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Dr. Christopher Beck
Interventional Radiologist
Dr. Chris Beck is a practicing interventional radiologist with Regional Radiology Group in New Orleans.
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About Dr. Christopher Beck
Dr. Beck is the Chief Community Officer of BackTable and a reluctant but regular host of our podcast. His current focus has been the new BackTable web app with the goal of creating and curating durable education content which will enrich the practice of endovascular specialists at any stage in their career. Dr. Beck is also practicing interventional radiologist in New Orleans, and has been quoted saying, "With a Kumpe and glidewire, I could conquer a small country."
Podcasts Featuring Dr. Christopher Beck
Episode #500
500 episodes of BackTable calls for a special reunion! The original hosts—Dr. Aaron Fritts, Dr. Chris Beck, Dr. Ally Baheti, Dr. Sabeen Dhand, Dr. Mike Barraza, and producer Kieran Gannon—come together to celebrate by reminiscing about the podcast’s origins and evolution. They discuss the challenges of improving the podcast, share funny behind-the-scenes moments, and highlight their favorite episodes. The team also offers insights into how they choose topics and reflects on their experiences with both virtual and in-person recordings. Finally, they introduce the new BackTable Studio and highlight the upcoming Creator Weekends.
Episode #498
Cone Beam CT has become a cornerstone of modern interventional practice. Are you utilizing it to its fullest potential? Dr. Michael Miller joins host Dr. Chris Beck to discuss Cone Beam CT, sharing advanced techniques and clinical pearls. Dr. Miller is an interventional radiologist and Associate Professor of Radiology at Atrium Health, Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, North Carolina.
Episode #490
Get a second opinion on your uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) technique. Dr. Gary Siskin joins host Dr. Chris Beck for an in-depth discussion on his approach to uterine fibroid embolization, detailing techniques, tools, and embolic agents. Dr. Siskin is an experienced UFE practitioner, professor, and Chair of the Department of Radiology and Chief of the Division of Vascular & Interventional Radiology at Albany Med Health System in New York.
Episode #477
What’s needed to build a successful lymphangiography practice? Dr. Bill Majdalany joins host Dr. Chris Beck to answer this question and to discuss advancements in lymphangiography over the past decade. Dr. Majdalany is the Chief and Vice Chair of Research of Interventional Radiology at University of Vermont.
Episode #473
The management of portal hypertension has drastically evolved over the years. What are the current best practices? And what’s coming next? Dr. Tom Leventhal and Dr. Siobahn Flanagan from University of Minnesota Medical School join us for an interdisciplinary discussion. Dr. Leventhal is an Associate Professor of Transplant Hepatology and Dr. Siobhan is an Associate Professor of Interventional Radiology.
Episode #461
Dr. Sameh Sayfo discusses advanced techniques in radial to peripheral (R2P) interventions, the importance of having multiple techniques, the role of different devices, troubleshooting tips, and the evolving landscape of R2P interventions. Dr. Sayfo is an interventional cardiologist at the Baylor Heart Hospital, and serves as program director for the endovascular fellowship and pulmonary embolism response team (PERT) program.
Episode #455
Dr. Dylan Suttle and Dr. Harris Chengazi delve into recent advancements in transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt (TIPS) procedures, highlighting the significant reduction in procedural time and improvements in outcomes due to the introduction of Intracardiac Echo (ICE) and the Scorpion Portal Vein Access Series.
Episode #453
In this episode, Dr. Paul Lewis discusses best practices for thoracentesis. He shares insights on using image guidance, managing complex effusions, and managing complications such as pneumothorax and hemothorax. Dr. Lewis is an interventional radiologist at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
Episode #451
In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, vascular surgeon Dr. Nicolas Mouawad and interventional radiologist Dr. Raja Ramaswamy share their insights on the changing landscape of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) management, steps of mechanical thrombectomy, and current research on DVT interventions.
Episode #414
In this episode, host Dr. Chris Beck interviews Dr. Jason Wagner about his experience with the Hemodialysis Reliable Outflow (HeRO) graft and the Surfacer system for treating patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD) and limited vascular access options. Dr. Wagner is a practicing vascular surgeon in Sarasota, Florida.
Episode #390
In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, host Dr. Chris Beck discusses atherectomy, laser technologies, and their use in vessel treatment with Dr. Tony Das, an interventional cardiologist practicing in Dallas, TX and one of the founding members of the VIVA Vascular Education Course in Las Vegas.
Episode #377
In this episode, host Dr. Chris Beck interviews Dr. Juan Gimenez and Dr. Tyler Sandow. Juan and Tyler are both interventional radiologists in New Orleans, Louisiana who practice at Ochsner Health System - one of the United States’ leading transplant centers. As a result, both doctors have significant experience in Y-90 radiation segmentectomy and other complex procedures for treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC).
Episode #372
In this episode, host Christopher Beck discusses the current landscape of IR training with Dr. Neil Jain, a fourth-year IR/DR resident at Georgetown University. Neil, who attended medical school in New Jersey, discusses his early desire for a diverse medical career encompassing clinical work, innovation, and mentorship.
Articles Featuring Dr. Christopher Beck
Lymphangiography is a medical imaging technique used to visualize the lymphatic system by injecting contrast material into lymphatic vessels. This procedure facilitates the diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as chylothoraces, lymphatic leaks, and lymphoceles by providing detailed information on lymphatic flow and anatomy.
Radiation segmentectomy is used to manage primary hepatocellular carcinoma and metastatic liver tumors, particularly in cases where surgical resection is not feasible due to tumor location or underlying liver dysfunction. Interventional radiologists Dr. Tyler Sandow and Dr. Juan Jimenez explain how they plan for a radiation segmentectomy case.
Laser atherectomy plays an important role in peripheral artery disease treatment. Recent clinical data, including the Pathfinder study, highlight the safety profile and sustained patency rates achieved with novel solid-state laser atherectomy devices, while practical guidance emphasizes maintaining an intraluminal position and optimizing laser settings to enhance procedural outcomes.
Atherectomy has become a pivotal technique utilized in the management of peripheral arterial disease (PAD), offering a versatile approach to plaque removal and vessel preparation. By using a range of devices tailored to specific lesion characteristics, atherectomy can improve the outcomes of subsequent treatments like balloon angioplasty and stenting.
There are a diversity of thrombectomy devices that are viable for arterial thrombectomy, including Boston Scientific AngioJet, Penumbra Indigo, AngioDynamics Auryon, and BD Rotarex. Each device has utility in different clinical scenarios. Learn more about effective arterial thrombectomy device selection.
Renal trauma can present significant challenges for new interventional radiologists, from understanding biopsy risks and potential iatrogenic injuries, to the intricacies of imaging techniques and choosing between different treatment options. Learn more about the importance of targeted renal biopsy, the role of two-phase arterial and venous CT scans in diagnosing renal bleeds, and the nuanced decisions behind interventions such as embolization and partial nephrectomy.
Blood patching began to emerge in the early 2000’s as a technique to reduce the incidence of chest tube placements subsequent to pneumothoraces, and has since been adopted in lung biopsy procedures. Blood patching is a technique in which the operator introduces the patient's own blood into the pulmonary space to promote coagulation of air passages created upon biopsy.
As an operator, two key challenges of the microwave liver ablation procedure are navigating the background liver parenchyma and determining the extent of lesion ablation possible without compromising liver function. Dr. Driss Raissi, an Interventional Radiologist at the University of Kentucky discusses how to navigate these challenges and shares his liver ablation procedure techniques in this BackTable Article.
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