Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a serious and prevalent result of a blood clot, or deep vein thrombosis, which usually begins in the legs, dislodges, and travels to the pulmonary arteries in the lungs. This clot migrating to the lungs can cause sudden cardiac arrest or death. Common mild symptoms include shortness of breath or pain…
Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is due to the hardening of the arteries which interferes with blood flow sometimes causing pain. This is a gradual process, and the main culprit of PAD is the buildup of cholesterol and scar tissue that can create a plaque that clogs the blood vessels. The most common symptom is painful…
Interventional radiologists are experienced in treating a wide range of liver conditions including bile duct obstruction, cholecystitis, portal hypertension and liver cancer. When diagnosing and treating liver diseases, our interventional radiologist will use advanced imaging to guide a small tube (catheter) to deliver the proper treatment. This allows for quicker recovery and discharge. Procedures include…
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…
Interventional Radiologist, Michael Dayan, MD, explains what a thrombectomy is and how it can remove blood clots.