The Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR), along with Rep. Mia Love (R-UT), held a briefing on Capitol Hill to discuss the importance of interventional radiology.
Three interventional radiologists explained how they treat a broad range of conditions such as stroke, fibroids, postpartum hemorrhage, cancer, and pain using advanced imaging, a small incision, and innovative devices. The physicians spoke in favor of Love's bill, HR 1167, the Enhancing Opportunities for Medical Doctors Act, which will transfer currently unused federally funded graduate medical education training slots to rural hospitals, new medical schools, and new specialties, such as interventional radiology, the society said.
An interventional radiology patient also participated in the panel discussion to describe how her quality of life was restored after an interventional radiology treatment for uterine fibroids.
