Moment: Top 5 Common Side Effects After Prostate Artery Embolization [And How to Manage Them]

In this episode, Dr. Rena Malik, MD welcomes Dr. Aaron Fischman to discuss prostate artery embolization (PAE) as a minimally invasive treatment for benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Together, they explore the short-term and long-term outcomes, potential complications, recovery expectations, and the evolving techniques that aim to improve patient results. The conversation provides listeners with practical insights into candidate selection, procedural advancements, and why expertise and patient preparation are key for successful outcomes in PAE. Become a Member to Receive Exclusive Content: renamalik.supercast.com Schedule an appointment with me: https://www.renamalikmd.com/appointments ▶️Chapters: 00:00 Post-embolization symptoms 01:11 Downtime and activity limits 02:25 Readmission and symptom management 03:11 Long-term success and recurrence 06:29 Expected side effects 08:15 Radiation exposure risks 09:45 Ideal candidates for embolization Stay connected with Dr. Aaron Fischman on social media for daily insights and updates. Don’t miss out—follow him now and check out these links! X - https://x.com/bonesz?s=21&t=capJF_nC6iMJjJWqHuZeYw LINKEDIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-fischman-md-fsir-fcirse-fsvm-213a234?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app YOUTUBE - https://youtube.com/@aaronfischmanmd?si=wP7jb0Za32H9Y_mE Let's Connect!: WEBSITE: http://www.renamalikmd.com YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@RenaMalikMD INSTAGRAM: http://www.instagram.com/RenaMalikMD TWITTER: http://twitter.com/RenaMalikMD FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/RenaMalikMD/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/renadmalik PINTEREST: https://www.pinterest.com/renamalikmd/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/RenaMalikMD ------------------------------------------------------ DISCLAIMER: This podcast is purely educational and does not constitute medical advice. The content of this podcast is my personal opinion, and not that of my employer(s). Use of this information is at your own risk. Rena Malik, M.D. will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result from the use of information contained in this podcast including but not limited to economic loss, injury, illness or death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices