Angiological balloon angioplasty and stent implantation are minimally invasive procedures for treating vessel narrowing. In balloon angioplasty, a small balloon catheter is inserted into the narrowed vessel and inflated to widen the narrowed area. Afterward, a stent, a small mesh tube, can be inserted to keep the vessel open permanently and improve blood flow. These methods are often used in patients with arteriosclerosis or other vascular diseases to restore blood flow and alleviate symptoms.
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Balloon angioplasty is a minimally invasive procedure to treat vessel narrowing. A small balloon catheter is inserted into the narrowed vessel and inflated to widen the narrowed area and improve blood flow.
Stent implantation is a procedure in which, after balloon angioplasty, a stent, a small mesh tube, is inserted into the expanded vessel. The stent helps to keep the vessel open permanently and prevents it from narrowing again.
During the procedure, a catheter is inserted through a small incision into an artery and advanced to the narrowed area. A balloon at the end of the catheter is inflated to widen the narrowing. If necessary, a stent is then inserted to keep the vessel open.
The procedure itself is usually not painful, as it is performed under local anesthesia. Patients may feel a sensation of pressure or stretching when the balloon is inflated, but this is usually well tolerated.
Although balloon angioplasty and stent implantation are generally considered safe, there are potential risks such as bleeding at the puncture site, vessel injury, infection, or the formation of blood clots. In rare cases, the vessel may narrow again. Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits in detail with you.
We offer a variety of other tests to get a comprehensive picture of your cardiovascular health. These examinations help us to create individual treatment plans and optimally promote your heart health.
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