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

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Joined December 2016
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BackTable Vascular and Interventional
23 days
🎬 Think your procedural tip could help others in the field?. Submit it to the Tricks at the BackTable Competition!. 👉 Winning videos will be featured on BackTable+, social media, and win exclusive BackTable gear. First 10 entries receive discount codes for 50% off in the
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What is the difference between “suspected” and “diagnostic” hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and how does this distinction affect treatment planning? Oncologist Dr. Richard Finn explains the circumstances under which treatment can begin for patients with a high suspicion of HCC,
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BackTable Vascular and Interventional
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How do you determine which embolic material to use? Interventional radiologist Dr. Gary Siskin explains that several factors must be considered, including the distance between the catheter and the target embolization site, the size of the vessel, and the desired packing density.
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Tumor seeding, bleeding, and off-target ablation are potential risks associated with hepatic lesion ablation. @AsadBaigMD discusses strategies to minimize these risks and effective ways to communicate them to patients. Stream the full-length video episode:
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While immunotherapy for metastatic melanoma has resulted in impressively durable responses and prolonged survival, resistance to these treatments can occur. Medical oncologist Dr. Sunandana Chandra offers insight into alternative therapies, including targeted treatments,
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What is the potential and future of single session Y90? Find out in our third installment of Dosimetry University with Drs. @bayouteazy, Nima Kokabi, and @kavikrishVIR as they discuss workflow, benefits, patient selection, reperfusion and redirection techniques, microcatheters,.
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Coordinating multidisciplinary care for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) can be challenging. Oncologist Dr. Richard Finn speaks about comprehensive exploration of treatment options, pivoting to different treatment plans after tumor response, and prioritizing patients for
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BackTable Vascular and Interventional
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The prognosis for metastatic melanoma has significantly improved over the past two decades. Medical oncologist Dr. Sunandana Chandra provides an overview of the mechanisms behind immunotherapy treatments, highlighting key drugs and important randomized controlled trials. Stream
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It's an exciting time for IR training - the pathway is young and constantly changing. What's next for trainees and what should be improved? Join @DigitalAngio, @NLamparello and @GreggKhodorov as they break down key aspects of each training year, what has changed, and what they
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Dr. @AsadBaigMD addresses the common fears of ablating hepatic lesions that are located close to the liver capsule, abdominal wall, and gallbladder. From his perspective, hydrodissection is key to ensuring safe technique. Stream the full-length video episode:
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BackTable Vascular and Interventional
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🚨The second installment of Dosimetry University is here! . Drs. Sandow, Kokabi, & Krishnasamy compare BSA, MIRD & voxel-based Y90 dosimetry, discuss planar vs. SPECT/CT for lung shunt fractions, and share when to use TACE, SBRT, or ablation. #VI553:
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BackTable Vascular and Interventional
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Where do you begin when you suspect a hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) diagnosis? Oncologist Dr. Richard Finn and interventional radiologist Dr. Julius Chapiro explain the diversity of HCC cases, highlighting useful imaging modalities, biopsies, and staging systems that can guide
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BackTable Vascular and Interventional
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🚨Have a great procedural tip or trick? There’s still plenty of time to submit your video to the Tricks at the BackTable competition!. Whether it's a quick technique that saves time or an innovation that’s changed your workflow, we want to hear it. Submit your short (<5 min).
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BackTable Vascular and Interventional
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Is ablation an option for hepatic tumors in tricky locations (centrally-located, near vasculature, in the dome)? @AsadBaigMD of @ColumbiaVIR shares his advice for addressing these lesions. Stream the full-length video episode: . Thank you @Medtronic for
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BackTable Vascular and Interventional
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New: Dosimetry University is now in session! Our first episode dives into treatment planning, from glass vs resin, angio mapping softwares, tumor dosages, to segmentectomy. Tune in to hear from experts Drs. Tyler Sandow, Nima Kokabi, and host @kavikrishVIR . #VI552:
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BackTable Vascular and Interventional
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RT @_backtableMSK: 📢@kavikrishVIR @TheRealDoctorOs @SidpadiaIR highlight key considerations when starting to perform #GAE in office-based l….
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BackTable Vascular and Interventional
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🎧ICYMI: Liquid embolics are changing the game in IR. Are you caught up?. Dr. Gary Siskin breaks down practical tips for using agents like Onyx & LAVA, covering technique, safety, and case selection. #VI549: @gsiskin #VIR #InterventionalRadiology
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BackTable Vascular and Interventional
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Controlling ablation zones can be tricky, as the goal is to eradicate as much tumor as possible, while sparing the surrounding healthy tissue. @AsadBaigMD discusses how the the Emprint Ablation System can integrate CT imaging to display real-time ablation progress. Stream the
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BackTable Vascular and Interventional
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BackTable Tricks Competition launches in just a few days! 📅 . Have a go-to technique or procedural tip that more people should know? Share it with the community for a chance to score exclusive BackTable gear and get featured. Submission link drops this Sunday. 📥
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BackTable Vascular and Interventional
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New: Dr. Waqaar Diwan shares how he built an independent IR practice from the ground up—navigating staffing shifts, hospital politics & referral building. He advises IRs to earn trust and stay patient-focused. #VI551: @WaqaarDiwan @Radpad2020 @Medtronic
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