A medical specialty that entails taking a series of pictures, is known as Interventional Radiology. Acquiring the images of the interior body is the main aspect of this specialty, followed by minimally invasive surgeries. The images are studied and analyzed for diagnosis of diseases and further treatments. So it out-turns that the images produced by an Interventional Radiologist are important for the diagnosis of several diseases such as PAD.
Minimally invasive surgeries can be used to treat various vascular diseases, such as peripheral arterial disease or venous disease. Dr. Simon from Vascular Health LLC in New Jersey explained, that IR does reduce the cost and the pain for a patient. Further, he explained that it also minimizes the recovery time. These minimally invasive surgeries are less risky than the open surgeries performed traditionally.
What do Interventional Radiologists Do?
If a person were to observe a typical IR procedure, they would eventually see a patient and an IR doctor, along with special imaging equipment. A fluoroscope and a special X-ray camera are right above the patient, for the assistance of the interventional radiologist. While observing through the images on the screen, the doctor will be guiding the medical equipment within the body of the patient. Without any major incisions, the equipment is maneuvered inside the patient’s body, to perform the minimally invasive surgeries.
Procedures Performed by Interventional Radiologists
A number of procedures are performed by interventional radiologists, including minimally invasive surgeries. Following are the procedures that are generally performed by interventional radiologists;
⦁ Angiography
⦁ Angioplasty
⦁ Embolization
⦁ Gastrostomy tubes
⦁ Intravascular ultrasound
⦁ Stent placement
⦁ Foreign body removal
⦁ Needle biopsy
⦁ IVC filters
⦁ plasminogen activator
⦁ Catheters insertions
Placement of stents, and other instruments like needles through the blood vessels, are performed with the help of proper imaging, such as MRI and CT scans. Interventional radiologists have trained professionals in imaging and minimally invasive surgeries. A skilled IR doctor can diagnose the disease through imaging, and perform the surgery through proper use of catheter tubes and needles. If you have any symptoms of Peripheral Arterial Disease or other vascular diseases, book your appointment today with Vascular Health LLC.
