Kathetergestuurde

Kathetergestuurde, also known as catheter-directed, refers to a medical procedure where a catheter is used to guide or deliver a treatment directly to a specific location within the body. This approach is often employed in interventional radiology and cardiology to treat conditions such as blocked arteries, blood clots, or tumors. The catheter is typically inserted through a small incision or a natural body opening and navigated to the target area using imaging techniques like fluoroscopy or ultrasound. Once in position, the catheter can be used to deliver medications, retrieve tissue samples, or deploy devices like stents or embolic agents. This minimally invasive method aims to provide targeted treatment with reduced risk and recovery time compared to traditional surgical approaches. Kathetergestuurde procedures are commonly used to treat conditions in the cardiovascular system, such as coronary artery disease and peripheral artery disease, as well as in the urinary tract, gastrointestinal tract, and other body systems. The success of the procedure depends on the skill of the interventional radiologist or cardiologist, the type of catheter used, and the specific condition being treated.