Ep. 600 Exploring Artificial Intelligence Utility in Endovascular Procedures with Dr. Emil Cohen

23/12/2025 57 min
Ep. 600 Exploring Artificial Intelligence Utility in Endovascular Procedures with Dr. Emil Cohen

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Episode Synopsis

OpenEvidence was founded in 2022. In just 3 short years, it has become a household name amongst aspiring and established healthcare providers. AI-based tools are now being used to augment workflows, improve productivity, streamline busy work, and assist with clinical decision making. Is AI coming for our jobs? Time will tell. But in the meantime, you can (and probably should) use it to enhance yours. In this episode of BackTable, computer scientist and interventional radiologist Dr. Emil Cohen joins Dr. Chris Beck to share how he’s integrated AI tools into his IR practice.

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SYNPOSIS

Dr. Cohen and Dr. Beck discuss both the advantages and key limitations of AI resources and tools like OpenEvidence and ChatGPT. They also explore application of AI in daily workflows, structured reports, procedural guidance, and predicting outcomes. Dr. Cohen dives into integrating AI to solve clinical problems and enhance existing technology, such as maskless subtraction angiography and rotational cone beam CT. Finally, Dr. Cohen speaks on the claim of AI replacing interventional radiology, informing those that are nervous about artificial intelligence.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 - Introduction05:09 - Computer Science and Medicine09:37 - AI Fundamentals for IRs17:59 - Practical Applications of AI in IR28:14 - The Value and Risks of Patient Data31:22 - Developing Advanced Imaging Techniques34:16 - Maskless Subtraction Angiography40:29 - AI in Clinical Problem Solving45:55 - The Future of AI in IR49:51 - Getting Involved with AI and Volunteering53:01 - Final Thoughts and Resources

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RESOURCES

No Mask Subtraction with AI:https://www.smartangio.com/bone_subtraction/

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