Ep. 585 CPT Code Updates for the OBL with Dr. Goke Akinwande

Interventional Radiologist Dr. Jeffrey Chick tells us about his deep venous practice at UW Medicine including tips on growing a collaborative, multidisciplinary venous program.

31 Aug 202035min

Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/xI8Csf  Interventional Radiologists Dr. Sam Mouli from Northwestern University and Dr. Sandeep Bagla discuss new research examining Y-90 Radioembolization as a novel therapeutic option for treating prostate cancer.

24 Aug 202030min

In this episode, Dr. Neghae Mawla joins Dr. Chris Beck to discuss endovascular AV fistula creation. The episode begins by discussing the advantages of fistulas versus catheters and grafts and how guidelines have changed from “Fistula First” to the most appropriate type of access for the patient. Dr. Mawla explains the details of how he determines candidates for the EndoAVF using ultrasound for vein mapping. We then review patient preparation for EndoAVF including anticoagulation, antibiotics, and anesthesia. We share the two main systems for EndoAVF, Avenu Ellipsys and the WavelinQ device and discuss the similarities and differences between these two approaches for fistula creation. Dr. Mawla walks through his ultrasound-guided techniques and the need for dual venous and arterial access with the WavelinQ device. They review some potential complications with using these devices, including hematomas and uncontrolled arterial bleeds, and post-procedural management. Dr. Mawla discusses timelines for evaluating venous maturation in patients and when a fistula is typically ready for use. He explains the differences between EndoAVF and surgically created fistulas, including several advantages of endo-anastomosis. The episode ends by talking about EndoAVF education in dialysis centers and collaborating with nursing staff, clinics, and both device companies to re-educate staff and patients on differences in cannulation.

17 Aug 202059min

Interventional Radiologist Terence Gade from Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System tells us about emerging research and therapies targeting the tumor microenvironment in Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).

10 Aug 202027min

Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/07FYzi Part II of the discussion with Dr. Martin Radvany and Dr. David Sacks on the role of Interventional Radiologists in stroke interventions, including addressing training requirements and rural access to care.

4 Aug 202046min

Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/yS6TGL Dr. Martin Radvany and Dr. David Sacks discuss the role of Interventional Radiologists in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke, including training requirements, the multidisciplinary team approach, and ways to improve patient access to high quality care.

2 Aug 202057min

Reflect on how this Podcast applies to your day-to-day and earn AMA PRA Category 1 CMEs here: https://earnc.me/TFABaN Interventional Radiologist Dr. Gerry O'Sullivan shares his experiences with Iliocaval stenting in post-thrombotic patients, including pearls and pitfalls and the "Aiming for the bottom corner" technique.

27 Juli 202048min

John Lipman, MD discusses UFE practice building, patient workup, and embolization technique in his dedicated Women's interventional practice, Atlanta Interventional Institute. --- 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/10vK6b

20 Juli 202052min