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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Image-guided injections for back pain cost 14 times more in hospital settings compared to clinics

Shifting these outpatient interventional procedures from hospital-based rooms toward clinic-based settings also helped reduce wait and exam times, experts reported in JACR.

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Interventional radiologists taking hold of genitourinary procedure market, performing 90% of surgeries

Urologists still maintain a majority of nephro-ureteral catheter and ureteral stent placements, researchers reported in JACR.

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Interventional radiologists leading fewer kidney stone removal procedures

While IR experts still complete a majority of initial renal access exams, urologists are narrowing the gap.

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CT-directed strategy boosts IVC filter retrieval rates to 99% among trauma patients

Contrast-enhanced imaging can help clinicians assess thromboembolism earlier and determine if and when to remove filters, researchers explained in Clinical Imaging.

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Privately held startup focused on wireless interventional radiology tech announces launch

Salt Lake City-based Xenter is using physiological and intravascular imaging data to better treat heart and vascular diseases, among other goals.

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Radiology, other multispecialty groups urge caution with GBCAs during interventional pain procedures

A group of 11 societies issued a practice advisory recently to help physicians better select contrast agents and manage adverse events.

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Radiologist preferences driving significant cost variability in common imaging-guided procedures

Stanford scientists believe the data underline the need to educate rads about standardization to help curb costs and deliver value.

Interventionalists are significant contributors to radiology’s overall role in climate change

Over the course of a single work week, one IR department emitted the equivalent of driving an average car 58,300 miles.