What is Interventional Radiology?

Interventional radiology (IR) is based on image guidance for the purpose of treating patients
Interventional procedures often replace surgical procedures
IR involve no large incisions, less risk, less pain with a shorter and better recovery period
Interventional radiologists (IRs) use their expertise in reading X-rays, ultrasound and other medical images to guide small instruments such as catheters (tubes that measure just a few millimeters in diameter) through the blood vessels or other pathways to treat many diseases percutaneously (through the skin)
These procedures are typically much less invasive and much cheaper than traditional surgery
Advantages to patients include less risk, less pain and shorter recovery times
General naesthesia is usually avoided
Most procedures can be performed on an outpatient basis or require only a short In Hospital stay
The entire team is highly qualified and dedicated to all patients coming out from all the Caribbean
Procedures include Emergency and Regular Procedures

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