Vascular Radiology

Vascular radiology is a type of

interventional radiology

, which uses image guidance methods to gain access to and view most organs, and organ systems, for diagnostic or treatment purposes. Images are used to direct interventional procedures, which are usually done with needles and catheters. Through a wide range of

minimally invasive techniques

, certain conditions can be treated through the skin that might otherwise require surgery. Common interventional imaging technologies include

fluoroscopy

,

CT

,

ultrasound

and

MRI

. Common vascular radiology procedures may include:

angiography

;

balloon angioplasty/stent; embolisation

; and

thrombolysis

. Vascular Radiology is undertaken by

International Radiologists

and

Vascular Surgeons

.