Genicular Artery Embolization
Genicular artery embolization (GAE) is a minimally invasive interventional radiology procedure that is used to treat chronic knee pain. The procedure involves the injection of small particles or coils into the genicular arteries, which are the arteries that supply blood to the knee joint. The goal of GAE is to…
Women and Artery Disease
There are differences between men and women who have peripheral arterial disease (PAD). Many experts estimate that that PAD affects 20%-30% of women over the age of 70. Most experts also have concluded that PAD is often under-diagnosed and under-treated in women. Furthermore, women are underrepresented in many clinical studies…
Prostate Enlargement Causes
Prostate enlargement, also known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), is a common condition that affects many men as they age. It occurs when the prostate gland, which is a small gland located below the bladder, grows in size. The exact cause of prostate enlargement is not fully understood, but it…
Prostate Artery Embolization?
Embolization Procedure Prostate artery embolization (PAE) is a minimally invasive medical procedure that is used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a condition that causes the prostate gland to become enlarged. The procedure is performed by an interventional radiologist, a healthcare provider who specializes in using imaging guidance…
How to Prevent PAD – Part II
Peripheral Arterial Disease or PAD may be caused by many factors. Those factors out of your control are called “non-modifiable” risk factors. In our 9/16/22 post, we discussed 5 key non-modifiable risk factors. In this post, we will discuss “modifiable” risk factors or those factors that you have the control…