Vascular and Non-Vascular Interventional Radiology (RAK_022)

Interventional Radiology is a quickly emerging, highly technological subspecialty of Radiology, offering the patient friendly and less invasive operations in broad spectrum of pathologies.
Interventional Radiology covers vascular and also non-vascular pathology treatment, including oncological interventions under guidance of different visualization methods (X-ray, ultrasound, CT-guided procedures).
The aim of this course is to give more detailed introduction to Interventional Radiology field. During the 8 lessons, which include 10 topics, theoretical and practical lessons will cover the most common clinical conditions routinely handled by interventional radiologists. In every lesson following key points according to CIRSE (Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Society of Europe) Interventional Radiology Curriculum for Medical Students will be discussed:
• indications of the procedure, main guidelines;
• preoperative preparation;
• basic steps of the procedure;
• material spectrum;
• post-procedural care.
During every lesson students will spend 2 hours for acquaintance with theoretical aspects of the topic and 2 hours in cathlab for acquaintance with real radiological work-stations, operation material spectrum and in-vitro simulated manipulation technique with real devices.