A medical specialty utilizing imaging techniques to guide minimally invasive procedures for diagnosis and treatment.
Imaging technique used to visualize blood vessels in various parts of the body, often to diagnose conditions like blockages or abnormalities.
A procedure in which foreign substances are injected into blood vessels to block or reduce blood flow, commonly used to treat conditions like aneurysms or tumors.
Insertion of a thin tube (catheter) into a blood vessel or cavity for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes, such as administering medication or removing blockages.
Removal of tissue samples for examination under a microscope, often guided by imaging techniques to target specific areas of concern.
A minimally invasive procedure that uses heat generated by radio waves to destroy abnormal tissues, commonly used to treat tumors in organs like the liver or kidneys.
Treatment aimed at dissolving blood clots within blood vessels, typically performed using medication delivered directly to the clot via a catheter.
Refers to procedures performed through the skin, without the need for surgical incisions, often using needles or catheters guided by imaging techniques.
Placement of a small mesh tube (stent) within a blood vessel or duct to provide structural support and maintain patency, commonly used to treat narrowed or blocked arteries.
Real-time imaging technique that uses X-rays to visualize internal structures and monitor the progress of procedures, commonly used in IR to guide catheter placement and monitor interventions.