April 2024

Transarterial chemoembolisation (TACE) is an image-guided liver cancer treatment that delivers chemotherapy and embolic material through arteries supplying a tumour. It is used for selected patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and some other liver tumours. It is not suitable for every liver cancer or every stage of disease. Choosing a liver cancer treatment plan The […]

Left central vein angioplasty is a catheter-based procedure to widen a narrowed major vein returning blood from the left arm towards the heart. Central venous narrowing may cause arm swelling and can interfere with dialysis access. Treatment depends on symptoms, the access circuit and the cause of obstruction. What causes central venous obstruction? Scarring after

A hepatic artery pseudoaneurysm is a contained leak from an artery supplying the liver. It may follow an injury, a procedure or inflammation and can cause serious internal bleeding. Hepatic artery embolisation uses imaging to target the affected blood vessel. Treatment is planned according to the anatomy, the source of bleeding and the patient’s condition.

Bilateral renal artery stenosis means narrowing of the arteries supplying both kidneys. It can contribute to difficult-to-control blood pressure and impaired kidney function. Renal artery stenting may be considered for selected patients; finding a narrowing on a scan does not automatically mean a stent is needed. Symptoms and reasons for assessment Renal artery disease may

Bronchial artery embolisation (BAE) is an image-guided treatment to control coughing up blood, also called haemoptysis, when abnormal bronchial or related systemic arteries are responsible. It treats the bleeding blood supply; it does not replace treatment of the underlying lung disease. When coughing blood needs urgent care Heavy or ongoing bleeding, difficulty breathing, faintness or