Endovascular
Endovascular
Endovascular (pronunciation: /ˌɛndoʊˈvæskjʊlər/) is a term used in medicine to describe procedures that are performed inside the blood vessels. The term is derived from the Greek words "endo" meaning "inside" and "vascular" referring to the blood vessels.
Etymology
The term "Endovascular" is derived from the Greek words "endo", meaning "inside", and "vascular", referring to the blood vessels. This term is used to describe procedures that are performed inside the blood vessels.
Related Terms
- Angiography: A medical imaging technique used to visualize the inside of blood vessels.
- Catheter: A thin tube made from medical grade materials used in endovascular procedures.
- Stent: A small mesh tube that’s used to treat narrow or weak arteries.
- Aneurysm: A bulge or ballooning in a blood vessel in the brain, often discovered during endovascular procedures.
- Embolization: A minimally invasive surgical procedure that is often performed endovascularly.
Procedures
Endovascular procedures are minimally invasive and can include treatments for conditions such as aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, and peripheral artery disease. These procedures are performed using catheters and guidewires that are guided through the blood vessels under X-ray guidance.
Advantages
Endovascular procedures have several advantages over open surgery. They are less invasive, which means they often result in less pain and a shorter recovery time for the patient. They also allow for the treatment of conditions that may be difficult or impossible to treat with open surgery.
Disadvantages
While endovascular procedures have many advantages, they also have some disadvantages. These can include the risk of complications such as infection, bleeding, and damage to the blood vessels. In addition, not all conditions can be treated with endovascular procedures.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Endovascular
- Wikipedia's article - Endovascular
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