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Listen "Ep. 424 Acute Limb Ischemia Diagnosis and Treatment with Dr. Dean Ferrera"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Chris Beck interviews guest Dr. Dean Ferrera about treating acute limb ischemia with mechanical thrombectomy. Dr. Ferrera is an interventional cardiologist at Community Care Network in northwestern Indiana.
Dr. Ferrera emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, early detection, and selection of appropriate intervention techniques. He also discusses threading issues, bleeding complications, use of lysis, and understanding the nature of clots. He recommends thrombectomy systems such as the Pounce Thrombectomy System for removing thrombus and embolus. Furthermore, Dr. Ferrera highlights the significance of continued learning and mentorship in managing these complex conditions.
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SHOW NOTES
00:00 - Introduction
04:21 - Patient Presentation and Workup
09:23 - Treatment Options for Acute Limb Ischemia
17:48 - Crossing the Clot and Treatment Options
25:18 - Device Capabilities and Limitations
28:43 - Procedure Steps and Reusability
31:26 - Device Selection and Aspiration Devices
37:07 - Post-Procedure Considerations and Follow-Up
43:16 - Complications and Risk Management
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RESOURCES
Pounce Thrombectomy System:
https://pouncesystem.com/
Thrombus Structural Composition in Cardiovascular Disease:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34261330/
Dr. Ferrera emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, early detection, and selection of appropriate intervention techniques. He also discusses threading issues, bleeding complications, use of lysis, and understanding the nature of clots. He recommends thrombectomy systems such as the Pounce Thrombectomy System for removing thrombus and embolus. Furthermore, Dr. Ferrera highlights the significance of continued learning and mentorship in managing these complex conditions.
---
CHECK OUT OUR SPONSOR
Surmodics Pounce Thrombectomy
https://pouncesystem.com/
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SHOW NOTES
00:00 - Introduction
04:21 - Patient Presentation and Workup
09:23 - Treatment Options for Acute Limb Ischemia
17:48 - Crossing the Clot and Treatment Options
25:18 - Device Capabilities and Limitations
28:43 - Procedure Steps and Reusability
31:26 - Device Selection and Aspiration Devices
37:07 - Post-Procedure Considerations and Follow-Up
43:16 - Complications and Risk Management
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RESOURCES
Pounce Thrombectomy System:
https://pouncesystem.com/
Thrombus Structural Composition in Cardiovascular Disease:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34261330/
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