BackTable Vascular & Interventional

Ep. 654 Advances in PE Treatment Guidelines with Dr. Jay Giri and Dr. Trevor Cummings

Will new PE guidelines redefine risk and therapy in pulmonary embolism (PE) care? In this episode of the BackTable podcast, host Dr. Michael Barraza is joined by interventional cardiologist Dr. Jay…

Ep. 653 Radiation Lobectomy Techniques & Downstaging for HCC with Dr. Beau Toskich and Dr. Chris Malone

How can targeted liver radiation unlock surgical or transplant options for tough hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cases? In this episode of BackTable 2026 HCC Creator Weekend™ host Dr. Kavi Krishnasamy…

Ep. 652 Central Venous Recanalization: Techniques & Challenges with Dr. Gian Paolo Zamboni

When hemodialysis-dependent patients exhaust all conventional venous access options, how do IRs navigate complex central occlusions to provide a lifeline? In this episode of the BackTable Podcast,…

Ep. 651 Radioembolization Workflow: Insights & Best Practices with Dr. Nima Kokabi and Dr. Kirema Garcia-Reyes

What does it really take to run a high-volume Y-90 program that is efficient, scalable, and patient-centered? In this episode of BackTable 2026 HCC Creator Weekend™, host Dr. Zach Berman is joined by…

Ep. 650 IVC Filters: Indications, Techniques, & Best Practices with Dr. Daniel O'Neal

Routine doesn’t mean risk-free. What should be considered before, during, and after inferior vena cava (IVC) filter placement? In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, interventional radiologist Dr.…

Ep. 649 Y90 Radioembolization Dosimetry: Techniques & Challenges with Dr. Nima Kokabi and Dr. Riad Salem

Can the right dosimetry approach turn palliative Y90 into a curative therapy? In this episode of the BackTable 2026 HCC Creator Weekend™, Interventional oncologists Dr. Riad Salem, Dr. Nima Kokabi,…

Ep. 648 Engaging Medical Students in Interventional Radiology with Dr. Aaron Rohr

How do you build a pipeline for passionate, well-prepared interventional radiologists from day one of med school? In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Aaron Rohr, interventional radiologist…

Ep. 646 Embolization Techniques for Pulmonary AVMs: Expert Insights with Dr. Nima Kokabi and Dr. Brian Funaki

Pulmonary AVM may be rare, but missing them can lead to lifelong complications, especially in patients with hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT). How do you choose the right device and…

Ep. 645 GJ Tubes: Best Practices & Managing Complications with Dr. Kevin Wong

Why are some GJ tubes more prone to failure, and what can you actually do about it? In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Chris Beck hosts Dr. Kevin Wong, a pediatric interventional…

Ep. 644 Optimizing Liver Transplant Pathways and Decision-Making with Dr. Neil Mehta and Dr. Ari Cohen

A high-functioning HCC tumor board can turn complex transplant decisions into coordinated treatment plans that account for liver reserve, tumor biology, and evolving biomarkers. In this episode of…

Ep. 643 Early Ambulation Post-Arterial Closure: Best Practices with Dr. David Johnson

Can arterial closure devices transform your OBL workflow and get patients moving sooner? In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, Dr. Mike Barraza sits down with Interventional Radiologist Dr. Dave…

Ep. 641 Understanding BCLC Updates & Guidelines with Dr. Neil Mehta and Dr. Riad Salem

With recent updates to the Barcelona Clinic Liver Classification (BCLC), how should multidisciplinary teams adapt their treatment strategies to accommodate the newest evidence? In this episode of the…

Ep. 640 Hepatic Arteriography and C-Arm CT-Guided Liver Ablation with Dr. M.L.J. Smits

When a liver tumor is hard to see, the limits of conventional image guidance can become the limits of treatment. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, Netherlands interventional oncologist Dr.…

Ep. 638 Navigating Prostate Artery Embolization in the OBL Setting with Dr. Charles Nutting

Ep. 637 Navigating Healthcare & Surgery in Conflict Areas with Dr. Ahmad Hussain

Vascular trauma care looks a lot different when the OR is improvised, supplies are limited, and limb salvage decisions cannot wait. On this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Sabeen Dhand…

Ep. 636 Shoulder Embolization for Adhesive Capsulitis & Tendinopathy with Dr. Yan Epelboym

For patients who have exhausted conservative management but aren’t ready for the knife, shoulder embolization offers a minimally invasive intermediary option. In this episode of BackTable MSK, host…

Ep. 635 Methodical Approach to Adrenal Vein Sampling with Dr. Zoe Miller

Your guide to better planning, access, and sampling. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, we revisit every IR’s favorite procedure with Dr. Zoe Miller, Assistant Professor of Clinical…

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

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…

Ep. 633 Pelvic Venous Disease: Causes, Symptoms and Treatments with Dr. Deepak Sudheendra

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…

Ep. 631 Advancements in Carotid Stenting with Dr. Adnan Siddiqui

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.…