endovasculärer

Endovasculärer is a German term that translates to "endovascular" in English. It refers to a medical technique that involves accessing the blood vessels from within, rather than through open surgery. This approach is used for a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

The core principle of endovascular treatment is to insert a catheter, a thin flexible tube, into a blood vessel, typically through a small puncture in the skin, often in the groin or arm. This catheter is then guided through the circulatory system to the target area using imaging techniques like X-rays or ultrasound. Once in position, various instruments can be passed through the catheter to perform the necessary intervention.

Common applications of endovascular procedures include angioplasty and stenting to open blocked or narrowed arteries, embolization to stop bleeding or shrink tumors, and the repair of aneurysms. This minimally invasive approach often results in less pain, reduced recovery time, and a lower risk of complications compared to traditional open surgery. It is a significant advancement in modern medicine, offering less invasive solutions for a wide range of vascular conditions.