BackTable Cardiology is a podcast for clinical and interventional cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and other healthcare professionals involved in cardiovascular care. This show brings together expert voices from across the field to explore the latest in cardiology—from evolving guidelines and innovative devices to real-world case discussions and multidisciplinary collaboration. BackTable Cardiology delivers practical insights and forward-thinking conversations to keep you connected and current in a rapidly changing specialty.
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BackTable Cardiology is a podcast for clinical and interventional cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and other healthcare professionals involved in cardiovascular care. This show brings together expert voices from across the field to explore the latest in cardiology—from evolving guidelines and innovative devices to real-world case discussions and multidisciplinary collaboration. BackTable Cardiology delivers practical insights and forward-thinking conversations to keep you connected and current in a rapidly changing specialty.
Ep. 1 Large Bore Access: Tools, Techniques, and Tips with Dr. Jason Wollmuth
Backtable Cardiology
1 hour 19 minutes
1 month ago
Ep. 1 Large Bore Access: Tools, Techniques, and Tips with Dr. Jason Wollmuth
What are the biggest challenges in large bore access and closure? In our inaugural episode of the BackTable Cardiology Podcast, Dr. Hady Lichaa hosts Dr. Jason Wollmuth, an interventional cardiologist renowned for his expertise in large bore access techniques.
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SYNPOSIS
Dr. Wollmuth shares his journey in interventional cardiology, detailing his early experiences managing complex PCI cases and CTOs. They delve into the specifics of large bore access, including preparation and imaging, access techniques, managing complications, and the use of single access for complex cases. The discussion also covers equipment preferences, handling vascular disease, mitigating limb ischemia, and alternative access strategies such as axillary and carotid approaches. Dr. Wollmuth highlights the importance of procedural practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, and continued learning from experienced colleagues.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction01:46 - Large-bore Access Adoption 08:00 - Micropuncture Technique for Initial Access11:30 - Challenges of Getting Antegrade Access17:20 - Practicing Emergent Scenarios in Non Emergent Settings 22:09 - Managing Calcified or Tortuous Arteries44:00 - Limb Ischemia Mitigation54:46 - The Sideclose Technique01:01:00 - Single Access Closure Method01:09:00 - Using Axillary Access Instead of Femoral
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RESOURCES
Dr. Jason Wollmuth’s Provider Profile:https://www.providence.org/doctors/interventional-cardiology/or/portland/jason-wollmuth-1164498499
Dr. Hady Lichaa’s Provider Profile:https://healthcare.ascension.org/find-care/provider/1336267533/hady-lichaa
The Sideclose Technique: A Novel Method for Achieving Hemostasis With an Indwelling Impella CP:https://www.jscai.org/article/S2772-9303(24)01363-2/pdf
Backtable Cardiology
BackTable Cardiology is a podcast for clinical and interventional cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, and other healthcare professionals involved in cardiovascular care. This show brings together expert voices from across the field to explore the latest in cardiology—from evolving guidelines and innovative devices to real-world case discussions and multidisciplinary collaboration. BackTable Cardiology delivers practical insights and forward-thinking conversations to keep you connected and current in a rapidly changing specialty.
