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 radiologist launches AI-powered, IR-specific decision support platform
Developed by a board-certified diagnostic and interventional radiologist, the platform was trained using subspecialty data that general AI applications typically lack.
Society of Interventional Radiology names new president
“As I step into the role of president, I look forward to continuing strong advocacy for interventional radiologists and ensuring our members are recognized for the value they provide to the healthcare system and improving patient access to high-quality care."
Emory Healthcare IRs 1st in the world to use newly approved robotic system for liver, prostate procedures
The system was cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in September and was adopted by the interventional team at Atlanta-based Emory shortly after.
FDA shares warning about cath lab procedure kits due to risk of patient injury
The syringes included in several convenience kits should not be used due to a safety risk linked to multiple injuries.
Northwell Health opens $6M new interventional radiology suite
The 1,100-square-foot space is located at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, a 583-bed acute care facility that treats 80,000 patients per year.

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Interventional radiologist launches AI-powered, IR-specific decision support platform

Developed by a board-certified diagnostic and interventional radiologist, the platform was trained using subspecialty data that general AI applications typically lack.

Society of Interventional Radiology names new president

“As I step into the role of president, I look forward to continuing strong advocacy for interventional radiologists and ensuring our members are recognized for the value they provide to the healthcare system and improving patient access to high-quality care."

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Emory Healthcare IRs 1st in the world to use newly approved robotic system for liver, prostate procedures

The system was cleared by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in September and was adopted by the interventional team at Atlanta-based Emory shortly after.

FDA shares warning about cath lab procedure kits due to risk of patient injury

The syringes included in several convenience kits should not be used due to a safety risk linked to multiple injuries.

Long Island Jewish Medical Center LIJ interventional suite IR

Northwell Health opens $6M new interventional radiology suite

The 1,100-square-foot space is located at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, a 583-bed acute care facility that treats 80,000 patients per year.

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Medline recalls millions of devices due to safety risk—FDA threatens ‘regulatory action’ in warning letter

Millions of angiographic syringes were recalled due to a risk of parts becoming loose or disconnected. The FDA, unhappy with Medline's response to this situation, sent the company a new warning letter.

Interventional radiologist 1st in world to deliver newly approved cancer treatment

The completion of the first treatment represents a "significant milestone" for patients with liver cancer, the IR who led the procedure says.

Medicare delays prior authorization pilot program for key interventional radiology service

CMS officially announced the move on April 6, with it applying to the Wasteful and Inappropriate Service Reduction (WISeR) Model.