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 procedure often as effective as surgery for difficult-to-treat liver cancer
Given the complex nature of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, efforts to develop more effective methods of treating it have increased over the years.
VR could improve breast biopsy skills for trainees
Breast biopsies are the most common image-guided procedure. Despite this, many radiology residents may not be routinely involved in completing these procedures during their training.
Interventional radiologist completes first procedure in US using new embolectomy system
The system was developed to improve the complex, often time-consuming process of navigating through pulmonary arteries during embolectomy procedures.
Including nerve blocks in uterine artery embolizations improves likelihood of same-day discharge
The shorter stay doesn't come at the expense of increased post-procedural complications, authors of a new analysis in JVIR recently shared.
4 deaths prompt updated instructions for embolic agent used in IR procedures
The Obsidio Conformable Embolic is routinely used for vascular embolization procedures.

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.

November 17, 2020

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.

November 16, 2020

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.

November 10, 2020

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.

October 27, 2020

Society of Interventional Radiology publishes new IVC filter guidelines

SIR said that this is its first official clinical practice guidelines, developed using best practice methodologies from the National Academy of Medicine.

September 10, 2020

Catheter-directed therapy treatments for pulmonary embolism on the rise

Catheter-directed therapy (CDT) is being used to treat pulmonary embolism (PE) more and more by healthcare providers, according to new research published in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology.

April 29, 2019

Interventional Imaging

Interventional procedure often as effective as surgery for difficult-to-treat liver cancer

VR could improve breast biopsy skills for trainees

Interventional radiologist completes first procedure in US using new embolectomy system

Including nerve blocks in uterine artery embolizations improves likelihood of same-day discharge

4 deaths prompt updated instructions for embolic agent used in IR procedures