Kateeterjuhitult

Kateeterjuhitult refers to a specialized medical device used in interventional cardiology. It is a type of guiding catheter, which is a long, flexible tube designed to deliver other devices, such as balloons or stents, to specific locations within the coronary arteries. The "juhitult" portion of the name indicates its function as a guide.

These catheters are inserted into the patient's arterial system, typically through a small incision in the groin or arm. Using fluoroscopic imaging (real-time X-ray), the cardiologist maneuvers the kateeterjuhitult to the blocked or narrowed section of the coronary artery. Once in position, the guide catheter serves as a stable conduit through which other instruments can be advanced.

The primary purpose of a kateeterjuhitult is to provide stable access and precise control during complex procedures like angioplasty and stenting. Its design allows for the safe passage of guidewires and other interventional tools, minimizing trauma to the surrounding blood vessels. The lumen (inner channel) of the kateeterjuhitult is also wide enough to allow for the injection of contrast dye, which helps visualize the arteries on the X-ray. Different shapes and sizes of kateeterjuhitult are available to accommodate various anatomical structures and procedural requirements.