Hypertension, otherwise known as high blood pressure, is when the force of blood against the wall of the artery is continuously high. Many medications are available for controlling blood pressure. However, when conditions get extreme it can be diagnosed as renovascular hypertension (RVHT). This is due to blood flow being restricted to the kidneys. Renovascular…
Infertility is when one is unable to get pregnant after six to 12 months of regular sexual intercourse without the use of any birth control. Infertility can be caused by a blockage in the fallopian tubes where the eggs travel from the ovaries to the uterus. Fallopian tube recanalization (unblocking) is performed using X-ray images.…
One of the treatments used to treat an enlarged prostate is a prostate artery embolization (PAE) which uses microscopic particles to block blood flow to the prostate. The procedure involves making a small puncture in your groin or wrist to access the arterial system through which a physician can use image guidance to direct tiny…
Conditions Treated and Procedures PerformedInferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filter Placement Conditions Treated: Deep venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, venous thromboembolism, blood clots Reason for Procedure: To prevent blood clots from traveling to lungs, which can result in shortness of breath and death in patients who cannot receive blood thinners How It’s Performed: An Interventional Radiologist will…
Conditions Treated and Procedures PerformedJoint Injection, Joint Aspiration Conditions Treated: Joint pain, joint effusion, joint inflammation, joint infection Reason for Procedure: To diagnose the cause of joint inflammation and joint fluid accumulation, to provide pain relief by removing excess joint fluid, or to reduce inflammation and provide pain relief by injecting steroids into a joint.…
Interventional Radiology is an advanced field in which specialists use imaging and minimally invasive tools to perform procedures as an alternative to open surgery. With our cutting-edge technology, we can view specific areas of the body to diagnose and treat many types of cancer. On most occasions our patients go home on the same day…
Why consider interventional radiology? An IR clinician helps diagnose and deliver targeted treatment options, particularly in difficult or challenging situations where a collaborative approach may provide the best outcome. Our interventional radiologists’ expertise lies with an in-depth knowledge of image-guided treatments along with clinical and diagnostic experience across a wide variety of medical specialties. Minimally…
Metabolic surgery and diabetes Growing evidence over the past 20 years suggests that metabolic surgery is not only effective for weight loss but also as a treatment for type 2 diabetes, resulting in improvement or remission of the disease in most cases, according to the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). According to…
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Transitional Pain Consult Program This program was created for our patients who may suffer from chronic pain requiring long-term use of opioid medication, as well as our patients who may struggle with the disease of addiction. This one-to-one, telehealth visit with an Integrative Pain Management Nurse Practitioner will allow you to discuss your pain concerns…