Transkateterte

Transkateterte is a term used in medicine to describe procedures or devices that are introduced into the body through a catheter. This approach is minimally invasive, meaning it involves smaller incisions compared to traditional open surgery. The catheter, a thin, flexible tube, is guided through blood vessels or other body cavities to reach the desired location. Once in place, the catheter can be used to deliver a variety of treatments or to implant devices.

Examples of transkateterte procedures include angioplasty, where a balloon is inflated within a narrowed blood vessel to widen it, and stent placement, where a small mesh tube is inserted to keep the vessel open. Transkateterte aortic valve replacement (TAVR) is another common procedure, where a new valve is delivered through a catheter to replace a diseased aortic valve. Other applications involve the delivery of embolic agents to block blood flow to tumors or abnormal vessels, or the placement of filters to prevent blood clots from traveling to the lungs. The advantage of transkateterte techniques is often a shorter recovery time and reduced risk of complications compared to open surgical alternatives. This method is widely used in cardiology, interventional radiology, and other specialized fields.