The Role of Interventional Radiology in the Treatment of Tinnitus What is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is a medical condition characterized by the perception of sound in one or both ears, even in the absence of any external sound source. Treatment of […]
Vena Block & VenaSeal Treatments for Varicose Veins
Vena Block & VenaSeal Treatments for Varicose Veins The most recent development in the treatment of varicose veins is the use of a medical “glue.” This simple method essentially glues the varicose veins together and the body then naturally reroutes the blood […]
Brain Aneurysm Treatment with the latest Intrasaccular (Web and Contour) Devices
Brain Aneurysm Treatment with the latest Intrasaccular (Web and Contour) Devices What is a Brain Aneurysm? An aneurysm is actually a defect in one of the arteries in the brain. It represents a weak area in that artery that can […]
Is the Inferior Petrosal Sinus Sampling (IPSS) procedure Painful?
Is the Inferior Petrosal Sinus Sampling (IPSS) procedure Painful? IPSS is a minimally-invasive neuro-interventional procedure performed to sample venous blood from the pituitary gland. Inferior petrosal sinus sampling (IPSS) procedure in which adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) levels are sampled from veins […]
Bi-plane Angiography Cathlab: Advanced Technology for Neuro and Vascular Treatments
Bi-plane Angiography Cathlab: Advanced Technology for Neuro and Vascular Treatments Neurovascular diseases are one of the main reasons that could cripple most patients and can even turn fatal, if not intervened and treated at the right time. The majority of […]
Why Adrenal Vein Sampling is the Best Treatment for Primary Aldosteronism
Why Adrenal Vein Sampling is the Best Treatment for Primary Aldosteronism What is venous sampling? Venous sampling is a procedure that involves inserting a catheter (thin tube) into a specific vein or veins, taking blood samples from them and sending […]
World Stroke Day 2022: Minutes Can Save Lives
World Stroke Day 2022: Minutes Can Save Lives A stroke can happen to anyone, at any time, anywhere. According to the World Stroke Organization, stroke is the second leading cause of death and disability worldwide, but many strokes are preventable. […]
Is Endovascular Coiling The Best Treatment for Brain Aneurysms?
Is Endovascular Coiling The Best Treatment for Brain Aneurysms? What is a Brain aneurysm? A brain (cerebral) aneurysm is a bulging, weak area in the wall of an artery that supplies blood to the brain. In most cases, a brain […]
Everything you need to know about Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage (PTBD)
Percutaneous Transhepatic Biliary Drainage(PTBD) A Normally functioning digestive system is responsible for breaking down and absorbing nutrients into your bloodstream. The liver produces bile salts that help in the breakdown of the fats entering the small intestine. When your bile […]
Radiofrequency Ablation and Microwave Ablation for Thyroid Nodules
Radiofrequency Ablation and Microwave Ablation for Thyroid Nodules Thyroid Nodules: The Thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that is located on the front of the neck. The thyroid gland comprises two side lobes that are joined together in the middle by […]