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BackTable Vascular & Interventional

Ep. 10 Uterine Fibroid Embolizations with Dr. Keith Pereira and Dr. Chris Beck

Aug 25, 2017
Dr. Keith Pereira and Dr. Chris Beck discuss building their UFE practice and transradial versus transfemoral approaches. They highlight the use of uterine fibroid embolizations as an alternative to hysterectomies, the importance of having a clinic in a vascular interventional practice, and the process of preparing a patient for radial artery access in a clinic. They also emphasize the significance of post-procedure follow-up and objective evaluation in patient management.
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  • Uterine artery immobilization (UAI) is an accessible procedure for interventional radiologists seeking to expand their skillset in UAI, with the selection of uterine arteries considered one of the easier aspects of the procedure.
  • Building strong relationships with OB-GYN doctors and actively engaging with patients through education, marketing, and awareness campaigns are essential for promoting uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) and increasing access to this procedure.

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Uterine artery immobilization is an attainable procedure for IR doctors

The podcast episode highlights that uterine artery immobilization (UAI) is an attainable procedure for young interventional radiologists with limited experience. The selection of uterine arteries is considered one of the easier aspects of the procedure, making it accessible to IR doctors seeking to expand their skillset in UAI.

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