Backtable Cardiology
Episodes
Ep. 29 Radial Access for Peripheral Interventions: Techniques & Considerations with Dr. Shailendra Singh
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Radial roots, peripheral reach! Radial to peripheral (R2P) access is the focus of this week’s episode with interventional cardiologist Dr. Shailendr...
Ep. 28 Understanding Manual and Mechanical Coronary Thrombectomy in Practice with Dr. Andrew Goldsweig
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
TAPAS, TASTE, TOTAL. These are the names of clinical trials that re-evaluated the use of manual aspiration thrombectomy in STEMI. In this episode of B...
Ep. 27 Enhancing Cardiology Practice Through Radiation Protection with Dr. Bob Foster
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What do all image-guided interventionalists and surgeons have in common? Over time, the radiation exposure and the weight of lead begin to take a toll...
Ep. 26 Renal Denervation: Innovations in Hypertension Management with Dr. Eric Secemsky
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
John Doe is a 45 year-old male with a past medical history of hypertension, on high doses of amlodipine, metoprolol and lisinopril presenting to his c...
Ep. 25 IVL & Atherectomy: Techniques for Complex PCI with Dr. Yousif Ahmad
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
How do imaging, intravascular lithotripsy, and equipment selection come together to effectively target coronary calcium? In this episode of BackTable,...
Ep. 24 Mitigating Orthopedic Strain and Radiation Effects: Best Practices in the Cath Lab with Dr. Sahil Parikh
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ep. 23 Understanding DEB in Coronary Interventions: Techniques & Outcomes with Dr. Mohammad Alkhalil and Dr. Abhishek Kumar
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are drug-eluting balloons (DEBs) the best way to treat in-stent restenosis? In this episode of BackTable Cardiology, host and interventional cardiolog...
Ep. 22 The Role of Cangrelor in Modern Interventional Cardiology: Practice, Guidelines, & Data Review with Dr. Roxana Mehran
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fast acting and reversible: IV cangrelor offers rapid on, rapid off P2Y12 platelet inhibition that sidesteps oral absorption delays. In this episode o...
Ep. 21 Current HFpEF Treatments: Clinical Pearls & Progress with Dr. Jessica Huston
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If your New Year’s resolution involves learning more about current practice guidelines and emerging research on Heart Failure with Preserved Ejectio...
Ep. 20 System Innovations in Medical Practice with Dr. Mohamad Alkhouli
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Clinicians play a central role in shaping cardiovascular innovation, yet many lack a clear pathway to participate. In this episode of BackTable Cardio...
Ep. 19 Intravenous Antiplatelet Therapy in Acute Coronary Syndrome with Dr. Hayder Hashim
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Preventing problems before they aggregate, P2Y12 inhibitor style! In this episode of the BackTable Cardiology Podcast, interventional cardiologist fro...
Ep. 18 The Role of Minimally Invasive Robotic Cardiac Surgery in Modern Cardiology Practice with Dr. Amber Edwards
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
From sternotomy to software, the booming field of robotic cardiac surgery is bringing new minimally invasive treatment approaches to well-traveled car...
Ep. 17 Update in Intravascular Imaging for Optimal PCI with Dr. Erik Rafflenbeul
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Intravascular imaging can provide invaluable intel on the coronaries, with OCT supplying bright ideas and IVUS giving sound judgement. Light-based and...
Ep. 16 The Evolution of TAVR: Historical Insights & Future Innovations with Dr. Michael Mack
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) may be a standard cardiac procedure today, but its origin story follows an intriguing tale of courage, i...
Ep. 15 Evolving Approaches in PE Management with Dr. Sabah Butty
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When there's something strange in your vasculature, who are you going to call? Clot busters! In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, interventional ...
Ep. 14 COSIRA II: Refractory Angina Challenges & Treatment Strategies with Dr. Jai Khatri and Dr. Ziad Ali
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sham-controlled, randomized, and double-blind: the COSIRA II trial has the makings to make big waves in the management of refractory angina. This week...
Ep. 13 Percutaneous Tricuspid Interventions: Repair & Replacement Approaches with Dr. Joe Walsh and Dr. Aidan Raney
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tricuspid valve repair has seen booming growth in the interventional arena in the last five years, and the trajectory is only up from here. In this ep...
Ep. 12 The State of Coronary DEB Technology in the USA with Dr. Ron Waksman
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Coronary drug-eluting balloon technology continues to evolve, but has its utilization been stunted by stenting? In this episode, Dr. Sameh Sayfo, an i...
Ep. 11 PERT Consortium Recap: New Developments in PE with Dr. Jonathan Paul and Dr. Osman Ahmed
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
PERT Consortium 2025 gives interventionalists the reins to tackle even the toughest saddle pulmonary embolisms. In this episode of the BackTable Podca...
Ep. 10 Intracardiac Echocardiography in Structural Heart Disease with Dr. Karim Al-Azizi
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Real intracardiac echo cases, real-time developments! In this episode of BackTable Cardiology, host Dr. Sameh Sayfo is joined by Dr. Karim Al-Azizi, a...
Ep. 9 Coronary Atherectomy: Indications, Techniques & Device Selection with Dr. Wissam Jaber
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What coronary device do you reach for when a blockage won’t budge? In this episode of the BackTable Cardiology Podcast, Dr. Wissam Jaber from Emory ...
Ep. 8 Low Contrast PCI: Techniques to Reduce CIN Risk with Dr. Evan Shlofmitz
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ballin’ on a contrast budget! In this episode of BackTable Cardiology, Dr. Evan Shlofmitz outlines how utilizing imaging and physiology get you the ...
Ep. 7 Bifurcation Interventions: Techniques and Strategies with Dr. Mirvat Alasnag
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Reporting from inside the cath lab: advanced PCI techniques, cutting-edge imaging, and the future of interventional cardiology! In this episode of the...
Ep. 6 Percutaneous Ventricular Assist Devices (pVADs) with Dr. Babar Basir
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s no shock that percutaneous ventricular assist devices (pVADs) play an important role in improving cardiogenic shock outcomes (pun intended). In...
Ep. 5 Calcium Modification in Coronary Artery Disease: IVL or Atherectomy? with Dr. Yader Sandoval
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 4 Techniques for Effective Vessel Prep with Dr. Jay Mathews and Dr. Michael Siah
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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, inte...
Ep. 3 Navigating Coronary Tortuosity in Complex Interventions with Dr. Alex Truesdell
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you navigate tortuous coronary vasculature? In this episode of BackTable Cardiology, Dr. Hady Lichaa hosts Dr. Alexander Truesdell, an interven...
Ep. 2 Cardiogenic Shock Management: Latest Strategies and Innovations with Dr. Amir Kaki
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In 2024, the DanGer Shock trial changed cardiogenic shock guidelines and affected practice patterns internationally. This episode of the BackTable Car...
Ep. 1 Large Bore Access: Tools, Techniques, and Tips with Dr. Jason Wollmuth
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What are the biggest challenges in large bore access and closure? In our inaugural episode of the BackTable Cardiology Podcast, Dr. Hady Lichaa hosts ...
Introducing Backtable Cardiology
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas