BackTable / VI / Podcast / Episode #419

Experiencing a Pulmonary Embolism & Thrombectomy

with Dr. Ilan Rzadkowolsky-Raoli

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.

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Podcast Contributors

Dr. Ilan Rzadkowolsky-Raoli

Dr. Ilan Rzadkowolsky-Raoli is an interventional radiologist at Palmetto General Hospital in Miami, Florida.

Dr. Aaron Fritts

Dr. Aaron Fritts is a Co-Founder of BackTable and a practicing interventional radiologist in Dallas, Texas.

Synopsis

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.

Timestamps

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

Resources

Pulmonary Embolism Response Team (PERT) Consortium:
https://pertconsortium.org/

Inari FlowTriever:
https://www.inarimedical.com/flowtriever/

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