Neurointerventional Procedures Fort Sanders Regional’s new Neurointerventional Radiology Suite This exciting area of radiology uses micro-catheters during minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat vascular diseases in the brain. Catheters are inserted through the groin or neck and then guided to the area of treatment. With our new, state-of-the-art bi-plane flat panel angiography system, we can perform neurointerventional radiology procedures that would previously require surgery and an extended hospital stay. Bi-plane technology improves imaging techniques and contrast resolution creating comprehensive 3-demensional models of neurovascular structures. These new procedures may be performed on an outpatient basis or with very short hospitalization. All while keeping radiation exposure to a safe minimum and without major surgery. Fort Sanders Regional has the area's only system with CT capability, allowing images to be obtained in process. Procedures are performed by a specially trained nuerointerventional radiologist; a physician with expertise in both neurovascular disease and imaging. Fewer than three hundred physicians of this specialty exist in the United States, only two in East Tennessee. Fort Sanders Regional has a neurointerventional radiologist on staff full time providing support whenever needed, including emergency situations. A team of specialized technologists and nurses work to assist the performing physician with each procedure. All techs are ARRT certified. Procedures include: Aneurysm Treatment AVM Treatement Stroke Prevention: Carotid artery stenting, Intracranial angioplasty and stenting Stroke Treatment: Stroke lysis (IA tPA); Clot retrieval

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