UCSF Interventional Radiology Review: Enhance Your Skills in IR

Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in interventional radiology with the University of California San Francisco’s comprehensive review program. This comprehensive Clinical Update (SA-CME) offers a thorough, case-based review of the clinical essentials in interventional radiology, helping you improve your competence and skills in the field.

Improve Your Technique and Knowledge in IR

This program features expert insights from renowned specialists in interventional radiology, covering a wide range of topics, including:

• Updates on MR angiography, vein mapping, and interpretation
• Renal ablation, portal vein embolization, and biliary interventions
• Stroke interventions and Neurointerventional procedures
• Musculoskeletal interventions and pain management techniques
• Interventional oncology procedures and vascular interventions

Expert-Led Lectures and In-Depth Discussions

Our expert faculty will guide you through case-based lectures and in-depth discussions on:

• CT Angiography: What’s New?
• Contrast Enhanced Ultrasound and Vein Mapping and Interpretation
• Aortic Aneurysms, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Aorto-iliac Disease
• Superficial Femoral Artery and Restenosis, and many more

Learning Objectives

After completing this activity, participants will be able to:

• Improve technique in arterial and venous interventions
• Understand the implications of interventional oncology procedures
• Describe indications and recommend techniques for gastrointestinal and genitourinary tract interventions
• Know the benefits and limitations in selecting IR devices (shunts, stents, catheters, etc)
• Correctly interpret CT, MR, and US non-invasive vascular images
• Understand the scope of Neurointerventional and Musculoskeletal interventions
• Identify potential pitfalls and safety issues associated with IR procedures to minimize complications

Intended Audience

This activity is designed for radiologists actively practicing interventional radiology, as well as newly qualified interventional radiologists seeking to enhance their knowledge and skills.

Series Release: January 1, 2019. Series Expiration: December 31, 2021 (deadline to register for credit).