Pontiac, IL Population and Races. As of 2010-2014, the total population of Pontiac is 12,012, which is 1.25% more than it was in 2000. The population growth rate is lower than the state average rate of 3.62% and is much lower than the national average rate of 11.61%.
What is Interventional Radiology? Interventional Radiology (IR) refers to a range of techniques which rely on the use radiological image guidance (X-ray fluoroscopy, ultrasound, computed tomography [CT] or magnetic resonance imaging [MRI]) to precisely target therapy. Most IR treatments are minimally invasive alternatives to open and laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery.
The radiologist performs many procedures as part of the interventional radiology doctrine. Examples include drainage of an abscess using ultrasound or CT Scan, stopping a bleed by blocking the vessel that is bleeding, extracting urinary stones and unclogging the urinary system, and treating aneurysms in the brain.he radiologist is also trained in nuclear medicine and uses that to look into pulmonary embolism, heart disease, signs of stroke, obstructed gall bladder, spread of cancer, bone density, and kidney function among many others.