Locate First, Diagnose Second

In the case of Interventional Radiology, this process is a minimally invasive method of examining, analyzing, and diagnosing conditions in the body. Though it carries many similarities to other methods of diagnosis, interventional radiology is the least invasive procedure available, allowing patients to not be concerned over developing health risks.

Vascular Interventional Radiology

For problems associated with the vascular system, interventional radiology can often be utilized - specifically when it comes to treat disease within the endovascular system, also known as what happens inside blood vessels. A variety of conditions related to vascular health can be diagnosed through interventional radiology.

Varicose Veins

Interventional radiology is able to pinpoint where pools of blood collect in the veins, allowing to show which veins are causing a patient pain due to enlargement and swelling.

Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

Atherosclerosis is more than likely the cause of the development of peripheral artery disease. Luckily, interventional radiology is able to highlight where abnormal blood flow occurs in the upper and lower extremities.

Deep Vein Thrombosis

When a blood clot forms in the deep vein of a leg system, they can cause permanent damage over time. Catheter-based intervention, in some instances, can be used to declot (as well as either ballooning or stenting) the vein.

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms (AAA)

Interventional radiology is also able to potentially diagnose abdominal aortic aneurysms, as well as thoacic aortic aneurysm. Upon rupture, life-threatening bleeding, back and abdominal pain are common symptoms of this occurrence of dilation in the abdominal aorta.

Dialysis Fistula

Dialysis fistula is the life line for a patient on dialysis. IR can help keep the fistula working without problems.