Introductory Lecture #1

  1. Introduction To Vascular and Interventional Radiology
  2. On Call Resident Responsibilities
    • Pre-procedure Assessment and Care
    • Consent
    • Intra-procedure Monitoring
    • Post-procedure Follow-up and Care
  3. Laboratory Results
    • Correction of Abnormal Labs
  4. General Pharmacologic Considerations
    • Analgesia/Anesthesia
    • Conscious Sedation
    • Antibiotic Treatment
    • Anticoagulation
    • Renal Insufficiency
    • Contrast Allergies
      • Premedication
    • Other
  5. Imaging of the Vascular System
    • Plain Film
    • Angiography
    • Contrast Agents
      • Iodinated
      • CO2
      • Gadolinium
    • Vascular Catheterization
    • Risks/Complications
    • Ultrasound
      • Doppler
      • Intravascular Ultrasound
    • CT
      • CT Angio
    • MRI/MRA
    • Nuclear Medicine
  6. Tour of Angiography Section and Suite