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What is Interventional Radiology? A Complete Patient Guide

What is Interventional Radiology? A Complete Patient Guide

Interventional radiology uses image-guided, minimally invasive procedures to diagnose and treat conditions throughout the body — often without surgery.

Stents in Legs: What Patients Need to Know About Peripheral Stenting

Stents in Legs: What Patients Need to Know About Peripheral Stenting

Learn about leg stents for PAD — how they work, what to expect, risks, benefits, and long-term outcomes from VIS interventional radiologists.

Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) vs. Surgery: What Patients Need to Know

Prostate Artery Embolization (PAE) vs. Surgery: What Patients Need to Know

Compare PAE to traditional prostate surgery for BPH. Learn about the minimally invasive alternative that preserves sexual function.

Varicocele Embolization: Non-Surgical Treatment Options

Varicocele Embolization: Non-Surgical Treatment Options

Varicocele embolization offers a minimally invasive alternative to surgery for treating enlarged scrotal veins that may affect fertility.

What is Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE)? A Patient Guide

What is Genicular Artery Embolization (GAE)? A Patient Guide

Learn about GAE — a minimally invasive alternative to knee replacement surgery for chronic knee pain caused by osteoarthritis.

The Causes and Risk Factors for Uterine Fibroids

The Causes and Risk Factors for Uterine Fibroids

When a woman is in her reproductive years, she may be vulnerable to [uterine fibroids. Th

Four Signs That You Might Have Osteoarthritis

Four Signs That You Might Have Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a common form of arthritis that affects individuals over the age of 50. As a degenerative condition, it occurs as cartilage in the joints brea

Uterine Fibroids: Hysterectomy May Not Be Your Only Option

Uterine Fibroids: Hysterectomy May Not Be Your Only Option

[Uterine fibroids are a common ailment affecting many women, most commonly between the ag

Should I Get A Hysterectomy to Treat Uterine Fibroids?

Should I Get A Hysterectomy to Treat Uterine Fibroids?

[Uterine fibroids present a persistent, difficult problem — and a hysterectomy is one sol

Khurana Leads MercyOne IR Services

Khurana Leads MercyOne IR Services

### About Dr. Neal Khurana is an interventional radiologist who received his medical degree from the Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University. H

Laurich Leads Change In Siouxland

Laurich Leads Change In Siouxland

Exciting changes are in progress at the MercyOne Siouxland Heart and Vascular Center. Dr. Chad Laurich leads the expansion of integrated cardiology and comprehensive vascular services.

VIS Featured as Cover Story in Healthy Kansas City Magazine

VIS Featured as Cover Story in Healthy Kansas City Magazine

Vascular & Interventional Specialists featured in Healthy Kansas City Magazine for advanced, minimally invasive vascular treatments.

Art on Display at Our Olathe Clinic from the University of Kansas

Art on Display at Our Olathe Clinic from the University of Kansas

See how local artwork enhances patient experience at our Olathe clinic.

What to Expect During Varicose Veins Treatment and Recovery

What to Expect During Varicose Veins Treatment and Recovery

Learn what happens during varicose vein treatment, recovery time, and expected results

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): How It Leads to Swollen Legs

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT): How It Leads to Swollen Legs

Learn how deep vein thrombosis (DVT) leads to leg swelling and when to seek treatment.

Risk Factors That Increase the Chance of Deep Vein Thrombosis

Risk Factors That Increase the Chance of Deep Vein Thrombosis

Discover the key risk factors for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and how to reduce your risk.

Common Types of Aortic Disease Explained

Common Types of Aortic Disease Explained

Understand different types of aortic disease, symptoms, and treatment options.

Advanced Vascular & Vein Center Is Now Vascular & Interventional Specialists

Advanced Vascular & Vein Center Is Now Vascular & Interventional Specialists

Learn about Advanced Vascular & Vein Center Is Now Vascular & Interventional Specialists at Vascular & Interventional Specialists. Expert vascular and i...

Does Smoking Make PAD Worse?

Does Smoking Make PAD Worse?

Learn about Does Smoking Make PAD Worse? at Vascular & Interventional Specialists. Expert vascular and interventional care across the Midwest.

Can Your Arteries Recover From Smoking?

Can Your Arteries Recover From Smoking?

Learn about Can Your Arteries Recover From Smoking? at Vascular & Interventional Specialists. Expert vascular and interventional care across the Midwest.

Foods To Eat For PAD

Foods To Eat For PAD

Learn about Foods To Eat For PAD at Vascular & Interventional Specialists. Expert vascular and interventional care across the Midwest.

What Are the Four Stages of Peripheral Artery Disease?

What Are the Four Stages of Peripheral Artery Disease?

Learn about What Are the Four Stages of Peripheral Artery Disease? at Vascular & Interventional Specialists. Expert vascular and interventional care acr...

What is Considered the First Symptom of Peripheral Arterial Disease?

What is Considered the First Symptom of Peripheral Arterial Disease?

Learn about What is Considered the First Symptom of Peripheral Arterial Disease? at Vascular & Interventional Specialists. Expert vascular and intervent...

Is My Leg Tingling a Symptom of Peripheral Arterial Disease?

Is My Leg Tingling a Symptom of Peripheral Arterial Disease?

Learn about Is My Leg Tingling a Symptom of Peripheral Arterial Disease? at Vascular & Interventional Specialists. Expert vascular and interventional ca...

Is There a Way to Fix Peripheral Artery Disease?

Is There a Way to Fix Peripheral Artery Disease?

Learn about Is There a Way to Fix Peripheral Artery Disease? at Vascular & Interventional Specialists. Expert vascular and interventional care across th...

Before You Schedule a Hysterectomy for Uterine Fibroids, Consider These Alternatives

Before You Schedule a Hysterectomy for Uterine Fibroids, Consider These Alternatives

Learn about Before You Schedule a Hysterectomy for Uterine Fibroids, Consider These Alternatives at Vascular & Interventional Specialists. Expert vascul...

What Are the Symptoms of Peripheral Arterial Disease?

What Are the Symptoms of Peripheral Arterial Disease?

Learn about What Are the Symptoms of Peripheral Arterial Disease? at Vascular & Interventional Specialists. Expert vascular and interventional care acro...

Should You Have A Hysterectomy If You Have Fibroids?

Should You Have A Hysterectomy If You Have Fibroids?

Learn about Should You Have A Hysterectomy If You Have Fibroids? at Vascular & Interventional Specialists. Expert vascular and interventional care acros...

How To Treat Fibroids Without A Hysterectomy

How To Treat Fibroids Without A Hysterectomy

Learn about How To Treat Fibroids Without A Hysterectomy at Vascular & Interventional Specialists. Expert vascular and interventional care across the Mi...

How Vascular & Interventional Specialists Support The Community

How Vascular & Interventional Specialists Support The Community

Learn about How Vascular & Interventional Specialists Support The Community at Vascular & Interventional Specialists. Expert vascular and interventional...

Advantages Of Choosing Our Outpatient Clinic Instead Of A Hospital For Vascular Surgery

Advantages Of Choosing Our Outpatient Clinic Instead Of A Hospital For Vascular Surgery

Learn about Advantages Of Choosing Our Outpatient Clinic Instead Of A Hospital For Vascular Surgery at Vascular & Interventional Specialists. Expert vas...

How to Choose the Right Vascular Surgeon

How to Choose the Right Vascular Surgeon

Learn about How to Choose the Right Vascular Surgeon at Vascular & Interventional Specialists. Expert vascular and interventional care across the Midwest.

Is the Hospital the Right Place for Your Vascular Procedure?

Is the Hospital the Right Place for Your Vascular Procedure?

Learn about Is the Hospital the Right Place for Your Vascular Procedure? at Vascular & Interventional Specialists. Expert vascular and interventional ca...

Four Signs You May Need Surgery for Your Vascular Condition

Four Signs You May Need Surgery for Your Vascular Condition

Learn about Four Signs You May Need Surgery for Your Vascular Condition at Vascular & Interventional Specialists. Expert vascular and interventional car...

The Fibroid Epidemic: Siouxland Woman’s Magazine

The Fibroid Epidemic: Siouxland Woman’s Magazine

Learn about The Fibroid Epidemic: Siouxland Woman’s Magazine at Vascular & Interventional Specialists. Expert vascular and interventional care across ...

Laurich Discusses Wound Care

Laurich Discusses Wound Care

Learn about Laurich Discusses Wound Care at Vascular & Interventional Specialists. Expert vascular and interventional care across the Midwest.

Four Reasons to Choose the Vascular & Interventional Specialists

Four Reasons to Choose the Vascular & Interventional Specialists

Learn about Four Reasons to Choose the Vascular & Interventional Specialists at Vascular & Interventional Specialists. Expert vascular and interventiona...

How To Treat Venous Reflux Disease

How To Treat Venous Reflux Disease

Learn about How To Treat Venous Reflux Disease at Vascular & Interventional Specialists. Expert vascular and interventional care across the Midwest.

What Is An Endoleak? Symptoms And Treatments

What Is An Endoleak? Symptoms And Treatments

Learn about What Is An Endoleak? Symptoms And Treatments at Vascular & Interventional Specialists. Expert vascular and interventional care across the Mi...

Laurich Featured In Siouxland Sir Magazine

Laurich Featured In Siouxland Sir Magazine

Learn about Laurich Featured In Siouxland Sir Magazine at Vascular & Interventional Specialists. Expert vascular and interventional care across the Midw...

What Does Femoral Artery Pain Feel Like | Causes, Symptoms & Risk Factors?

What Does Femoral Artery Pain Feel Like | Causes, Symptoms & Risk Factors?

Learn about What Does Femoral Artery Pain Feel Like | Causes, Symptoms & Risk Factors? at Vascular & Interventional Specialists. Expert vascular and int...

How To Assess Pedal Pulses And Where To Check Them

How To Assess Pedal Pulses And Where To Check Them

Learn about How To Assess Pedal Pulses And Where To Check Them at Vascular & Interventional Specialists. Expert vascular and interventional care across ...