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Medical terms explained

Medical terms explained

Interventional radiologist
A specialist who uses imaging (such as X‑rays, ultrasound and MRI scans) to investigate, diagnose and treat disease.

Neuroradiologist
A specialist who uses imaging (such as X‑rays, ultrasound and MRI scans) to investigate, diagnose and treat disease in the brain, spine, head and neck.

Vascular surgeon
A surgeon who specialises in managing diseases affecting the arteries and veins.

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