BackTable Vascular & Interventional

BackTable Vascular & Interventional

The BackTable Podcast is a resource for interventional radiologists, vascular surgeons, interventional cardiologists, and other interventional and endovascular specialists to learn tips, techniques, and the ins and outs of the devices in their cabinets. Listen on BackTable.com or on the streaming platform of your choice. You can also visit www.BackTable.com to browse our open access, physician-catered knowledge center for all things vascular and interventional; now featuring practice tools, procedure walkthroughs, and expert guidance on more than 40 endovascular procedures.

Episodes

Ep. 634 Understanding Intravascular Lithotripsy in the OBL with Dr. Nicholas Petruzzi

April 14, 2026 • 26 mins
What do the 2026 coding changes mean for the financial viability of IVL in the OBL? In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Ally Baheti sits down with Dr. Nicholas Petruzzi to break down how intravascular lithotripsy fits into OBL workflows, and how upcoming lower-extremity revascularization coding updates may impact outpatient economics. --- Get the BackTable apphttps://www.backtable.com/app --- This podcast is supp...
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Ep. 633 Pelvic Venous Disease: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments with Dr. Deepak Sudheendra

April 10, 2026 • 49 mins
How do you differentiate between iliac vein compression, gonadal vein reflux, and Nutcracker syndrome in patients with chronic pelvic pain? Dr. Deepak Sudheendra, director and interventional radiologist at 360 Vascular Institute, joins host Dr. Ally Baheti to share his approach to evaluating and managing pelvic venous disease (PVD). --- Get the BackTable app https://www.backtable.com/app --- Timestamps 00:00 - Introduction01:...
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Ep. 631 Advancements in Carotid Stenting with Dr. Adnan Siddiqui

April 7, 2026 • 37 mins
Clean lumen club! This week, BackTable meets you at the carotid bifurcation to discuss all things carotid angioplasty and stenting. Interventional neuroradiologist and cerebrovascular surgeon Dr. Adnan Siddiqui, Vice Chairman of the University of Buffalo’s Department of Neurosurgery, joins host Dr. Sameh Sayfo to discuss the evolution and current state of carotid disease treatment. --- Get the BackTable app https://www.backtable...
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Ep. 630 Trauma Embolization Techniques Using Vascular Plugs with Dr. Nima Kokabi, Dr. Brian Funaki, and Dr. Alex Villalobos

April 3, 2026 • 59 mins
As interventional radiology cements its position as a primary clinical responder for acute arterial hemorrhage, what if you could achieve rapid and durable arterial occlusion with a single, highly deliverable device? In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Alex Villalobos (UNC), Dr. Nima Kokabi (UNC), and Dr. Brian Funaki (UChicago) join host Dr. Kavi Krishnasamy to explore the shifting paradigms of arterial embolization in a...
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Ep. 629 Optimizing Prostate Treatment with Embolization Strategies with Dr. Art Rastinehad and Dr. Don Garbett

March 31, 2026 • 65 mins
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Ep. 628 Techniques for Managing Biliary Drain Complications with Dr. Ahsun Riaz

March 27, 2026 • 47 mins
Patients and IRs alike dread the persistent cycles of malfunction and repeated procedures that often accompany biliary drains. What can you do to keep patients off the doorstep of reintervention? In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Ahsun Riaz of Northwestern Medicine joins host Dr. Michael Barraza to walk through strategies for preventing and managing complications of percutaneous biliary drain placement. --- Get the Ba...
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Ep. 627 Radial Access for Peripheral Interventions: Techniques & Considerations with Dr. Shailendra Singh

March 24, 2026 • 67 mins
Radial roots, peripheral reach! Radial to peripheral (R2P) access is the focus of this week’s episode with interventional cardiologist Dr. Shailendra Singh (Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute) and dual hosts Hady Lichaa and Sameh Sayfo. The conversation focuses on key techniques, pre-procedure planning and imaging, and ideal case selection for those new to the R2P approach. --- Get the BackTable apphttps://...
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Ep. 626 Single Stick Vascular Access: Techniques & Benefits Explained with Dr. Kevin Wong

March 20, 2026 • 33 mins
With the single-stick technique proving to be an effective addition to the venous line placement toolkit, what is stopping IRs from venturing beyond the traditional dual-incision approach? In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, pediatric interventional radiologist Dr. Kevin Wong of USA Health joins host Dr. Ally Baheti to review the single-stick technique for central venous access, a method widely utilized in pediatric practice....
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Ep. 625 Managing Acute Arterial Thrombosis: Devices & Approaches with Dr. Shang Loh and Dr. Khanjan Nagarsheth

March 17, 2026 • 45 mins
The advent of newer thrombectomy devices has turned what were once hours-long surgical cutdowns into endovascular cases that last under an hour. In this episode of BackTable, host Dr. Sabeen Dhand is joined by Dr. Shang Loh from the University of Pennsylvania and Dr. Khanjan Nagarsheth from the University of Maryland to discuss the evolution of arterial thrombectomy devices and modern techniques for acute arterial occlusions. --- ...
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Ep. 624 Integrating Spinal Cord Stimulation in Vascular Disease Management for CLTI with Dr. Mary Costantino and Jill Sommerset

March 13, 2026 • 41 mins
Chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) represents the most advanced stage of peripheral artery disease. While many patients can be treated with endovascular or surgical revascularization, a subset of individuals remain ‘no-option’ candidates when conventional therapies fail or distal targets are absent. In this episode of BackTable, host Dr. Ally Baheti speaks with Dr. Mary Costantino, interventional radiologist at Advanced Vascu...
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Ep. 623 CLTI: Lithotripsy and Endovascular Techniques for Below the Knee Interventions with Dr. Paul Foley

March 10, 2026 • 43 mins
Below-the-knee (BTK) arterial disease remains one of the more challenging areas in vascular care, particularly in patients with chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI), where heavy calcification complicates endovascular treatment. As new calcium-modifying technologies emerge, an important question remains: what evidence supports their use in BTK interventions? In this episode of BackTable Vascular & Interventional, host Dr. Sabeen...
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Ep. 622 Intratumoral Immunotherapy Injections for Melanoma with Dr. Jennifer McQuade and Dr. Rahul Sheth

March 6, 2026 • 45 mins
When standard-of-care checkpoint blockade fails in metastatic melanoma, how can oncologists and interventional radiologists join forces to turn around patient outcomes? In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, medical oncologist Dr. Jennifer McQuade and interventional radiologist Dr. Rahul Sheth join host Dr. Tyler Sandow to discuss the growing evidence for intratumoral oncolytics as a therapeutic strategy for frontline immunother...
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Ep. 621 Techniques for Liver Metastases Ablation: Planning & Execution with Dr. Jonas Redmond

March 3, 2026 • 45 mins
With data increasingly positioning thermal ablation as a viable alternative to surgery for select liver metastases, the demands on the interventional oncologist have never been higher. Mastering the nuances of patient selection and precise margin assessment is now essential for ensuring effective disease control locally. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, interventional radiologist Dr. Jonas Redmond of UC San Diego Health jo...
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Ep. 620 Ergonomic Strategies for Radiologists: Preventing Back & Neck Pain with Dr. Keith Horton

February 27, 2026 • 50 mins
Better habits start now. Poor ergonomics in the angio suite lead to cumulative neck and back injuries, absenteeism, presenteeism, and even early retirement. This episode of the BackTable Podcast offers a guide on on how to improve your ergonomics in the the cath lab, featuring interventional radiologist Dr. Keith Horton and host Dr. Ally Baheti. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Horton and Dr. Baheti discuss common setup mistakes (especially mon...
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Ep. 619 Clinical Insights: Managing LUTs in BPH Patients with Dr. Art Rastinehad

February 24, 2026 • 56 mins
Prostate artery embolization may be performed by interventional radiologists, but its indications are rooted in urologic evaluation. In the second installment of our 2026 PAE University Series, Dr. Chris Beck is joined by Dr. Art Rastinehad of Northwell Health, a urologist with formal interventional radiology training, to share how his dual background informs both when to offer PAE and how to execute it thoughtfully. --- This pod...
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Ep. 618 How to Manage Advanced DVA Cases: Techniques & Tips with Dr. Kumar Madassery

February 20, 2026 • 69 mins
How do experienced operators approach the most technically demanding aspects of deep venous arterialization (DVA)? In this episode of BackTable, host Dr. Sabeen Dhand sits down with Dr. Kumar Madassery for a detailed discussion of procedural strategy, technical decision-making, and real-world troubleshooting in DVA. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Madassery walks through his approach from pre-procedure planning to final scaffolding. The conver...
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Ep. 617 Cybersecurity Essentials for Medical Professionals with Didier Jourdain

February 17, 2026 • 48 mins
Think your medical practice is safe from hackers? Learn why humans, rather than software, are often the weakest link in patient data protection. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Chris Beck delves into the critical topic of cybersecurity in healthcare with Didier Jourdain, a certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP). --- SYNPOSIS Didier discusses his recently approved paper, 'Cybersecurity for ...
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Ep. 616 Exploring Unique Outpatient Models in Interventional Radiology with Dr. Richard Daniels

February 13, 2026 • 50 mins
How can patients receive more consistent interventional radiology care amid a national shortage of IR physicians? That question led Dr. Rick Daniels to develop a new outpatient practice model centered on recruiting independent IRs to provide long-term, fractional coverage for groups in need. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast hosted by Dr. Aaron Fritts, Dr. Daniels outlines the thinking behind this approach and how it aims to...
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Ep. 615 Exploring Intravascular Lithotripsy in Below the Knee CLTI with Dr. Constantino Peña

February 10, 2026 • 50 mins
As new calcium-modifying technologies expand the repertoire of below-the-knee (BTK) arterial disease interventions, how should your treatment algorithm evolve, and what endpoints matter most? In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Constantino Peña of the Baptist Health Miami Cardiac and Vascular Institute joins Dr. Sabeen Dhand to discuss the latest advancements in BTK chronic limb-threatening ischemia (CLTI) therapies and t...
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Ep. 614 Interventional Radiology’s Evolution: Insights from Dr. Ernest Ring

February 6, 2026 • 51 mins
Have you ever wondered what it was like to be in the room when the first pelvic embolization was performed or how the TIPS procedure was pioneered? Dr. Ernie Ring, a legendary figure from UCSF and a true forefather of Interventional Radiology, joins host Dr. Peder Horner to recount the early days of the specialty. Dr. Ring shares fascinating stories from his training at Massachusetts General Hospital under Dr. Stanley Baum, where h...
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