Stent Placement

Stent placement is a life-saving procedure used to open narrowed or blocked arteries, improving blood flow to vital organs. This treatment is often used in patients with cardiovascular issues such as coronary artery disease or peripheral artery disease. Emirates Hospitals offers advanced stent placement services, utilizing the latest technology and skilled specialists to ensure the procedure is performed with precision and care. This minimally invasive treatment is designed to enhance the quality of life and reduce the risks associated with blocked arteries.

What is Stent Placement?

A stent is a small, flexible tube that is inserted into a narrowed or blocked artery to help maintain blood flow. During the procedure, the doctor uses a catheter to guide the stent into the affected artery, where it is expanded to keep the artery open. This process can be performed in various parts of the body, but it is most commonly used in the coronary arteries to treat heart disease. Stent placement at Emirates Hospitals is performed under local anesthesia, ensuring minimal discomfort and a fast recovery.

Benefits of Stent Placement

Stent placement offers several key benefits, especially for patients suffering from restricted blood flow due to clogged or narrowed arteries.

• Restores Blood Flow: Stents help reopen blocked arteries, ensuring oxygen and nutrients are delivered to organs and tissues.
• Minimally Invasive: The procedure is typically performed through a small incision, often in the groin or wrist, making it less traumatic than open surgery.
• Improved Quality of Life: Patients who undergo stent placement often experience significant improvements in symptoms such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or leg pain due to improved blood circulation.
• Reduced Risk of Complications: By restoring blood flow, stent placement reduces the risk of heart attacks, strokes, and other severe complications associated with poor circulation.

Types of Stent Placement Procedures

• Coronary Stent Placement: The most common type, performed to treat blocked or narrowed coronary arteries due to atherosclerosis, which can lead to chest pain, heart attacks, or other heart-related issues.
• Peripheral Stent Placement: This involves stents being placed in arteries outside the heart, such as those in the legs, to treat peripheral artery disease (PAD), which causes reduced blood flow to limbs.
• Carotid Artery Stenting: A procedure used to treat blockages in the carotid arteries, which can increase the risk of strokes.