What methods are included in cerebrovascular interventional therapy?
Apr 20, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Jun
Introduction
Cerebrovascular interventional therapy includes various methods, commonly used ones being intra-arterial thrombolysis, angioplasty, and cerebral artery stent implantation. Intra-arterial thrombolysis involves administering thrombolytic drugs through an artery, while angioplasty and cerebral artery stent implantation are minimally invasive procedures characterized by small surgical trauma and rapid recovery. It is recommended that a physician determine the appropriate treatment method.
Cerebrovascular interventional therapy includes various methods, commonly such as intra-arterial thrombolysis, angioplasty, and cerebral artery stenting. A detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Intra-arterial Thrombolysis
During this procedure, thrombolytic drugs are delivered directly into the affected artery to reopen occluded blood vessels in patients. Clinically, thrombolytic catheters are frequently used, which enhance the local effectiveness of thrombolysis and accelerate clot dissolution.
2. Angioplasty
This is a minimally invasive surgical procedure with relatively high invasiveness. It involves mechanically opening narrowed or blocked arteries to restore normal vessel diameter. It is primarily used for the prevention and treatment of ischemic cerebrovascular diseases affecting arteries such as the carotid and vertebrobasilar arteries.
3. Cerebral Artery Stenting
Cerebral artery stenting is also a minimally invasive procedure characterized by low trauma and rapid recovery. It is one of the common treatments for cerebral arterial stenosis. During the procedure, a stent is placed inside the narrowed artery to expand it, thereby improving symptoms of cerebral ischemia.
In addition to the above methods, other procedures include burr hole drainage and aneurysm coiling. Patients are advised to seek medical care at a hospital where doctors can determine the most appropriate treatment approach.
