Show notes
A patient presents to the ER with hemoptysis. When is bronchial artery embolization (BAE) the right call, and what can you do to tip the odds of procedural success in your favor? In this episode of the BackTable Podcast, interventional radiologist Dr. Alexander Lam of UCSF shares his approach to bronchial artery embolization with host Dr. Ally Baheti.---This podcast is supported by:RADPAD® Radiation Protectionhttps://www.radpad.com/---SYNPOSISThe conversation covers why patients are referred for this procedure, the typical causes of bronchial artery hypertrophy, and Dr. Lam's preferred techniques for embolization, including the use of glue over traditional particles. Dr. Lam emphasizes the importance of multidisciplinary collaboration, detailed pre-procedure preparations, and recognizing potential complications.---TIMESTAMPS



