Application of medical balloon catheters in cardiovascular field

Coronary Intervention: A Bridge to Life
Coronary arteries are the main blood supply vessels of the heart. Once they become stenotic or occluded, they will directly affect the blood supply to the myocardium, leading to serious consequences such as angina pectoris and myocardial infarction. The application of medical balloon catheters in coronary interventional therapy has brought hope of life to such patients.

During a coronary intervention, the doctor delivers a small balloon catheter into the narrowed area of ​​the coronary artery through a peripheral blood vessel such as the femoral artery or radial artery. Contrast media or saline is then injected into the balloon to expand it and compress the narrowed vessel wall, thereby restoring the patency of the vessel. This process not only effectively alleviates the symptoms of myocardial ischemia, but also significantly reduces the risk of myocardial infarction and heart failure.

It is worth mentioning that with the continuous advancement of technology, the emergence of new balloon catheters such as drug-coated balloons has further improved the effectiveness of coronary intervention. These drug-coated balloons can also release anti-proliferative drugs while dilating blood vessels, effectively inhibiting excessive proliferation of the vascular intima and reducing the incidence of postoperative restenosis.

Valve therapy: the gateway to protecting the heart
Heart valves are important structures inside the heart. They are responsible for controlling the flow of blood and ensuring orderly circulation of blood within the heart. However, with age or the influence of other factors, heart valves may develop problems such as stenosis or insufficiency, seriously affecting the function of the heart.

The application of medical balloon catheters in heart valve surgery provides such patients with a treatment plan that is less invasive and faster in recovery. Through procedures such as transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVI) or percutaneous balloon aortic valvuloplasty (PBMV), doctors can use a balloon catheter to deliver an artificial valve or expansion balloon into the heart valve site to expand or replace it. valve to restore its normal function.

The successful implementation of these surgeries not only significantly improves patients' quality of life, but also reduces the high risks and complications associated with traditional thoracotomy. Especially for patients with advanced age, cardiac insufficiency or other serious diseases, the application of medical balloon catheters has brought them the dawn of life.

Structural heart disease treatment: precise repair, reshaping health
In addition to coronary artery and valvular disease, medical balloon catheters play an important role in the treatment of structural heart disease. Such diseases include congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathy, etc., which often involve abnormal changes in the structure of the heart and require precise repair and reconstruction.

In the treatment of structural heart disease, doctors can use medical balloon catheters to block congenital heart diseases such as atrial septal defect and ventricular septal defect, or repair damaged myocardium through surgeries such as transcatheter left ventricular volume reduction surgery. organize. Not only are these surgeries less invasive and faster in recovery, they can also significantly improve patients' cardiac function and quality of life.