UNC Interventional Radiology Services

To learn more about interventional radiology at the UNC Center for Heart and Vascular Care, click on the links below.

CT/MRI Diagnosis

Physicians in the vascular-interventional section at UNC Hospitals also use CTA and MRA to diagnose other conditions, such as congenital heart defects and aortic dissections, which is when a tear in the aorta causes blood to flow between the layers of the arterial wall. Read more.

Dialysis Maintenance

The UNC Heart and Vascular Center offers same-day intervention for critical dialysis problems, and within 24 hours for non-emergency situations. All of the radiology physicians in the UNC Heart and Vascular Center are board-certified and specialize in interventional procedures. Read more.

Embolization Procedures

Many embolization procedures use special materials not widely available at most hospitals, and require specialized knowledge of cancer treatment protocols. Thus, the procedures must generally be performed at leading-edge medical centers such as UNC. Read more.

Malformation Clinic

The UNC Malformation Clinic is unique in that it’s the only clinic in the Southeast to bring together specialists from 14 medical departments – both pediatric and adult – on a regular basis to meet and discuss treatment options for patients with vascular malformations. Read more.

Neurovascular

UNC specializes in least-invasive procedures to treat all types of cerebral and cerebrospinal disorders. Read more.

Tumor Oncology

UNC, home of the NC Cancer Hospital, is at the forefront of minimally invasive techniques, with the full range of options and technologies available, and several decades of experience and expertise in choosing and applying the optimum treatment for each patient. Read more.

Uterine Artery Embolization

The UNC Heart and Vascular Center offers complete evaluation for women with symptomatic uterine fibroids. Read more.