A Potpourri of Neuro IR Cool Stuff for the Interventional Radiologist

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

1:15 PM - 2:30 PM ET

Location: 716A

Coordinator(s)

Manraj Heran, MD (he/him/his)

Diagnostic and Interventional Neuroradiologist; Pediatric Interventional Radiologist
BC Children's Hospital; Vancouver General Hospital, Canada
Joseph Gemmete, MD, FACR, FSIR

Professor
Central Michigan University, United States

This session offers interventional radiologists a dynamic survey of high-impact topics in neurointerventional radiology. Through focused presentations, participants will explore practical INR tools, middle meningeal artery embolization, diagnosis and management of CSF leaks and intracranial hypotension, carotid dissection treatment strategies, and CSF-venous fistula embolization. Case-based insights and expert perspectives provide actionable takeaways applicable to clinical practice, making this an essential session for IRs looking to expand their neuro IR skillset.

Learning Objectives:

Identify essential tools and technologies used in interventional neuroradiology and describe their clinical applications, outline patient selection criteria, procedural technique, and expected outcomes for middle meningeal artery embolization
Recognize the clinical and imaging features of cerebrospinal fluid leak and spontaneous intracranial hypotension, discuss endovascular and medical management strategies for carotid dissection, including common technical pitfalls and how to avoid them
Explain the technical approach, embolic agent selection, and outcomes associated with CSF-venous fistula embolization.

Presentations:

1:15 PM - 1:25 PM ET

INR Tools For The Interventional Radiologist (How To Make Your Life Better)
Speaker: Jesse Jones, MD (he/him/his) – UAB Neurosurgery
1:25 PM - 1:35 PM ET

Middle Meningeal Artery Embolization: The Essentials
Speaker: Joseph J. Gemmete, MD, FACR, FSIR – Central Michigan University
1:35 PM - 1:45 PM ET

I'm Leaking! - Diagnosis And Management Of CSF Leak And Intracranial Hypotension
Speaker: Manraj Kanwal Singh Heran, MD (he/him/his) – BC Children's Hospital; Vancouver General Hospital
1:45 PM - 1:55 PM ET

Carotid Dissection: Strategies For Treatment And Avoiding Pitfalls
Speaker: Hugo Cuellar-Saenz, MD, PhD, MBA (he/him/his) – LSU Health Shreveport
1:55 PM - 2:05 PM ET

CSF-Venous Fistula Embolization for Treatment of Spontaneous Intracranial Hypotension
Speaker: Nicholas T. Befera, MD (he/him/his) – Duke University
2:05 PM - 2:15 PM ET

Controversies and Challenges in Managing Acute Ischemic Stroke
Speaker: Jesse Jones, MD (he/him/his) – UAB Neurosurgery
2:15 PM - 2:30 PM ET

Q&A