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The Kinked Wire

The Kinked Wire

Hosted by Society of Interventional Radiology

Episodes

185

Latest episode

Aug 2026

Language

EN-US

About the show

The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) brings you a new podcast on all the topics that impact your practice of IR, with focused subseries reflecting the broad range of the specialty. In each episode, hosts and guests discuss new clinical opportunities, practice management tips, the latest trends and developments in the specialty, and more. Learn more on sirweb.org, irq.sirweb.org, and sirweb.org/kinkedwire. If you have any ideas for topics or guests, or have any other feedback, let us know at kinkedwire@sirweb.org. For corporate support opportunities, contact SIR at corporaterelations@sirweb.org. The views and opinions expressed in podcast episodes are not necessarily those of the Society of Interventional Radiology. The society does not endorse any companies or products.

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August 13, 202643 min

Episode 85: Building credibility and goodwill in hospital leadership with James B. Spies, MD, MPH, FSIR

In this episode, James B. Spies, MD, MPH, FSIR, speaks with Moaz Choudhary, MD, about the highlights of his career, and how to deal with the highs and lows of managing IR teams. Support the show

August 6, 2026Episode 8423 min

Episode 84: Adrenal vein sampling

In this episode of the Kinked Wire podcast, Parveer Kaur and Lei Yu, MD, discuss how Dr. Yu has seen an increase in the number of adrenal vein sampling procedures she does in Omaha. She also dives into why her methodical approach works for her, and her patients. Support the show

July 30, 20267 min

JVIR audio abstracts: August 2026

Articles Comparison of Functional Outcomes and Safety of Acute Carotid Stent Placement versus Thrombectomy Alone in the Treatment of Patients with Tandem Occlusions in Acute Ischemic Stroke ( Read ) Portal Vein Stent Placement in a Pancreatic Cancer Cohort: Outcomes and Predictors of Portal Stent Occlusion ( Read ) Stereotactic Percutaneous Thermal Ablation of Primary and Metastatic Liver Tumors: A Prospective Registry-Based Study ( Read ) Host Marie Hamel, the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University Audio editor Andrew Sasser, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine Abstract readers Donald Chow, Saint Louis University School of Medicine Evan Massa, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Sara Sadok, University of Illinois College of Medicine - Chicago Support the show

July 16, 2026Episode 8341 min

Episode 83: Fibroids on your FYP

In this episode of the Kinked Wire vodcast, Gabrielle Dickerson, Nossin Khan and Emily Kim join host Keith M. Horton, MD, FSIR for a discussion about their research presented at the SIR 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting. The research centers around uterine fibroids and how patients learn about potential minimally invasive treatment options, like uterine fibroid embolization, through social media. Learn more about uterine fibroids on the Radiology Health Equity Coalition website: https://www.radhealthequity.org/About-Us/For-Patients/Uterine-Fibroid-Resources Support the show

July 9, 2026Episode 8222 min

Episode 82: From RFS to Educator: Mentorship and connection building with Joshua Kuban, MD, FSIR

In this episode of the Kinked Wire, RFS’s Joshua Baker, MD, speaks with Joshua Kuban, MD, FSIR, one of the 2026 IR Residency Practicum program directors. From seeking out mentors to building referral relationships, Dr. Kuban discusses the importance of finding connections in IR. PLUS: Learn about the upcoming changes to this year’s IR Residency Practicum. Support the show

June 25, 20268 min

JVIR audio abstracts: July 2026

Articles Understanding Recurrence in Pelvic Venous Disorders through the Symptoms-Varices-Pathophysiology Classification: A Multicenter Prospective Cohort Study ( Read ) Oncologic Outcomes of Microwave Ablation of Biopsy-Proven cT1a Renal Cell Carcinomas ( Read ) Patient and Lesion Characteristics Associated with 12-Month Clinical Maturation after Angioplasty of Immature Autogenous Arteriovenous Dialysis Fistulae ( Read ) Host Marie Hamel, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University Audio Editor Andrew Sasser, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine Abstract Readers Cassandra Pfeiffer, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Bryant Nelson, Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Anirudh Maddali, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine Support the show

June 11, 2026Episode 108 min

Episode 81: Get ready for a different kind of meeting: SIR EDGE

EDGE program committee members Ziv J Haskal, MD, FSIR; Brian Funaki, MD, FSIR; and Daniel Sze, MD, PhD, FSIR came together to discuss what you can expect from this year's meeting in Louisville, KY. Attend the meeting and learn through cases, decisions and real‑world judgment. Watch the vodcast Register for EDGE Support the show

June 4, 2026Episode 930 min

Episode 80: Early career pathways to education leadership

Lei Yu, MD, the ECS secretary, speaks with former SIR president Parag J. Patel, MD, FSIR, on early career pathways for education leadership, how to overcome imposter syndrome and use the best of your time, and how to navigate your place and identity in the early career days. Support the show

May 28, 202613 min

JVIR audio abstracts: June 2026

Articles The Society of Interventional Radiology Practice Guidance Document on Venous Origin Chronic Pelvic Pain in Women ( Read ) Comparative Prognostic Accuracy of Model for End-Stage Liver Disease Scores and the Freiburg Index of Post–Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Survival in Patients Undergoing Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt Procedure for Ascites or Gastroesophageal Bleeding: A Meta-Analysis of Time-Specific Mortality ( Read ) Intravascular Lithotripsy for Peripheral Artery Calcification: 30-Day and 6-Month Outcomes from the RESTORE ATK Study ( Read ) Transarterial Embolization to Improve Plantar Heel Pain: 6-Month Results from a Prospective Case Series ( Read ) Feasibility and Early Outcomes of SingleSession Percutaneous Cholecystolithotomy Using Holmium Laser Lithotripsy Followed by Primary Tract Closure via Cholecystopexy ( Read ) Percutaneous Image-Guided Screw Fixation Combined with Cementoplasty for Radiation-Induced Pelvic Insufficiency Fractures: Feasibility, Safety, and Early Outcomes in a Multicenter Retrospective Study ( Read ) Host Marie Hamel, Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University Audio Editor Andrew Sasser, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Abstract Readers Shobhit Chamoli, Armed Forces Medical College Tiffany Nakla, Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine Agnes Manish, Loma Linda University Sekeena Siddiq, Western University of Health Sciences Emily Jagenburg, Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine Ahmed Alzubaidi, Wayne State University School of Medicine Support the show

May 14, 2026Episode 831 min

Episode 79: IR Trailblazers 2

As part of the SIR Resident Fellow and Student Section initiative, this special episode of the Kinked Wire is part of the IR Trailblazers series. Joshua Baker, MD, and Alexander Misono, MD, MBA, discuss career guidance, practice, innovations, skill development, and professional identity building. SIR thanks Medtronic for its generous support of the Kinked Wire. Contact us with your ideas and questions, or read more about interventional radiology in IR Quarterly magazine or SIR's Patient Center. Support the show

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