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Semin intervent Radiol 2005; 22(2): 130-138
DOI: 10.1055/s-2005-871868
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Pharmaceuticals for Intra-arterial Therapy

Aalpen A. Patel1 , Jeffery A. Solomon1 , Michael C. Soulen1
  • 1Department of Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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28 June 2005 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Clinical pharmacology may be defined as the branch of medicine concerned with the therapeutic agents used in the prevention, treatment, and control of disease. Pharmaceuticals are the specific agents used to combat disease. Hence, many of the agents used by the interventionalist may be considered pharmaceuticals. Safe and effective use of these therapeutics requires understanding of vascular anatomy and disease pathology, proper technique, and knowledge of the therapeutic agents. This article reviews many of the agents available and some that are on the horizon. The future of transarterial therapies is bright and holds many promises.

KEYWORDS

Intra-arterial therapy - embolization - pharmembolics - pharmaceuticals - cellular transplantation

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Aalpen A PatelM.D. 

Department of Radiology, Interventional Radiology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

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