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Stent Placement

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Stent Placement

OVERVIEW

A stent is a tiny, metal tube that holds your artery open to allow blood to go through better. Your provider can put in a stent after doing an angioplasty, which pushes aside a collection of plaque inside your artery. Stents are permanent and can keep your artery from getting too narrow again. Other kinds of stents help keep airways or ducts open.

What is Stent?

A stent is a very small tube your healthcare provider can put inside your artery to keep it open. They perform stent placement after they move plaque (cholesterol and fat) out of the way. Think of it like crowd control for your artery. It helps your blood get through more easily.

Stents are tube-shaped devices that a provider expands inside your artery during stent placement. A coronary stent can be 8 to 48 millimeters (up to almost 2 inches) long and 2 to 5 mm (up to one-quarter inch) around. This is shorter than a large paper clip and between the diameter of a new crayon tip and a new pencil eraser. Other stents can be much larger.

A stent stays inside your artery permanently (except the dissolving kind of stent). They look like tiny fishing nets. Many stents are metal, but companies use other materials to make certain kinds of stents.

What is Stent Placement?

Stent placement is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat narrowed or blocked arteries caused by conditions like coronary artery disease. A stent is a small, mesh-like tube inserted into the artery to keep it open and restore normal blood flow.

Uses of Stent Placement

  • Treating blocked coronary arteries due to plaque buildup.
  • Preventing heart attacks in patients with acute coronary syndrome.
  • Managing conditions like peripheral artery disease (PAD).
  • Supporting arteries after angioplasty (balloon procedure).

Types of Stents

  • Drug-Eluting Stents (DES): Coated with medication to prevent scar tissue formation.
  • Bare-Metal Stents (BMS): Provide basic support for the artery walls.
  • Covered Stents: Used for treating aneurysms or perforations.
  • Biodegradable Stents: Dissolve over time, leaving no permanent structure.

Why is a Stent Used?

  • Healthcare providers use intravascular stents to keep an artery from getting too narrow or blocked, which keeps blood from going through easily. You may need one if:
  • You’ve had a heart attack.
  • You have atherosclerosis (plaque collecting inside your artery).
  • Your artery has a severe 70% blockage.

Benefits of Stent Placement

  • Restores blood flow and relieves symptoms like chest pain.
  • Prevents heart attack and improves quality of life.
  • Short recovery time compared to open-heart surgery.

Procedure Steps

  • Preparation:
    1. Local anesthesia is used; the patient is awake during the procedure.
    2. A catheter is inserted through a blood vessel, often in the groin or wrist.
  • Stent Placement:
    1. A balloon-tipped catheter with the stent is guided to the blocked artery.
    2. The balloon inflates, expanding the stent against the artery walls.
    3. Once the stent is in place, the balloon is deflated and removed.
  • Post-Procedure Care:
    1. Blood-thinning medications are prescribed to prevent clots.
    2. Patients are monitored for a few hours to a day before discharge.

Tips for Recovery After Stent Placement

  • Follow Instructions: Adhere to your doctor's post-procedure guidelines and attend follow-up appointments.
  • Take Medications: Take prescribed blood thinners and other medications as directed.
  • Monitor Symptoms: Watch for unusual symptoms like chest pain or shortness of breath and report them to your doctor.
  • Eat Healthily: Maintain a heart-healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins.
  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water to support overall health.
  • Exercise Regularly: Gradually resume physical activity as advised, aiming for at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise weekly.
  • Manage Stress: Use relaxation techniques like deep breathing or meditation.
  • Avoid Smoking and Limit Alcohol: Quit smoking and moderate alcohol intake as recommended.
  • Educate Yourself: Learn about heart health and lifestyle changes for long-term benefits.
  • Seek Support: Connect with support groups or talk to friends and family about your recovery.

Why Choose Sukhveen Hospital for Stent Placement?

  • Advanced Technology: Equipped with state-of-the-art cath labs for accurate stent placement.
  • Comprehensive Care: From initial diagnosis to post-procedure follow-ups, every aspect is covered.
  • Affordable Treatment: High-quality care at reasonable costs.
  • 24/7 Emergency Services: Immediate care for patients with acute cardiac conditions.
  • Patient-Centric Approach: Focus on personalized treatment plans and patient education.
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