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Backtable Brief: Workup and Patient Selection for Genicular Artery Embolization with Dr. Sid Padia and Dr. Osman Ahmed
BackTable MSK
14 minutes
3 months ago
Backtable Brief: Workup and Patient Selection for Genicular Artery Embolization with Dr. Sid Padia and Dr. Osman Ahmed
Shownotes
Who is the ideal candidate for genicular artery embolization (GAE)? In this BackTable Brief, Dr. Osman Ahmed and Dr. Sid Padia share how they work up and select GAE patients.
Dr. Padia and Dr. Ahmed discuss the challenges of patient selection in genicular artery embolization, specifically debating the necessity and utility of MRI with contrast. The discussion also explores the pros and cons of femoral vs. pedal access techniques, considering patient characteristics such as BMI and the practicality of these approaches in various clinical settings.
Episode Outline
00:00 - Introduction
00:20 - Use of MRI with Contrast in Patient Selection
04:22 - Challenges and Future Directions of MRI in GAE
07:46 - Pros and Cons of Femoral vs. Pedal Access
10:00 - Practical Considerations
Resources
Dr. Venkatesh, “Kavi”, Krishnasamy, MD
https://www.uab.edu/medicine/radiology/faculty/intervent-radiology/profile/krishnasamy
Dr. Osman Ahmed, MD
https://bucksbauminstitute.uchicago.edu/bio/osman-ahmed-md/
Dr. Siddarth, “Sid”, Padia, MD
https://www.uclahealth.org/providers/siddharth-padia
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BackTable MSK is for all things Musculoskeletal and Interventional; covering tools, techniques, and expert guidance. It's the meeting after the meeting.
