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