Prostate Artery Embolization: Ask Dr. John Cardella

John T. Cardella, MD, is the program director for the new Interventional Radiology Residency at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital. Dr. Cardella is dual board certified in Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology and has been recognized for outstanding conferences by the residency program. His clinical interests are the entire breadth of interventional procedures, including venous reconstruction and complex IVC filter removal, as well as prostate artery embolization, and the creation of endovascular dialysis access. For more information or to make an appointment, please call 202-444-5478 or visit https://www.medstarhealth.org/service....

:00 Meet Dr. Cardella
2:54 What is prostate artery embolization?
3:20 What is the goal of prostate artery embolization?
3:54 Why would a man need this procedure?
4:14 What constitutes a good result from this procedure?
5:11 How long does the procedure take?
5:35 Does the procedure require anesthesia?
5:56 Does the procedure require a hospital stay?
6:16 Are the embolic beads permanent?
6:35 Are there side effects to blocking the blood supply?
6:57 What is the recovery period after prostate artery embolization?
7:31 Will I have a urinary catheter after the procedure?
7:53 Will I continue to take prostate medications after the procedure?
8:08 How do medications and this procedure work together for the best outcome?
8:40 Can I have this procedure more than once if necessary?
9:12 Does prostate artery embolization preclude me from having other prostate-related procedures in the future?