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Deep Vein Thrombosis

Catheter-Directed Thrombolysis is an image-guided procedure in which a clot-busting drug is injected directly into a blood clot through a small tube inserted into a vein in the leg.

When blood does not flow smoothly through arteries and veins, it can begin to thicken and form a clot that may lodge in a vein, typically in the leg, is known as DVT – Deep Vein Thrombosis. If all or part of the clot breaks loose and travels to the lungs or an extremity, a Pulmonary Embolism or other potentially serious issue can occur.

The procedure quickly breaks up a clot, prevents damage to tissues and organs and improves blood flow.

Treatment for Liver Cancer

Offered as part of a multidisciplinary team approach, interventional oncology procedures are generally reserved for patients whose cancer cannot be surgically removed or effectively treated with systemic chemotherapy. These therapies provide targeted treatment of cancer in combination with image guidance, while minimizing exposure or injury to other body organs.

BPH Treatment

Enlarged prostate (aka BPH) is a common issue in men as they age. As the prostate gland enlarges it presses on the urethra, which then requires more bladder pressure to overcome, often leading to incomplete emptying of the bladder. If left untreated, the obstruction caused by BPH can result in frequent Urinary Tract Infections, bladder stones, bladder dysfunction, and in advanced cases, kidney failure. PAE is a minimally invasive procedure that shrinks the prostate gland to its normal size, allowing patients to enjoy an improved quality of life.

Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty

Minimally-invasive procedures to provide osteoporotic patients with pain relief from compression fractures caused by weak and brittle bones. Compression fractures occur as a common result of prolonged osteoporosis or the result of other disease – such as cancer. Interventional Radiologists use image guidance to restore space between collapsed vertebrae and stabilize the area with a medical grade cement mixture. Post-surgery, patients experience rapid pain relief and improved quality of life with no physical therapy or rehabilitation.

Treat Your Uterine Fibroids

Uterine Fibroid Embolization gives you the relief you need to live without pain through a simple procedure – and no major surgery required.

UFE is a minimally invasive procedure that blocks the blood vessels that feed uterine fibroids. During the procedure, an interventional radiologist places a tiny incision and uses imaging guidance to inject small, bio-friendly particles that block the blood supply feeding the fibroids. The fibroids will shrink with time, providing lasting symptom relief.

UFE is covered by major insurance policies.