Radiology Business February 28, 2025
Interventional radiologists must improve awareness of the specialty among physicians and other providers, according to new survey results published Thursday.
The finding come from a poll of over 500 specialists at a single hospital, published in the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology. About 20% of respondents said they have recommended IR as an alternative to surgery 0% of the time versus 47% who do so in one-quarter of clinical scenarios. Only 10% of specialists surveyed said they offer interventional options in three-quarters or more of patient encounters.
Asked to rate their understanding of interventional radiology, 50% deemed it “adequate,” and 34% said they have a “good” grasp of the specialty. Conversely, 7% have a “poor” understanding, and 9%...
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