Submitted by econnor on November 11, 2016 - 12:12pm
When Guy McCarty’s vision began to deteriorate and his eye movement became restricted, he relied on the team at the San Francisco VA Medical Center. They diagnosed the problem as carotid cavernous fistula, or CCF, and helped to restore his vision. Here is Guy’s story.
Submitted by econnor on October 19, 2016 - 10:59am
UCSF is a major referral center for all types of strokes and diseases affecting the brain, head, neck, and spine. Dr. Randall Higashida, chief of neuro interventional radiology, explains why seeking medical attention immediately is crucial.
Submitted by econnor on September 26, 2016 - 8:44am
In our latest video, Dr. Hetts describes the complex roles of different clinical subspecialities, departments, and medical centers who work together on research studies and the diagnosis and treatment of patients with challenging problems.
The San Francisco Stroke Initiative links UCSF Moffitt Hospital and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital to improve the outcome of stroke patients.
Twenty years ago, patient Elaina Rose Lovejoy knew something was wrong. Today, after undergoing a potentially life-saving procedure, she’s happy and healthy. She planned something special to thank the care team who treated her two decades ago.
Submitted by econnor on December 29, 2015 - 9:42am
Neurointerventional RadiologyA new investigative tool can navigate through blood vessels from the groin to the brain in search for blood clots using MRI-guided navigation.
Nearly half the American population suffers some kind of vascular disease in their lifetime. Dr. David Saloner, PhD, and the Vascular Imaging Research Center at the San Francisco VA Medical Center are studying the progression of vascular disease.
Submitted by econnor on November 4, 2015 - 12:19pm
“The San Francisco VA has taken care of me from head to toe. I owe them my life.” These were the words from James K. Theriault, who shared the story of his recent journey from Salt Lake City to San Francisco, where he underwent a crucial procedure to address his blocked carotid and vertebral arteries, performed by the world renowned Interventional Radiology department at the San Francisco VA Medical Center.
