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Ep. 535 Genicular Artery Embolization: Current Controversies and Insights with Dr. Sid Padia and Dr. Osman Ahmed
1 hour 26 minutes Posted Apr 22, 2025 at 6:00 am.
Introduction
MRI for Patient Selection in GAE
Access Techniques: Femoral vs. Pedal
Cone Beam CT in GAE Procedures
Embolization Strategies
Challenges and Complications in Embolization
Follow-Up and Pain Metrics in Clinical Practice and Research
Repeat GAE Procedures: When and Why?
Post-Total Knee Replacement and GAE
Advice for IRs Looking to do GAE
Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Who is the ultimate candidate for GAE, which technical approach is best, and how do you set your patients up for success? Tune into this week’s episode of BackTable to hear from interventional radiologists Dr. Osman Ahmed (University of Chicago Medicine) and Dr. Siddharth Padia (UCLA Health) as they discuss everything from patient selection to follow-up care, covering pre-procedure imaging, access, embolics, technical challenges, clinical data, and the future of genicular artery embolization.
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SYNPOSIS
Dr. Ahmed and Dr. Padia debate their approaches to patient selection criteria, the use of MRI and cone beam CT, permanent vs. resorbable embolic materials, how many arteries to embolize, and the relevance of pain metrics post GAE. They also delve into follow-up considerations and the potential for GAE as a long term treatment.
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RESOURCES
GENESIS Trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33474601/
Landers et al Trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37051829/