BackTable Vascular & Interventional Ep. 535 Genicular Artery Embolization: Current Controversies and Insights with Dr. Sid Padia and Dr. Osman Ahmed
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Apr 22, 2025 AI Snips
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GAE Provides Long-Term Pain Relief
- Genicular artery embolization (GAE) offers long-lasting pain relief measured in years, not just weeks or months.
- This duration is a powerful advantage for both patients and the medical community.
MRI's Limited Role in Patient Selection
- MRI is not yet a definitive tool for selecting ideal GAE candidates due to conflicting prognostic indicators.
- Its primary current role is excluding other causes of knee pain, like fractures or other pathologies.
Choose Femoral Access Primarily
- Prefer femoral arterial access for GAE due to easier vessel catheterization and angles.
- Reserve pedal access for specific patients, e.g., high BMI, or as an adjunct technique.