Clinical haematology · UKMLA & AKT
Interventional radiology
A free high-yield preview for the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test. Below are the key points to recognise interventional radiology — the full SA Note notes add investigations, management, complications and 10 practice questions.
Key high-yield points
- Interventional radiology (IR) uses real-time imaging (fluoroscopy, ultrasound, CT) to guide minimally invasive procedures via small skin punctures rather than open surgery. The Seldinger technique is the cornerstone of vascular access: needle puncture → guidewire insertion → needle removal → catheter advanced over wire.
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