The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) is an American national organization of physicians, scientists and allied health professionals dedicated to improving public health through the use of minimally invasive, image-guided therapeutic interventions for
disease management.
It was founded in 1973 as the ''Society of Cardiovascular Radiology'' by an active group in the field who wanted to further develop interventional aspects of radiology. It changed its name to the ''Society of CardioVascular and Interventional Radiology'' in 1983. In April 2002, the name was changed to ''Society of Interventional Radiology'' in order to emphasise the expanding role of
interventional radiology
Interventional radiology (IR) is a medical specialty that performs various minimally-invasive procedures using medical imaging guidance, such as x-ray fluoroscopy, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, or ultrasound. IR performs bo ...
that is no longer limited to the
cardiovascular system
The blood circulatory system is a system of organs that includes the heart, blood vessels, and blood which is circulated throughout the entire body of a human or other vertebrate. It includes the cardiovascular system, or vascular system, tha ...
. The society comprises about 8,000 members (March 2023): including practicing physicians, trainees, scientists and clinical associates, such as physician assistants, nurse practitioners, radiologic technologists and paramedical professionals.
served as the Society's first female president. The
Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology
The ''Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology'' is a monthly peer-reviewed medical journal covering the field of interventional radiology. It was established in 1990 and is published by Elsevier on behalf of the Society of Interventional R ...
(JVIR) is the Society's official journal.
Political action committee
The Society of Interventional Radiology Political Action Committee (SIRPAC) is a nonpartisan political organization that supports political candidates and elected officials who are dedicated to advancing the interests of interventional radiologists and the patients they serve. SIRPAC is funded through donations from SIR members, and uses these funds to support political candidates who have demonstrated a commitment to policies that promote patient access to interventional radiology services and advance the specialty.
During the 2022 election cycle, SIRPAC donated $135,682 to candidates (65.65% to Democrats, 34.35% to Republicans) and raised more than $180,000 from members.
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Angiography
Angiography or arteriography is a medical imaging technique used to visualize the inside, or lumen, of blood vessels and organs of the body, with particular interest in the arteries, veins, and the heart chambers. Modern angiography is performe ...
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Peripheral Artery Disease
Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is an abnormal narrowing of arteries other than those that supply the heart or brain. When narrowing occurs in the heart, it is called coronary artery disease, and in the brain, it is called cerebrovascular diseas ...
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Prostate Artery Embolization
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Uterine artery embolization
Uterine artery embolization is a procedure in which an interventional radiologist uses a catheter to deliver small particles that block the blood supply to the uterine body. The procedure is done for the treatment of uterine fibroids and adenomyos ...
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Radiology organizations
Medical associations based in the United States
Organizations established in 1973
1973 establishments in the United States
Medical and health organizations based in Virginia
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