UCSF Interventional Radiology Reviewexplores topics relevant to the practice, from IR fundamentals and basics to cutting-edge vascular interventions and complex interventional oncology techniques.
With primary emphasis on body interventions, this mix of didactic online video CME lectures and case-based reviews covers all routine vascular and non-vascular IR procedures. Additional focus is given to indications, pre-procedural assessment, technical aspects of procedures, and post-procedural follow-up. Highlighted continuing medical education topics include:
Arterial, venous, and non-vascular interventions
Liver tumor panel discussion
Spine and musculoskeletal procedures
Geniculate, prostate artery, and uterine artery embolization
Pelvic venous disease treatment
Liquid embolics
And more…
* Date of Original Release: January 1, 2025
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
At the conclusion of this activity, the participant will be able to:
Improve technique in arterial and venous interventions
Understand the scope of interventional oncology procedures
Describe indications and recommend techniques for gastrointestinal and genitourinary tract interventions
Know the benefits and limitations in selecting IR devices (balloons, stents, catheters, etc.)
Correctly interpret CT, MR, US, and angiographic vascular images
Understand the scope of neurointerventional and musculoskeletal interventions
Identify potential pitfalls and safety issues associated with IR procedures in order to minimize complications