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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.

  1. 02/09/2025

    Introducing Backtable Cardiology

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    1 min
  2. Ep. 1 Large Bore Access: Tools, Techniques, and Tips with Dr. Jason Wollmuth

    16/09/2025

    Ep. 1 Large Bore Access: Tools, Techniques, and Tips with Dr. Jason Wollmuth

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    1h 19m
  3. Ep. 2 Cardiogenic Shock Management: Latest Strategies and Innovations with Dr. Amir Kaki

    16/09/2025

    Ep. 2 Cardiogenic Shock Management: Latest Strategies and Innovations with Dr. Amir Kaki

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    43 min
  4. Ep. 3 Navigating Coronary Tortuosity in Complex Interventions with Dr. Alex Truesdell

    16/09/2025

    Ep. 3 Navigating Coronary Tortuosity in Complex Interventions with Dr. Alex Truesdell

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    1h 10m
  5. Ep. 4 Techniques for Effective Vessel Prep with Dr. Jay Mathews and Dr. Michael Siah

    16/09/2025

    Ep. 4 Techniques for Effective Vessel Prep with Dr. Jay Mathews and Dr. Michael Siah

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    55 min
  6. Ep. 5 Calcium Modification in Coronary Artery Disease: IVL or Atherectomy? with Dr. Yader Sandoval

    16/09/2025

    Ep. 5 Calcium Modification in Coronary Artery Disease: IVL or Atherectomy? with Dr. Yader Sandoval

    Calcium belongs in the bones, not the blood vessels! But once it’s there, how can interventional cardiologists use their skills and tools to combat it? In this episode of the BackTable Cardiology Podcast, host Dr. Hady Lichaa interviews Dr. Yader Sandoval from the Minneapolis Heart Institute about handling coronary calcification. --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Sandoval shares insights into the challenges of treating calcified coronary lesions, the importance of intravascular imaging, and his strategic approach to using technologies like intravascular lithotripsy, atherectomy, and specialty balloons. He emphasizes practical tips and tricks for interventional cardiologists to optimize procedure outcomes and tackle severe coronary calcification effectively. Their discussion overviews the latest innovations in the field, providing valuable advice for balancing advanced techniques with procedural efficiency. Dr. Sandoval also details the where, when, and how of approaching in-stent restenosis (ISR), including how to use imaging to optimize treating heavy calcifications around stents. --- TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction01:57 - Overview of Coronary Calcification08:08 - Severe Calcification Cases: Equipment and Technique21:08 - Guide Wires, Microcatheters, and Guide Extensions for Calcified Lesions31:24 - IVUS vs OCT36:21 - Atherectomy vs IVL Considerations43:32 - Calcified Nodules 51:06 - Stents and In-Stent Restenosis Management56:42 - Conclusion --- RESOURCES Dr. Yader Sandovalhttps://mplsheart.org/yader-sandoval-md Abbott Northwestern Hospital Dr. Hady Lichaahttps://healthcare.ascension.org/find-care/provider/1336267533/hady-lichaa SCAI Expert Consensus Statement on Management of In-Stent Restenosis and Stent Thrombosishttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11308135/

    1 hr
  7. Ep. 6 Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Devices (pVADs) with Dr. Babar Basir

    23/09/2025

    Ep. 6 Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Devices (pVADs) with Dr. Babar Basir

    It’s no shock that percutaneous ventricular assist devices (pVADs) play an important role in improving cardiogenic shock outcomes (pun intended). In this episode of the BackTable Cardiology Podcast, host Dr. Sameh Sayfo interviews Dr. Babar Basir, a renowned interventional cardiologist from Michigan, about advancements and protocols in managing cardiogenic shock.---SYNPOSISDr. Babar Basir details the history and development of the cardiogenic shock program initiated at Henry Ford Hospital, its national expansion, and its impact on patient outcomes. The conversation touches on the role of advanced heart failure specialists, ongoing trials like the Door to Unload trial, and the importance of small bore mechanical circulatory support devices. Dr. Babar Basir also highlights the significance of team-based approaches and the necessity of multidisciplinary care in improving survival rates for patients suffering from cardiogenic shock.---TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction03:50 - Impella in Shock: From Last-Resort to Early Use 07:30 - National Cardiogenic Shock Initiative 14:30 - Heart Failure Readmissions 17:46 - Additional Indications for Use of Impella Device 24:10 - Future Devices and Technological Advancements in the Field27:03 - International Advancements in Shock Initiative Protocols30:28 - Using Impella CP vs Impella 5.5 38:20 - SCAI Shock Conference and Importance of Attending ---RESOURCESDr. Sameh Sayfo:https://www.bswhealth.com/physician/sameh-sayfoDr. Babar Basir:https://www.henryford.com/physician-directory/b/basir-mirNational Cardiogenic Shock Initiativehttps://www.henryford.com/cardiogenicshockUnloading the Left Ventricle Before Reperfusion in Patients With Anterior ST-Segment-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (also known as “Door to Unload Trial”):https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30586728/ Upcoming SCAI Shock Conference September 18th-20th, 2025https://scai.org/education-and-events/events-schedule/2025-scai-shock-0

    40 min

  8. 30/09/2025

    Ep. 7 Bifurcation Interventions: Techniques and Strategies with Dr. Mirvat Alasnag

    Reporting from inside the cath lab: advanced PCI techniques, cutting-edge imaging, and the future of interventional cardiology! In this episode of the BackTable Cardiology Podcast, Dr. Sameh Sayfo hosts Dr. Mirvat Alasnag, the director of research at the Cardiac Catheterization Lab at King Fahd Armed Forces Hospital in Saudi Arabia to discuss various coronary bifurcation intervention strategies, including TAP, DK Crush, and their indications.---SYNPOSISThe conversation delves into the use of drug-coated balloons (DCB), intracoronary imaging techniques like IVUS and OCT, and the importance of personalized patient care in high-risk percutaneous coronary interventions (PCIs). Additionally, Dr. Alasnag addresses the challenges and innovations in supporting women in interventional cardiology and the value of mentorship and career shadowing programs for aspiring cardiologists.---TIMESTAMPS00:00 - Introduction02:06 - Understanding Bifurcation Coronary Intervention04:00 - Strategies for Bifurcation Stenting09:55 - The Role of Drug-Coated Balloons13:08 - Importance of Intra-Coronary Imaging16:31 - Global Perspectives on Bifurcation Interventions27:57 - Advocacy for Women in Interventional Cardiology31:42 - Mentorship and Career Guidance---RESOURCESDr. Mirvat Alasnag:https://www.radcliffecardiology.com/authors/mirvat-alasnag?language_content_entity=enhttps://esc365.escardio.org/person/367232Dr. Sameh Sayfo:https://www.bswhealth.com/physician/sameh-sayfoKing Fahad Armed Forces Hospital:https://www.linkedin.com/company/king-fahad-armed-forces-hospital/?trk=public_profile_topcard_past_company&originalSubdomain=ieNew Innovations at King Fahad Armed Forces Hospital (Jeddah)https://elixirmedical.com/king-fahad-armed-forces-hospital-begins-trial-of-new-bioadaptive-angioplasty-procedure-for-heart-disease-treatment/Fundamentals of percutaneous coronary bifurcation interventions:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8968454/Bifurcation stenting: current strategies and new deviceshttps://heart.bmj.com/content/95/6/495.short

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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.

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