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.

Society of Interventional Radiology offers new guidance for treating chronic pelvic pain
The new guidelines focus on pelvic venous disorders, which can cause a wide array of painful symptoms.
Radiology societies fight Medicare Administrative Contractor’s proposed coverage restriction
National Government Services is seeking to limit the use of thermal destruction of the intraosseous basivertebral nerve, aka the Intracept procedure, drawing ire from ACR and SIR.
Company seeks to become a ‘leader in interventional radiology’ with recent acquisition
Quantum Surgical, which specializes in minimally invasive, robotic-assisted cancer care, recently reached a deal to acquire NeuWave Medical, previously held by J&J.
Ablation as effective as surgery for certain kidney cancers
Typically, these cancers are treated via surgical resection, but ablative techniques have gained recognition in recent years due to their less invasive nature.
Neurointerventional radiology generates nearly 15 pounds of waste per procedure
“These findings underscore the urgency for sustainable practices within neurointerventional care to reduce both environmental footprints and costs,” experts write in Radiology.

Ryan Madder, MD, Program Director, Interventional Cardiology Fellowship, William Beaumont University Hospital, Corewell Health East, and Michael Abiragi, MD, cardiology fellow, Frederik Meijer Heart and Vascular Institute, Corewell Health West in Grand Rapids, explain a study showing a small number of high dose cases contribute the majority of staff dose, especially STEMI.

STEMI cases bring high doses of radiation to the cath lab

“We're so focused on quickly taking care of the patient ... we may be forgetting about radiation safety,” one researcher explained.

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Study details 'major shift' in procedural workload burdens

“Understanding how these national patterns manifest within radiology departments is critical for optimizing staffing, credentialing, and quality improvement initiatives,” authors of a new analysis in Academic Radiology contend.

Caught in a lie by 2 states, radiologist now at risk of losing medical license

An interventional rad in California is at risk of having his medical license revoked after the state’s medical board discovered he had previously omitted information about his past.

Hospital patient bays recovery Banner Health and Atlas Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) in Sun City, Arizona.

Office-based interventional labs see boost in pay in 2026

CMS has made it a priority to increase payments for procedures performed by office-based labs and ambulatory surgical centers. This was reflected in policy changes made as part of the 2026 Medicare Physicians Fee Schedule.

Haemonetics acquires Irish medtech company focused on vessel closure for up to $215M

The device at the heart of this transaction is the PerQseal Elite system, a fully bioabsorbable patch for percutaneous vessel closure. The technology has already gained key approvals in Europe.

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Cardiovascular health societies share new performance and quality measures for PAD management

The ACC and AHA have published updated performance and quality measures focused on the diagnosis and management of peripheral artery disease. Several other specialty societies, including SCAI and SIR, also participated in the development of this new document.

Hologic issues safety alert for breast biopsy needles

The safety notice was issued due to the risk of pieces of the needles dislodging into tissue during procedures.

Robotic-assisted RFAs yield better outcomes during lung tumor ablations

Robotic-assisted navigation improves accuracy, halves radiation dose during interventional procedures

Often integrated with artificial intelligence, these systems have been shown to improve accuracy and reproducibility during IR care.

Interventional Imaging

Society of Interventional Radiology offers new guidance for treating chronic pelvic pain

Radiology societies fight Medicare Administrative Contractor’s proposed coverage restriction

Company seeks to become a ‘leader in interventional radiology’ with recent acquisition

Ablation as effective as surgery for certain kidney cancers

Neurointerventional radiology generates nearly 15 pounds of waste per procedure