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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

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Ep. 30 ECMO for Cardiologists: Practical Insights &...

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2026/03/24

Understanding when to use extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (and how) can be extra complex, but knowing the intricacies of ECMO is key to using it effectively. In this episode of BackTable Cardiology, Dr. Hady Lichaa sits down with Dr. Allison Dupont to approach ECMO in a practical, clinically relevant way. They cover the fundamentals, including VV versus VA ECMO, circuit components, and key settings like flow, oxygenation, and CO2 removal.--- Get the BackTable

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Ep. 29 Radial Access for Peripheral Interventions:...

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2026/03/17

Radial roots, peripheral reach! Radial to peripheral (R2P) access is the focus of this week’s episode with interventional cardiologist Dr. Shailendra Singh (Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley Heart and Vascular Institute) and dual hosts Hady Lichaa and Sameh Sayfo. The conversation focuses on key techniques, pre-procedure planning and imaging, and ideal case selection for those new to the R2P approach.--- This podcast is supported by: Terumohttps://www.terumois.com/ --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Singh shares

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Ep. 28 Understanding Manual and Mechanical Coronary...

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2026/03/10

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 BackTable Cardiology, host Dr. Sameh Sayfo interviews Dr. Andrew Goldsweig, Director of Cardiovascular Clinical Research at Baystate Medical Center and Chair of the SCAI Standards and Guidelines Committee, about coronary thrombectomy in contemporary PCI.--- This podcast is supported by an educational grant from Cheisi. --- SYNPOSIS Drs. Sayfo and

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Ep. 27 Enhancing Cardiology Practice Through...

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2026/03/03

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, often in ways no one talks about until it’s too late. In this episode of BackTable Cardiology, host Dr. Hady Lichaa sits down with Dr. Bob Foster, interventional cardiologist and Chief Medical Officer of Rampart IC, for a candid conversation about the hidden occupational risks facing today’s cath lab teams. --- SYNPOSIS Drawing on his extensive

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Ep. 26 Renal Denervation: Innovations in Hypertension...

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2026/02/24

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 cardiologist with a blood pressure of 165/86. He asks, “If the medications are not controlling my blood pressure, what are my options?” In this episode of the BackTable Cardiology Podcast, Dr. Sameh Sayfo sits down with Dr. Eric Secemsky, an internationally recognized interventional cardiologist and vascular medicine specialist to discuss renal

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Ep. 25 IVL & Atherectomy: Techniques for Complex PCI...

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2026/02/17

How do imaging, intravascular lithotripsy, and equipment selection come together to effectively target coronary calcium? In this episode of BackTable, interventional cardiologists Dr. Robert Riley (Overlake Medical Center in Bellevue, Washington) and Dr. Yousif Ahmad (UCSF) trade techniques and discuss various aspects of calcium modification in complex percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).--- This podcast is supported by: Shockwave Medicalhttps://shockwavemedical.com/ --- SYNPOSIS The

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Ep. 24 Mitigating Orthopedic Strain and Radiation...

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2026/02/10

This is a friendly reminder to unclench your jaw, sit up straight, and take a deep breath before diving into the latest episode of BackTable Cardiology! Host Dr. Sameh Sayfo from Baylor Scott & White Health speaks with Dr. Sahil Parikh, a renowned interventional cardiologist from Columbia University, about the health of interventional cardiologists. They discuss the various occupational hazards interventional cardiologists may be at risk for, particularly focusing on radiation exposure and

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Ep. 23 Understanding DEB in Coronary Interventions:...

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2026/02/03

Are drug-eluting balloons (DEBs) the best way to treat in-stent restenosis? In this episode of BackTable Cardiology, host and interventional cardiologist Dr. Sameh Sayfo takes a closer look at the evolving applications of coronary DEBs with two esteemed guests from the UK, Dr. Mohammad Alkhalil and Dr. Abhishek Kumar.--- SYNPOSIS This conversation covers the history and application of DEBs in treating in-stent restenosis (ISR) and small vessel disease, the differences between paclitaxel and

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Ep. 22 The Role of Cangrelor in Modern Interventional...

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2026/01/27

Fast acting and reversible: IV cangrelor offers rapid on, rapid off P2Y12 platelet inhibition that sidesteps oral absorption delays. In this episode of the BackTable Cardiology Podcast, host Dr. Sameh Sayfo welcomes renowned interventional cardiologist Dr. Roxana Mehran, incoming President elect of the American College of Cardiology (ACC), to discuss the emerging role of cangrelor and its implications on current cardiology practice.--- This podcast is supported by an educational grant from

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Ep. 21 Current HFpEF Treatments: Clinical Pearls &...

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2026/01/20

If your New Year’s resolution involves learning more about current practice guidelines and emerging research on Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), you’re in the right place! In this episode of the BackTable Cardiology Podcast, host Dr. Hady Lichaa welcomes heart failure specialist Dr. Jessica Huston to provide a practical update on managing heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Huston and Dr. Lichaa discuss the complexity of diagnosing

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Ep. 20 System Innovations in Medical Practice with...

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2026/01/13

Clinicians play a central role in shaping cardiovascular innovation, yet many lack a clear pathway to participate. In this episode of BackTable Cardiology, Dr. Sameh Sayfo speaks with Dr. Mohamad Alkhouli, cardiologist and Chair of Research and Innovation at the Mayo Clinic, about practical approaches for clinician involvement in healthcare innovation and strategies to address persistent gaps in cardiovascular care access.--- SYNPOSIS The discussion examines Dr. Alkhouli’s decision to pursue an

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Ep. 19 Intravenous Antiplatelet Therapy in Acute...

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2026/01/06

Preventing problems before they aggregate, P2Y12 inhibitor style! In this episode of the BackTable Cardiology Podcast, interventional cardiologist from MedStar Washington Hospital Center joins host Dr. Hady Lichaa for practical insights and key takeaways on antiplatelet use in the setting of acute coronary syndrome (ACS).---This podcast is supported by an educational grant from Cheisi.---SYNPOSISDr. Hashim talks through the use of intravenous antiplatelet therapies, specifically cangrelor, for

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Ep. 18 The Role of Minimally Invasive Robotic Cardiac...

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2025/12/30

From sternotomy to software, the booming field of robotic cardiac surgery is bringing new minimally invasive treatment approaches to well-traveled cardiology conditions. This week on the BackTable Cardiology Podcast, Dr. Amber Edwards, a distinguished cardiothoracic surgeon from Ascension St. Thomas in Nashville, shares her expertise in robotic cardiac surgery with host and Tennessee neighbor Dr. Hady Lichaa. The two physicians discuss the growth and technical advancements within robotic cardiac

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Ep. 17 Update in Intravascular Imaging for Optimal...

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2025/12/16

Intravascular imaging can provide invaluable intel on the coronaries, with OCT supplying bright ideas and IVUS giving sound judgement. Light-based and soundwave-based, respectively, mastery of these two imaging modalities can help you streamline routine PCI cases and overcome challenging ones. In this episode of BackTable Cardiology, the esteemed Dr. Erik Rafflenbeul from Schön Klinik in Hamburg, Germany joins host Dr. Hady Lichaa from Tennessee’s Ascension St. Thomas Heart to discuss intravascular

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Ep. 16 The Evolution of TAVR: Historical Insights &...

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2025/12/09

Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) may be a standard cardiac procedure today, but its origin story follows an intriguing tale of courage, innovation and heart. In this episode of BackTable Cardiology, renowned cardiothoracic surgeon Dr. Michael Mack, a global leader in structural heart disease from Baylor Scott White Health, shares the history of TAVR, highlighting its origins, key clinical trials, and the eventual success of TAVR as a primary therapy.--- SYNPOSIS Dr. Michael Mack and

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Ep. 15 Evolving Approaches in PE Management with Dr....

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2025/12/02

When there's something strange in your vasculature, who are you going to call? Clot busters! In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, interventional cardiologist Dr. Sameh Sayfo hosts interventional radiologist Dr. Sabah Butty from Indiana University to discuss contemporary interventional approaches to pulmonary embolism (PE).--- This podcast is supported by: Angiodynamicshttps://www.angiodynamics.com/ --- SYNPOSIS Dr. Butty shares his extensive experience in managing venous thromboembolism

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Ep. 14 COSIRA II: Refractory Angina Challenges &...

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2025/11/11

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’s episode features two interventionalists that are well-versed in coronary sinus reducers and the trials investigating them. Dr. Ziad Ali, from St. Francis Hospital and Heart Center in New York, and Dr. Jai Khatri, with Weill Cornell Medicine, join BackTable Cardiology to discuss the challenges and potential solutions in treating refractory angina in

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Ep. 13 Percutaneous Tricuspid Interventions: Repair &...

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2025/11/04

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 episode, interventional cardiologists Dr. Joe Walsh and Dr. Aiden Raney share their wealth of insights and experiences with the latest advancements in tricuspid interventions.--- SYNPOSIS The conversation covers recent landmark trials, relevant tricuspid physiology, and hands-on experiences in the cath lab with specialty devices like TriClip and

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Ep. 12 The State of Coronary DEB Technology in the...

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2025/10/28

Coronary drug-eluting balloon technology continues to evolve, but has its utilization been stunted by stenting? In this episode, Dr. Sameh Sayfo, an interventional cardiologist, hosts Dr. Ron Waksman, an internationally recognized cardiologist and scientist, to discuss advancements in coronary interventions and the age-old question of which coronary revascularization tools to use in which clinical scenarios.---SYNPOSISDr. Waksman shares his 30-year journey in the field, detailing the history and

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Ep. 11 PERT Consortium Recap: New Developments in PE...

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2025/10/24

PERT Consortium 2025 gives interventionalists the reins to tackle even the toughest saddle pulmonary embolisms. In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Aaron Fritts welcomes interventional radiologist Dr. Osman Ahmed and interventional cardiologist Dr. Jonathan Paul to discuss their experiences at the annual PERT Consortium in San Diego, and offer their perspectives on the latest developments in pulmonary embolism (PE) treatment.--- SYNPOSIS The doctors delve into advancements and

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