Spider veins
Spider veins are small, thin veins that are found just under the surface of the skin. They are similar to reticular veins, but they are smaller and have a branching pattern that looks like a… Read More »Spider veins
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DIALYSIS FISTULAS & GRAFTS
Dialysis AV fistulas and grafts are surgical procedures used to create access for hemodialysis in patients with chronic kidney disease. Hemodialysis is a treatment that filters waste and excess fluid from the blood using a… Read More »DIALYSIS FISTULAS & GRAFTS
IR Review
Most common arch anomaly Left arch with aberrant right subclavian artery. 2% of population. Two congenital aorta arch anomalies seen in an adult vascular radiology practice: Left-sided (normal) arch with aberrant right subclavian artery. Pseudocoarctation… Read More »IR Review
Varicocele
What is a Varicocele Varicoceles are a disease of the veins which drain the testicles resulting in swelling of the veins. These veins and the valves which normally allow for one way drainage of blood… Read More »Varicocele
Hypertension
Key Facts Hypertension – or high blood pressure – is a serious pathological condition that significantly increases the risk of developing diseases of the cardiovascular system, brain, kidneys and other diseases. An estimated 1.28 billion adults aged 30–79 worldwide have… Read More »Hypertension
Aortic aneurysm treatment
Endovascular treatment of abdominal aortic aneurysm Definition An aneurysm of the abdominal part of the aorta or a AAA/Abdominal aortic aneurysm is a local or diffuse expansion of its diameter of more than 4 cm.… Read More »Aortic aneurysm treatment
Complication of interventional oncology procedures
With careful patient selection and attention to detail, most IR oncologic interventions are well tolerated. It is important to be aware of the most common complications and their management to provide the best outcomes. … Read More »Complication of interventional oncology procedures
CARTO Treatment for Gastric Varices
CLINICAL HISTORY: Reason: Pt with cirrhosis and bleeding gastric varix. Plan for CARTO COMPARISON: Correlation of prior imaging studies including most recent CT study PROCEDURE: 1. Ultrasound-guided access to right common femoral vein. 2. Selective… Read More »CARTO Treatment for Gastric Varices
Imaging Management of Hepatic Cysts
Benign: Simple cyst: asymptomatic; thin, imperceptible homogeneous wall; unilocular; nonenhancing; not causing biliary obstruction or communicating with biliary system; anechoic on US and/or low-density fluid (< 20 HU) on CT and/or fluid signal on MRI.… Read More »Imaging Management of Hepatic Cysts
Botox Injection prior to abdominal hernia repair
Under USG use a 7cm micropuncture needle connected to an extension tubing and 60cc syringes filled with the botox 1:1 solution with saline. I traverse all three layers of abdominal musculature at 30-45 degree angles,… Read More »Botox Injection prior to abdominal hernia repair