Coronary Angioplasty, Stenting at Top Ichilov in Israel

These methods do not require opening the chest. Specialists at the cardiac center of Top Ichilov clinic have extensive experience in performing coronary stenting. The procedures are performed under local anesthesia and radiological control, are completely painless, and followed by a short rehabilitation period.

In what cases is angioplasty used?

The stenting procedure is performed in cases of:

• angina pectoris
• ischemic heart disease
• restoration of blood flow after unsuccessful thrombolysis
• myocardial infarction
• stenosis of the coronary artery
• prevention of infarction development.

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Balloon Angioplasty

Coronary angioplasty or stenting is often performed using balloon angioplasty technique.

A balloon catheter is inserted into the femoral artery or forearm artery, which, upon reaching the site of occlusion in the coronary artery, compresses the atherosclerotic plaque. The vessel lumen is increased, and a stent is implanted. The balloon is inflated, the stent is pressed into the wall of the coronary vessel, then the balloon is deflated and removed. The stent remains in the vessel, preventing subsequent narrowing of the vessel.

The duration of coronary angioplasty or stenting is 60-90 minutes.

Latest Development - Cypher Stent

Cardiologists at Top Ichilov clinic widely use the Cypher stent, invented in Israel. The advantage of the Cypher stent is that it gradually releases a drug, preventing further narrowing of the vessel and significantly reducing the likelihood of re-occlusion. Today, the "Cypher" stent has been implanted in at least one million patients worldwide.Use of the Cypher stent is indicated in the following conditions:

• In the presence of a risk of re-occlusion of vessels
• In diabetes mellitus
• In kidney disease, during dialysis
• In cases of re-occlusion of vessels or complex vessel occlusion