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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. 4 Techniques for Effective Vessel Prep with Dr. Jay Mathews and Dr. Michael Siah
Backtable Cardiology
55 minutes
1 month ago
Ep. 4 Techniques for Effective Vessel Prep with Dr. Jay Mathews and Dr. Michael Siah
The toolbox for vessel preparation is rapidly expanding. Are you keeping up? In this episode, host Dr. Sabeen Dhand is joined by Dr. Jay Mathews, interventional cardiologist (Manatee Memorial Hospital) and Dr. Michael Siah, vascular surgeon (UT Southwestern), to explore the latest innovations and strategies in vessel prep.
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This podcast is supported by:
Cagent Vascularhttps://cagentvascular.com/
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SYNPOSIS
The discussion opens with a look at new additions to their practice over the past few years, including bioresorbable scaffolds for below-the-knee interventions and retrievable stent technologies. Both experts emphasize the role of imaging—particularly CT angiography and IVUS—and discuss how renal disease impacts their use of contrast during diagnosis and intervention. They then walk through how they assess vessels on angiography or IVUS to decide when and where to use specialty tools. From intravascular lithotripsy for managing dense calcification to serration angioplasty, the conversation highlights how the doctors decide to use specialty balloons and devices. The episode also touches on the practical challenges of balancing device cost with treatment effectiveness. The physicians break down the latest specialty balloons and devices and touch on their own experiences with them. To close, the guests share what emerging technologies they’re most excited about and how these devices could change their day-to-day practice. Whether you’re in IR, cardiology, or vascular surgery, this episode offers a valuable roadmap to the current and future state of vessel preparation.
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Introduction04:07 - New Changes in Techniques14:57 - Vessel Characteristics on Angiogram18:10 - Approaches to Above-the-Knee vs. Below-the-Knee Disease23:48 - Latest Specialty Balloons46:14 - New Devices on the Horizon50:58 - Words of Advice and Final Thoughts
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RESOURCES
POINT FORCE Registry: https://evtoday.com/news/cagent-initiates-point-force-registry-of-serranator-pta-catheter?c4src=news
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.
