Sentences with phrase «balloon catheter»

Surgery and balloon catheter dilation are helpful but may be of limited value.

A specialized balloon catheter is passed across the abnormal valve and inflated to tear open the valve and allow easier passage of blood into the lungs.

Other areas of Ms. Dodd's experience include cases involving asbestos, breast implants, incontinence implants, intra-aortic balloon catheters, Lap - Band ®, latex gloves, Norplant, orthopaedic implants, pedicle screws, PPA, Rezulin, surgical instruments and toxic chemical exposures.

Balloon catheter dilation can also be used.

That procedure, which involves inserting a balloon catheter and stent into the clogged area and opening the artery by inflating the balloon, can be quite successful in restoring blood flow.

The balloon catheter is placed and fixed in the target coronary artery and cell suspension is transfused via the catheter.

Last week, Vera had her surgery and it was successful — they were able to pass a balloon catheter and pop open her pulmonary valve so she had blood flow to the heart.

A minimally invasive option is available: the application of percutaneous balloon pericardiotomy in which a balloon catheter is inserted percutaneously into the pericardial sac and inflated until it tears the pericardium, resulting in drainage of pericardial fluid into the pleural cavity.

This stent is placed into the problem artery and and set into place with a balloon catheter.