Association of Vascular and Interventional Radiographers (AVIR) 32nd Annual Meeting 2023

Advanced Interventional Radiology Technology, Endovascular Procedures & Imaging-Guided Intervention

Overview

The Association of Vascular and Interventional Radiographers (AVIR) 32nd Annual Meeting 2023 is a comprehensive educational program dedicated to advancing the knowledge and technical expertise of interventional radiologic technologists. Held in conjunction with the annual meetings of the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) and the Association for Radiologic & Imaging Nursing (ARIN), the conference emphasizes multidisciplinary collaboration within modern interventional practice.

Hosted in Phoenix, Arizona, from March 5–8, 2023, the meeting focused on the evolving role of technologists in the Interventional Suite of the Future, highlighting innovations in stroke intervention, embolization, vascular access, radiation safety, and workflow optimization.

The curriculum combines practical procedural education with emerging technologies and evidence-based clinical updates designed to improve efficiency, patient safety, and procedural outcomes.

Course Features

• 25 Video Lectures
• Total Size: 17.43 GB
• Advanced Interventional Radiology Education
• Stroke Intervention Workflows
• Embolization Technique Reviews
• Vascular Access Training
• Radiation Safety Updates
• Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration
• Interventional Suite Workflow Optimization
• Exposure to Emerging IR Technologies

Target Audience

This course is ideal for:

Primary Audience

• Interventional Radiologic Technologists (VI)

Additional Healthcare Professionals

• Cath Lab Technologists
• Interventional Radiology Nurses
• Vascular Technologists
• Endovascular Specialists
• Radiographers
• Imaging Professionals
• Radiology Students
• Interventional Radiology Trainees

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to:

• Optimize workflow during acute stroke interventions.
• Improve door-to-puncture times during mechanical thrombectomy procedures.
• Apply advanced embolization techniques using modern embolic agents.
• Understand the physics and application of coil embolization strategies.
• Utilize difficult vascular access techniques, including radial and pedal approaches.
• Implement ultrasound-guided vascular access procedures.
• Apply contemporary radiation safety and dose reduction strategies.
• Improve communication and efficiency within multidisciplinary interventional teams.

Core Scientific Topics

Mechanical Thrombectomy & Stroke Intervention

A major focus of the conference involves acute ischemic stroke treatment.

Topics Include

• Mechanical Thrombectomy
• Stroke Workflow Optimization
• Door-to-Puncture Time Reduction
• Rapid Room Preparation
• Acute Stroke Pathways
• Team-Based Stroke Care

Participants learn the critical role technologists play in accelerating treatment and improving neurological outcomes.

Embolization Techniques

Comprehensive sessions review contemporary embolization procedures.

Covered Areas

• Liquid Embolic Agents
• Onyx Embolization
• Glue Embolization Techniques
• Coil Embolization
• Aneurysm Treatment
• Complex Vascular Embolization

Faculty discuss procedural planning, embolic selection, and technical considerations for successful interventions.

Advanced Embolic Technologies

The course reviews modern embolic materials and their applications.

Topics Include

• Ethylene Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer (Onyx)
• Cyanoacrylate Glue
• Detachable Coils
• Packing Density Strategies
• Embolic Agent Selection
• Procedural Safety Considerations

Vascular Access Mastery

Dedicated sessions focus on access techniques for challenging cases.

Covered Topics

• Ultrasound-Guided Access
• Radial Access
• Pedal Access
• Difficult Arterial Access
• Alternative Access Strategies
• Access Site Management

Technologists gain practical knowledge that enhances procedural success and patient safety.

Radiation Safety & Dose Reduction

Radiation protection remains a major educational focus.

Topics Include

• Dose Optimization
• Radiation Physics
• Operator Safety
• Patient Protection
• Shielding Techniques
• Long-Case Radiation Management

The program emphasizes reducing radiation exposure while maintaining image quality.

Interventional Suite Workflow

The conference explores the future of procedural efficiency.

Topics Include

• Workflow Optimization
• Procedure Preparation
• Team Communication
• Resource Management
• Emergency Case Activation
• Interventional Suite Design

Participants learn strategies to improve productivity and procedural outcomes.

Multidisciplinary Interventional Care

A key theme of AVIR 2023 is collaboration across specialties.

Team Members Involved

• Interventional Radiologists
• Technologists
• Nurses
• Stroke Teams
• Trauma Teams
• Vascular Specialists

The program emphasizes seamless communication throughout complex procedures.

Trauma & Emergency Interventions

Sessions review the technologist’s role in urgent procedures.

Covered Areas

• Trauma Embolization
• Emergency Vascular Procedures
• Acute Hemorrhage Management
• Rapid Response Workflows
• Endovascular Trauma Care

Emerging Technologies in Interventional Radiology

The symposium highlights new devices and technologies shaping the specialty.

Topics Include

• Advanced Catheters
• Guidewire Technologies
• Imaging Systems
• Navigation Platforms
• Next-Generation Embolic Devices
• Future IR Innovations

Why This Course Stands Out

Technologist-Centered Education

Designed specifically for professionals working in:

• Interventional Radiology
• Endovascular Suites
• Hybrid Operating Rooms
• Stroke Centers
• Cath Labs

Practical Clinical Focus

Provides hands-on procedural insights applicable to daily practice.

Strong Multidisciplinary Perspective

Promotes collaboration among:

• Physicians
• Technologists
• Nurses
• Advanced Practice Providers

Exposure to Industry Innovation

Co-location with the Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) Annual Meeting allows participants to explore the latest devices, imaging systems, and procedural technologies.

+ Topics

• 2023 AVIR Annual Shari Ullman Gold Medal Lecture.mp4
• Advanced Pelvic Interventions.mp4
• AVIR Meeting Phoenix.mp4
• Challenges in Operating Hybrid Angiography-CT system during interventional procedures.mp4
• Complications and Case Studies – I Need Help.mp4
• Efficiency in the Angiography Suite Inspiration from the OBL.mp4
• GLUE Original Liquid Embolic.mp4
• INARI.mp4
• Interventional Radiology Options for the Palliative Care Patient How Can We Help.mp4
• lntra Procedural CT during SIRT Treatments.mp4
• lodinated Contrast Media (CM) Overview.mp4
• Lower extremity deep venous disease.mp4
• Managing Trauma Situations with Angio-CT.mp4
• My “Best” Case Ever.mp4
• Navigating Treatment for Pulmonary Embolism.mp4
• Pediatric Portal Venous Disease.mp4
• Pressure-Enabled Drug Delivery (PEDD) in Embolization of Hepatic tumors.mp4
• Prostate Artery Embolization A nonsurgical treatment for enlarged prostates.mp4
• Shimadzu Corporation A History of Xray Innovation… from Roentgen to Today… from Another Part of the World.mp4
• Stroke Intervention.mp4
• The Other Side of the Glass Revisited.mp4
• TIPS – Past, Present, and Future.mp4
• Using Al to Supplement Radiology and its use in Everyday Life.mp4
• Using Heat to Re-Shape Angiography Catheters for Difficult Tortuosity.mp4
• Virtual Video Tray Set-up Interventional Procedure Tray Setup from across the US. and Canada.mp4