Anesthesiology
Main Line Health’s anesthesiologists play a critical role in your total care before, during and after surgery.
Video Fluoroscopy
What is video flouroscopy?
Video fluoroscopy is a medical imaging procedure involving X-ray technology and use of contrast dye to highlight movement of body parts that is then shown as images on a monitor. Fluoroscopy is a complement to a number of procedures that help diagnose or treat a wide variety of conditions. Video fluoroscopy is used with:
- Barium enema
- Cardiac catheterization
- Joint replacement and fracture treatment
- Pulmonary angiogram or coronary angiogram
- Stent placement
There is also a video fluoroscopic swallowing exam (VFSE) used to evaluate how well a patient is able to swallow.
Video fluoroscopy procedure
Depending on the type of procedure being performed, video fluoroscopy may be done on an inpatient (stay in the hospital) or outpatient (no overnight stay) basis. Your provider will give you instructions related to your particular procedure. Any procedure involving video fluoroscopy requires an intravenous (IV) line in your arm. While you are lying on an X-ray table, you will receive an injection of contrast dye that will then spread to the parts of the body being examined. The dye creates greater “contrast” and clarity in the X-ray images. X-ray images will be taken at different angles and will be projected onto a monitor. For cardiac catheterization, you will need an additional line inserted, usually in the groin or elbow, through which the catheter (thin tube) is threaded to the heart.
After the procedure you may have some soreness and minor bruising where the IV line was inserted. You will receive follow-up care instructions and your doctor will go over the results of the procedure with you.
Audiology
Explore audiology services at Main Line Health, including hearing assessments, hearing aids and personalized solutions for a variety of auditory conditions.
General Surgery
General surgeons are doctors who are board certified as specialists in many different types of surgery. At Main Line Health, our general surgeons are an important part of your care team.
Podiatry
See how Main Line Health’s dedicated team of podiatrists provide expert care, ensuring comprehensive treatment for your foot and ankle conditions.
Primary Care
Experience comprehensive and compassionate primary care and family medicine services at Main Line Health, delivering advanced care for your overall well-being.
Addiction
Expert-led rehab with personalized plans for effective addiction treatment and recovery.
LGBTQ+ Inclusive Care
Receive inclusive LGBTQ+ medical care at Main Line Health in a compassionate and welcoming space at locations in the Philadelphia region.
Stroke and Neurointervention
Main Line Health is one of few community health systems offering state-of-the-art neurointervention care. Through our collaboration with the Jefferson Hospital for Neuroscience, our Neurointervention Program is an accredited thrombectomy-capable stoke center.