Interventional Radiology Procedures

Interventional Radiology

Many conditions that once required traditional surgery can now be treated less invasively. Interventional radiologists use image-guidance to diagnose and treat disease, minimizing trauma to the body and reducing infection rates and recovery time. The IR experts of Vascular Interventional Specialists perform a list of minimally invasive procedures, offering patients a safe alternative to surgery.

Charlotte Radiology's Vascular Interventional Specialists have two convenient clinics where consultations and follow-ups are performed.

Vascular & Interventional Specialists - Charlotte

1000 Blythe Blvd, Suite 04C160
Charlotte, NC 28203

Vascular & Interventional Specialists - Concord

200 Medical Park Drive, Suite 220
Concord, NC 28025

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It's been three months since my UFE procedure, and I haven't had one hint of pain. It has changed my life.

— Charlotte Radiology UFE Patient

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FAQ

Learn more about Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)

Uterine Fibroids are the most common form of noncancerous uterine tumors, affecting 25 – 40% of American women. While not life-threatening, fibroids can cause significant discomfort and heavy menstrual bleeding. Fortunately, hysterectomy is no longer the only option. Charlotte Radiology’s interventional radiologists can perform a minimally invasive procedure called Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) that can provide significant and lasting symptomatic relief without compromising fertility.

TREATMENT

Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat uterine fibroids. Under image guidance, interventional radiologists use a small catheter to release tiny particles into the uterine arteries, blocking blood supply to the fibroids. This causes the fibroid to shrink and offers relief from symptoms. UFE is a welcome alternative to surgeries like hysterectomy (surgical removal of the uterus) and myomectomy (surgical removal of individual fibroids).

Learn more about Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

Peripheral Artery Disease, or PAD, is a condition in which the arteries that carry blood to the legs become narrowed or clogged due to accumulation of atherosclerotic plaque. The disease limits blood flow to the tissues of the legs, which can cause pain with exertion. Also referred to as Peripheral Vascular Disease, PAD can occur in anyone; however, it is more common in men and women over the age of 50. Risk factors include smoking, diabetes, high blood pressure or high cholesterol. Most patients with PAD can be treated through minimally invasive endovascular methods.

TREATMENT

Angioplasty is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat vascular blockage(s) or narrowing and improve blood flow. Under X-ray guidance, interventional radiologists thread a catheter, or tiny wire, through a blood vessel to make necessary repairs. The physician may choose to inflate a balloon within the artery, shave away the material (atherectomy) causing the blockage or narrowing, or place a stent (metal device) in the artery to hold it open. A newer technology is drug-coated balloon angioplasty, which is useful in preventing a blockage from returning.

Learn more about Treating BPH with Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE)

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH), or enlarged prostate, becomes increasingly common as men age. It’s estimated that half of men in their 50s have an enlarged prostate, and up to 90% of men in their 70s and 80s. As the prostate becomes enlarged, it presses on the urethra and causes bothersome lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS). Until recently, BPH could only be treated with traditional surgery, which often comes with a list of complications including sexual dysfunction and impotence. For this reason, many men who are diagnosed with BPH refuse treatment. Fortunately, Charlotte Radiology now offers a nonsurgical alternative to treat the symptoms associated with BPH.

TREATMENT

Prostatic Artery Embolization (PAE) is a minimally invasive procedure that can be used to treat BPH, or enlarged prostates. Safe and effective, this outpatient procedure offers a shorter recovery and fewer complications than traditional surgery. It’s performed by an interventional radiologist, who uses image guidance to thread a catheter through a tiny puncture in the groin or the wrist to access blood vessels on each side of the enlarged prostate gland. The radiologist then uses small beads to block the blood flow to the prostate, which causes the prostate to shrink and relieves or improves symptoms, often within days of the procedure. And unlike surgery, PAE requires only moderate or local anesthesia. Patients can return home the same day, and most report significant improvement of symptoms within days to months.