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Ep. 420 The Art and Science of Declotting the Dialysis Circuit with Dr. Omar Chohan and Dr. Harris Chengazi
Ep. 420 The Art and Science of Declotting the Dialysis Circuit with Dr. Omar Chohan and Dr. Harris Chengazi
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Length:
56 minutes
Released:
Feb 27, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
In this episode of the Backtable Podcast, host Dr. Chris Beck interviews guests Dr. Omar Chohan and Dr. Harris Chengazi about dialysis fistula declot procedures and their own experiences with various devices and strategies, including usage of pre-procedure ultrasound, heparinization, and closure techniques. Both Dr. Chohan and Dr. Chengazi are interventional radiologists at Great Lakes Medical Imaging in Buffalo, New York.
The doctors dive into treatment of anastomosis stenosis, stressing the importance of technique refinement, physical examination, and thoughtful pre-procedure planning. The discussion concludes with an invitation for listeners to share their experiences with the ‘bottle-cap’ hemostasis trick.
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SHOW NOTES
00:00 - Introduction
05:59 - Importance of Problem Solving in Declot Procedures
07:27 - Role of Pre-Procedure Ultrasound
12:00 - Process of Declot Procedures
28:27 - Moving to the Arterial Side: Access and Treatment
32:37 - Wire Management and the Risk of Rupture
41:59 - Art of Closure: Techniques and Considerations
45:53 - When to Quit: Evaluating the Need for Revision or Alternative Treatment
50:24 - Experience and Planning in Successful Fistula Treatment
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RESOURCES
BackTable Declot Guide:
https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/topics/procedure/declot
BackTable VI Episode #25 - Declots with the Argon Cleaner Device with Dr. Sabeen Dhand:
https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/25/declots-with-the-argon-cleaner-device
BackTable VI Episode #117 - Successful (and Quick!) Declots for AV Access with Dr. Neghae Mawla:
https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/117/successful-quick-declots-for-av-access
BackTable VI Episode #139 - AV Fistula & Graft Maintenance with Dr. Ari Kramer:
https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/139/av-fistula-graft-maintenance
BackTable VI Episode #141 - DEB vs. Balloon Angioplasty Alone for Dysfunctional Hemodialysis Access with Dr. Eric Therasse:
https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/141/deb-vs-balloon-angioplasty-alone-for-dysfunctional-hemodialysis-access
BackTable VI Episode #292 - Dialysis Interventions with Drug-Coated Balloons, Covered Stents and More Dr. Ari Kramer:
https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/292/dialysis-interventions-with-drug-coated-balloons-covered-stents-more
The doctors dive into treatment of anastomosis stenosis, stressing the importance of technique refinement, physical examination, and thoughtful pre-procedure planning. The discussion concludes with an invitation for listeners to share their experiences with the ‘bottle-cap’ hemostasis trick.
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CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR
Argon Cleaner Rotational Thrombectomy System
https://www.argonmedical.com/cleaner
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SHOW NOTES
00:00 - Introduction
05:59 - Importance of Problem Solving in Declot Procedures
07:27 - Role of Pre-Procedure Ultrasound
12:00 - Process of Declot Procedures
28:27 - Moving to the Arterial Side: Access and Treatment
32:37 - Wire Management and the Risk of Rupture
41:59 - Art of Closure: Techniques and Considerations
45:53 - When to Quit: Evaluating the Need for Revision or Alternative Treatment
50:24 - Experience and Planning in Successful Fistula Treatment
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RESOURCES
BackTable Declot Guide:
https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/topics/procedure/declot
BackTable VI Episode #25 - Declots with the Argon Cleaner Device with Dr. Sabeen Dhand:
https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/25/declots-with-the-argon-cleaner-device
BackTable VI Episode #117 - Successful (and Quick!) Declots for AV Access with Dr. Neghae Mawla:
https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/117/successful-quick-declots-for-av-access
BackTable VI Episode #139 - AV Fistula & Graft Maintenance with Dr. Ari Kramer:
https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/139/av-fistula-graft-maintenance
BackTable VI Episode #141 - DEB vs. Balloon Angioplasty Alone for Dysfunctional Hemodialysis Access with Dr. Eric Therasse:
https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/141/deb-vs-balloon-angioplasty-alone-for-dysfunctional-hemodialysis-access
BackTable VI Episode #292 - Dialysis Interventions with Drug-Coated Balloons, Covered Stents and More Dr. Ari Kramer:
https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/292/dialysis-interventions-with-drug-coated-balloons-covered-stents-more
Released:
Feb 27, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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