Minimally-invasive procedures Depending on the results of your diagnostic imaging exams, an interventional radiology procedure may be recommended. These minimally-invasive procedures will be performed by one of our interventional radiologists at the hospital.
Angiography welcome to suburban imaging angiography Angiography allows for a detailed, clear and accurate picture of the blood vessels and is used in patients who may undergo > > Our team of subspecialty-trained radiologists, qualified angioplasty or stenting. After inserting a imaging technologists and compassionate professional Interventional Radiology: catheter through an artery leading to the staff come together to provide a continuum of care for body area of interest, contrast material is you and your healthcare provider. Your comfort is our what you should know about injected to highlight the vessels, which are main concern. When you are confident and at ease, we’ll seen using x-ray. get the best results for you and your healthcare provider. Our team makes it easy to schedule appointments, to Vascular Disease Angioplasty help you prepare for your exam, and ensures you a comfortable and quality experience. angioplasty A catheter with a tiny balloon at the tip is inserted into a blood vessel. The balloon is We are conveniently located throughout the Twin Cities inflated, deflated and removed. Expanding area to provide easy access for your imaging needs: the balloon stretches the arterial wall and Blaine • Burnsville • Coon Rapids • Maple Grove opens the fatty plaques (atherosclerosis), Northwest • Southdale • The Breast Center helping to restore blood flow. We offer the following services: MRI • CT • PET/CT • Ultrasound Spinal & Joint Injections • Nuclear Medicine & SPECT/CT Vascular Center • X-ray • Bone Density Stenting Mammography • Breast Diagnostic Services < < stent A stent is a small wire mesh tube that is placed across vessel narrowings using a Vascular disease consultation is balloon. With the stent in place and the available at our Coon Rapids office: balloon removed, blood flow is restored to the narrowed vessel. 763.792.1981 8990 Springbrook Drive, Suite 140 | Coon Rapids, MN 55433
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Comprehensive follow-up Follow-up visits facilitated by our nurse ensure that your treatment goal was met and can help prevent recurrent problems. We monitor your outcomes through clinic visits and follow-up diagnostic imaging exams as indicated.
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6/14 experienced subspecialty radiologists | state-of-the-art technology Interventional Radiologists Who is at risk for vascular disease Outpatient diagnostic imaging exams As many as 10 million men and women in the United Your evaluation may require the following diagnostic States may have atherosclerosis. It is estimated that four imaging exams at Suburban Imaging. These exams million of those suffer from leg pain symptoms. evaluate blood flow and obtain enhanced images to determine the condition of the arteries and veins in the If you are over the age of 50, you may be at risk if you brain, carotid arteries, aorta, renal arteries and extremities. have any of the following factors: smoking; diabetes; overweight; inactive lifestyle; high blood pressure or high Vascular Ultrasound (US) cholesterol; family history of heart or vascular disease. Ultrasound uses Kevin Henseler, MD Adam Jeffers, MD Anne Reddy, MD Daniel Thompson, MD sound waves to view blood flow in the blood vessels. Interventional Radiology An Ankle-Brachial Interventional radiology is a subspecialty of radiology, Index (ABI) is a quick offering minimally-invasive treatment options for patients test to measure who may otherwise require surgery. Interventional blood flow. radiologists provide diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of vascular and arterial diseases. Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA) Interventional radiology treatments are generally easier MRA is a specialized type of for patients than surgery because they involve no surgical MRI study, which can detect, incision, are less painful and have shorter hospital stays. diagnose and aid in the treatment In most cases, patients are released on the same day of of a variety of vascular disorders. their procedure. MRA may require the use of IV vascular disease contrast material. MRA uses a strong magnetic field and radio What is vascular disease? waves to capture enhanced images. Vascular disease, or atherosclerosis, is a condition where Treatment of vascular disease the arteries that carry blood become narrowed or clogged, Treatment of vascular disease depends on a number of interfering with normal blood flow. Cholesterol and scar factors, including your overall health and the severity of Computed Tomography Angiography (CTA) tissue build up, forming a substance called “plaque” that the disease. In some cases, lifestyle changes are enough CTA is a narrows or blocks the blood vessels. Atherosclerosis to halt the progression of vascular disease. Your health- specialized CT involves blood vessels throughout the body, including care provider may prescribe medicine when lifestyle technique that those of the legs, kidneys, heart, neck and brain. changes are not enough. requires the use of IV contrast When vascular disease requires intervention beyond material to obtain Legs medication, there are a number of ways that blocked images. CTA is Atherosclerosis of the legs is also called peripheral arterial blood vessels can be opened to restore normal blood used when a disease (PAD). Symptoms may consist of pain, weakness or flow. In many cases, these procedures can be performed metal stent has aching in the legs, feet or toes while walking – with the pain without surgery by using modern interventional already been placed in the area to be studied, or if the decreasing or going away after resting for a few minutes. radiology techniques. patient has an implanted metal device, such as a Kidneys pacemaker. Symptoms of atherosclerosis of the kidneys may include high blood pressure or kidney failure. Neck and brain If you have questions about vascular disease, Symptoms of atherosclerosis of the neck and brain may please call our nurse at 763.792.1980. include change in vision, imbalance or stroke.
Images courtesy of GORE VIABAHN® Images courtesy quality medical imaging An angiogram showing a section of the An angiogram with blood flow restored experienced subspecialty radiologists femoral artery blocked with plaque. after an interventional radiology procedure. state-of-the-art technology