Published On: May 26, 2025Categories: News

Interventional Radiology (IR) has long been recognized for offering minimally invasive solutions to acute problems. But in recent years, its role has grown well beyond episodic interventions. Today, IR is increasingly integrated into the long-term management of chronic diseases, working alongside primary care, oncology, vascular medicine, and other specialties to deliver ongoing, image-guided care that improves outcomes and reduces healthcare costs.

From One-Time Treatment to Ongoing Partnership

Traditionally, IR procedures were viewed as isolated solutions—relieving pain, restoring blood flow, or collecting a biopsy sample. While these capabilities remain foundational, interventional radiologists are now part of the full continuum of care, especially for conditions that require careful monitoring and recurring treatment, such as:

  • Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)
  • Cancer requiring port placements, biopsies, or ablation
  • Benign but symptomatic uterine fibroids or enlarged prostates

By using real-time imaging and precision techniques, IR delivers repeatable, low-risk solutions that can be scaled and adjusted as a patient’s condition evolves.

Supporting Referring Providers and Specialists

This shift toward chronic disease support is creating a new model of collaboration between IR and referring providers. Instead of acting as a one-time procedural consultant, interventional radiologists are becoming strategic partners—helping manage access devices, perform image-guided interventions, and provide minimally invasive alternatives to more aggressive surgeries.

At Vista Interventional Care Center, this collaboration is powered by our access to over 50 subspecialized radiologists through Vista Radiology. Providers can refer with confidence, knowing their patients benefit from targeted care that complements their treatment plans.

Designed for the Long Run

At Vista Interventional Care Center, our outpatient model is designed with chronic care in mind. From convenient scheduling and accessible location to highly specialized providers, we support patients and providers through every phase of treatment—not just the moment of intervention.