Angioplasty and stenting of the carotid and vertebral arteries

The endovascular surgical intervention is performed in an operating room under local anesthesia and intravenous anesthesia (if needed). Surgical team: surgeon, surgical nurse. The puncture of radial, brachial or common femoral artery is performed, an introducer is implanted into the punctured artery, the cannulation of the target artery is performed using an endovascular conductor and a guiding catheter. Embolic protection system (Mo.Ma or Spyder FX) is used depending on the anatomy and the type of injury. Predilatation of the arterial sclerotic disease and stenting of the target artery is performed according to “monorail” system. Post-dilatation of the stent (if indicated). Angiography with the recording of intervention results in various projections is performed. Surgical equipment is removed when the intervention is completed. The hemostasis of the vascular access is performed. Aseptic dressing.

Indications for the procedure: data of the clinical picture, ultrasound examination, CT angiography.

Service duration: 40 to 90 minutes.

Special aspects of service provision

The procedure has no age restrictions.

Contraindications for the procedure: allergic reactions to contrast agents, active infectious process.

Appointment for the surgical intervention is carried out only after a check-up by a specialist cardiac surgeon of Dobrobut clinic chain.