BackTable Cardiology

Weekly check-ins, intense statin loading, and new device designs. How much of the ‘CREST-2 magic’ can we bring to everyday practice? Dr. Sameh Sayfo and Dr. Adnan Siddiqui break down what’s possible, what’s practical, and what’s next for carotid patients. They unpack how life expectancy, patient selection, and how micro-mesh stents are setting new standards for stroke prevention. Watch the full episode here: backtable.com/shows/cardiolo… This podcast is supported by Terumo. #CV31 #VI631 #Cardiology #Stroke #StrokePrevention #Angioplasty #CAD #InterventionalRadiology #IR #Stenting #StentInnovation #VascularSurgery #CRESTTrial

ASCVD risk assessment is evolving—bringing more precision to lipid management and cardiovascular prevention. In this The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast episode, Dr. Laurence Sperling joins Dr. Matthew Watto, Dr. Paul Williams, and Benjamin Furman to break down the latest updates on PREVENT, ApoB, Lp(a), and next-generation therapies for ASCVD risk reduction. 🎧 Listen on the BackTable app: na2.hubs.ly/H05xjcC0 #Cardiology #PreventiveMedicine #ASCVD #LipidManagement

What do the very first TAVRs, rotational atherectomies, and #angioplasty studies have in common? Dr. William O’Neill, an esteemed interventional #cardiologist whose collaboration and innovation have shaped the field of interventional cardiology. Join host Dr. Babar Basir as he welcomes mentor Dr. O'Neill to trace the evolution from bedrest-era MI care to intracoronary #streptokinase and the advent of #reperfusion, his early exposure to balloon angioplasty, and the pivotal studies that proved primary PCI’s superiority over thrombolytics amidst controversy. He explores how physician–engineer collaboration enabled innovations such as aortic #valvuloplasty and early US #TAVR, including the procedural challenges and regulatory hurdles faced. 🎧 : na2.hubs.ly/H05shDW0 #SCAI #STEMI #CV35

Cardiometabolic risk often begins long before traditional disease thresholds are met. This episode explores ApoB, Lp(a), CAC scoring, advanced lipidology, and smarter strategies for primary prevention with Dr. Greg Katz. 🎧 Listen to The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast on the BackTable app: na2.hubs.ly/H05hJcl0 #Cardiology #Lipidology #MetabolicHealth #PrimaryPrevention #InternalMedicine #MedEd

Drs. Hady Lichaa, Shailendra Singh, and Sameh Sayfo discuss device compatibility challenges in complex interventions, including considerations around stent and guidewire length. The conversation touches on procedural workarounds, navigation strategies in tortuous anatomy, and evolving needs for equipment to better support a wider range of cases. Watch the full episode on the BackTable app: backtable.com/shows/cardiolo… This podcast is supported by Terumo. #CV29 #RadialAccess #Cardiology #InterventionalCardiology

When there’s a cardiac mass or vegetative valve in the way, have no fear, minimally invasive aspiration devices are on the way! This week’s episode of Backtable Cardiology features Dr. Abdallah El Sabbagh and host Dr. Hady Lichaa, as they explore percutaneous continuous-flow aspiration for endocarditis and cardiac masses. Learn how the two tackle complex cases while minimizing embolic risk and get a sneak peek at future devices as well as clinical trials shaping interventional cardiology. Listen on the app today: na2.hubs.ly/H05hGhp0 This podcast is supported by Angiodynamics. #Endocarditis #InterventionalCardiology #Cardiovascular #CV34

Drs. Sameh Sayfo, Hady Lichaa, and Shailendra Singh discuss radial-to-peripheral (R2P) access and how it can be utilized when femoral access is limited or needs to be preserved. They touch on its use in complex clinical scenarios, considerations around access site selection, and tools that can support navigation in more challenging vascular anatomy. Watch the full episode on the BackTable app: backtable.com/shows/cardiolo… This podcast is supported by Terumo. #CV29 #RadialAccess #Cardiology #InterventionalCardiology

Dr. Sameh Sayfo and Dr. Goldsweig consider a new device on the cardiology block, from Vesalio. Vesalio’s technology traps and retains clots while Penumbra, which has been on the market, focuses more on direct aspiration of clots. Dr. Goldsweigh emphasizes the need for more comparative data in the realm of mechanical thrombectomy. He mentions his interest in evaluating the nuances of thrombus suctioning, such as the speed or strength affecting outcomes. Dr. Sayfo highlights features like clot detection and directionality that would be useful in future devices. #CV28 Watch the full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=Y_dpUe… This podcast is supported by Chiesi. #CV28 #Cardiology #MedEd

The Disrupt PAD BTK II clinical trial examines the efficacy of peripheral intravascular lithotripsy (#IVL) for BTK disease, the focus of this week's episode with vascular surgeon Dr. Paul Foley and host Dr. Sabeen Dhand. IVL is well-known to BackTable Cardiology – tune in for this week's collaboration episode with BackTable Vascular & Interventional that highlights peripheral IVL applications: na2.hubs.ly/H059YgM0 This podcast is supported by Shockwave Medical. #CLTI #PAD #CV33 #VI623

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In what cases can you expect a high thrombus burden, other than STEMIs? Dr. Sameh Sayfo and Dr. Goldsweig highlight vein grafts as an example of vasculature that is predisposed to fill with thrombi. He discusses three key factors in managing thrombus, based on SCAI’s expert guidelines - angiographic assessment, bailout aspiration thrombectomy and intravenous antiplatelet agents. #CV28 Watch the full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=Y_dpUe… This podcast is supported by Chiesi. #CV28 #Cardiology #MedEd

Drs. Shailendra Singh, Sameh Sayfo, and Hady Lichaa discuss strategies to prevent patient spasm during cardiac interventions while maintaining efficient workflow and utilizing strong team coordination. They emphasize the importance of open communication, clear case planning, and empowering staff to create a cohesive and effective team. Watch the full episode on the BackTable app: backtable.com/shows/cardiolo… This podcast is supported by Terumo. #CV29 #RadialAccess #Cardiology #InterventionalCardiology

Small vessels can have a major impact. Are you missing the hidden culprit of #chestpain? Yale Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Samit Shah joins host Dr. Hady Lichaa to discuss Coronary Microvascular Dysfunction (#CMD): 🫀Vasospastic phenotypes 🫀Myocardial bridges 🫀Coronary Flow Reserve (CFR) testing ➡️ Epi. 32 on the BackTable app: na2.hubs.ly/H050Ty-0 This podcast is supported by C2 Aero. #CV32 #vasospasm #variantangina #ANOCA

Drs. Hady Lichaa, Sameh Sayfo, and Shailendra Singh discuss access site strategy, comparing radial and femoral approaches across different clinical scenarios. The conversation highlights how access choice may shift based on procedural planning, potential complications, and patient-specific factors. Watch the full episode on the BackTable app: backtable.com/shows/cardiolo… This podcast is supported by Terumo. #CV29 #RadialAccess #Cardiology #InterventionalCardiology

Drs. Sameh Sayfo and Andrew Goldsweig outline their own approaches to PCI during STEMI cases. Dr. Goldsweig discusses how he prefers to obtain radial access first, before administering antithrombotics, obtaining imaging and proceeding with selective thrombectomy of the culprit vessel. In contrast, Dr. Sayfo prefers doing thrombectomy first if there is any occlusion or thrombus present. The two highlight how intravascular ultrasound can provide important information about thrombus burden and they touch on the National Cardiogenic Shock Initiative. When trying to improve flow quickly, Dr. Goldsweig tends to prefer adenosine because it is often faster to prepare for administration. Watch the full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=Y_dpUe… This podcast is supported by Chiesi. #CV28 #Cardiology #MedEd

This week, the coronary sinus isn’t the only thing getting reduced! Dr. Jai Khatri and Dr. Ziad Ali share key tips for reducing barriers for patient enrollment in the #COSIRA II coronary sinus reducer trial 🔑 Join the BackTable brief this week for highlights of #CV14! Full episode on the BackTable app...and your favorite podcast platforms 🎧 This podcast is sponsored by C2 Aero. #stent #coronarysinus #refractoryangina

Dr. Roxana Mehran highlights the importance of prospective randomized controlled trials and cutting edge technology in advancing interventional cardiology. She emphasizes that the role of an interventional cardiologist begins in the cath lab but extends beyond it, focusing on making interventions more durable and prioritizing prevention by managing cholesterol. Dr. Mehran also stresses that if plaque is present in the heart, clinicians should evaluate for atherosclerosis in other areas, especially the carotids to help prevent strokes. Ultimately, her definition of success is treating patients effectively so they do not need to return to her for additional interventions. Watch the full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=zCPIVL… This podcast is supported by Chiesi. #Cangrelor #AntiplateletTherapy #AcuteCoronarySyndrome #InterventionalCardiology #CV22

In which cases is radial access preferred? Drs. Hady Lichaa and Sameh Sayfo sit down with Dr. Shailendra Singh to talk through their approaches to lesions. Dr. Singh discusses his preference for beginning with simple angiography and avoiding CTOs. Watch the full episode here: youtu.be/C3C6yoo8HvM?si… This podcast is supported by Terumo. #CV29 #radialaccess #cardiology #interventionalcardiology

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Drs. Sameh Sayfo and Andrew Goldsweig break down the CHEETAH trial, evaluating sustained suction in mechanical thrombectomy. Watch the full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=Y_dpUe… This podcast is supported by Chiesi. #CV28 #Cardiology #MedEd