The segment below features a patient who was treated for a giant brain aneurysm using the new FDA-approved device, called the Pipeline.

The procedure was performed by Drs Josser Delgado and Benjamin Crandall, members of Consulting Radiologists, Ltd., Neurointerventional team at Abbott Northwestern Hospital. CRL was the first practice in the Twin Cities with radiologists specially trained to use the device.

http://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2012/05/02/mn-hospital-using-new-device-to-treat-deadly-aneurysms/

May 4th, 2012 - Permalink

On behalf of CRL’s Neurointerventional team, Dr. Josser Delgado gave oral and poster presentations at the American Society of Neuroradiology’s 50th Annual Meeting in New York on Wednesday April 25^th, 2012.  He spoke on the size and location of ruptured cerebral aneurysms treated at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in the last 16 years, as well as the yield of catheter angiography and repeat CT angiography in patients with CT angiography negative subarachnoid hemorrhage.

April 30th, 2012 - Permalink

One year ago, CRL diagnosed Molly with breast cancer.  Today she is returning to us for her annual mammogram and brought us this delicious cake as her thank you.  Over the past year, she underwent a lumpectomy and radiation therapy.  Today she is feeling great and couldn’t say enough words of thanks about the care she received at CRL during the most difficult time in her life.  Molly stated, “that if she had gone elsewhere, her experience may have been awful.  The comfort and care she received from the staff and Dr. Veldman made me feel well taken care of.”

April 15th, 2012 - Permalink

Dr. David Tubman, Interventional Neuroradiologist of Consulting Radiologists, Ltd. and his patient, Jeff Anderson, spoke at the Continuum of Emergency Care conference in Bloomington on February 17th.

The conference aimed at educating paramedics and other EMS personnel on the continuum of care from the field to the hospital in common emergent conditions.

Mr. Anderson spoke about his experience as a patient and the wonderful care he received by Jill Scholz, Interventional Neuroradiology Nurse Practitioner, Dr. Tubman, and the Abbott Northwestern Hospital staff. Mr. Anderson shared his road to recovery and how the experience changed his life.

Dr. David Tubman discussed the signs, symptoms and risk factors for subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH), the latest treatments for SAH, and talked about Mr. Anderson’s treatment. Mr. Anderson was diagnosed with a SAH and transferred to Abbott Northwestern Hospital where his cerebral aneurysm was embolized by Dr. Tubman.

March 5th, 2012 - Permalink

CRL Imaging is now performing some of the most advanced treatments for pain management.  On February 16th, Dr. David Spight, D.O. joined our team at CRL Imaging Edina to perform these additional services. Procedures include Radio Frequency Neurotomy, Medial Branch Blocks, Occipital Nerve Blocks, Cervical Sympathetic Nerve Injections and Discography. Call CRL Imaging Edina at (952) 285-3720 to schedule.

February 22nd, 2012 - Permalink

On Saturday, February 11, members of the Consulting Radiologists, Ltd. Breast Imaging team presented at the 2012 Breast Health Conference hosted by Piper Breast Center.  The purpose of the conference was to provide information about state-of-the-art breast imaging techniques as well as other areas of interest to caregivers in the breast health field.

Dr. Kevin Edelman spoke on Breast Imaging, Obesity and Tomosynthesis. Dr. Trudi Parker discussed the importance of MBI/BSGI as well as Contrast Enhanced Mammography. Dr. Christopher Engeler discussed the importance of meeting the unique needs of patients in a rural setting. Dr. Deborah Day wrapped up the conference touching on the difference between breast imaging centers and comprehensive breast centers.

February 13th, 2012 - Permalink

On February 1, Josser Delgado, MD and Jill Scholz, RN, CNP gave oral and poster presentations at the 2012 International Stroke Conference in New Orleans. They presented on behalf of CRL’s Interventional Neuroradiology team on the “Diagnostic Yield of Catheter Angiography and Repeat CT Angiography in Patients with Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Who Have Negative Initial Non-Invasive Neurovascular Examinations.”

February 10th, 2012 - Permalink

Check out the link below to read the entire article featuring the only group in the Twin Cities area, and one of only two in Minnesota, implanting the Pipeline device. Nationally, 26 teams are using Pipeline.

http://www.startribune.com/business/138230864.html

January 31st, 2012 - Permalink

I just wanted to compliment your front desk staff and technologists on their wonderful customer service. I was in yesterday for a routine mammogram and then remembered that I was also needing to schedule a carotid ultrasound at some point that I hadn’t thought to coordinate in advance. The front desk people went out of their way to get it done shortly after my other test saving me a separate trip. I am a physician myself and I really appreciated your staff figuring out how to get something done rather than figuring out why something couldn’t get done. Everyone was very nice and friendly too. Thanks again.

Nina

January 30th, 2012 - Permalink

West Health, located in Plymouth, was purchased by Abbott Northwestern Hospital in June of 2011.  West Health is a large outpatient facility offering multi-specialty physician groups, lab services, surgery, and a full service imaging center.  Effective January 1, 2012 Allina chose to transfer radiology services to Consulting Radiologists, Ltd. with an expanded service line in Breast Imaging.  CRL and Virginia Piper Breast Center have extended the high quality of care they are known for to the West Health campus.  Dr. Lisa Schneider has been named the site lead radiologist and has provided excellent physician support throughout the implementation process.  CRL is pleased to partner with the physicians in the West Health facility and surrounding communities to provide world class imaging services.

January 27th, 2012 - Permalink