Demystifying Interventional Radiology: A Guide For Medical Students
by Sriharsha Athreya /
2015 / English / PDF
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This book is a concise introduction to the interventional
radiology field and is designed to help medical students and
residents understand the fundamental concepts related to
image-guided interventional procedures and determine the
appropriate use of imaging modalities in the treatment of various
disorders. It covers the history of interventional radiology;
radiation safety; equipment; medications; and techniques such as
biopsy and drainage, vascular access, embolization, and tumor
ablation. The book also describes the indications, patient
preparation, post-procedure care, and complications for the most
common interventional radiology procedures.
This book is a concise introduction to the interventional
radiology field and is designed to help medical students and
residents understand the fundamental concepts related to
image-guided interventional procedures and determine the
appropriate use of imaging modalities in the treatment of various
disorders. It covers the history of interventional radiology;
radiation safety; equipment; medications; and techniques such as
biopsy and drainage, vascular access, embolization, and tumor
ablation. The book also describes the indications, patient
preparation, post-procedure care, and complications for the most
common interventional radiology procedures.
