Invasive Testing/Interventions

Vascular Invasive:

• GAE (Genicular Artery Embolization)
  A minimally invasive procedure used to treat knee pain, typically due to arthritis, by blocking specific arteries in the knee to reduce pain and inflammation.
• Venogram
  An X-ray procedure where contrast dye is injected into the veins to examine blood flow and identify blockages or abnormalities in the venous system.
• Renal Angiogram
  A specialized imaging technique used to visualize the blood vessels in the kidneys and identify conditions like renal artery stenosis or aneurysms.
• PTA (Percutaneous Transluminal Angioplasty)
  A procedure where a balloon catheter is used to open narrow or blocked blood vessels, improving blood flow in arteries.
• Abdominal Angiogram
  A diagnostic imaging procedure to visualize the blood vessels in the abdomen, detecting blockages, aneurysms, or other vascular issues.
• Mesenteric Stent
  The placement of a stent in the mesenteric arteries to improve blood flow to the intestines, typically following treatment for mesenteric ischemia or blockages.

Venous & Endovenous Invasive Treatments:

• EVLA (Endovenous Laser Ablation)
  A minimally invasive procedure using laser energy to treat veins by closing off the affected veins from the inside.
• Sclerotherapy
  A treatment where a sclerosing solution is injected into varicose veins to cause them to collapse and be absorbed by the body.
• Phlebectomy
  A minor surgical procedure to remove varicose veins through small incisions, improving the appearance and health of the veins.

Cardiac Invasive Testing & Procedures:

• Left Heart Catheterization
  A procedure that uses a catheter threaded through an artery to assess the left side of the heart, measuring pressures and detecting blockages or narrowed arteries.
• Right Heart Catheterization
  A procedure that uses a catheter threaded through a vein to evaluate heart function, measuring pressures in the right side of the heart and lungs.

Cardiological Monitoring & Treatment:

• Cardiac Monitors
  24-hour Holter monitor and/or longer cardiac monitoring up to 14 days.
• Loop Recorder
  A small device implanted under the skin to continuously monitor heart rhythm and detect any irregularities, such as arrhythmias.
• TEE (Transesophageal Echocardiogram)
  A type of echocardiogram where a probe is inserted into the esophagus to get detailed images of the heart, especially useful for detecting blood clots, valve issues, or heart defects.
• TTE (Transthoracic Echocardiogram)
  A non-invasive imaging test that uses ultrasound to create detailed pictures of the heart's structure and function, helping diagnose conditions like heart valve problems, heart failure, and congenital heart defects.
• Cardioversion
  A procedure that uses electrical shocks to restore a normal heart rhythm in patients experiencing arrhythmias like atrial fibrillation.