When it comes to protecting and preserving your health, getting ahead of potential issues is important. Early intervention for diseases that affect the body’s blood vessels and other vital organs can help extend your life expectancy and quality of life. Taking control of your health and future through interventional radiology in West Palm Beach puts the power back in your hands.

Depending on the cause for your health concern, your interventional radiologist may use:

X-Ray, to examine larger areas of the body, including the bones, tissues, and large organs.

Fluoroscopy, which is a continuous x-ray image used to observe the function of specific organs or body system. This may be used to find the source of a blockage in a blood vessel, locate foreign bodies, or to place a catheter.

Ultrasound, used to get an image of soft tissues which may not show up clearly on an x-ray. Ultrasounds are often believed to be only for pregnancy, but they are also used to diagnose issues with the heart, vascular system, eyes, liver, gallbladder, spleen, pancreas, kidneys, bladder, and reproductive system. They allow your interventional radiologist to identify vital structures in real time and assist with accessing the structures of interest.

CT Scans, which allow your interventional radiologist to get a more concise image of the body by combining x-rays taken from differing angles and computer imaging. This can be used for organ biopsies and even some cancer therapies.

MRI Scans, which using magnetic fields and radio waves to generate images of the body’s organs. MRIs may also use contrasting dye to help highlight any blockages or damage in the area of examination. This technology is widely used in breast imaging and biopsy for cancer staging.