What’s this atherectomy that everyone is talking about?
Atherectomy removes or reshapes hard plaque inside a blocked artery. How the newer devices work, how they compare with plain balloon angioplasty (POBA) and who really benefits.
Bronchial artery embolisation for massive hemoptysis
Bronchial artery embolisation stops heavy bleeding from the lungs through a needle puncture, without opening the chest. How it is done, results, risks and recovery.
Laser, radiofrequency or glue: choosing a treatment for varicose veins
Laser, radiofrequency and glue all close a leaking vein through a needle puncture under local anaesthesia. Here is how they differ in anaesthesia, stockings, recovery and cost.
Yes, stenting is also done outside the heart
Infra-renal aortic stenosis is a narrowing of the aorta, the main artery in the abdomen, below the level of the kidneys. The aorta carries oxygen-rich blood from the heart to the lower body. It narrows when plaque or calcium builds up in its wall, which slows the flow of blood. Left untreated, it can lead … Yes, stenting is also done outside the heart
