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Indication: Cancer treatment, mainly liver. Procedure: Combines embolization with chemotherapy to target the tumor.

Indication: Portal hypertension, often due to liver cirrhosis. Procedure: A shunt is created between the portal and systemic venous circulation to reduce pressure.

Indication: Cancer treatment for tumors. Procedure: High-frequency electrical currents heat and destroy cancer cells.

Indication: Treatment of tumors. Procedure: Extreme cold is used to freeze and destroy abnormal tissues.

Indication: Suspicion of cancer or other diseases. Procedure: A sample of tissue is taken for examination under a microscope.

Indication: Obstructive jaundice or bile duct blockage. Procedure: A catheter is placed to bypass the blockage and drain bile.

Indication: Hemodialysis for kidney disease. Procedure: A direct connection is made between an artery and a vein, allowing high volumes of blood flow.

Indication: Blocked or narrowed blood vessels. Procedure: A balloon-tipped catheter is inserted and inflated to open up the blood vessel.

Indication: Dialysis fistula problems. Procedure: Contrast dye is used to image the blood flow and detect abnormalities.

Indication: Tumor treatment. Procedure: Microwave energy is used to heat and destroy tumor cells.

Indication: To keep arteries open after angioplasty. Procedure: A stent is placed in the artery to keep it open after the expansion from angioplasty.

Indication: Varicose veins. Procedure: Laser energy is used to close the faulty veins.

Indication: Non-cancerous growths in the uterus. Procedure: Blood flow to fibroids is reduced, causing them to shrink.

Indication: Long-term intravenous access. Procedure: A long-term catheter is inserted into a major vein for medication or nutrient delivery.

Indication: Control bleeding or block blood flow to a tumor. Procedure: Embolic agents are injected to obstruct blood flow.

Indication: Diagnose and treat bile duct problems. Procedure: A contrast dye is injected into liver bile ducts and X-rays are taken.

Indication: Acute blood clot. Procedure: Drugs are delivered to break down the clot rapidly.

Indication: Vertebral compression fractures. Procedure: Bone cement is injected into the fractured vertebrae to stabilize them.

Indication: Long-term medication administration or dialysis. Procedure: A catheter is placed in a large vein, often the jugular or subclavian.

Indication: Prevention of pulmonary embolism. Procedure: A filter is placed in the IVC to catch blood clots before they reach the lungs.

Indication: Urinary obstruction. Procedure: A catheter is inserted to drain urine directly from the kidney.