NEWS: ECCO’s Dr. Nutting Pioneers Knee Embolization in the US
Dr. Charles Nutting has been at the forefront of interventional radiology since he began practicing over 25 years ago. He is internationally recognized and has introduced many procedures and devices to North America. Dr. Nutting’s latest cutting-edge procedure is called knee embolization, a treatment that may be able to alleviate chronic knee pain using genicular artery embolization […]
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 […]
How effective is Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)?
If you have fibroids, you join approximately 30% of all women who develop them by age 35 and as many as 70% to 80% of women who develop them by age 50. Uterine fibroids are smooth, muscular tumors that form on the interior walls of the uterus during a woman’s childbearing years. Uterine fibroid embolization […]
When Should You See an Endovascular Specialist?
Your body’s blood vessels are so vast that they would be long enough to go around the world more than twice. So when do you need an endovascular specialist to care for your intricate system of veins and arteries? Your primary care physician or podiatrist may refer you to an endovascular specialist for diagnosis and non-surgical, minimally […]
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia – The Importance of Early Screening
November brings to mind everything from a chill in the air (or snow, if you’re in Colorado) and family gatherings to warm beverages and big meals. But this month is more than just about cozying up, it’s also the time of year for one of the largest fundraisers to promote men’s health – Movember. Their […]
ECCO Medical and Liver Cancer Treatment
When it comes to cancer, there are four pathways available for treatment: chemotherapy/biologics, radiation, surgery, and non-surgical intervention. At ECCO Medical, Dr Kovaleski specializes in minimally invasive therapies for a wide variety of cancers. Because October is Liver Cancer Awareness Month, ECCO wants to empower patients with the knowledge that many liver cancer treatment options […]
Early Detection and Screening: Empowering Women With Choices, Options and Knowledge
October is synonymous with Breast Cancer Awareness Month, pink and women owning their health through early screening and detection. While endovascular specialists at ECCO Medical do not treat breast cancer, the mission of serving women and encouraging women to advocate for their wellbeing and optimal quality of life is the same. It is our hope […]
Peripheral Artery Disease Treatment
Affecting one in 20 Americans, Peripheral Artery Disease (or PAD) is a serious condition occurring when calcium and/or cholesterol builds up in the arteries supplying blood to the extremities. Symptoms include a heaviness in the legs (especially when climbing stairs), coldness in the lower legs and numbness. Through a series of specialized, minimally invasive arterial […]
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 […]
Taking Charge: What to do After a BPH Diagnosis
BPH, or Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, is common in as many as 50-60% of men in their sixties. The odds increase with age. But just because it is common, doesn’t mean that men have to cope. At ECCO, it’s our belief that there are options to BPH treatment and that there are a few simple ways […]
