Stenting is an essential procedure for people with artery problems; it will help you avoid deadly vascular problems. Your Riverside stenting provider, Dr. Syed W. Bokhari, is committed to providing you with state-of-the-art diagnostic and treatment services to help restore blood’s normal flow.
What is angioplasty?
Angioplasty is a procedure that helps in the restoration of normal blood flow for people with blocked or narrowed blood vessels. The procedure involves inserting a thin tube from the blood vessels in the groin region or sometimes in the arms. Dr. Bokahari then inflates a balloon on the tube earlier inserted to push plaque out of the way of your blood flow. Further, the balloon may widen your arteries, improving the blood flow to different regions.
Why do you need a stenting procedure?
Stenting helps avoid surgery and helps improve the movement of blood through your blood vessels. For one reason or the other, you might not desire a surgery or your health condition deems an invasive procedure high risk. Therefore, stenting helps in such situations to unclog your blood vessels. Stenting follows a balloon angioplasty, whereby your doctor will place a stent to keep open the artery. Stenting sometimes requires medicine to help prevent arteries from reclosing.
Why should you have a stenting procedure done?
Stenting helps unclog the arteries, usually from dangerous plagues that build up. Additionally, stenting helps treat many drainage and blockage issues to help prevent further medical complications. Such conditions include:
- Renal artery stenosis
- Coronary heart disease
- Peripheral artery disease
- Abdominal aortic aneurysm
What are medical stents?
Plastics and metals are the major materials that build stents. However, in most cases, the metal or plastic contain a mesh-like structure. Additionally, stents used in grafting for larger arteries in your body contain fabrics.
Use of carotid angiography in artery treatments
Angiography is a process that checks your arteries to identify the buildup of plaques. The method helps in checking the nature of arteries in the neck region called carotid. Additionally, these arteries help in the distribution of oxygen to the brain. The procedure begins with the placement of a catheter in your groin region. Dr. Bokhari uses the catheter to observe the nature of your blood using an X-ray. Carotid angiography is minimally invasive with little to no side effects, judging from many patients’ experiences. Therefore, you will realize some discomforts, which will disappear soon after. Additionally, you may experience a short-lived unpleasant testing experience and flashing episodes.
Preparation of a stenting procedure
Dr. Bokhari will first examine your health situation. Additionally, your doctor checks your medical history to determine the suitability of the procedure on you. You will then receive a carotid angiogram and other tests to assess the plaque buildup level in your system. Instruction to help you prepare for the procedure include:
- Taking small sips of water in the morning before the procedure
- Asking your friends or family to come to pick you after the procedure
- Having and taking all the approved medications
Relieve your blood vessels with less-invasive procedures by visiting Syed Bokhari, MD, FACC in Riverside, CA. Book a spot via the website or a phone call.
