Michael Swikehardt, MD
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This site is designed to help you understand where interventional radiology fits — not to skip the workup that makes a procedure appropriate.

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Urinary symptoms / BPH

Urology is important for confirming that BPH is driving the symptoms. If BPH is established and you want to compare PAE, call IR.

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Fibroids

Gynecology helps confirm the diagnosis, bleeding source and fertility considerations. If fibroids are established and you want to compare UFE, call IR.

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Knee pain

Primary care or orthopedics should confirm the diagnosis. If osteoarthritis is established and conservative care has not been enough, GAE can be discussed.

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Cancer

Interventional oncology works with an oncology team. If cancer care is already underway, IR can review Y90, embolization or ablation options.

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Portal hypertension

Hepatology/GI should be part of the decision. If portal hypertension is established, IR can discuss TIPS or other interventions.

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Do you have a PCP? If not, primary care is a useful first door for most new symptoms. For known cancer, liver disease, BPH or fibroids, the relevant specialist may already be the right starting point.

Leg swelling, heaviness or a prior DVT?

Understand blood clots, vein-valve problems and deeper blockages. Learn when to seek urgent help and when a venous consultation may be useful.

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