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What medicine is alternative to NSAIDs for gout patients?
Cherries are good for gout. There are several natural anti-inflammatories such as tumeric and bromelain.
Does 5000 ft altitude affect heart failure patients?
Yes it does. My father died within 12 hours of reaching a place that was at 6000 ft high. He had coronary artery disease but no significant blockages. He had undergone both angioplasty and bypass surgery in the past.
Can an angioplasty be performed to repair a main coronary branch lesion?
Yes
Describe percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty treatment for ischemia?
Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty is a nonsurgical procedure in which a catheter tipped with a balloon is threaded from a blood vessel in the thigh into the blocked artery to open the artery.
How is renal artery stenosis treated?
Treatment for renal artery stenosis is either surgical, pharmaceutical, or with angioplasty or stenting.
To what procedures is enhanced external counterpulsation seen as an alternative?
Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) is seen as an alternative to invasive procedures such as coronary artery bypass surgery, angioplasty, and stenting in the treatment of coronary artery disease. It is also used as a non-invasive option for patients who are not candidates for surgery or have not responded well to other treatments.
What risks are involved with angioplasty?
There is a danger of puncturing the vessel with the guidewire during an angioplasty, although the risk is very small. Patients must be monitored for hematoma or hemorrhage at the puncture site
How successful is percutaneous transluminal angioplasty?
PTA is effective in many younger patients with fibromuscular dysplasia. Older patients are less responsive to this treatment.
What drugs are given to patients before an angioplasty?
patients are given anticoagulant (blood thinning) medications prior to the procedure to assist in the prevention of thromboses (blood clots), even
What are some alternative treatments that can comfort measles patients?
Some specific alternative treatments to soothe patients with measles include the Chinese herbs bupleurum and peppermint (Mentha piperita ), as well as a preparation made from empty cicada (Cryptotympana atrata) shells.
What patients are candidates for cardiac rehabilitation?
Heart attack survivors, bypass and angioplasty patients, and individuals with angina, congestive heart failure, and heart transplants are all candidates for a cardiac rehabilitation program.
What is function of angioplasty?
function of angioplasty?
How long does a balloon angioplasty last?
The effects of balloon angioplasty can last anywhere from several months to several years, depending on various factors such as the patient's overall health, the specific condition being treated, and the location of the angioplasty. Some patients may experience restenosis, or the narrowing of the artery again, which can occur within six months to a few years after the procedure. To enhance long-term outcomes, healthcare providers may use drug-eluting stents in conjunction with angioplasty. Regular follow-up is important to monitor the condition of the treated arteries.
What alternative treatments are there to coronary stenting?
If a ureter is obstructed and ureteral stenting is not possible, a nephrostomy may be performed. During this procedure, a tube is placed through the skin on the patient's back, into the area of the kidney that collects urine.
What is an alternative to spinal instrumentation?
Not all patients require instrumentation with their spinal fusion. For some patients, a rigid external brace can provide the required rigidity to allow the bones to fuse.
Is angioplasty a laboratory procedure?
Angioplasty is a surgical procedure.
What alternatives are there to minimally invasive heart surgery?
Percutaneous balloon angioplasty and coronary stenting of the left anterior descending artery are successful alternative procedures.
