What Is the Next Step for Refractory Ascites and Worsening Renal Function?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Ascites. Child-Pugh class B cirrhotic with chronic ascites undergoing weekly large-volume paracentesis; rapidly declining r
Category: Interventional Radiology Imaging
Part of the imaging decision system doctors were never taught to navigate at speed: which study to order, which protocol, and what the published appropriateness guidance actually says for IR imaging. Plain-English references, scenario by scenario.
What Is the Next Step for Chronic Ascites in a Child-Pugh B Patient Failing Diuretics?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Ascites. Child-Pugh class B cirrhotic with chronic ascites despite daily diuretic therapy and low-sodium diet. (Radiologic
How Should You Manage New, Small-Volume Ascites in an Asymptomatic Cirrhotic Patient?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Ascites. Initial therapy for Child-Pugh class B cirrhotic asymptomatic patient with small-volume ascites. (Radiologic Manag
What Is the Best First-Line Intervention for Acute Variceal Bleeding in a High-Risk Cirrhotic Patient?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Acute variceal bleeding. Child-Pugh class C, cirrhotic with hepatocellular carcinoma, branch portal vein tumor thrombus, an
Should You Pursue TIPS for Refractory Variceal Bleeding in a Child-Pugh C Patient?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Acute variceal bleeding. Child-Pugh class C, cirrhotic with active esophageal and junctional variceal hemorrhage, previousl
TIPS vs. Endoscopy for Recurrent Variceal Bleeding: An ACR-Guided Workflow
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Acute variceal bleeding. Child-Pugh class B, cirrhotic with active esophageal variceal hemorrhage, MELD 12, previously trea
What Is the First Step for Acute Esophageal Variceal Bleeding in a Stable Cirrhotic Patient?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Acute variceal bleeding. Child-Pugh class A, cirrhotic with index bleed from acute esophageal variceal hemorrhage, MELD 10,
What Is the First-Line Treatment for Acute Iliofemoral DVT in Pregnancy?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Acute iliofemoral DVT in a pregnant patient with moderate to severe symptoms. (Radiologic Management of Iliofemoral Venous
How Should You Manage Persistent Symptoms Months After an Iliofemoral DVT?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Iliofemoral DVT with persistent moderate symptoms at least 3 months after initial treatment with anticoagulation alone. (Ra
What Is the Best Management for Acute Femoropopliteal DVT with Mild Symptoms?
ACR-guided imaging workflow for Acute femoropopliteal DVT with mild to moderate symptoms present for less than 14 days, otherwise healthy. (Radiologic Mana