Interventional Radiologists Are Known as the Doctor’s Doctor. Why?
Now you can call them too! Interventional Radiology (IR) has been around for over half a century, although few people other than doctors have heard about these endovascular specialists who perform minimally invasive treatment options. Interventional Radiologists are specialized doctors dedicated to analyzing medical images and using them to perform image-guided non-surgical procedures through a […]
Understanding Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
It’s no secret that aging isn’t for the faint of heart. And for millions of men over 50, aging may come with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or an enlarged prostate. While it may be common and “natural,” that doesn’t mean men suffering from symptoms of BPH simply have to cope. Luckily, there are several benign […]
7 Common PAD Risk Factors
Leg wounds that won’t heal. Blue colored feet. Activity-related pain or heaviness in the legs. These are all common peripheral artery disease (PAD) symptoms. PAD, a condition that limits blood flow to the limbs, affects roughly 8-12 million people in the United States. The symptoms may present as simply “irritating,” however, if left unmanaged PAD […]
Fibroids Awareness Month
July is fibroids awareness month. These small, muscular tumors may seem benign, but their existence can have tremendous negative impacts on a woman’s life. By the age of 50, as many as 45% of white females and 60% of African American females have had fibroids. During the month of July, ECCO wants to help raise awareness […]
10 Benefits to UFE at ECCO Medical
Uterine fibroids are smooth, muscular tumors that form on the interior walls of the uterus. These growths appear during women’s childbearing years and are so common that 30% of all women develop them by age 35, and as many as 70% to 80% of women develop them by age 50. Fortunately, these fibroids are non-cancerous, […]
Radiologic Imaging: Interventional Radiology Techniques Explained
ECCO Medical’s interventional radiologists use non-invasive diagnostic or “radiologic” imaging to treat vascular system conditions. Using images of the body’s internal structure, ECCO physician Aaron Kovaleski, can determine the best course of action for any given vascular condition. This includes pre-procedural planning all the way through follow up imaging. All without open surgery. Radiologic Imaging […]
Q&A: Dr. Kovaleski On Interventional Radiology
Dr. Aaron Kovaleski, co-founder of a new interventional radiology practice based in Lone Tree, Colorado, rarely has a “typical” day. His office, the Endovascular Consultants of Colorado (or ECCO), specializes in treating liver cancer, PAE and more through minimally invasive surgeries. Kovaleki’s days are never boring because of the wide range of procedures performed, one […]