Removal of the inner wall of the carotid artery
Carotid endarterectomy - a surgical intervention to remove the inner wall of the carotid artery that is affected by the atherosclerotic plaque narrowing the artery and destruction. The operation resulted in a restoration of blood flow in the carotid artery.
With age, the inner wall of arteries, atherosclerotic plaques are formed. These plaques are compos
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Stenting of the carotid artery - a procedure which consists in the installation into the lumen of the vessel narrowed prvolochnoy fine structure in the form of a cylinder, which plays the role of the skeleton - the stent. The stent is usually installed in the pre-expanded artery.
The narrowing of the carotid artery is observed in atherosclerosis - the process of the system, affecting all arteries. The main manifestation of atherosclerosis - the emergence of
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Coronary catheterization - a minimally invasive procedure designed to study the coronary arteries and heart chambers. It is performed as a diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.
Coronary catheterization is one of the procedures in cardiac surgery. This method allows you to visualize changes in coronary vessels such as clogging, narrowing, re-narrowing, thrombosis or aneurysmal enlargement of the lumen of these vessels, the size of the heart chambers, contracti
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What is an abdominal aortic aneurysm?
The aorta - is the largest artery in the body. Through her, the blood goes from heart to all organs and tissues. Coming from the heart, the aorta passes through the chest, where it is known as thoracic. In the abdominal aorta is called the abdomen. Through this section of the aorta receives blood to the lower body. In the lower abdomen aorta divides into two branches - the
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The researchers estimated that more than a million people on the planet are living with undetected aortic aneurysm. And at least 95% of them can be treated successfully, without waiting for such a dangerous complications such as rupture it.
Risk factors for rupture of an aortic aneurysm:
- Age older than 60 years, especially in men
- Atherosclerosis
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The aorta - is the largest artery in the body. Through her, the blood goes from heart to all organs and tissues. Coming from the heart, the aorta passes through the chest, where it is known as thoracic. Through this section of the aorta carry blood to the tissues and organs of the chest. Next, the aorta passes through the aperture, where it is called the abdomen. At the bottom of the abdominal aorta divides into two branches - the iliac arteries responsible for bloo
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When a weak area expands the blood vessel in the form of container, this is called an aneurysm. Most often affects the aortic aneurysm - the main artery of the body. The aorta carries blood from the heart to all other organs and tissues. Part of the aorta, located in the chest, is the naming of the infant department. Often, the aorta, which is located in the abdominal cavity, called the ventral division.
Peripheral artery aneurysms are affected less frequent
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