considerations, and the challenges of treating acute-on-chronic PE patients. Regardless of your level of training, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in on the Backtable app! 🎧 #PulmonaryEmbolism #PE #InterventionalCardiology #Cardiovascular #PERT #MedicalEducation #CV37

This Curbsiders episode features Dr. Jordy Cohen (@jordy_bc) joins Dr. Matthew Watto (@DoctorWatto) and Dr. Paul Williams to discuss updated hypertension guidelines, evolving management strategies, and what clinicians should know moving into 2026. ➡️ Watch @thecurbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast now available in the BackTable App: backtable.com/shows/curbside… #InternalMedicine #Hypertension #Cardiology #MedEd

Ready to launch your carotid intervention program? In this episode Dr. Sameh Sayfo and Dr. Adnan Siddiqui discuss why visiting high-volume centers, mastering dual protection, and careful case selection are critical for new operators. Practical tips on aortic access, imaging, and referral strategy will help you overcome the learning curve with confidence. Watch the full episode here: backtable.com/shows/cardiolo… This podcast is supported by Terumo. #CV31 #VI631 #Cardiology #Stroke #Angioplasty #CAD #InterventionalRadiology #IR #Stenting #CarotidStenting #VascularSurgery #IRTraining

Persistent, unexplained dyspnea after a PE? It’s beginning to sound like chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH)… In this episode of BackTable Cardiology, Dr. Hady Lichaa and Dr. Vladimir Lakhter discuss the diagnosis and management of CTEPH, from ventilation-perfusion scans to surgical decision-making and balloon pulmonary angioplasty (BPA). They also dive into BPA technique, pressure wire physiology, complication management, and the clinical clues that can help prevent this commonly missed diagnosis. This episode is full of clinical pearls you don’t want to miss! Listen today on the Backtable app: na2.hubs.ly/H05KXN80 #ChronicThromboembolicPulmonaryHypertension #CTEPH #BalloonPulmonaryAngioplasty #BPA #InterventionalCardiology #Cardiovascular #CV36

Weekly check-ins, intense statin loading, and new device designs. How much of the ‘CREST-2 magic’ can we bring to everyday practice? Dr. Sameh Sayfo and Dr. Adnan Siddiqui break down what’s possible, what’s practical, and what’s next for carotid patients. They unpack how life expectancy, patient selection, and how micro-mesh stents are setting new standards for stroke prevention. Watch the full episode here: backtable.com/shows/cardiolo… This podcast is supported by Terumo. #CV31 #VI631 #Cardiology #Stroke #StrokePrevention #Angioplasty #CAD #InterventionalRadiology #IR #Stenting #StentInnovation #VascularSurgery #CRESTTrial

ASCVD risk assessment is evolving—bringing more precision to lipid management and cardiovascular prevention. In this The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast episode, Dr. Laurence Sperling joins Dr. Matthew Watto, Dr. Paul Williams, and Benjamin Furman to break down the latest updates on PREVENT, ApoB, Lp(a), and next-generation therapies for ASCVD risk reduction. 🎧 Listen on the BackTable app: na2.hubs.ly/H05xjcC0 #Cardiology #PreventiveMedicine #ASCVD #LipidManagement

What do the very first TAVRs, rotational atherectomies, and #angioplasty studies have in common? Dr. William O’Neill, an esteemed interventional #cardiologist whose collaboration and innovation have shaped the field of interventional cardiology. Join host Dr. Babar Basir as he welcomes mentor Dr. O'Neill to trace the evolution from bedrest-era MI care to intracoronary #streptokinase and the advent of #reperfusion, his early exposure to balloon angioplasty, and the pivotal studies that proved primary PCI’s superiority over thrombolytics amidst controversy. He explores how physician–engineer collaboration enabled innovations such as aortic #valvuloplasty and early US #TAVR, including the procedural challenges and regulatory hurdles faced. 🎧 : na2.hubs.ly/H05shDW0 #SCAI #STEMI #CV35

Cardiometabolic risk often begins long before traditional disease thresholds are met. This episode explores ApoB, Lp(a), CAC scoring, advanced lipidology, and smarter strategies for primary prevention with Dr. Greg Katz. 🎧 Listen to The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast on the BackTable app: na2.hubs.ly/H05hJcl0 #Cardiology #Lipidology #MetabolicHealth #PrimaryPrevention #InternalMedicine #MedEd

Drs. Hady Lichaa, Shailendra Singh, and Sameh Sayfo discuss device compatibility challenges in complex interventions, including considerations around stent and guidewire length. The conversation touches on procedural workarounds, navigation strategies in tortuous anatomy, and evolving needs for equipment to better support a wider range of cases. Watch the full episode on the BackTable app: backtable.com/shows/cardiolo… This podcast is supported by Terumo. #CV29 #RadialAccess #Cardiology #InterventionalCardiology

When there’s a cardiac mass or vegetative valve in the way, have no fear, minimally invasive aspiration devices are on the way! This week’s episode of Backtable Cardiology features Dr. Abdallah El Sabbagh and host Dr. Hady Lichaa, as they explore percutaneous continuous-flow aspiration for endocarditis and cardiac masses. Learn how the two tackle complex cases while minimizing embolic risk and get a sneak peek at future devices as well as clinical trials shaping interventional cardiology. Listen on the app today: na2.hubs.ly/H05hGhp0 This podcast is supported by Angiodynamics. #Endocarditis #InterventionalCardiology #Cardiovascular #CV34

Drs. Sameh Sayfo, Hady Lichaa, and Shailendra Singh discuss radial-to-peripheral (R2P) access and how it can be utilized when femoral access is limited or needs to be preserved. They touch on its use in complex clinical scenarios, considerations around access site selection, and tools that can support navigation in more challenging vascular anatomy. Watch the full episode on the BackTable app: backtable.com/shows/cardiolo… This podcast is supported by Terumo. #CV29 #RadialAccess #Cardiology #InterventionalCardiology

Dr. Sameh Sayfo and Dr. Goldsweig consider a new device on the cardiology block, from Vesalio. Vesalio’s technology traps and retains clots while Penumbra, which has been on the market, focuses more on direct aspiration of clots. Dr. Goldsweigh emphasizes the need for more comparative data in the realm of mechanical thrombectomy. He mentions his interest in evaluating the nuances of thrombus suctioning, such as the speed or strength affecting outcomes. Dr. Sayfo highlights features like clot detection and directionality that would be useful in future devices. #CV28 Watch the full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=Y_dpUeyh… This podcast is supported by Chiesi. #CV28 #Cardiology #MedEd

The Disrupt PAD BTK II clinical trial examines the efficacy of peripheral intravascular lithotripsy (#IVL) for BTK disease, the focus of this week's episode with vascular surgeon Dr. Paul Foley and host Dr. Sabeen Dhand. IVL is well-known to BackTable Cardiology – tune in for this week's collaboration episode with BackTable Vascular & Interventional that highlights peripheral IVL applications: na2.hubs.ly/H059YgM0 This podcast is supported by Shockwave Medical. #CLTI #PAD #CV33 #VI623

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In what cases can you expect a high thrombus burden, other than STEMIs? Dr. Sameh Sayfo and Dr. Goldsweig highlight vein grafts as an example of vasculature that is predisposed to fill with thrombi. He discusses three key factors in managing thrombus, based on SCAI’s expert guidelines - angiographic assessment, bailout aspiration thrombectomy and intravenous antiplatelet agents. #CV28 Watch the full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=Y_dpUeyh… This podcast is supported by Chiesi. #CV28 #Cardiology #MedEd