Angiography literally means the visualization of the vessels. If the heart vessels are visualized, it is called the heart, if the neck vessels are visualized, it is called the neck vein or leg vein angiography for the leg veins. In cardiac angiography, it is checked whether there is stenosis, occlusion in the heart vessels that can affect life, and heart functions. Thus, the conditions that require treatment in the heart vessels are clarified.
How is angiography done?
While it has been done from the inguinal veins for many years, it has been easily performed from the wrist by experienced operators in recent years. When it is done from the wrist, it has less complications and is more comfortable for the patient, and after the procedure, the patient can sit and stand up if necessary. However, if the arm veins are very thin, it may be necessary to do it from the groin. Both methods have no superiority over each other for imaging and treatment.
What is a stent?
A stent is a structure that has the appearance of a wire mesh, consisting of various metals compatible with the body, which is used to keep the heart vessels open. After the stenosis in the heart vessels is expanded with a balloon, there is a tendency to narrow again. Stents minimize this re-narrowing. Stents can be bare stent, drug-eluting stent or dissolving stent, depending on their type. As a result, the purpose of stent use is to ensure the patency of the heart vessels for a longer time and to prevent/reduce vascular occlusions such as heart attack.
After angiography
An average of 4-6 hours of bed rest after the operation, and If you can drink one or two liters of water in the first hours. Thus, it is aimed to minimize the effect of the dyestuffs used on your kidneys. Again, you can consult your doctor and use the medications you are using. If you are from your wrist, it will be earlier to stand up than from the groin. As a result, if an intervention was not performed and your doctor does not recommend surgery or intervention, you can usually be discharged on the same day.
How is angioplasty performed?
Angio surgery takes an average of 15-30 minutes. Depending on the entry site, the area of the arm or inguinal vein is anesthetized with local anesthesia. Afterwards, it is transferred to the heart veins with plastic pipes called catheters from that vein. is reached and the heart vessels are visualized by dyeing. If a stent or other intervention will not be performed after the heart vessels are visualized, the procedure is terminated and the patient is taken to his bed for rest. You can reach our expert team by using the contact form or by calling 444 0436.
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