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.

VR teaching tool leads to 'significant gains' in procedural skills for IR residents
Experts say implementing VR teaching tools could help address the challenges related to acquiring procedural skills during residency.
Medicare releases guidance on new model targeting ‘wasteful’ radiology procedures
CMS explains how IR specialists can submit prior authorization requests to the federal payment program for seniors, including what evidence is required.
Augmented reality startup that gives interventional radiologists ‘X-ray vision’ during procedures raises $24M
Founded in 2017 using intellectual property developed at the Cleveland Clinic, MediView has introduced a new FDA-cleared surgical navigation and imaging platform.
Interventional radiologists launch 1 of nation’s 1st tumor boards dedicated to cancer pain
Alan Alper Sag, MD, a nationally recognized expert in both bone and nerve interventions with the University of Miami, is captaining the new initiative.
Expert panel develops new breast biopsy guidelines
The recommendations were designed to improve accuracy and safety in diagnosing breast lesions using multiple imaging methods, including DBT, ultrasound and MRI.

VR teaching tool leads to 'significant gains' in procedural skills for IR residents

Experts say implementing VR teaching tools could help address the challenges related to acquiring procedural skills during residency.

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Medicare releases guidance on new model targeting ‘wasteful’ radiology procedures

CMS explains how IR specialists can submit prior authorization requests to the federal payment program for seniors, including what evidence is required.

MediView XR, Inc.'s clinical augmented reality and surgical navigation technology

Augmented reality startup that gives interventional radiologists ‘X-ray vision’ during procedures raises $24M

Founded in 2017 using intellectual property developed at the Cleveland Clinic, MediView has introduced a new FDA-cleared surgical navigation and imaging platform.

Interventional radiologists launch 1 of nation’s 1st tumor boards dedicated to cancer pain

Alan Alper Sag, MD, a nationally recognized expert in both bone and nerve interventions with the University of Miami, is captaining the new initiative.

Expert panel develops new breast biopsy guidelines

The recommendations were designed to improve accuracy and safety in diagnosing breast lesions using multiple imaging methods, including DBT, ultrasound and MRI.

Carbon dioxide a safe, effective contrast alternative for vascular procedures

Researchers believe that it could be especially beneficial in patients with impaired kidney function who may be at risk of adverse reactions to standard ICM.

Ultrasound guidance a safer, more accurate method for biopsies of peripheral lung lesions in children

Ultrasound guidance safer, more effective for biopsies of peripheral lung lesions in pediatric patients

The technique has proven effective in adults, but until recently there has been a lack of data on its use among children.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted 510(k) clearance for the first large-bore continuous vacuum-assisted system to treat pulmonary embolism (PE). The Symphony Thrombectomy System from Imperative Care Inc. enables physicians to remove more clot from the lungs in less time.

FDA clears first large-bore, vacuum-assisted pulmonary embolism thrombectomy system

The Symphony Thrombectomy System eliminates tradeoffs between two priorities—leveraging large-bore power and ease of use vs. efficiently reducing clot burden and delivering improved speed.