Table 2.

Commonly Seen Visits in IR to Consider for in-Person Evaluation Only

Diagnosis	Reason
Vascular malformation	Procedure planning: may need limited planning US by IR physician
Drain management	Procedure planning: may require removal or same-day exchange
Chest port infection	Procedure planning: may require urgent removal
Procedure complications	Further imaging or same-day procedure may be required
Vascular insufficiency	Wound (arterial/venous ulceration) evaluations: wound care may be required
Hemodialysis access	Physical examination required to detect signs of impending failure (ie, pulsatility, collateralization, hand pain/ischemia)