Interventional Imaging

A subspecialty of interventional radiology (IR) uses image-guided, minimally-invasive procedures to diagnose and treat various diseases. Interventional radiologists rely on angiography, mobile C-arm and fluoroscopy imaging systems to perform thrombolysis, embolization, biopsies, vascular and other minimally invasive procedures, which can reduce recovery time, risk and costs. Find more IR content on the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) page.

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Trainees are able to estimate the cost of common interventional radiology devices less than 20% of the time

Postgraduate radiologists had particular trouble with high-cost items, such as IVC filters, stent grafts and EVAR grafts, researchers reported in the Irish Medical Journal.

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Healthcare faces ‘pressing’ need to develop nonradiology nurses’ knowledge of interventional radiology

Creating IR nursing specialty education and resources would be a good start, according to a small group of nurses from a 460–bed hospital.

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Interventional radiology is a top earning specialty, so why are political advocacy donations lagging?

Part of the disconnect revolves around education, and making sure IR physicians know how their profession is affected by the legislative process.

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Interventional radiology community calls on WHO to enhance access to IR services across the globe

Specifically, the open letter urges the World Health Organization to address the IR care gap between low- and high-income countries.

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40% of interventional radiology lawsuits are nonmedical, with employment, disability the top disputes

IR providers should consult experienced legal counsel to guide them in both malpractice and workplace-related concerns, experts explained recently.

New outpatient interventional radiology procedure safely ‘stuns’ arthritis pain

Cooled radiofrequency ablation works by directing low-grade current to crucial nerve areas, slowing pain signals to the brain.

Many IR procedures could not be delayed during the pandemic due to their ‘central role in patient care’

Interventional rad volumes didn't fall as hard as diagnostic imaging totals which should spark conversation about redefining "essential" procedures.

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Growing number of interventional radiology residents is raising the value of academic medical centers

An IR expert with Oregon Health Sciences University shared his argument recently in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology.

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