Radiology

Angiography is an imaging procedure that uses X-rays to visualize blood vessels, while angioplasty with stent placement is an interventional procedure that opens narrowed or blocked blood vessels. These procedures are commonly performed by interventional radiologists to diagnose and treat conditions such as peripheral artery disease, coronary artery disease, and carotid artery stenosis. The combination of diagnostic imaging and therapeutic intervention in a single procedure makes this a powerful tool for managing vascular diseases with minimal invasiveness compared to open surgery.

A Computed Tomography (CT or CAT) scan is an advanced diagnostic imaging procedure that combines a series of X-ray images taken from different angles around the body to create detailed cross-sectional images (slices) of bones, blood vessels, and soft tissues. It provides more detailed information than standard X-rays and is particularly valuable for emergency diagnosis and treatment planning.

Fluoroscopy is a real-time, dynamic medical imaging technique that uses a continuous X-ray beam to produce live, moving images of internal structures. It is often combined with contrast agents to visualize processes such as blood flow, swallowing, or instrument movement during procedures.

An image-guided biopsy is a minimally invasive medical procedure where physicians use real-time imaging techniques to precisely guide a needle to a suspicious area (such as a mass, nodule, or abnormal tissue) and extract a small sample for laboratory analysis. This approach allows for highly accurate targeting of lesions that may not be palpable or easily accessible, reducing the need for more invasive surgical biopsies.