Role of Interventional Procedures in Channelopathies

2021 ◽  
pp. 255-263
Author(s):  
Georgia Sarquella Brugada ◽  
Koonlawee Nademanee
Keyword(s):  
Interventional Procedures

The Expanding Role of Echocardiography in Interventional Cardiology

2010 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 71 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lindsay A Smith ◽  
Amit Bhan ◽  
Mark J Monaghan ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Interventional Procedures ◽  
Imaging Modality ◽  
Interventional Cardiology ◽  
Design And Technology ◽  
Team Approach ◽  
Medical Problems ◽  
Multidisciplinary Team Approach ◽  
Case Selection ◽  
Optimal Imaging

Echocardiography provides excellent realtime imaging of the heart, making it the imaging modality of choice immediately before, during and after cardiac interventional procedures. It helps to guide case selection and execution of the intervention, evaluates the effects of the intervention and enables early detection of complications. Advances in the design and technology of medical devices and delivery systems, coupled with demand for alternative non-surgical therapies for common medical problems, have led to an increase in the volume, variety and complexity of non-coronary cardiac interventional procedures performed. Many of these procedures require a multidisciplinary team approach and demand optimal imaging to ensure successful outcomes. The aim of this article is to review the expanding role of echocardiography in non-coronary interventional cardiology in adults.

scholarly journals Clinical indications for image-guided interventional procedures in the musculoskeletal system: a Delphi-based consensus paper from the European Society of Musculoskeletal Radiology (ESSR)—part V, knee

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luca Maria Sconfienza ◽  
Miraude Adriaensen ◽  
Domenico Albano ◽  
Andrea Alcala-Galiano ◽  
Georgina Allen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
European Society ◽  
Interventional Procedures ◽  
Patellar Tendinopathy ◽  
Level Of Evidence ◽  
Musculoskeletal Radiology ◽  
Imaging Guidance ◽  
Image Guided ◽  
System A ◽  
Clinical Indications

Abstract Objectives Interventional procedures around the knee are widely adopted for treating different musculoskeletal conditions. A panel of experts from the Ultrasound and Interventional Subcommittees of the European Society of Musculoskeletal Radiology (ESSR) reviewed the existing literature to assess the evidence on image-guided musculoskeletal interventional procedures around the knee, with the goal of highlighting some controversies associated with these procedures, specifically the role of imaging guidance, as well as the efficacy of the medications routinely injected. Methods We report the results of a Delphi-based consensus of 53 experts in musculoskeletal radiology, who reviewed the published literature for evidence on image-guided interventional procedures around the knee to derive a list of pertinent clinical indications. Results A list of 10 statements about clinical indications of image-guided procedures around the knee was created by a Delphi-based consensus. Only two of them had the highest level of evidence; all of them received 100% consensus. Conclusions Ultrasonography guidance is strongly recommended for intra-articular and patellar tendinopathy procedures to ensure the precision and efficacy of these treatments. Prospective randomized studies remain warranted to better understand the role of imaging guidance and assess some of the medications used for interventional procedures around the knee. Key Points • A list of 10 evidence-based statements on clinical indications of image-guided interventional procedures around the knee was produced by an expert panel of the ESSR. • Strong consensus with 100% agreement was obtained for all statements. • Two statements reached the highest level of evidence, allowing us to strongly recommend the use of ultrasonography to guide intra-articular and patellar tendon procedures to ensure higher accuracy and efficacy of these treatments.

scholarly journals (Pseudo) “Exclusive” Contracts: An Insidious Business Practice that Selectively Damages IR

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (01) ◽  
pp. 043-045 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerald Niedzwiecki
Keyword(s):  
Interventional Radiology ◽  
Private Practice ◽  
Interventional Procedures ◽  
Business Practice ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
Exclusive Contracts

AbstractContracting is an important part of running the business of private practice interventional radiology. A basic knowledge of contracting is vital for the practicing interventionalist to best position him or herself to excel in private practice. Exclusive contracts are common in interventional, diagnostic, and radiology practices. Such contracts, however, may significantly limit the practice of individual interventional radiologists and impede the growth of interventional procedures in communities at large. This article outlines the role of exclusive contracts in interventional practices, and describes the limitations of such contracts.

Interventional procedure plans generated by telemedicine visits in spine patients are rarely changed after in-person evaluation

2021 ◽  
pp. rapm-2021-102630
Author(s):  
Alexander M Crawford ◽  
Harry M Lightsey ◽  
Grace X Xiong ◽  
Brendan M Striano ◽  
Nattaly Greene ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Interventional Procedures ◽  
Interventional Procedure ◽  
Demographic Data ◽  
Primary Objective ◽  
Academic Health ◽  
Spinal Disorders ◽  
Clinical Encounters ◽  
Virtual Visits ◽  
The Mean

Background and objectivesThe role of telemedicine in the evaluation and treatment of patients with spinal disorders is rapidly expanding, brought on largely by the COVID-19 pandemic. Within this context, the ability of pain specialists to accurately diagnose and plan appropriate interventional spine procedures based entirely on telemedicine visits, without an in-person evaluation, remains to be established. In this study, our primary objective was to assess the relevance of telemedicine to interventional spine procedure planning by determining whether procedure plans established solely from virtual visits changed following in-person evaluation.MethodsWe reviewed virtual and in-person clinical encounters from our academic health system’s 10 interventional spine specialists. We included patients who were seen exclusively via telemedicine encounters and indicated for an interventional procedure with documented procedural plans. Virtual plans were then compared with the actual procedures performed following in-person evaluation. Demographic data as well as the type and extent of physical examination performed by the interventional spine specialist were also recorded.ResultsOf the 87 new patients included, the mean age was 60 years (SE 1.4 years) and the preprocedural plan established by telemedicine, primarily videoconferencing, did not change for 76 individuals (87%; 95% CI 0.79 to 0.94) following in-person evaluation. Based on the size of our sample, interventional procedures indicated solely during telemedicine encounters may be accurate in 79%–94% of cases in the broader population.ConclusionsOur findings suggest that telemedicine evaluations are a generally accurate means of preprocedural assessment and development of interventional spine procedure plans. These findings clearly demonstrate the capabilities of telemedicine for evaluating spine patients and planning interventional spine procedures.

scholarly journals Computerized Transaxial Tomography: Its Role in the Post-Operative Tumor Case

1976 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 51-58 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. Wortzman
Keyword(s):  
Intracerebral Hemorrhage ◽  
Cerebral Infarction ◽  
Contrast Media ◽  
Tumor Recurrence ◽  
Interventional Procedures ◽  
Accurate Method ◽  
The Brain

SUMMARY:The role of computerized transaxial tomography (CTT) of the brain in 100 post-operative tumor cases is assessed. CTT proves an accurate method of determining tumor recurrence and in evaluating such complications as intracerebral hemorrhage, subdural or extradural hemorrhage, cerebral infarction, hydrocephalus and shunt patency. Its accuracy decreases the need for interventional procedures. Its usefulness may be limited by the presence of metal clips or plates, by radio-opaque contrast media or intracranial air.

Role of Interventional Procedures in Obstetrics and Gynecology

2020 ◽  
Vol 58 (2) ◽  
pp. 445-462
Author(s):  
Michael Weston ◽  
Philippe Soyer ◽  
Matthias Barral ◽  
Anthony Dohan ◽  
Sacha Pierre ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Interventional Procedures ◽  
Obstetrics And Gynecology

Role of Alternative Interventional Procedures When Endo- and Epicardial Catheter Ablation Attempts for Ventricular Arrhythmias Fail

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 606-615 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saurabh Kumar ◽  
Chirag R. Barbhaiya ◽  
Piotr Sobieszczyk ◽  
Andrew C. Eisenhauer ◽  
Gregory S. Couper ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Catheter Ablation ◽  
Ventricular Arrhythmias ◽  
Interventional Procedures

scholarly journals A pictorial review of the utility of CEUS in thoracic biopsies

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gibran T. Yusuf ◽  
Cheng Fang ◽  
Sa Tran ◽  
Deepak Rao ◽  
Sam Bartlett-Pestell ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Lung Cancer ◽  
Interventional Procedures ◽  
Percutaneous Biopsy ◽  
Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound ◽  
Pictorial Review ◽  
Contrast Enhanced ◽  
Procedural Complications ◽  
Vascular Structures ◽  
Personalised Treatment

AbstractLung cancer is one of the commonest malignancies worldwide and necessitates both early and personalised treatment. A key requirement is histological sampling with immunohistochemistry obtained usually from percutaneous biopsy. Conventionally thoracic biopsies are performed using CT guidance, but more recently, there has been development of physician led ultrasound biopsy for pleural lesions. Contrast-enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) has been increasingly used in interventional procedures and is able to offer benefits for thoracic biopsies including improving lesional visualisation and characterisation, targeting viable tissue and avoiding critical vascular structures as well as evaluating for the presence of post-procedural complications. This educational review aims to benefits of the role of CEUS in thoracic biopsies.

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