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.

Product Recall

FDA announces recall of venous catheter product after missing instructions contribute to 2 deaths

The Class 1 warning is the most serious type of recall, indicating the use of Cardinal Health's UVC insertion tray can cause serious injury or death.

August 23, 2021
lung cancer

Society of Interventional Radiology issues guidance for minimally invasive lung cancer treatments

The documents detail appropriate patient selection for image-guided percutaneous ablation along with post-treatment care and follow-up protocols, among other topics.

August 2, 2021

Interventional radiologists without fellowship training remain crucial to stroke care access

Doctors without neurointerventional certification increase the number of providers offering endovascular therapy by more than 20%, a new surveys shows.

July 27, 2021
overnight night shift attending radiologist burnout. A new policy statement from the American College of Cardiology highlights the importance of career flexibility—including the ability to change hours or work responsibilities when necessary—for cardiologists of all ages. 

Interventional radiologists finish 87% of procedures by 5 PM with new workflow

Focusing on workflow changes rather than staffing levels may be critical to curbing burnout and ensuring providers achieve better work-life balance.

July 26, 2021
While a vast majority of heart transplants in the United States are successful, unplanned hospitalizations after the procedures are still incredibly common. Top 10 reasons for readmission after heart transplant.

Philips earns FDA breakthrough status for interventional IVC filter removal device

In two independent, prospective studies, the laser-guided tool was 96%-99% effective with a major adverse event rate of 0.7%-2%.

July 21, 2021

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.

June 30, 2021

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.

May 20, 2021
Damaged Organ

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.

April 28, 2021