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Marchigiano G, Riendeau D, Jo Morse C. New technology applications: thrombolysis of acute deep vein thrombosis. Crit Care Nurs Q 2006; 29:312-23; quiz 324-5. [PMID: 17063098 DOI: 10.1097/00002727-200610000-00004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Treatment of deep vein thrombosis traditionally has focused on preventing the potentially life-threatening complication of pulmonary embolism rather than on removing or reducing the thrombus. Although treatment with anticoagulants may prevent thrombus propagation, the body's intrinsic thrombolytic system is left to attempt clot dissolution. Because this natural process is generally ineffective in its ability to fully recanalize a proximal vein, the risks of recurrent thrombosis as well as the disabling complication of postthrombotic syndrome increase. Moreover, the long-term consequences of postthrombotic syndrome include pain, disability, and, for many, a significant decrease in the quality of life. Recent technology using high-frequency, low-power ultrasound, or mechanical thrombectomy with catheter-directed delivery of a thrombolytic drug directly into the clot is available and showing promise. Nurses are caring for patients who receive endovascular interventions with lytic infusions. The nursing challenge is to provide safe and effective patient care.
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Siragusa DA. Vascular and interventional radiology training: a perspective from the Association of Program Directors in Interventional Radiology. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2006; 17:S155-8. [PMID: 17142697 DOI: 10.1097/01.rvi.0000247915.33121.c2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022] Open
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Rilling WS. Interventional Radiology Training: Current Status and the Rationale for Change. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2006; 17:S159-62. [PMID: 17142698 DOI: 10.1097/01.rvi.0000247945.25904.f9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Patel AA, Gould DA. Simulators in Interventional Radiology Training and Evaluation: A Paradigm Shift Is on the Horizon. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2006; 17:S163-73. [PMID: 17142699 DOI: 10.1097/01.rvi.0000247928.77832.c4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/22/2023] Open
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Haugh R. Less invasive cardiovascular treatments shift spotlight to catheterization labs. HOSPITALS & HEALTH NETWORKS 2006; 80:48-50, 52, 2. [PMID: 16915971] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Less invasive techniques for treating cardiovascular problems--such as placing stents and coils inside diseased blood vessels--are shining a larger spotlight on hospitals' catheterization labs. A big challenge: Turf wars among surgeons, radiologists and other physicians. Even more troubling: dramatic payment changes proposed by CMS.
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Leaney B. What's new in vascular interventional radiology? Aortic stent grafting. AUSTRALIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN 2006; 35:294-7. [PMID: 16680206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Medical therapies are moving progressively toward 'minimally invasive' techniques resulting in less physiological disruption, smaller 'entry points', reduced intra- and post-operative complications, and earlier discharge. This is exemplified by the emerging technique of abdominal aortic aneurysm treatment with percutaneous endoluminal stent grafting. OBJECTIVE This article aims to provide an update on aortic stent grafts. DISCUSSION Aortic stent grafting carries less risk to the patient, is associated with less morbidity and mortality than traditional surgical procedures, and results in earlier discharge. Care in preoperative assessment to ensure the best match between patient and graft is essential, as is attentive postoperative follow up.
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Towbin RB, Baskin KM, Cahill AM, Kaye RD. Interventional radiology: a modular approach. Pediatr Radiol 2006; 36:378-85. [PMID: 16408173 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-005-0047-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2005] [Revised: 09/22/2005] [Accepted: 10/03/2005] [Indexed: 10/25/2022]
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The authors offer a modular approach to the development of new procedures in the field of pediatric interventional radiology as a conceptual model and a springboard for further discussion.
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Shlomovitz E, Amaral JG, Chait PG. Image-guided therapy and minimally invasive surgery in children: a merging future. Pediatr Radiol 2006; 36:398-404. [PMID: 16547699 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-006-0112-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2005] [Revised: 12/19/2005] [Accepted: 12/21/2005] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Minimally invasive image-guided therapy for children, also known as pediatric interventional radiology (PIR), is a new and exciting field of medicine. Two key elements that helped the rapid evolution and dissemination of this specialty were the creation of devices appropriate for the pediatric population and the development of more cost-effective and minimally invasive techniques. Despite its clear advantages to children, many questions are raised regarding who should be performing these procedures. Unfortunately, this is a gray zone with no clear answer. Surgeons fear that interventional radiologists will take over additional aspects of the surgical/procedural spectrum. Interventional radiologists, on the other hand, struggle to avoid becoming highly specialized technicians rather than physicians who are responsible for complete care of their patients. In this article, we briefly discuss some of the current aspects of minimally invasive image-guided therapy in children and innovations that are expected to be incorporated into clinical practice in the near future. Then, we approach the current interspecialty battles over the control of this field and suggest some solutions to these issues. Finally, we propose the development of a generation of physicians with both surgical and imaging skills.
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Lyon SM, Cavanagh K. Uterine artery embolisation - a treatment alternative for women with fibroids. AUSTRALIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN 2006; 35:300-3. [PMID: 16680207] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND Fibroids are a common benign tumour of the female reproductive tract. Uterine artery embolisation is a minimally invasive catheter based technique that compares favourably with surgical treatments. OBJECTIVE Uterine artery embolisation is an intervention that is especially suited to women who wish to preserve their uterus. This article briefly outlines the medical and surgical treatment options for fibroids with an in depth focus on fibroid embolisation. DISCUSSION Australian interventional radiologists have been performing uterine artery embolisation for fibroid disease successfully for a number of years. This procedure - like any intervention - is not without complication, but it does enable women a valid alternative treatment pathway for fibroids. General practitioners can discuss the procedure with their local interventional radiologist and can foster a broader understanding of the process with their female patients when considering treatment options.
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Guduguntla M, Subramaniam R. Vertebroplasty - a new treatment for vertebral compression fractures. AUSTRALIAN FAMILY PHYSICIAN 2006; 35:304-7. [PMID: 16680208] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/09/2023]
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BACKGROUND The lifetime risk of a vertebral body compression fracture is 16% for women and 5% for men. Vertebroplastyn involves the injection of artificial bone cement and an opacifier into the inter-trabecular marrow space of the fractured vertebra. OBJECTIVE This article describes vertebroplasty as a treatment of vertebral compression fractures. DISCUSSION Treatment for vertebral compression fractures regardless of aetiology has been largely conservative and directed toward pain control. Vertebroplasty has gained popularity since 1987 for treatment of vertebral compression fractures. Vertebroplasty is a safe, effective, and cost effective procedure when performed in an appropriate technical environment by adequately trained interventional radiologists.
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Ray CE, Gupta R, Blackwell J. Changes in the American Interventional Radiology Literature: Comparison over a 10-Year Time Period. Cardiovasc Intervent Radiol 2006; 29:599-604. [PMID: 16565796 DOI: 10.1007/s00270-005-0209-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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PURPOSE To determine the changes that occurred regarding interventional radiologic research in the major American radiology journals between 1992-1993 and 2002-2003. METHODS Articles published in three major American radiology journals (Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, American Journal of Roentgenology, and Radiology) during two distinct 24-month time periods (1992-1993 and 2002-2003) were evaluated. All articles judged to be pertinent to the interventional radiologic community were included. Investigations included in journal subheadings other than "interventional" or "vascular radiology" were included if the emphasis of the article was on a vascular imaging modality or peripheral intervention. Exclusions included: case reports, technical reports, letters to the editor, breast interventions, and primary neurointerventions. Data were collected regarding the affiliations of the primary author (nationality, hospital type, department); primary category of interest of the investigation; funding information; and study design variables. Two-by-two chi-squared statistical analyses were performed comparing the variables from the early and late data sets. RESULTS A total of 405 articles met the inclusion criteria for the early data set (1992-1993); 488 articles met the inclusion criteria for the late data set (2002-2003). Variables that demonstrated a statistically significant decrease from the early data set to the late data set included: articles in which the primary author was from a department of radiology (91.1% vs. 86.3%; p < 0.025); articles written by a primary author who was American (69.4% vs. 44.6%; p < 0.001); and articles with a primary category of investigation that had a nonvascular intervention focus (22.7% vs. 11.9%; p < 0.001). Variables that demonstrated a statistically significant increase from the early data set to the late data set included primary authors from Western Europe (18.0% vs. 30.1%; p < 0.001) and Asia (6.6% vs. 18.4%; p < 0.001), the primary field of investigation, with significant increases noted for primary cancer interventions (6.5% vs. 13.3%; p < 0.001), gynecologic interventions (0.2% vs. 4.5%; p < 0.001), stent-grafts (0 vs. 2.9%; p < 0.001), and spine interventions (0 vs. 1.8%; p < 0.01). Studies receiving funding also demonstrated a significant increase when comparing the early and late data sets (11.3% vs. 23.0%, respectively; p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS Articles published in the American radiologic literature have changed significantly over the past 10 years. Primary authors are more likely to be nonradiologists and less likely to be American. Investigations dealing primarily with nonvascular interventions are less common; however, some forms of intervention (particularly cancer interventions) are seen more frequently in the literature. The percentage of funded projects has more than doubled in the same time frame.
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Baerlocher MO, Asch MR. The interventional radiologist as "clinician": what does it mean? CanMEDS for the interventional radiologist. Can Assoc Radiol J 2006; 57:25-9. [PMID: 16719209] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/09/2023] Open
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Fogarty TJ. Is the future here and now and passed you by? THE AMERICAN HEART HOSPITAL JOURNAL 2006; 4:172-3. [PMID: 16894250 DOI: 10.1111/j.1541-9215.2006.05574.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/11/2023]
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Goldberg SN, Bonn J, Dodd G, Dupuy D, Geschwind JH, Hicks M, Hume KM, Lee FT, Lewis CA, Lencioni RA, Omary RA, Rundback JH, Silverman S, Dorfman GS. Society of Interventional Radiology Interventional Oncology Task Force: Interventional Oncology Research Vision Statement and Critical Assessment of the State of Research Affairs. J Vasc Interv Radiol 2005; 16:1287-94. [PMID: 16221897 DOI: 10.1097/01.rvi.0000182220.11020.55] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Lasjaunias P. [Innovations in interventional pediatric neuroradiology]. JBR-BTR : ORGANE DE LA SOCIETE ROYALE BELGE DE RADIOLOGIE (SRBR) = ORGAAN VAN DE KONINKLIJKE BELGISCHE VERENIGING VOOR RADIOLOGIE (KBVR) 2005; 88:266. [PMID: 16302349] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Radiology is a key specialty within a liver transplant program. Interventional techniques not only contribute to graft and recipient survival but also allow appropriate patient selection and ensure that recipients with severe liver decompensation, hepatocellular carcinoma or portal hypertension are transplanted with the best chance of prolonged survival. Equally inappropriate selection for these techniques may adversely affect survival. Liver transplantation is a dynamic field of innovative surgical techniques with a requirement for interventional radiology to parallel these developments. This paper reviews the current practice within a major European center for adult and pediatric transplantation.
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Niinimäki J, Ojala R, Kurunlahti M, Sequeiros RB, Tervonen O. [Radiology supporting the treatment of back pain]. DUODECIM; LAAKETIETEELLINEN AIKAKAUSKIRJA 2005; 121:377-83. [PMID: 15799252] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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Bazell R. Your health in the 21st century. The frontier: interventional radiology. NEWSWEEK 2005; 145:86-7. [PMID: 16375159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/05/2023]
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Baerlocher MO, Asch MR. The future of radiology research. Can Assoc Radiol J 2004; 55:315-20. [PMID: 15646461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/01/2023] Open
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The field of radiology has grown significantly over the past 25 years. This can in large part be attributed to advances in research and, indeed, the future of the field depends on this continued tradition. Although funding to radiology research has increased substantially in the past decade, much of the research is being carried out by researchers who are not radiologists, with research funding being distributed accordingly. There are clear indications that too few radiologists are performing research for a variety of reasons, including a shortage of time, training and manpower. At the same time, there are indications that radiologists-in-training (fellows, residents and medical students) are interested in a future dual clinical-research career. We review the issues pertinent to research in radiology, with a focus on interventional radiology, at a time when the fostering of research in radiology has become of paramount importance.
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Roberts AC. The 2004 Dr. Charles T. Dotter Lecture: Interventional Radiology Today—What Would Charles Dotter Say? J Vasc Interv Radiol 2004; 15:1357-61. [PMID: 15590786 DOI: 10.1097/01.rvi.0000146716.56817.2c] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Burgess K, Slovis TL. The gold standard: PACS alchemy and the gold standard. Pediatr Radiol 2004; 34:931-2. [PMID: 15517237 DOI: 10.1007/s00247-004-1296-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/15/2004] [Accepted: 06/25/2004] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Chow KW. Reflections of a septuagenarian - radiology: past, present and future. ANNALS OF THE ACADEMY OF MEDICINE, SINGAPORE 2004; 33:671-5. [PMID: 15536675] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/01/2023]
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Ultrasound (US)-guided biopsy of thyroid nodules, abdominal masses, liver masses, random core liver biopsies, as well as aspiration of abdominal or pleural fluid is now routine practice. The ability of US to guide biopsy of abnormalities seen on cross-sectional imaging studies is well recognized as an efficient and effective means of achieving a tissue diagnosis. Its use requires basic knowledge of US image analysis, but clinically useful intuitive and nonintuitive methods can enhance its strengths. The purpose of this review is to provide a practical guide to some of these tricks that may be useful in everyday clinical practice.
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Green J, Thrall J. Procedures that may be replaced by CT. AJR Am J Roentgenol 2004; 183:8. [PMID: 15461306] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 04/30/2023]
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