Interventional vascular radiology is the subspecialty of radiology dedicated to the treatment of multiple pathologies using minimally invasive procedures and guided by imaging techniques. They are less aggressive treatments with less morbidity and mortality than conventional surgery, allowing patients a quick recovery with a shorter hospital stay. It includes treatments on vascular and non-vascular pathologies and oncological treatments. Their role is especially important in many emergency situations where other specialties have no treatment options.
The Vascular Radiologists saves costs and plays a key role in modern medicine. It is a speciality in rapid growth and constant development with a multidisciplinary vocation and with a constant interrelation with other specialities.