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Vascular Stenting - Leg Angioplasty In Vadodara

When do I need to undergo vascular stenting procedure?

Balloon angioplasty is a manner used to open narrowed blood vessels. However, if the vessel does no longer continue to be open because of the herbal tendency of diseased arteries to recoil, Dr. Kushan Nanavati, a Vascular Surgeon in Vadodara, might also insert a stent. This stent enables to hold the artery open permanently, substantially lowering the threat of headaches and probably stopping leg amputation, ensuring better vascular fitness and advanced nice of existence for sufferers.

What is a stent?

Stent is a small tube placed inside your blood vessels which acts as a support to damaged blood vessels & helps to keep them open for longer duration of time.

How stents are placed in my artery?

By doing a small puncture in artery, guide wire along with catheter is introduced into artery. Blocked artery is crossed with wire & balloon is inflated in that area. The balloon is removed & stent is placed in diseased segment to keep the blood vessel open.

What is the duration of procedure? How many days I have to remain admitted in hospital?

Duration of procedure is 1 to 2 hours. You have to remain admitted in hospital for total 18 to 24 hours.

Is it a painful procedure?

No you will not feel any pain during surgery. Procedure is done under local anesthesia.

Results of the procedure?

No cut on the skin. Immediate relief of pain, speedy recovery of wounds.

Before
Stent placement
After stenting

When Can I walk normally after surgery?

You have to keep the limb straight for 6 hours. You can walk normally 12 hours after procedure & climb stairs too. That’s the beauty of a minimal invasive/day care procedures

When can I restart my routine & office work?

You can attend your work within 1-2 days of stent angioplasty without any discomfort.

Can the stents get blocked?

  • Few precautions can prevent blockage of stents.

Precautions

  • Take regular medications
  • Stop tobacco/smoking
  • Strict control of Blood sugar, blood pressure & blood cholesterol levels.
  • Walking Exercises
  • Regular follow up with doctor

    follow-ups with Dr. Kushan Nanavati, a vascular surgeon in Vadodara, can further enhance your health and well-being.