What can I expect during embolization?

What can I expect during embolization?

Kenneth W. Chin (M.D., F.A.C.R.) gives expert video advice on: How are blood vessels blocked during embolization?; What can I expect after embolization?; Are there risks involved with embolization? and more...

Most patients who undergo embolization procedures will receive some form of sedation. When a blood vessel is closed off, it can produce some pain due to the deprivation of blood supply to that body part.