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Yes, interventional radiology is considered to be the future of medical imaging and treatment. With ongoing technological advancements, this field is expected to continue growing and making a significant impact in the medical industry.
As a diagnostic radiographer in the UK, the career progression typically involves moving into an advanced practitioner or senior radiographer role after gaining more experience. After a few years of being fully qualified, many radiographers choose to specialize in a specific area by either undergoing training while working or taking a postgraduate course.
The role of an interventional radiographer in the UK is to undergo advanced specialist training and work alongside consultants and nurses to provide and control the imaging during minimally invasive image guided procedures.