Do you have fibroids? Considering Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) to treat your fibroids? In this series of videos Dr. Suzanne Slonim, specialist in treating fibroids and helping many women avoid hysterectomies, answers patients’ common questions concerning fibroids and the UFE procedure. Precision VIR is the first independent Vascular and Interventional Radiology practice in North Texas, … Continue reading Fibroids and UFE: Ask the Doctor
What Are Varicoceles? A varicocele is essentially a varicose vein of the testicle or scrotum. In normally functioning veins in the scrotum, one-way valves allow blood to flow from the testicles back into the rest of the body. In a varicocele, these valves do not function correctly, thus allowing blood to pool and enlarge the … Continue reading All About Varicoceles Symptoms, Risk Factors, Diagnosis and Treatment
In this video below, Dr. Suzanne Slonim talks about the Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) procedure to treat Fibroids. Q: Can Using UFE to Treat Fibroids Prevent the Need for a Hysterectomy? A: UFE (Uterine Fibroid Embolization) can absolutely prevent the need for hysterectomy. The whole point of the fibroid embolization procedure is that it treats the … Continue reading Medical Minute: UFE to Treat Fibroids Instead of Hysterectomy
A common question patients ask is “What causes fibroids?” The answer is, “There are several factors involved.” Ethnicity is a Component of Fibroids Probably the strongest component is race. Eighty percent of black women have fibroids, but only 30 percent of white women do. Hispanic women are in between those numbers, and fibroids are least … Continue reading What Causes Fibroids?
To schedule an appointment please call us at 214-382-3200 or complete the form below. Precision VIR serves the DFW area including Dallas, Fort Worth, Carrollton, Richardson, Garland, Mesquite, Highland Park, University Park, Park Cities, Plano, Frisco, Allen, McKinney, Flower Mound, Lewisville, Denton, Arlington, Irving, Grand Prairie and all of North Texas. Prior to starting … Continue reading Common Conditions We Treat at Precision VIR
In this video below, Dr. Jaryd Stein explains Venous Reflux, also known as Varicose Veins. What causes Venous Reflux? Venous reflux is also known as chronic venous insufficiency. Some people refer to this condition as varicose veins. Venous reflux is a disease where the veins no longer function appropriately. Over time, due to multiple conditions such … Continue reading Medical Minute: Venous Reflux Known as Varicose Veins
Scientists at Children’s Medical Research Institute at UT Southwestern in Dallas, TX are working hard at uncovering the biological basis of bone formation in mice to help with osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a disease of low bone mass that predisposes affected individuals to fractures. It is estimated that 54 million Americans suffer from osteoporosis, and it is … Continue reading Osteoporosis Research: Local Dallas Scientists Have Uncovered a New Bone-Forming Growth Factor
Uterine Fibroid Embolization: Is It Right for You? “It is starting to be unbearable” says this woman to her friend. You may be experiencing the same issues with uterine fibroid problems. Learn who Dr. Suzanne Slonim is and how she can help you. Fibroids can be unbearable. Sometimes it’s a sharp pain. Sometimes it’s constant pressure on … Continue reading Are Uterine Fibroid Issues Starting to be Unbearable?
Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty Procedure for Your Spine Compression Fracture Vertebral fractures account of 27% of all osteoporotic spine compression fracture cases in men and women. Interventional radiologists are experts in the treatment of these spinal fractures using cement augmentation procedures known as kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty. In these procedures a small amount of medical grade “cement” is injected … Continue reading Spine Compression Fracture Treatment
How to Prevent Varicose Veins During Pregnancy and Beyond: Mobility is the key. Walking is a healthy way to improve circulation in the legs while helping to prevent clots and varicose veins forming. Avoid crossing your legs to decrease pressure in your legs. Crossing your legs increases the pressure felt by your veins dramatically and … Continue reading Vein Care During Pregnancy
