Backtable Brief: Workup and Patient Selection for Genicular Artery Embolization with Dr. Sid Padia and Dr. Osman Ahmed

Shownotes Who is the ideal candidate for genicular artery embolization (GAE)? In this BackTable Brief, Dr. Osman Ahmed and Dr. Sid Padia share how they work up and select GAE patients. Dr. Padia and Dr. Ahmed discuss the challenges of patient selection in genicular artery embolization, specifically debating the necessity and utility of MRI with contrast. The discussion also explores the pros and cons of femoral vs. pedal access techniques, considering patient characteristics such as BMI and the practicality of these approaches in various clinical settings. Episode Outline 00:00 - Introduction 00:20 - Use of MRI with Contrast in Patient Selection 04:22 - Challenges and Future Directions of MRI in GAE 07:46 - Pros and Cons of Femoral vs. Pedal Access 10:00 - Practical Considerations Resources Dr. Venkatesh, “Kavi”, Krishnasamy, MD https://www.uab.edu/medicine/radiology/faculty/intervent-radiology/profile/krishnasamy  Dr. Osman Ahmed, MD https://bucksbauminstitute.uchicago.edu/bio/osman-ahmed-md/  Dr. Siddarth, “Sid”, Padia, MD https://www.uclahealth.org/providers/siddharth-padia