This month’s focus: minimally invasive varicose vein treatment.

This month’s focus: minimally invasive varicose vein treatment.

Feeling good is the best gift of all. Is relief from the pain and bulging of varicose veins on your wish list? Discover state-of-the-art vein treatments from the Vascular and Interventional Radiology (VIR) team at Central Oregon Radiology. Our fellowship-trained...
What is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)?

What is Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)?

PAD is a condition that occurs over time where the arteries supplying blood to the legs and feet build up deposits along the artery walls. The deposits limit blood flow and can cause serious health concerns. Each year, more American’s over the age of 50 are diagnosed...
What is Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)?

What is Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE)?

Uterine fibroids can cause serious symptoms in some women, including fatigue, heavy menstrual bleeding, infertility, pelvic pain, pressure or heaviness and bloating. Fibroids are the most common type of benign tumor in the uterus. These non-cancerous (benign) tumors...
What Is a Cardiac Calcium Scoring (CACS)?

What Is a Cardiac Calcium Scoring (CACS)?

Cardiac calcium scoring is a quick, painless CT exam that measures calcified atherosclerotic plaque along your heart. This state-of-the-art screening exam allows you to learn about your cardiac health before you have symptoms. Coronary heart disease is the leading...
What to Look for in a Self Breast Exam

What to Look for in a Self Breast Exam

Here at CORA, we recommend all women over the age of 20 perform self breast exams each month, best performed in the shower the first week after menses for premenopausal women. If you feel any change, you should contact your provider. Any focal concerns in the breast...