Interventional radiology is a nonsurgical strategy for diagnosing and treating problems in the arteries and veins. These problems can cause symptoms such as poor circulation, fatigue, slow-healing wounds and leg swelling.

Interventional radiologists use thin, flexible tubes called catheters to deliver diagnostic tools and treatments to areas of concern. They rely on real-time advanced imaging to care for patients in our state-of-the-art labs.

Interventional radiology offers a minimally invasive alternative to traditional surgery with many key advantages:

• Shorter recovery times and minimal scarring
• Lower risk of complications, including infection and bleeding
• No general anesthesia required in most procedures
• Precise, image-guided techniques for accurate diagnosis and treatment
• Outpatient or same-day procedures, reducing the need for hospital stays

These benefits make interventional radiology ideal for patients with vascular conditions, chronic pain, or certain cancers who want effective treatment with less downtime.

Interventional radiology procedures are performed in a specialized imaging suite using real-time technology to guide treatment. Here's how it typically works:

1. Advanced imaging (such as X-ray, MRI, or CT scan) helps your doctor locate the exact problem area.
2. A thin catheter is inserted through a small incision, usually in the groin, wrist, or arm.
3. Through the catheter, your doctor can deliver targeted treatments, such as clot-busting medication, stents, embolization materials, or ablation tools.
4. Most procedures are completed in under an hour and patients can return home the same day.

This approach allows for safe, accurate, and fast care — without the need for open surgery.