Interventional Radiology Services

Interventional radiology was truly beginning to achieve recognition as a viable specialty. The American Board of Radiology announced it would consider offering Certificates of Added Qualifications (CAQs) in vascular and interventional radiology beginning in 1994. HCFA developed a Medicare specialty designation for interventional radiology, and "int... erventional radiology" was defined in defined in Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary for the first time. Additionally, the National Library of Medicine selected JVIR to be included in Index Medicus. Bylaws changes were approved to open the member-in-training category to third and fourth year radiology residents and assessed minor dues. Canadian members were allowed to choose between active and corresponding member status. Amendments to the inactive member category revised it to include those retired strictly from the practice of interventional radiology and not just from the practice of medicine. The time length for eligibility was reduced from ten to five years. SCVIR developed angioplasty standards of practice and interventional radiology patient information brochures. Vascular stents and TIPS dominated the annual meeting program. Dr. Sven-Ivar Seldinger was honored with the SCVIR Pioneer in Interventional Radiology Award. This prestigious honor has only been awarded once. The Society redefined its mission and goals during a strategic planning process. The Miami based JVIR editorial office was destroyed during hurricane Andrew. SCVIR held numerous coding workshops to educate members on the new coding system. The Society also served as a resource to the FDA on risk issues related to fluoroscopy.Read More