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Common Diseases, Courtesy of Radiology Imaging

What are the many diseases and conditions prevalent in our society that we often recognize?
·Heart disease and stroke, both results of cardiovascular disease, are the first and third leading causes of death in the United States.
·Cancer is the second leading cause of death among Americans.
·Osteoporosis affects 10 million men and women in the United States
·Varicose veins and chronic back pain not only cause discomfort for millions of people, but potentially debilitating or life threatening conditions for many others.
Take Charge of Your Health! The number of new cases of these diseases can be reduced, and some deaths prevented, by Americans adopting healthier lifestyles and obtaining appropriate screening exams. Screening exams offered by INVISION can help individuals identify their risks before their health is threatened and enable them to seek appropriate treatments to reduce the impact of any conditions they may have.
Know Your Treatment Options. If you do have a disease or condition that requires medical assistance, it’s important to know what your options are. In many cases, there are a variety of treatments available from which you and your primary care provider can choose. Radiology procedures are among the most current, cutting-edge treatments available for many conditions. They can often treat diseases, or their symptoms, in less invasive, risky ways than surgery.
 
What is Interventional Radiology?
Interventional radiology is a sub-specialty of radiology which is both diagnostic and therapeutic. Procedures are performed to diagnose and treat medical conditions. Areas of the body are accessed through minimally invasive techniques using imaging guidance. X-ray, ultrasound and CT scans are used to guide the movement of instruments within the body during the procedures.
These radiology procedures often provide alternatives to surgery and have many advantages. They have significantly shorter recovery periods, less severe side effects, less scarring, are often faster and usually don’t require general anesthesia. Many times they can provide options for people who have inoperable conditions or otherwise aren’t candidates for surgery.