Interventional Radiology

Interventional radiology, or IR is a sub-specialty of radiology that utilizes minimally invasive image-guided technology to both diagnose and treat a multitude of medical diseases and disorders.

A board-certified physician will use images to direct catheters, needles and other instruments through a tiny incision. The physician is able to see through a small camera that is placed through the catheter. The guided images are placed on a screen through X-ray, CT, MRI or ultrasound. This allows the physician to see organs, arteries and tumors to decipher diseases, and complications. They can perform biopsies, aspirations, place drains and also treat issues, like cancerous tumors, uterine fibroids, atherosclerosis (vascular plaque), gastrointestinal bleeding and heart disease.

IR Specifics
• No large surgical incisions
• Tiny nick, the size of a pins head
• Shorter recovery time
• Outpatient procedure
• Usually no general anesthesia is required
• No large scars
• Diagnostic evaluations easier than with open surgery
• Clear concise treatment of various diseases
• Often less costly than with traditional surgery

As medical technology and advancements have developed over the years, there are many new interventional procedures available for patients now. These are offered through both a diagnostic process, and even more so on a surgical procedure and treatment level.

The RAVE Radiology practitioners are experts in the field of interventional radiology and provide a large number of services with a team of professionals that take your specific health needs and concerns very seriously. Together, they are dedicated to providing you with comprehensive compassionate care.

Interventional Procedures
• Varicose Vein Treatments
• Cancer Therapy
• Gastrointestinal Interventions
• Musculoskeletal Interventions
• Arterial Interventions
• Venous Interventions
• Hemodialysis Interventions
• Pelvic Interventions
• Pain Management
• Biopsy
• Venous Access

RAVE Radiology
RAVE, Radiology Associates of Venice & Englewood understands the importance of providing the best technology and the most advanced diagnostic tools for their patients.

RAVE is a radiology practice, which has been active for over 30 years. They currently consist of 10 board certified radiologists, many of which have postgraduate fellowships with subspecialty training, all of whom have years of fulltime experience. There are over 90 health care professions working with RAVE to provide the best possible radiologic services in Sarasota County. In addition to their personnel, they have some of the best radiologic imaging devices available. Superior visualization makes your diagnoses accurate and timely, preventing potentially dangerous delays in initiation of your therapy. At RAVE, you can have confidence you’re getting top-notch professional assistance in your diagnosis and care.

RAVE Diagnostic Services
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• 3T Wide Bore MRI (Open)
• Multi-Slice CT
• Cancer & Heart Calcium Screening
• MRA
• CTA
• P.E.T. (Positron Emission Tomography)
• Digital Mammography
• Nuclear Medicine
• Ultrasound
• Osteoporosis (Bone Density/DEXA) Evaluation
• Diagnostic Radiology/X-ray
• Non-invasive Vascular Testing

For more information, please visit their website at www.RaveRad.com
VENICE
512-516 S. Nokomis Ave
Venice, FL 34285
941-488-7781
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm

ENGLEWOOD
900 Pine Street
Englewood, FL 34223
941-475-5471
Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm