Interventional Radiology - General
Discover the world of interventional radiology! This module offers a clear overview of the basic principles, the crucial roles of interventional radiologists, and their growing importance in patient care.
Frequently Used Instruments - Part 2
- Catheters
- Balloon catheters
- Stents
- Contrast agent
- Medications
Catheters
Catheters can be used for navigation or to inject contrast medium, medications (e.g., chemotherapy, anticoagulants, anesthetics), and embolization materials into the blood vessels. Furthermore, instruments/devices (e.g., stents) can be introduced via catheters.
Catheters come in many types, sizes, and shapes, each with unique properties. Due to the complexity and variability—which is only increasing further—and the anatomical differences between patients, many procedures require specific catheters. Catheters are, therefore, designed for specific procedures and conditions.
For example, flexibility is important if a catheter must be navigated through a problematic curve.
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drs. A. van der Plas (MSK radiologist Maastricht UMC+)
With special thanks to:
dr. S. de Boer (interventional radiologist Maastricht UMC+)
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drs. A. van der Plas (MSK radiologist Maastricht UMC+)
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