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Vascular & Interventional
Vascular & Interventional Overview
Minimally Invasive Procedures. Maximal Results.
There are many reasons why the region's top physicians recommend Fairfax Vascular Center for their patients' procedures. Fairfax Vascular Center offers a broad range of minimally invasive procedures that are performed by our board-certified Interventional Radiologists on an outpatient basis. Unlike traditional open surgeries, these procedures often result in less pain, less recovery time and a quicker return to your normal activities. Fairfax Vascular Center is accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) for vein centers.
The Diagnostic Vascular Lab at Fairfax Radiological Consultants is fully accredited by both The Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) and the American College of Radiology (ACR) for the non-invasive testing of all peripheral arterial, extracranial cerebrovascular, venous and visceral diseases. Ultrasound is the imaging method used in studies and exams at the Diagnostic Vascular Lab. The lab is staffed by certified vascular (RVT) and ultrasound (RDMS) technologists.
Click on any of the links below to learn more about many of the procedures performed at Fairfax Vascular Center. In addition, our Interventional Radiologists provide specialized services in the hospital setting. Call 703.698.4475 to learn more.
Procedures
Abdominal Aorta Ultrasound
An abdominal aortic ultrasound or abdominal aortic duplex is an exam that can help your interventional radiologist evaluate the aorta, which is the main blood...
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening and Repair
What is Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm? An aneurysm is a weak section of an artery wall. These can occur in any portion of the aorta, but...
Angiography
A procedure that uses a contrast material and special X-rays to view how blood flows through the arteries and determine if any arteries are narrowed or blocked.
Angioplasty/Vascular Stenting
A minimally invasive procedure that uses a special X-ray to guide a balloon-tipped catheter into an artery and inflate it to open up the blood vessel.
Ankle-Brachial Index (Arterial Doppler / Segmental Pressures) and Arterial Duplex
Your interventional radiologist may recommend an Ankle Brachial Index to check your risk of peripheral arterial disease (PAD) particularly if you have risk factors that...
Carotid Duplex Scan
Carotid Duplex Scans, also known as carotid artery ultrasound, are used to evaluate the carotid arteries which carry blood from the heart to the brain...
Fistulagram
A procedure that uses a special X-ray to help identify narrowed or blocked blood vessels in the fistula for patients on dialysis.
Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) Filters
A filter that is placed in the Inferior Vena Cava to trap any clot fragments, preventing them from traveling to the heart and lungs.
Interventional Oncology
Interventional Oncology is a subspecialty field of Interventional Radiology related to the treatment of cancer and cancer-related problems using targeted, minimally invasive procedures performed under...
Paracentesis
A minimally invasive procedure that uses a catheter and a drainage tube to remove excess fluid from the abdomen.
Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) and Amputation Prevention
What is PAD and what causes it? Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) is a common circulatory problem in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to your...
Prostate Artery Embolization
What is PAE? Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) is a minimally invasive, non-surgical outpatient treatment to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged prostate. Using a...
Renal Artery Duplex Scan
A Renal Artery Duplex Scan or renal artery ultrasound is a test to check for problems in the renal arteries, the blood vessels that supply...
Thoracentesis
A minimally invasive procedure that uses a catheter and a drainage tube to remove excess fluid from the lungs.
Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)
A minimally invasive procedure where a tiny nick is made in the groin area or wrist. Using a specialized X-ray, a catheter is guided through...
Varicocele Embolization
What is Varicocele Embolization? A varicocele is an abnormal enlargement of veins within the scrotum that can cause pain, swelling, and infertility. A varicocele embolization...
Venous Duplex Scan
A Venous Duplex Scan is a type of dedicated ultrasound to look at the venous system. The ultrasound uses sound waves to see the veins...
Venous Insufficiency Testing
Chronic venous insufficiency happens when your legs do not allow blood to flow back up to your heart. Blood may pool in your legs, which...
Vertebral Fracture and Kyphoplasty
A procedure that uses image-guidance and a hollow needle to open up space in fractured vertebra and fill it with a cement mixture to fuse and strengthen the bones.