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Listen "Ep. 419 Experiencing a Pulmonary Embolism and Thrombectomy with Dr. Ilan Rzadkowolsky-Raoli"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Aaron Fritts interviews guest Dr. Ilan Rzadkowolsky-Raoli about his experience of being diagnosed with a large saddle embolus and subsequently being treated by his best friend, Dr. Ripal Gandhi. Dr. Rzadkowolsky-Raoli is an interventional radiologist at Palmetto General Hospital in Miami, Florida.
Dr. Rzadkowolsky-Raoli discusses the impact of his diagnosis on his practice, how it has changed the way he approaches and speaks to his patients, and his advice for clinicians.
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Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company
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SHOW NOTES
00:00 - Introduction
06:18 - Dr. Rzadkowolsky-Raoli’s Personal Journey
09:41 - Diagnosis and Treatment Process
12:18 - Post-Treatment Recovery and Reflections
24:18 - Impact on Practice and Patient Care
31:45 - Final Thoughts and Appreciation
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RESOURCES
Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT) Consortium:
https://pertconsortium.org/
Inari FlowTriever:
https://www.inarimedical.com/flowtriever/
Dr. Rzadkowolsky-Raoli discusses the impact of his diagnosis on his practice, how it has changed the way he approaches and speaks to his patients, and his advice for clinicians.
---
CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS
Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company
https://www.varian.com/products/interventional-solutions/embolization-solutions
Medtronic ClosureFast
https://www.medtronic.com/closurefast6f
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SHOW NOTES
00:00 - Introduction
06:18 - Dr. Rzadkowolsky-Raoli’s Personal Journey
09:41 - Diagnosis and Treatment Process
12:18 - Post-Treatment Recovery and Reflections
24:18 - Impact on Practice and Patient Care
31:45 - Final Thoughts and Appreciation
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RESOURCES
Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT) Consortium:
https://pertconsortium.org/
Inari FlowTriever:
https://www.inarimedical.com/flowtriever/
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