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Interventional Radiology 101: What Is An Angiogram?

Interventional radiology is a subspecialty of radiology, which utilizes imaging tests as seeing-guides to facilitate minimally-invasive procedures, such as an angiogram. What Is An Angiogram? Well, An angiogram is a type of interventional radiology procedure that uses X-ray technology to guide a small tube called a catheter through the patient’s major arteries.

What Is A Radiologist?

Because radiologists are oftentimes back-end providers that the patient doesn’t directly interact with, it’s not surprising that many patients are unfamiliar with who the radiologist is or what a radiologist actually does. We’re here to clear the air and help explain the vital role that radiologists play in the medical imaging process.

What Is A CT Colonography?

As we wrap up Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, we want to take some time to talk about one of the newer and more innovative screening options available for patients: virtual CT colonography.

Getting To Know BICRAD Radiologist: Dr. T. Eric Drasin

Today we’re sharing a little bit more about Dr. T. Eric Drasin, an incredibly talented Interventional Radiologist who is Board Certified in Diagnostic Radiology, with certifications of added qualification in Vascular Radiology and Interventional Radiology. We sat down and asked him a couple of questions about life as a radiologist, his professional accomplishments, and what he loves doing when he’s not in the office. Here are his responses!