Tag Archives: interventional radiology

Radiology Department
4
Feb

Overview

Radiology provides diagnostic imaging including x ray CT MRI ultrasound nuclear medicine and image guided interventions. It supports clinical decision making with timely reports and consultations.

Modalities and Access

Modalities are organized by clinical need with dedicated CT MRI and ultrasound suites. Scheduling and triage prioritize emergent and inpatient studies.

Interventional Radiology

IR performs minimally invasive procedures such as embolization biopsies and ablations under imaging guidance, offering alternatives to open surgery.

Informatics and PACS

PACS RIS and reporting workflows integrate imaging with the EHR for efficient access, structured reporting and quality assurance programs.

Charles Dotter
4
Feb

Overview

Charles Dotter pioneered percutaneous transluminal angioplasty and image guided catheter techniques that launched interventional radiology.

Key Contributions

Developed catheter based methods to dilate stenotic vessels and introduced minimally invasive vascular therapies under imaging guidance.

Impact on Medicine

Dotter’s innovations reduced the need for open surgery and expanded therapeutic options across vascular and oncologic care.

Honors and Legacy

Recognized as a founder of interventional radiology with lasting influence on endovascular therapy and device development.