THE BENEFITS OF UFE BUFFALO VASCULAR CARE UTERINE FIBROID EMBOLIZATION (UFE) Effectively Treats Symptoms There is substantial evidence that UFE provides symptom control for patients with uterine fibroids. and the procedure is associated with improved quality of life and patient satisfaction. In its infancy, there was some concern that UFE did not have a lasting impact on patient symptoms, but recent studies have shown that five years after the procedure, symptoms are still controlled in more than 80% of women who have undergone UFE. Minimally Invasive Performed by a Top Interventional Radiologist UFE is a minimally invasive approach providing symptom relief. Data from randomized trials indicate that women who undergo UFE return Uterine fibroids, or leiomyomas, are the most common type of benign uterine tumor and occur in over 50% of women by the time they are 50 years old. In some, symptoms associated with the fibroids require treatment. The most common symptom patients complain about is heavy menstrual bleeding. Pelvic pain and bulk symptoms, including pressure, bloating, and urinary symptoms can also occur. The cause for uterine fibroids is largely unknown. They occur more frequently in African- Americans than in Caucasians, and both alcohol and caffeine consumption appear to increase the risk for developing them. Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) is a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure to treat uterine fibroid symptoms. This procedure uses an angiographic catheter placed in the radial artery to inject embolic agents into the arteries to reduce blood flow to the fibroids. The resulting irreversible ischemic injury that fibroids undergo leads to necrosis and causes the fibroids to shrink, while sparing the myometrium. to work faster than those who undergo abdominal hysterectomy. Most women return to work in 5-10 days post UFE. The procedure is performed with local anesthesia, and conscious sedation. At Buffalo Vascular Care, the procedure is performed via radial artery approach, allowing patient discharge home in 2-4 hours. Dr. Azher Iqbal, specializes in endovascular and image guided treatments. He is Assistant Clinical Professor of Radiology at SUNY Buffalo, Medical Director of Buffalo Vascular Care, and a Diplomat of the American Board of Radiology. He has been performing UFE for almost 20 years. Dr. Azher Iqbal is a Castle Connolly Top Doctor. He consistently receives positive reviews from his patients, who also enjoy the convenience of the office location in Lancaster, NY. BUFFALO VASCULAR CARE References 1. Bulman, J.C., Ascher, S.M., & Spies, J.B. Current concepts in uterine fibroid embolization. Radiographics. 2012. 32(6), 1735-1750. 2.Khan, A.T., Shehmar, M., & Gupta, J.K. Uterine fibroids: Current perspectives. International Journal of Women's Health. 2014. 6, 95-114. 3.. Spies, J.B. Current evidence on uterine embolization for fibroids. Seminars in Interventional Radiology. 2013. 30(40), 340-346. 4. Stovall, D.W. Alternatives to hysterectomy: Focus on global endometrial ablation, uterine fibroid embolization, and magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound. Menopause. 2011. 18(4), 437-444. 5. Szkodziak, P. et al. Minimally invasive procedures in the management of uterine fibroids. Menopause Review. 2017. 16(4), 122-125. | 6337 Transit Road | Depew, NY 14043 |716-852-1977 | www.buffalovascularcare.com Azher Iqbal, MD Medical Director Vascular Interventional Associates Buffalo Vascular Care

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THE BENEFITS OF UFE

BUFFALO VASCULAR CARE

UTERINE FIBROID EMBOLIZATION (UFE)

Effectively Treats Symptoms

There is substantial evidence that UFE provides symptom control for patients with uterine fibroids. and the procedure is associated with improved quality of

life and patient satisfaction. In its infancy, there was some concern that UFE did not have a lasting impact on patient symptoms, but recent studies have shown that five years after the procedure, symptoms are still controlled in more than 80% of women who have undergone UFE.

Minimally Invasive

Performed by a Top Interventional Radiologist

UFE is a minimally invasive approach providing symptom relief. Data from randomized trials indicate that women who undergo UFE return

Uterine fibroids, or leiomyomas, are the most common type of benign uterine tumor and occur in over 50% of women by the time they are 50 years old. In some, symptoms associated with the fibroids require treatment. The most common symptom patients complain about is heavy menstrual bleeding. Pelvic pain and bulk symptoms, including pressure, bloating, and urinary symptoms can also occur. The cause for uterine fibroids is largely unknown. They occur more frequently in African- Americans than in Caucasians, and both alcohol and caffeine consumption appear to increase the risk for developing them. Uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) is a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure to treat uterine fibroid symptoms. This procedure uses an angiographic catheter placed in the radial artery to inject embolic agents into the arteries to reduce blood flow to the fibroids. The resulting irreversible ischemic injury that fibroids undergo leads to necrosis and causes the fibroids to shrink, while sparing the myometrium.

to work faster than those who undergo abdominal hysterectomy. Most women return to work in 5-10 days post UFE. The procedure is performed with local anesthesia, and conscious sedation. At Buffalo Vascular Care, the procedure is performed via radial artery approach, allowing patient discharge home in 2-4 hours.

Dr. Azher Iqbal, specializes in endovascular and image guided treatments. He is Assistant Clinical Professor of Radiology at SUNY Buffalo, Medical

Director of Buffalo Vascular Care, and a Diplomat of the American Board of Radiology. He has been performing UFE for almost 20 years. Dr. Azher Iqbal is a Castle Connolly Top Doctor. He consistently receives positive reviews from his patients, who also enjoy the convenience of the office location in Lancaster, NY.

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References 1. Bulman, J.C., Ascher, S.M., & Spies, J.B. Current concepts in uterine fibroid embolization. Radiographics. 2012. 32(6), 1735-1750. 2.Khan, A.T., Shehmar, M., & Gupta, J.K. Uterine fibroids: Current perspectives. International Journal of Women's Health. 2014. 6, 95-114. 3.. Spies, J.B. Current evidence on uterine embolization for fibroids. Seminars in Interventional Radiology. 2013. 30(40), 340-346. 4. Stovall, D.W. Alternatives to hysterectomy: Focus on global endometrial ablation, uterine fibroid embolization, and magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound. Menopause. 2011. 18(4), 437-444. 5. Szkodziak, P. et al. Minimally invasive procedures in the management of uterine fibroids. Menopause Review. 2017. 16(4), 122-125.

| 6337 Transit Road | Depew, NY 14043 |716-852-1977 | www.buffalovascularcare.com

Azher Iqbal, MD Medical Director

Vascular Interventional Associates

Buffalo Vascular Care