BackTable Vascular & Interventional Ep. 480 Venous Treatments: How Low Do You Go? with Dr. Adam Raskin
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Sep 17, 2024 Dr. Adam Raskin, an interventional cardiologist and medical director at Mercy Health in Cincinnati, dives into the latest advancements in DVT and PE treatments. He emphasizes the need for more randomized trials to refine venous disease guidelines. The discussion highlights innovative thrombectomy systems, the importance of accurate diagnostics, and improved follow-up care to enhance patient outcomes. Raskin also shares insights on future trends in venous interventions, showcasing the evolution of endovascular therapy.
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Easy Referrals
- To get DVT referrals, make the process easy for referring physicians.
- Offer immediate ultrasounds, prescriptions, and expedited interventions.
DVT Treatment Approach
- DVT treatment considers factors like PE presence, DVT location, patient risk factors, and symptom onset.
- Ilio-femoral DVTs in PE patients are treated aggressively due to high recurrence risk.
PE and DVT
- Dr. Raskin recounts treating a PE patient whose DVT was also treated to minimize re-thrombosis risk.
- He emphasizes the importance of considering the patient's pulmonary reserve when deciding on DVT intervention.