1.OPEN TRANSLUMINAL BALLOON ANGIOPLASTY OF BOTH THE LEFT
AND RIGHT ILIAC ARTERY
- Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) is a procedure that
can open up a blocked blood vessel using a small, flexible plastic
tube, or catheter, with a "balloon" at the end of
it. When the tube is in place, it inflates to open the blood
vessel, or artery, so that normal blood flow is restored.
- The left and right common iliac arteries are the terminal
branches of the abdominal aorta. They give off small branches to
surrounding structures before dividing into the internal and
external iliac artery.
- Peripheral artery disease (PAD) is a significant medical
problem, particularly among the elderly population because it is
associated with a significantly elevated risk of cardiovascular
disease morbidity and mortality.Elderly patients who undergo
surgical intervention have higher post operative mortality.Hence,
percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) has become an accepted
alternative to bypass surgery in patients with PAD.
2.Venous Percutaneous Transluminal balloon Angioplasty
(PTA)
Percutaneous transluminal angioplasty (PTA) is a procedure that
can open up a blocked blood vessel using a small, flexible plastic
tube, or catheter, with a "balloon" at the end of it. When the tube
is in place, it inflates to open the blood vessel, or artery, so
that normal blood flow is restored.
NECESSITY
Fatty deposits can build up in your blood vessels, reducing
blood flow and in some cases, blocking it completely. The biggest
danger from fat build up is that pieces may break off, form clots,
and cause a heart attack or stroke. The PTA can open blocked
arteries and reduce these risks.
PROCEDURE
The radiologist will insert a balloon-type catheter into an
artery in your groin or arm. The doctor will inflate the balloon
several times, for about one minute each time, in order to "push"
the fatty deposits against the artery wall. The technologists
working with the doctor will take X-ray pictures to make sure the
blockage is opened. When blood is flowing freely through the
artery, the balloon catheter is taken out.
EXPECTATIONS
Before the
procedure:
- The procedure may be performed immediately after your
diagnostic leg arteriogram, which was used to find the fatty
build-up, or it may be done the following day.
- You may need to be admitted to the hospital for overnight
observation.
During the
procedure:
- The balloon catheter is guided to the exact site of the
blockage. The balloon is then inflated slowly with a pump that is
filled with dye, which lets your doctor see the artery on a special
monitor screen.
- The balloon may be inflated several times, 30 to 60 seconds
each time, until the blockage is opened.
- You may have some discomfort when the balloon is inflated. It
will go away when the balloon is deflated. Let your the doctor know
if you feel discomfort.
- The balloon is taken out and pictures are made to make sure the
blood is flowing smoothly. If not, the balloon will be used
again.
- The catheter and wire are removed once the pictures show that
blood is flowing well.
- A small tube called a sheath may stay in the artery, connected
to a monitoring system, after the procedure for two to four hours.
In some cases, it may stay in overnight. This is to make sure the
blood is flowing smoothly.
- The procedure takes about an hour and a half.
After the
procedure:
- You may go to the recovery area or to your hospital room.
- You must lie flat on your back while the sheath is in place.
The head of the bed may be tilted up a little to help you rest. You
will be able to bend the other leg to relieve pressure on your
back, or the nurse may roll you on your side. If you feel back
pain, your doctor can prescribe medication to make you
comfortable.
- When it is safe to remove the sheath, the doctor or nurse will
apply pressure to the area for 20 to 30 minutes. A sand bag and
dressing may be applied after this.
- You must stay in bed for another twelve hours. Within a few
hours, the nurse will raise the head of the bed a little higher for
your comfort.
- Most patients go home the next day.
3.Common Procedural Technology (CPT codes) are
numbers assigned to every task and service a medical practitioner
may provide to a patient including medical, surgical, and
diagnostic services and Venous blood is the
specimen of choice for most routine laboratory tests. The blood is
obtained by direct puncture to a vein, most often located in the
antecubital area of the arm or the back (top) of the hand.
- Codes 36415 and 36416 are for
the collection of blood for lab testing. 36415 Collection of venous
blood by venipuncture 36416 Collection of capillary blood specimen
(e.g., finger, heel, ear stick).