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- Elderly female present with lower extremity swelling.
- High risk for PE.
- US demonstrate acute femoral vein DVT.
- Contraindications for anticoagulation.
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- Young male with CKD requiring emergent hemodialysis.
- Bedside placement of Tunneled dialysis catheter, which is non-functional.
- Abnormal findings on Fluoroscopy.
- Successfully managed by Interventional radiology.
Know the anatomy
- Elderly male presented to ED with acute abdominal pain.
- An Interventional radiologist should have the mind of a clinician, surgeon and a diagnostic radiologist.
- Assist in procedural planning.
- Assist in interpret, diagnose or investigate the problem.
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- Elderly patient presenting with acute abdominal pain.
- High risk for surgery.
- Percutaneous drainage requested.
Intermittent GI bleed
- Middle age patient with acute abdominal pain.
- Acute on chronic pancreatitis.
- Pseudocysts drainages.
- Now presents with drop in Hb, requiring transfusions.
Acute GI Bleed
- Young female with acute on chronic pancreatitis.
- Underwent cystogastrostomy for drainage.
- Presents with drop in Hb.
- Initial negative endoscopy and CT scans.
- Repeat endoscopy demonstrates massive GI bleed.
Basics in Interventional Radiology
- Interventional radiology (IR) is referred as surgical radiology.
- It requires years of training to master the skills needed to perform the wide breadth of minimally invasive procedures.
- The training ranges from learning the basics to latest advancements.
Women Interventions
- Over the past few decades, role of Interventional radiology in women’s health has accelerated.
- Interventional radiology is fundamental in the treatment of multiple conditions that affect women.
- These include uterine fibroids, infertility, chronic pelvic pain, and varicose veins.
Oncologic Interventions
- Interventional radiology plays a prominent role in the oncological management.
- IR input begins with establishing the initial diagnosis of cancer and involvement now extends to minimally invasive treatment of malignancy.
- Often in combination with other modalities.
Gastrointestinal Bleeding Interventions
- A multidisciplinary perspective in the management of gastrointestinal bleeding.
- Speakers from different fields provide a comprehensive perspective to enhance understanding of pathology and management of bleeding.
Lymphatic Interventions
- Lymphatics are the overflow system for the veins.
- Lymphangiogram and embolization play a significant role in managing leaks.
- A multidisciplinary perspective in the assessment and management of various lymphatic disorders.
Venous Sampling
- Venous sampling procedures are generally safe and useful for localizing abnormal tissue and tumors in various organs.
- Competent interventional radiologists must understand the clinical, anatomical, and technical aspects of these procedures.
- A multidisciplinary perspective on the role of venous sampling, techniques, and knowledge sharing.
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Basics in Interventional Radiology
Basics in Interventional Radiology
Interventional radiology (IR) is referred as surgical radiology. It requires years of training to master the skills needed to perform the wide breadth of minimally invasive procedures. The training ranges from learning the basics to latest advancements. This course is dedicated in exploring the basic concepts in Interventional radiology.
Introduction
Equipment
Needles
Sheaths
Guidewires
Guidewires
Catheters
Balloons
Inflation devices
Stents
Contrast
Patient preparation
Consent
Interventional radiology (IR) is referred as surgical radiology. It requires years of training to master the skills needed to perform the wide breadth of minimally invasive procedures. The training ranges from learning the basics to latest advancements. This course is dedicated in exploring the basic concepts in Interventional radiology.
Women Interventions
Women Interventions
Over the past few decades, role of Interventional radiology in womens health has accelerated. Interventional radiology is fundamental in the treatment of multiple conditions that affect women, including uterine fibroids, infertility, chronic pelvic pain and varicose veins. This course explores the various related topics.
Infertility
Postpartum bleeding
Uterine fibroid embolization
Pelvic venous disorders
Over the past few decades, role of Interventional radiology in womens health has accelerated. Interventional radiology is fundamental in the treatment of multiple conditions that affect women, including uterine fibroids, infertility, chronic pelvic pain and varicose veins. This course explores the various related topics.
Oncologic Interventions
Oncologic Interventions
In the present era of transplantation, Interventional radiology plays a prominent role in the oncological managements. IR input begins with establishing the initial diagnosis of cancer, and involvement now extends to minimally invasive treatment of malignancy, often in combination with other modalities. This course explores the various minimally invasive procedures relevant to oncology.
Ablation
Flow-directed
Combined treatments
In the present era of transplantation, Interventional radiology plays a prominent role in the oncological managements. IR input begins with establishing the initial diagnosis of cancer, and involvement now extends to minimally invasive treatment of malignancy, often in combination with other modalities. This course explores the various minimally invasive procedures relevant to oncology.
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What Experts say about IR4U
Dr K Karuppasamy MD,
Interventional radiologist,
Cleveland Clinic
IR4U has been painstakingly built by Dr. Ram Gurajala to benefit all of us who perform pinhole surgeries. Dr. Ram is extremely passionate about equitable access to education and has commendable expertise in providing hands-on training. I've been practicing medicine for nearly 15 years, and IR4U remains a useful tool that I frequently visit to see, learn, and improve my knowledge.
Dr Karthik Damodharan, FRCR
Interventional Radiologist,
MIOT International, Chennai, India
IR4U is a highly interactive educational forum on practical topics in IR which is useful for interventionalists across all levels of expertise right from aspiring IR's to consultants. Through chat rooms, case discussions, courses IR4U has everything to offer for Interventional radiology.
Dr Y Reddi Prasad, FRCR
Interventional Radiologist,
Manipal Hospitals, Bangalore, India
These are the times when a lot of education is being delivered online by many institutions across the world. I am delighted that Dr Ram Gurajala has put in a lot of effort and built the IR4U website. This, I am sure, is going to be very useful for every IR, whether they wish to gain new knowledge, refresh about a procedure, or discuss a clinical scenario.
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Dr. Ram Kishore Gurajala, MD
Interventional Radiologist
About Dr. Ram Kishore Gujarala MD
Dr. Ram Kishore Gurajala, MD, is a distinguished Interventional Radiologist.
Dr. Gurajala embarked on his medical journey at Gandhi Medical College in Hyderabad, India, where he laid the foundation for his exceptional medical education. Subsequently, he pursued his residency training in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology at the esteemed Mersey School of Radiology in Liverpool, UK. This phase of his training not only honed his diagnostic skills but also provided him with a solid background in interventional techniques.
Recognizing the importance of advanced specialization, Dr. Gurajala completed a Fellowship in Interventional Radiology at the renowned Cleveland Clinic. This experience further elevated his expertise and allowed him to contribute significantly to the field.
In addition to his clinical pursuits, Dr. Gurajala is also the visionary behind IR4U.info, a comprehensive educational website. Through this platform, he strives to disseminate knowledge about Interventional Radiology to a broader audience, including medical students, fellow healthcare professionals, and the general public.
Dr. Ram Kishore Gurajala's dedication to his patients, coupled with his commitment to advancing the field of Interventional Radiology, has positioned him as a respected figure in the medical community. His journey from Gandhi Medical College to his current role at Cleveland Clinic exemplifies his relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation in the realm of radiology.
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