Uterine Fibroid Embolization Problems

Desert Radiologists Welcomes Dr. Kaveh Kardooni

Dr. Kardooni graduated from the State University of New York with a bachelor of science in biology. He received his medical degree from New York College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2004. Dr. Kardooni completed his diagnostic radiology residency in 2009 at the University of Louisville Hospital in Louisville Kentucky.  At the University of Louisville, he served as chief resident and was the recipient of the resident teacher of the year and clinical excellence in teaching awards.  He joined Desert Radiologists after completing his fellowship in neuroradiology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Kardooni has received board certification for the American Board of Radiology.

"We are very excited to have such a talented and well trained physician join our team of radiologists," said William Moore, CEO of Desert Radiologists.  "His education and experience add to the depth of our talented physicians that provide radiology services to Nevada in our outpatient centers as well as through our hospital affiliations."

Dr. Kardooni has authored two educational exhibits that were presented at 2009 American Society of Head and Neck Radiology annual meeting.

About Desert Radiologists

Desert Radiologists has been serving Southern Nevada since 1966.  Our expert team of radiologists is the largest group of physicians providing quality diagnostic imaging in Nevada.  We operate five outpatient locations throughout Las Vegas and Henderson and are radiology providers for nine Southern Nevada hospitals, one Northern Nevada hospital and one hospital in Arizona.  Additionally, we provide radiology services for a large Cancer Center, a group of multi-specialty medical centers and several smaller facilities throughout Southern Nevada.  Desert Radiologists offers the most comprehensive procedures available including Angiography, Computed Tomography (CT), CT Colonography, Dexa Bone Densitometry, Dental Implant CT Scanning, Diagnostic Radiology (X-ray), Interventional & Cardiovascular Radiology, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Digital Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Positron Emission Tomography (PET/CT), Stereotactic Breast Biopsy, Uterine Fibroid Embolization (UFE) and Ultrasound.  In addition, Desert Vascular Institute provides a complete array of vascular services.  For more information visit www.desertrad.com .

Comparing focused ultrasound and uterine artery embolization for ...

Comparing focused ultrasound and uterine artery embolization for uterine fibroids-rationale and design of the Fibroid Interventions: Reducing Symptoms Today and Tomorrow (FIRSTT) trial.

Fertil Steril. 2011 Jul 26;

Authors: Bouwsma EV, Hesley GK, Woodrum DA, Weaver AL, Leppert PC, Peterson LG, Stewart EA

OBJECTIVE: To present the rationale, design, and methodology of the Fibroid Interventions: Reducing Symptoms Today and Tomorrow (FIRSTT) study. DESIGN: Randomized clinical trial. SETTING: Two academic medical centers. PATIENT(S): Premenopausal women with symptomatic uterine fibroids. INTERVENTION(S): Participants are randomized to two U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved minimally invasive treatments for uterine leiomyomas: uterine artery embolization and magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE(S): The primary endpoint is defined as the need for an additional intervention for fibroid symptoms following treatment. Secondary outcomes consist of group differences in symptom alleviation, recovery trajectory, health-related quality of life, impairment of ovarian reserve, treatment complications, and the economic impact of these issues. RESULT(S): The trial is currently in the phase of active recruitment. CONCLUSION(S): This randomized clinical trial will provide important evidence-based information for patients and health care providers regarding optimal minimally invasive treatment approach for women with symptomatic uterine leiomyomas. CLINICAL TRIAL REGISTRATION: NCT00995878.

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