Rotational atherectomy.A special drill is inserted into the artery toremove calcium deposits. Angioplastywith a stent.A balloon is used to open the artery and a permanent metal coil is placed to help keep the artery open. Impella-supported PCI.A tiny pump is inserted into your heart through...
CT scan.Another way to get a look at how your blood is flowing is using a computer that turns X-rays of your heart into a 3D picture. Coronary calcium scan.This is another kind of CT scan that measures the amount of calcium in the walls of your coronary arteries, which is an indicat...
PAD occurs when the arteries become narrowed by a buildup of plaque – including cholesterol, fatty deposits, calcium, and other substances in the blood. Blocked arteries can prevent oxygen-rich blood from reaching the muscles when the muscles need it most. This lack of oxygen causes pain. ...
To prepare blood for a transfusion, some blood banks remove white blood cells. This process is called white cell or leukocyte (LU-ko-site) reduction. Although rare, some people are allergic to white blood cells in donated blood. Removing these cells makes allergic reactions less likely. Not a...
Peripheral endarterectomy removes plaque directly from blocked arteries; there is no alternative way to mechanically remove plaque. However, there are alternative ways to prevent plaque build-up and reduce the risk of narrowing or blocking the peripheral arteries. Certain vitamin deficiencies in older pe...
Muscle cramping (as low blood calcium can occur and otherelectrolytescan be imbalanced) What are contraindications to apheresis? Hemapheresis is generally avoided if a patient has an active infection, unstableheartor lung conditions, severely low white blood cell or platelet counts, a bleeding tendenc...
radial arteries are the conduit graft of choice after internal thoracic arteries (1,2) because they are relatively easy to harvest and have a larger diameter than other arterial grafts. Widespread adoption of calcium channel blockers to prevent vasospasm has enhanced interest in radial arteries (3...
Remove all metallic objects, such as hearing aids, jewelry, hairpins and the like. If you have any questions, consult with the technologist before you enter the MR suite. What to Expect During an MRA Scan During an MRA, the area of your body being studied is placed inside an MRI machine...
The aim of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of radiofrequency ablation (RFA) for treating third degree haemorrhoids, with a follow-up over 2 years. Methods We conducted a prospective, two-centre study to assess RFA of third-degree haemorrhoids in an outpatient setting. Treatm...
Small vessels, such as the arteries that supply blood to the heart, legs and intestines are particularly susceptible to atherosclerotic narrowing. The loss of blood supply to the leg or segment of the intestine may result in the development of gangrene. Atherosclerotic narrowing of the coronary art...