BackTable Vascular & Interventional Ep. 574 MRI Guided Interventions: Techniques, Benefits, & Clinical Applications with Dr. Clifford Weiss and Dr. David Woodrum
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Sep 19, 2025 Join Dr. Clifford Weiss, a pioneering radiologist from Johns Hopkins, and Dr. David Woodrum, an innovative interventional radiologist at Mayo Clinic, as they dive into the future of MRI-guided interventions. They discuss the powerful imaging advantages of MRI, including reduced radiation exposure and superior targeting for ablations. The duo also tackle the significant tech challenges facing adoption and explore the evolving landscape of hybrid MR facilities. With insights for young physicians, they highlight exciting training opportunities in this cutting-edge field.
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Pursue Interventional MR Early
- If you're a trainee or new attending, pursue interventional MR as a high-impact niche with room for innovation.
- Seek training early because adoption is expanding and you can influence program growth.
MRI Offers Tunable, Radiation-Free Imaging
- MRI gives multi-planar, high-contrast imaging and adjustable sequences to visualize varied anatomy and physiology.
- It removes ionizing radiation exposure and enables quantitative mapping like temperature monitoring during treatment.
Pelvis And Small Lesion Advantage
- MRI excels in pelvic and small-lesion imaging, enabling targeted biopsies and focal treatments not feasible with CT or ultrasound.
- This allows earlier intervention on tiny mets and treatment of challenging recurrences in the prostate and pelvis.