Interventional Radiology

Interventional Radiology

Interventional radiology (IR) procedures are an advance in medicine that often replaces open surgical procedures. They are generally easier for the patient because they involve no large incisions, less risk, less pain and shorter recovery times. Advanced training of Interventional Radiologists with imaging guidance, can diagnose and treat a large number of ailments. Interventional radiologists perform a vast variety of procedures, the common ones include:   Diagnostic Therapeutic     Angiography (excluding Cardiac) Angioplasty and stent placement (excluding Cardiac) Needle Biopsy Artery Embolization Percutaneous Drainage Percutaneous Drainage   Foreign body extraction   Injection of clot lysing agents   Screening is useful in certain high-risk groups. This includes patients with Diabetes, High blood pressure, Smoking, High blood cholesterol, & with Family history of atherosclerotic problems and circulatory problems. Several simple screening tests, which are non-invasive and painless, can detect the problems early. These include: Carotid Scan Carotid Scan consists of a carotid duplex ultrasound scan and a blood pressure check for severe hypertension. It can detect the most frequent causes of stroke - significant internal carotid artery stenosis. Aortic Scan Aortic Scan an ultrasound scan of the aorta. The scan can tell how big the aneurysm is and when it needs treatment. PAD Scan PAD Scan is a doppler exam for PAD can quickly determine if there is any impairment in the circulation to the limbs. The exam can identify blockages in the leg arteries and tell how severe the blockage is and whether treatment is needed. Laboratory Tests Certain laboratory tests include Bleeding time (BT), Clotting Time (CT) & Prothrombin Time (PTT).   The highly specialized radiology department at Wockhardt hospitals is geared up to meet the clinician and patient needs in all spectrums of vascular disorders.