interventional
Interventional medicine is a medical discipline that uses minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat disease. Practitioners rely on image guidance and small instruments—such as catheters, wires, and needles—introduced through the skin or natural orifices to reach target areas. The approach aims to reduce tissue damage, shorten recovery, and often enable outpatient care.
Imaging modalities such as fluoroscopy, ultrasound, computed tomography, or magnetic resonance imaging guide planning and execution.
Common interventional procedures include angioplasty with or without stent placement, embolization to control bleeding or deprive
Interventional methods offer reduced invasiveness, shorter hospital stays, and faster recovery for many conditions, but carry
Since the mid-20th century, interventional techniques have expanded across medicine and continue to evolve with advances