At VIR Chicago, we believe in empowering our patients with knowledge and the latest advancements in interventional radiology. Our blog provides expert insights, patient success stories, and updates on innovative, minimally invasive treatments that help improve quality of life.
Discover advanced, minimally invasive kidney failure and dialysis treatments at VIR Chicago. Led by a board-certified Interventional Radiologist in Hinsdale, Illinois, we offer expert, patient-centered care.
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Discover how Visual Sclerotherapy at VIR Chicago treats spider and reticular veins with precision and care. Provided by expert interventional radiologists in Hinsdale, Illinois.
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Explore the evidence-based case for Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) as a minimally invasive alternative to surgery for BPH. Learn how PAE compares with TURP, who qualifies, and why VIR Chicago leads in personalized PAE care.
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Vascular disorders affect more than just arteries and veins—they involve the lymphatic system and vital organs. Learn how VIR Chicago’s minimally invasive, image-guided procedures provide advanced treatment options with exceptional outcomes.
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Preparing for an Interventional Radiology (IR) procedure is essential for ensuring a smooth and successful experience. As a minimally invasive alternative to traditional surgery, IR procedures require careful preparation to optimize safety and outcomes.
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Interventional Radiology (IR) has become an increasingly popular recommendation among doctors for the treatment of vascular conditions. With its minimally invasive techniques, IR provides effective alternatives to traditional surgery, offering patients faster recovery times, lower risks, and improved outcomes.
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For patients considering Interventional Radiology (IR) procedures, understanding what to expect can help alleviate anxiety and ensure a smooth experience. IR procedures are minimally invasive treatments that use advanced imaging guidance to diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions.
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Interventional Radiology (IR) is rapidly transforming the landscape of modern medicine, offering innovative, minimally invasive treatments that improve patient outcomes and redefine healthcare delivery.
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Interventional Radiology (IR) has emerged as a transformative alternative to traditional surgery, offering minimally invasive solutions for a wide range of medical conditions. As patients increasingly seek treatments that minimize recovery time, pain, and risk, IR provides effective options that align with these preferences.
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Interventional Radiology (IR) procedures offer minimally invasive treatments with faster recovery times compared to traditional surgeries. While these procedures are designed to be less disruptive to the body, proper post-procedure care is essential for optimal healing and a quicker return to daily life.
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Interventional Radiology (IR) is revolutionizing the way patients receive medical care by offering minimally invasive treatments that often allow for same-day discharge. As healthcare trends move toward patient-centered, efficient care models, IR stands out as a highly effective alternative to traditional surgery.
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Interventional Radiology (IR) has revolutionized modern medicine by offering minimally invasive treatments that deliver maximum impact on patient outcomes. Utilizing advanced imaging techniques, IR procedures provide precise, targeted treatments for a variety of medical conditions.
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Interventional Radiology (IR) is transforming the way many medical conditions are treated, offering minimally invasive procedures as alternatives to traditional surgery. For patients seeking less invasive options with quicker recovery times, IR can be an excellent solution.
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Interventional Radiology (IR) is revolutionizing modern healthcare by offering minimally invasive treatments that serve as effective alternatives to traditional surgery. By utilizing advanced imaging technologies such as ultrasound, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and fluoroscopy, IR enables precise, targeted interventions.
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One of the primary advantages of Interventional Radiology (IR) procedures is the significantly shorter recovery time compared to traditional surgery. As minimally invasive treatments, IR procedures allow patients to return to their daily lives more quickly while experiencing less pain and fewer complications.
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Interventional Radiology (IR) has transformed modern healthcare by offering minimally invasive alternatives to traditional surgery. These advanced medical procedures provide effective treatment options for a variety of conditions, including vascular diseases, uterine fibroids, cancer, and chronic pain.
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Interventional Radiology (IR) is rapidly gaining recognition as a highly effective, minimally invasive alternative to traditional surgery. Despite its growing popularity, several misconceptions about IR persist, preventing some patients from exploring these advanced treatment options.
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Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious medical condition when a blood clot, or thrombus, forms in the veins deep inside your body, typically the legs is common with more than 200,000 cases in the US occurring each year.
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The Abdominal Aorta is the main blood vessel that delivers blood to the body in the abdomen. Abnormal enlargement of the Abdominal Aorta can result in development of an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
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Uterine Fibroids are noncancerous or benign growths of the uterus that often appear during childbearing years. Also called leiomyomas, uterine fibroids aren’t associated with an increased risk of uterine cancer but can cause debilitating symptoms in many women.
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Peripheral artery disease or P.A.D. is a disease that deals with the blocked blood vessel. Plaque, consisting of calcium, cholesterol, fat, fibrous tissues, and other particles in the blood build up in the arteries that carry blood to the head, limbs, and other organs of the human body.
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Featuring our own Dr. Smith on Pelvic Pain
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VIRChicago is proud to introduce our new website designed to better serve our patients and provide easier to find information about common procedures.
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An exciting new liver cancer treatment offered by our group is Yttrium-90 microsphere therapy for liver tumors. A tiny catheter is threaded into the liver artery, then microscopic glass beads impregnated with a highly radioactive element are injected into the liver tumors, giving them a higher dose of radiation than can be safely delivered by external beam radiation treatment.
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Interventional radiology techniques are quickly becoming standard therapies for cancer treatment. An arsenal of tools has become integral to tumor diagnosis, treatment, pain control and palliation for our interventional radiologist team in Illinois.
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