Generally, heart ring catheterization or heart stents are the treatment methods for people with coronary heart disease. However, heart ring insertion is now also an option when it comes to improving blood flow in heart attack patients.
Installing a ring in the heart needs to go through a detailed procedure so that the catheterization is effective. The heart stent also has risks that people with heart disease must be prepared to face.
Therefore, don't miss out on information about post-heart ring care! That way, you can avoid the risk of heart disease symptoms recurring in the future.
Ring catheterization is a medical procedure that involves the insertion of a small metal tube to open a blocked heart artery. The small metal tube is called a heart ring, or what you might call a stent.
Blockages in the arteries can occur due to cholesterol plaque that builds up in the blood vessels. When a heart ring is installed, the artery opens up and restores smoothness to the blood flow that was previously blocked.
Ring catheterization will be performed when there is a large amount of fat or plaque buildup on the walls of the coronary arteries. The buildup of blood interferes with the flow of blood and oxygen to the heart, resulting in chest pain.
If the condition is already dangerous, such as when experiencing a sudden heart attack or can be referred to as Acute Coronary Syndrome, plaque rupture occurs on the walls of the coronary arteries, disrupting blood flow and making it completely blocked.
The condition will make the sufferer feel more severe, so heart ring catheterization is the best option to avoid future complications. In addition, a heart ring will also be fitted to the patient when diagnostic test results through coronary CT scan or treadmill show abnormal evidence.
While it is commonly thought that ring catheterization is to cure heart disease, this is not the case. A stent or ring is placed in order to open arteries that are blocked or narrowed as a result of coronary heart disease.
Even after heart ring catheterization, patients still need to maintain their lifestyle and take various medications to fight the disease.
The heart ring also has significant benefits for people with heart disease, especially when the patient experiences angina. The benefits of stenting or heart ring installation are as follows:
1. Minimize chest pain and uncomfortable symptoms.
2. Make the patient's breathing easier.
3. Minimize consumption of pain relievers.
4. Supports comfortable activities for patients.
5. Make patients more productive and active.
In addition, heart rings placed on heart attack patients will help minimize damage to the heart muscle and reduce the risk of further heart attacks.
You can have your heart ring or stent installed at the Cardiac Center of Persada Heart Hospital Malang. The services and facilities are comprehensive and supported by competent doctors in their fields.
When performing a ring catheterization, the doctor will begin by injecting a local anesthetic into the area where the catheter is inserted. The area is a blood vessel in the patient's arm, neck or groin.
When the anesthetic injection is complete, the doctor proceeds to insert the catheter with the heart ring and balloon at the end, into the area of the coronary artery that is narrowed and blocked.
During this heart ring catheterization procedure, the doctor will apply angiography, or imaging techniques, to guide the ring or stent through the blood vessels. Once the ring or stent has reached the narrow, blocked area, a balloon is inflated to expand the artery wall.
Once the blood vessel is opened, the balloon is deflated, and the doctor removes the catheter in the area of the artery. The procedure described can take anywhere from one to three hours, depending on the area of the artery that is blocked.
After the heart ring procedure, the patient is moved to the ICU room for detailed observation. The aspects observed by doctors and nurses are the vital signs on the body as well as the area where the ring is attached.
The heart ring catheterization procedure also has risks after its implementation. Some of the risks that may occur during and after a patient has a ring or stent placed in their heart are:
1. Heart attack.
2. Stroke due to tissue detachment during the procedure.
3. Blood clots in the area where the heart ring is attached, which although rare, is a life-threatening risk.
4. Infection in the catheter entry area.
5. Allergy to contrast fluid.
6. Pain, bruising and bleeding at the catheter entry point.
7. Arrhythmia, or heartbeat rhythm disorder, which needs to be treated with a pacemaker.
8. The artery is damaged, requiring emergency bypass catheterization.
9. Kidney damage due to contrast fluid, which will occur if the patient has kidney disease.
Therefore, patients need to confirm their medical history before the procedure, especially if they have allergies.
After ring catheterization, the patient needs to be admitted to the hospital. The patient is placed in the ICU for observation. During the observation period, the patient must lie down on an available bed.
Doctors and nurses will then monitor vital signs and the area where the heart ring is inserted. If the ring is inserted in the groin, the patient should not bend his/her leg for a certain duration.
Then, if the ring is inserted on the arm, it should be positioned straight with the height above the body. The patient can then get up after lying down for the observation period. The medical staff will help the patient fulfill his/her needs. As for the recovery period after ring catheterization, patients need to follow the recommendations below:
1. Consume enough water
2. No excessive physical activity, one example that has not been allowed is driving a motorized vehicle
3. Move slowly and gradually for at least 1 week post-action.
Heart health will affect the quality of life of every human being. Therefore, medical procedures such as heart ring catheterization need to be performed for patients who need it to improve their quality of life.
To realize a better quality of life, Cardiac Center at Persada Hospital Malang provides comprehensive cardiac facilities and services. Supported by technology, competent doctors, and the best team, we can handle heart attacks while still collaborating with the patient's family for moral support.
Visit Persada Hospital for heart health control and treatment of heart problems such as heart ring catheterization!
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