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.

Rad techs helpfully ‘stand in a surgeon’s shoes’ thanks to virtual reality
Johns Hopkins researchers demonstrated the worthiness of the concept this year.
CT angiograms help providers 'cut to the chase' when triaging severe headaches in the ED
In the past, when initial CT scans didn’t uncover anything suspicious, patients were often referred for a lumbar puncture to check for blood in their spinal fluid. But those recommendations have started to change.
Boston Scientific recalls premixed embolic agent after two deaths
There have been a total of 11 incidents so far, including seven injuries and two deaths. Boston Scientific said the agent can still be used if operators follow specific instructions during lower GI bleed embolization procedures.
SIR releases new guidance on the use of interventional radiology in pediatric trauma care
Interventional procedures play an integral role in managing traumatic pediatric injuries nonoperatively, though specific guidelines for the use of endovascular interventions in this setting have not been fully defined prior to these latest recommendations.
Cardiology, radiology groups urge insurance provider to rethink imaging policy
SCAI and four other major healthcare organizations signed a joint letter in support of intravascular ultrasound.

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Nearly one-third of interventional radiologists aren’t formally discussing adverse events

Morbidity and mortality conferences offer chances to review negative outcomes and implement practice changes to avoid similar events in the future.

November 11, 2021

Unified research guidelines represent ‘major step forward’ for interventional oncology

More than 60 international experts gathered to bring much-needed standardization to this fast-growing segment of interventional radiology.

October 4, 2021

Radiologist-founded company wins $1.7M for stroke busting device

Mubin Syed, MD, plans to put the money toward research and prototypes, hoping for the device to hit the market in the next two years.

September 22, 2021

New tool helps providers choose follow-up imaging or treatment for patients with aneurysm growth

The triple-S model accurately estimates a patient's risk of intracranial aneurysm rupture based on a handful of risk factors, experts reported in JAMA Neurology.

August 30, 2021

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

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

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Cardiovascular Business

AI improves CT assessments, boosts care for real-world heart patients

Automated AI-generated measurements combined with annotated CT images can improve treatment planning and help referring physicians and patients better understand their disease, explained Sarah Jane Rinehart, MD, director of cardiac imaging with Charleston Area Medical Center.

Cardiovascular Business

AI predicts cardiovascular risk during CT scans—no invasive tests or contrast required

Two advanced algorithms—one for CAC scores and another for segmenting cardiac chamber volumes—outperformed radiologists when assessing low-dose chest CT scans.

Radiology Business

Google teams with Bayer to address radiologist burnout via AI

"Gen AI can help tackle repetitive tasks and provide insights into massive datasets, saving valuable time," Thomas Kurian, CEO of Google Cloud, said Tuesday.

Interventional Imaging

Rad techs helpfully ‘stand in a surgeon’s shoes’ thanks to virtual reality

CT angiograms help providers 'cut to the chase' when triaging severe headaches in the ED

Boston Scientific recalls premixed embolic agent after two deaths

SIR releases new guidance on the use of interventional radiology in pediatric trauma care

Cardiology, radiology groups urge insurance provider to rethink imaging policy

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