The femoral artery is the preferred access route for neurointerventions. The transfemoral approach (TFA) offers advantages such as a large diameter and easy access. However, it also entails disadvantages such as patient discomfort and high risk of complications. Following the initial report of coronary angiography using the transradial approach (TRA) in 1989, cardiologists discovered the advantages of TRA over the TFA and gradually replaced it with the TRA. In 1997, Matsumoto et al. used the TRA for cerebral angiography and neurointervention. Thereafter, the adoption of TRA for neurointervention gradually increased and good outcomes were reported. However, despite these developments, the adoption rate of TRA is relatively low. We reviewed the relevant studies to increase the accessibility of TRA for neurointerventionists.

The femoral artery is the preferred access route for neurointerventions. The transfemoral approach (TFA) offers advantages such as a large diameter and easy access. However, it also entails disadvantages such as patient discomfort and high risk of complications. Following the initial report of coronary angiography using the transradial approach (TRA) in 1989, cardiologists discovered the advantages of TRA over the TFA and gradually replaced it with the TRA. In 1997, Matsumoto et al. used the TRA for cerebral angiography and neurointervention. Thereafter, the adoption of TRA for neurointervention gradually increased and good outcomes were reported. However, despite these developments, the adoption rate of TRA is relatively low. We reviewed the relevant studies to increase the accessibility of TRA for neurointerventionists.

The femoral artery is the preferred access route for neurointerventions. The transfemoral approach (TFA) offers advantages such as a large diameter and easy access. However, it also entails disadvantages such as patient discomfort and high risk of complications. Following the initial report of coronary angiography using the transradial approach (TRA) in 1989, cardiologists discovered the advantages of TRA over the TFA and gradually replaced it with the TRA. In 1997, Matsumoto et al. used the TRA for cerebral angiography and neurointervention. Thereafter, the adoption of TRA for neurointervention gradually increased and good outcomes were reported. However, despite these developments, the adoption rate of TRA is relatively low. We reviewed the relevant studies to increase the accessibility of TRA for neurointerventionists.

The femoral artery is the preferred access route for neurointerventions. The transfemoral approach (TFA) offers advantages such as a large diameter and easy access. However, it also entails disadvantages such as patient discomfort and high risk of complications. Following the initial report of coronary angiography using the transradial approach (TRA) in 1989, cardiologists discovered the advantages of TRA over the TFA and gradually replaced it with the TRA. In 1997, Matsumoto et al. used the TRA for cerebral angiography and neurointervention. Thereafter, the adoption of TRA for neurointervention gradually increased and good outcomes were reported. However, despite these developments, the adoption rate of TRA is relatively low. We reviewed the relevant studies to increase the accessibility of TRA for neurointerventionists.

In the rapidly evolving healthcare environment, radiologists strive to establish their rightful place.Thus, there is a need for enhanced outpatient and clinical education within the Department of Radiology and exploration of its methodologies. Accordingly, the Korean Society of Radiology established a task force to investigate the clinical and outpatient practice status of radiologists overseas, current state of related education, involvement of other specialties in radiologic practices and education in Korea, and clinical and outpatient practice status among Korean radiologists. Furthermore, a survey on clinical competency enhancement was conducted among the members of the Korean Society of Radiology. These findings suggest the need for visibility and clinical competency enhancement in radiologists and methodologies for strengthening clinical competencies.

Purpose: Early nutritional support (ENS) for critically ill patients is promoted by many studies. However, there is a lack of data evaluating its necessity in general wards. This study aims to determine the impact of ENS on patients in general wards. Methods: Patients aged 18 and above, admitted to the Jeonbuk National University Hospital in Jeonju from January 2020 to December 2020, who were eligible for nutritional support and hospitalized for at least 7 days were included in the study. We divided the patients into two groups: the ENS group, who received nutritional support within 48 hours of admission, and the control group, who received it after 48 hours. Results: Among 1,077 patients, 146 met the inclusion criteria. The ENS group (n=38) and the control group (n=108) were compared retrospectively. There was a significant age difference between the two groups (P=0.028). The admission ratio to the intensive care unit (ICU) in the ENS group was significantly lower than that in the control group (10.2% vs.26.3%, P=0.019). The calorie support rate (%) and protein support rate (%) in the ENS group were significantly higher than in the control group (50.12%±23.30% vs. 38.56%±18.02%, P=0.006; 44.61%±25.07% vs. 32.07%±22.76%, P=0.002, respectively). After propensity score matching, the ENS was significantly associated with ICU low admissions (odds ratio 0.08, 95% confidence interval 0.01–0.69, P=0.022). Conclusion A future multi-center study considering underlying diseases is needed to provide additional scientific evidence to support the effects of ENS.

Purpose: We used arterial spin labeling (ASL) perfusion magnetic resonance (MR) imaging to evaluate cerebral perfusion abnormalities in patients with seizures within 24 hours of symptom onset. Materials and Methods: A retrospective search of our institutional database identified 27 patients who had undergone ASL perfusion studies for seizures or seizure-like symptoms.The inclusion criteria were as follows: 1) history of seizure, 2) MR examination performed within 24 hour of seizure onset, and 3) localized perfusion abnormality on ASL. We evaluated the presence, location, and extent of perfusion abnormalities on ASL and signal abnormalities on fluid-attenuated inversion recovery (FLAIR), diffusion-weighted image (DWI), and susceptibility-weighted image (SWI), respectively. All pathological MR findings, accompanying focal neurological symptoms, and electroencephalogram (EEG) findings were compared. Results: The mean time from symptom onset to MR examination was 5 h 54 min. All patients (n = 27) showed localized increased perfusion on ASL perfusion imaging. On FLAIR imaging, 20 patients (74.1%) showed hyperintensity in the area of perfusion abnormality.In 19 patients (70.4%), DWI showed hyperintensity of the lesion with decreased apparent diffusion coefficient value (ADC). Seven patients (25.9%) showed a focal parenchymal area of pseudo-narrowed cortical veins on SWI, associated with focal hyperperfusion. In 20 patients (74.1%), the extent of perfusion abnormalities on ASL was greater than that of signal abnormalities on FLAIR or DWI. In 14/16 patients (87.5%) with abnormal EEG findings, the area with EEG findings and the location of the hyperperfusion abnormality on ASL corresponded. Conclusion In patients with seizures within 24 hours of symptom onset, ASL perfusion imaging revealed localized hyperperfusion, which was more frequent than signal intensity abnormalities on FLAIR or DWI. The locations of hyperperfusion areas correlated with EEG abnormalities. Thus, the ASL sequence may be a useful clinical assessment protocol for evaluating patients with seizures.