Certain medical conditions require the insertion of catheters into the bloodstream or gastrointestinal system to deliver medications or nutrients, or to draw blood. Gone are the days when a surgeon was the only doctor who could install a CVAC; the board-certified interventional radiologists of MIT can provide this service as a simple outpatient procedure, involving little to no discomfort. A CVAC is a convenient solution for people requiring regular infusions or blood draws, and creates a painless way to receive medication, nutrients, chemotherapy, or hemodialysis.

If you’re tired of being poked with needles, ask your MIT doctor if a CVAC is right for you.