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Health Matters: Providence St. Joseph Hospital | 13 New Methods Lead to Less Risk, Better Outcomes Technology and expertise are used to prevent potentially life-threatening conditions. W ith the aid of the latest medical technologies, interventional radiologists at Providence St. Joseph Hospital are able to treat critical conditions such as cancer, coronary and vascular diseases including pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT), aneurysms and spinal compression fractures using minimally invasive, image-guided treatments. PE, a life-threatening condition that occurs when a blood clot lodges in a lung artery, and DVT, which occurs when a blood clot forms in a deep vein, usually in the leg, have seen substantial advancements in treatment options. These include various minimally invasive catheter-based techniques that reduce the impact on patients and improve recovery time. The advent of technologies such as clot-busting medications, catheter-directed thrombolysis and thrombectomy devices are revolutionizing PE and DVT treatments. Newer minimally invasive technologies enable interventional radiologists Bhavraj Khalsa, MD, Kurt Openshaw, MD, and Mahmood Razavi, MD, to directly target, dissolve or remove blood clots, reducing the chance of potential harm to healthy tissue and adverse outcomes. TRAILBLAZERS IN CLINICAL TRIALS The specialists are involved in numerous clinical trials to improve PE and DVT treatment methods. Their relentless pursuit for better, safer and more effective treatments has made Providence St. Joseph Hospital an epicenter for innovation. The hospital's robust clinical research program has significantly contributed to the development of new devices, procedures and medications. The doctors' participation in such crucial trials ensures that patients they care for have access to the most current, innovative therapies available. STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGIES Providence St. Joseph Hospital has invested in the latest medical technologies. With state-of-the-art imaging facilities, the interventional radiologists can accurately visualize and treat a wide range of conditions including cancer, coronary and vascular diseases, aneurysms, spinal compression fractures and much more. The interventional radiology team at the hospital is fully committed to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care. Their expertise, coupled with advanced technology, offers patients an unparalleled health care experience and the best outcomes. With the evolution of treatments and the expertise of these experienced physicians, we are able to treat many conditions that once required traditional surgery and are now treatable with less risk, less pain and a shorter recovery time than surgery. As we look to the future, the potential to further enhance your care and outcomes through clinical research and new technologies continues to be incredibly promising. B Y THE Dr. Raj Khalsa Dr. Kurt Openshaw Dr. Mahmood Razavi For more information on vascular and interventional medical care, go to providence.org/sjoheart or call 844-925-0945. Percentage of people with VTE who experience a recurrence within 10 years Deaths annually People affected in U.S. each year by treatable venous thromboembolism (VTE), deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE) 900,000 33 % 60,000– 100,000 HEART & VASCULAR CARE ISSUE

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