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.

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 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.
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.

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.

Recor Medical's Paradise Ultrasound Renal Denervation System

New hypertension management recs support use of interventional radiology procedure

In patients with treatment-resistant hypertension, the procedure has the potential to produce sustained blood pressure reductions for 36 months or longer.

Interventional procedure offers patients a year or more of pain relief from osteoarthritis

The procedure reduces inflammation and pain, and allows patients to achieve relief without having to undergo surgery and months of physical therapy during recovery.

Instylla Embrace Hydrogel Embolic System

New liquid embolic agent for hypervascular tumors gains FDA’s premarket approval

Instylla's Embrace Hydrogel Embolic System minimizes bleeding risks during the embolization of hypervascular tumors in the peripheral arteries.