This comprehensive textbook on Interventional Radiology: Techniques and Procedures serves as an essential resource for healthcare professionals seeking to understand the rapidly evolving field of minimally invasive, image-guided medical interventions. The book has been meticulously designed to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, offering readers a thorough exploration of the techniques, technologies, and clinical applications that define contemporary interventional radiology practice. Written with both trainees and experienced practitioners in mind, this volume addresses the fundamental principles underlying interventional procedures while providing detailed, step-by-step guidance on performing these complex interventions safely and effectively.

The organization of this book reflects the multifaceted nature of interventional radiology, beginning with foundational concepts in radiation physics, safety standards, and imaging modalities that form the backbone of image-guided interventions. Early chapters establish essential knowledge regarding radiation protection, contrast media, and patient safety protocols that every practitioner must master before advancing to procedural techniques. The text then progresses systematically through vascular access techniques, angiographic methods, and the interpretation of vascular imaging, ensuring readers develop competency in the basic skills upon which all interventional procedures depend. Special attention is given to hemostasis and post-procedure care, recognizing that successful outcomes require expertise extending beyond the technical execution of procedures to encompass comprehensive patient management.

The book’s extensive coverage of specific interventional techniques spans both vascular and non-vascular applications across multiple organ systems and clinical scenarios. Detailed chapters explore neurovascular interventions including mechanical thrombectomy for acute stroke, treatment of aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations, and complex cerebrovascular procedures that have transformed neurological care. Cardiovascular applications receive thorough treatment, with comprehensive discussions of coronary interventions, peripheral arterial disease management, and structural heart procedures. The text addresses oncological applications extensively, recognizing interventional radiology’s critical role in cancer care through tumor ablation, embolization techniques, biopsy procedures, and palliative interventions that improve quality of life for patients with advanced malignancy.