by steveferrara | Jul 18, 2022 | Healthcare, Steve Ferrara
A stent is a scaffold inserted inside a blood vessel to divert it around an obstruction (stricture) in the blood vessel. The stent keeps the blood vessel open and prevents the formation of a thrombus (blood clot). A stent can be metal or plastic and can provide...
by steveferrara | Jun 23, 2022 | Healthcare, Steve Ferrara
In today’s world, radiology has become one of the most significant parts of the medical industry. It is not only limited to the diagnosis and treatment of an illness or disease but also includes preventive medical care. However, choosing a radiology specialist can be...
by steveferrara | May 24, 2022 | Healthcare, Steve Ferrara
Intravascular ultrasound is a procedure used to examine a patient’s blood vessels. The procedure has various uses, ranging from identifying problem areas in blood vessels, such as narrow or blocked vessels, to assisting in other procedures, such as vascular stenting....
by steveferrara | May 2, 2022 | Healthcare, Steve Ferrara
Interventional radiology refers to imaging modalities, such as fluoroscopy, X-rays, and MRI scans to diagnose disease. In the US, over 2 million outpatient procedures are performed every year. These common procedures include angioplasty, carotid endarterectomy, and...
by steveferrara | Apr 5, 2022 | Healthcare, Steve Ferrara
Healthcare is constantly changing. It’s one of the most rapidly-changing industries out there. If you’re not keeping up with the latest healthcare trends, you will be left behind. This article discusses some of the biggest healthcare trends of the moment....
by steveferrara | Mar 8, 2022 | Healthcare, Steve Ferrara, Uncategorized
When children fall ill, it can be terrifying to think about. You want to make sure that you can do everything in your power so that your child will be diagnosed and treated as soon as possible, no matter what. If you have an accredited institution near you, that’s...
