About Interventional Radiology
Interventional radiology is a medical specialty in which trained physicians use the guidance of imaging (radiology) techniques , including X-ray, CT scanning and ultrasound, to help deliver minimally invasive treatments with a quicker recovery. IR addresses many of today’s toughest medical problems, including vascular conditions of the Brain, abdomen and legs, many types of cancer and women’s health conditions with minimal discomfort and remarkable precision.
Most Interventional radiology procedures begin with a needle prick. The interventional radiologist advances very fine tubes called catheters through blood vessels using the guidance of specialised x-rays to reach the target of disease. And once the target organ is reached, the treatment is delivered with precision. In most cases the treatment delivered may be either “Angioplasty” or “Embolisation”. (For details, see below)
As Interventional radiology procedures are performed through a needle prick they often involve less risk, less pain, shorter recovery times and better outcomes than traditional surgery. In fact, for certain treatments, interventional radiology has replaced traditional open surgery.
These are commonly used terms in Interventional Radiology.
- Angiogram – Is an image of the blood vessels. When angiograms are obtained using CT or MRI, they are termed CT angiogram or MR angiogram respectively. The best angiograms are obtained using a technique called DSA (digital subtraction angiography), a procedure performed in a Cath lab. (Eg. – Cerebral angiogram or DSA)
- Angioplasty – Is a technique to open a narrowed or occluded artery using a balloon. Angioplasty often involves placement of a “stent” – a short spring-like mesh tube. to keep the vessel remain opened. (Eg. Carotid angioplasty and stenting, Peripheral angioplasty and Stenting)
- Embolisation – Is an interventional radiology procedure involving selective blocking of blood vessels to treat a particular medical condition. (Eg. Uterine fibroid embolisation)
About Vista Vascular Clinic
The Clinic is a Consulting room. In addition, Ultrasound and Wound care facilities will be available soon.
No interventional procedures are being performed at the Clinic.
All procedures are being done at Royal Care Superspecialty hospital, Neelambur or at Kumaran Medical Center, Kurumbapalayam
Yes. Kindly mention during your appointment call and an online consultation may scheduled.
We accept cash payments. Payments can be made through Google pay or Paytm. Credit card / debit card payment services are not available at the moment.
Kindly bring your past medical records, medication details and your CT/MRI and USG doppler studies. For CT and MRI studies please bring the CD/DVD (preferable) or films of the study along with reports.
Peripheral vascular disease - angioplasty and stenting
A small nick is made in the skin of your upper thigh (for angioplasty or angiogram) or wrist (for angiogram in select patients) after injecting pain numbing medication (local anaesthestic). Subsequent procedure of advancing catheters, wires and balloons are done using the guidance of Specialised X-rays. The patient usually remains conscious during the entire procedure.
The patient usually feels a mild prick at the time of local anesthetic injection. Subsequent procedure is usually painless. A few patient feel a mild discomfort during balloon dilatations.
The procedure is usually performed under local anaesthesia. If the patient feels anxious or uncomfortable, mild sedation may be administered. It is extremely rare to perform these procedures under general anaesthesia.
The procedure site in the thigh or wrist will be compressed for a few minutes. The patient will be then transferred to an observation room. You will be requested to remain immobilised for the next 6 hours.
The patient will be admitted for a day or two. In selected situations, patients may be discharged on the same day.