What is the Indication to use Coronary Balloon Dilatation Catheter?-SHUNMEI MEDICAL CO.,LTD

Atherosclerotic plaque narrows coronary arteries and decreases cardiac perfusion, which is the main cause of mobidity of coronary artery disease globally. High prevalence requires up-to-date therapies. However, coronary balloon dilatation catheters can be seen as a solution in percutaneous procedures that provide controlled pressure for occluded stenotic segments to expand luminal space. They decrease procedure invasiveness and optimize plaque modification, vascular remodeling, and stent placement. With these advantages, let's discuss coronary balloon dilatation catheters' use indications and therapeutic advantages in contemporary cardiology.

What is a Coronary Balloon Dilatation Catheter?

Definition and Mechanism of Action

In percutaneous coronary procedures, a coronary balloon dilatation catheter restores blood flow in constricted arteries. The catheter's distal tip has a balloon. It is positioned across the stenotic lesion and inflated with high-pressure saline or contrast medium. It exerts radial force and compresses the plaque against the arterial wall to expand the lumen. Designs may have non-compliant or semi-compliant materials for dilation control. It reduces arterial trauma.

Designed Features of Coronary Balloon Dilatation Catheters

High-pressure balloon materials (PTFE or nylon composite)
Dual-lumen shaft designs for inflation and guide-wire support.
Low crossing profiles to cross tight lesions.
Pushability and torque response to traverse tortuous coronary anatomy.
Hydrophilic/hydrophobic coatings to decrease friction.
Rapid inflation and deflation characteristics for procedural efficiency.
Marker bands for fluoroscopic visualization.
Semi-compliant vs. non-compliant balloon variants across lesion types.
Controlled balloon lap-folding designs to diminish surface irregularities.
Guidewire compatibility ranges for multiple intervention strategies.
Increased burst pressure ratings for complex calcified lesions.
Balloon over-expansion tolerances for post-stent optimization.
Radiopaque balloon materials for better imaging guidance.

Key Indications for Coronary Balloon Dilatation Catheters

1. PTCA to Widen NarrowedCoronary Arteries or Bypass Grafts

Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty uses coronary balloon dilatation catheters to restore blood flow in stenotic coronary arteries or bypass grafts. High-pressure inflatable balloons crush plaque against artery walls. Choosing the correct balloon size matters. Undersized balloons can cause incomplete dilation and oversized ones may lead to arterial dissection or perforation.

Dual-lumen designs give balloon inflation and contrast injection for angiographic visualization of the stenotic region. Moreover, drug-eluting balloons are complementary. They release antiproliferative agents, including paclitaxel, during inflation for lower restenosis. For calcified lesions, pre-dilation with a high-compliance balloon or adjunctive intravascular lithotripsy may improve the success rates. Here, the coronary balloon dilatation catheter must handle high pressures without losing its structural uprightness.

2. Balloon Dilatation of a Stent after Implantation

After stent deployment, post-dilation with a coronary balloon dilatation catheter assures stent apposition and expansion. Inadequate stent expansion might be a cause of in-stent restenosis and stent thrombosis. Using high-pressure, non-compliant balloons for post-dilation helps attain uniform stent deployment while exerting radial force without excessive balloon elongation.
For example, in under-expanded stents due to calcified plaques, NC balloons give targeted pressure application without balloon over-expansion. Optical coherence tomography guides balloon positioning and inflation pressure. With such tools and techniques, coronary balloon dilatation catheters heighten stent geometry and long-term outcomes.

Advantages of Using Coronary Balloon Dilatation Catheters

Precise lesion targeting.
Controlled expansion of stenotic vessels.
Flexibility in treating many lesion types.
Lower invasiveness than surgical alternatives.
Compatibility with guidewires for direction-finding.
High-pressure resistance for dilation.
Lower risk of restenosis with drug-coated balloons.
Facilitates stent placement in difficult cases.
Multiple balloon sizes for customized treatments.
Better visibility under fluoroscopy.
Better blood flow restoration during acute interventions.
Treatment of calcified lesions with specific balloons.

Coronary Balloon Dilatation Catheter (NC)-NC Loach

Coronary Balloon Dilatation Catheter (NC)-NC Loach is precise for percutaneous coronary procedures’ use. A non-compliant balloon maintains its diameter during high-pressure inflation for precise lesion dilatation. The balloon catheter's modest crossing profile renders complicated anatomies easier to follow and reach difficult lesions. Pushability and kink resistance are optimized by its sturdy shaft structure for better procedural efficiency. The NC Loach enables quick exchange systems and 0.014" guidewires, simplifying intervention device swaps. Its different balloon sizes and lengths enable custom coronary artery disease treatment techniques.
So, the above-mentioned catheter exemplifies our determination to provide high-performance instruments for accurate and successful coronary treatments. Visit Shunmei Medical's official website to view our unconventional balloon dilation catheter solutions.