Ep. 328 Adrenal Vein Sampling with Dr, Fritz Angle
BackTable Vascular & Interventional2 Juni 2023

Ep. 328 Adrenal Vein Sampling with Dr, Fritz Angle

In this episode, host Dr. Aparna Baheti interviews Dr. Fritz Angle about adrenal vein sampling, including indications, workup, and his technique for accessing the right adrenal vein. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR RADPAD® Radiation Protection https://www.radpad.com/ --- SHOW NOTES Dr. Fritz Angle is the Director of Interventional Radiology at the University of Virginia. He frequently performs adrenal vein sampling for primary hyperaldosteronism, and has developed a specific technique. The patient is usually referred from an endocrinologist or primary care doctor. The IR should review the labs to verify the aldosterone-to-renin ratio is greater than 20. Additionally, it is important to review medications and stop all potassium sparing diuretics at least two weeks before the procedure. If they haven’t had a CT scan, the IR should order one to assess the position of the right adrenal vein, the hardest to access due to its variable anatomy. The morning of the procedure, Dr. Angle always checks a potassium level to know whether to give potassium supplements. He gets dual femoral access, so that he can obtain both non-stimulated and ACTH-stimulated samples. He obtains the sample from the left adrenal vein first. For the right side, he starts with a C2 catheter, to which he adds side holes using a biopsy needle. The left adrenal vein is almost always one vertebral body above the right renal vein, so he begins here, with the catheter pointing directly posterior. He searches around the entire back wall of the IVC by puffing contrast and rotating the catheter. He moves up and down by half a vertebral level. If he still cannot locate it, he begins looking to the left and right. When injecting, it is important to be gentle. To do this, he inserts an 014 wire through his catheter, then does a dry scan to see if the vein is pointing toward the liver or the right adrenal gland. If the vein is injected too hard, it can cause a venous infarct and adrenal insufficiency. The right adrenal vein forms an upside down Y shape. Dr. Angle draws two sets each from the right and left adrenal veins and two peripheral samples. To interpret results, look for a cortisol of 2-3x greater (3-4x greater in stimulated samples) compared to the peripheral blood to confirm correct placement in the adrenal veins. Once you correct aldosterone levels to cortisol levels, the aldosterone-to-cortisol ratio should be about 5x greater on one side (compared to the other side) to confirm the diagnosis and lateralize the hyperaldosteronism to one side. About 2 ⁄ 3 cases lateralize, but Dr. Angle has found many patients’ symptoms are actually due to bilateral adrenal hyperplasia. Finally, Dr. Angle emphasizes that this is an easy, safe procedure that all IRs should offer.

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Ep. 57 Practicing IR in the UK with Dr. Gregory Makris

Ep. 57 Practicing IR in the UK with Dr. Gregory Makris

Dr. Christopher Beck talks with Dr. Gregory Makris of Guy's and St. Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in London about IR education and practice in the UK, as well as his involvement with CIRSE and the European Trainee Forum.

5 Mars 202045min

Ep. 56 Transitioning from a Hospital to OBL practice (Part II) with Dr. Yates and Dr. Patel

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In Part 2 of this 2-part series, Dr. Tim yates and Dr. Lincoln Patel provide insight on marketing strategies, as well as the importance of experience and partners in an outpatient based endovascular practice. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS RADPAD® Radiation Protection https://www.radpad.com/ Accountable Revenue Cycle Solutions https://www.accountablerevcycle.com/ Accountable Physician Advisors http://www.accountablephysicianadvisors.com/ --- EARN CME Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs: https://earnc.me/5UxgxL

23 Feb 202043min

Ep. 55 Transitioning from a Hospital to OBL practice (Part I) with Dr. Yates and Dr. Patel

Ep. 55 Transitioning from a Hospital to OBL practice (Part I) with Dr. Yates and Dr. Patel

In Part 1 of this 2-part series, Dr. Tim yates and Dr. Lincoln Patel provide insight on how they made their career change decisions, as well as the advantages and disadvantages of a hospital-based vs. outpatient-based endovascular practice. --- CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS RADPAD® Radiation Protection https://www.radpad.com/ Accountable Physician Advisors http://www.accountablephysicianadvisors.com/ Accountable Revenue Cycle Solutions https://www.accountablerevcycle.com/ --- EARN CME Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs: https://earnc.me/vog6G0

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Ep. 54 Inclusivity in IR with Dr. Barbara Hamilton and Dr. Mary Costantino

Ep. 54 Inclusivity in IR with Dr. Barbara Hamilton and Dr. Mary Costantino

Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/o6ecMR Dr. Barbara Hamilton and Dr. Mary Costantino, MD discuss inclusivity in IR, including the importance of mentorship and diversity in medicine.

16 Jan 202023min

Ep. 53 International Volunteer Work with Dr. Stephen Hunt

Ep. 53 International Volunteer Work with Dr. Stephen Hunt

Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/Fh5LxS Dr. Stephen Hunt shares his international volunteer experiences traveling with IR4Nigeria and RAD-AID International. Get involved at www.rad-aid.org.

1 Jan 202026min

Ep. 52 IVUS for Iliac Vein Compression with Dr. Mark Lessne and Dr. Mike Cumming

Ep. 52 IVUS for Iliac Vein Compression with Dr. Mark Lessne and Dr. Mike Cumming

Dr. Michael Cumming and Dr. Mark Lessne discuss the utility of Intravascular Ultrasound (IVUS) in the diagnosis and treatment of Deep Venous Disease, including patient selection, appropriate assessment of stenoses and assistance with stent placement. Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/ySM6hy

11 Nov 201944min

Ep. 51 Cone Beam CT Technique with Dr. Austin Bourgeois

Ep. 51 Cone Beam CT Technique with Dr. Austin Bourgeois

Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/zGhYib Austin Bourgeois and Dr. Christopher Beck discuss ways you can improve your Cone Beam imaging for liver directed therapy, prostate artery embolization and how it can be used to improve safety of other procedures, such as G-tube placement.

30 Okt 201944min

Ep. 50 Practicing IR in India with Dr. Deepa Shree

Ep. 50 Practicing IR in India with Dr. Deepa Shree

Dr. Deepa Shree tells us about the challenges she faced building her IR practice in Chennai, and how she is spreading awareness of the specialty and training new IRs to help serve the need throughout India.

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