High Prevalence of Cardiovascular Diseases and Need to Prevent or Delay Onset of Stroke to Boost Demand for Intracranial Stents

 

Intracranial Stents

Intracranial stenting is a modern method of managing a stroke with the goal of preventing or delaying the onset of a new stroke. The method works by inserting a narrow plastic tube called an intracranial stent through the skull, right up to the level of the cerebrospinal fluid. This tube then creates a sort of barrier, limiting or stopping the flow of blood into the brain. The idea is that by restricting the movement of blood, the flow of oxygen-rich blood to the brain is slowed or halted. The result is that any neurological problems caused by the reduced flow of blood will be minimized or relieved.

The demand for intracranial stents is expected to be high in the U.S., owing to high prevalence of cardiovascular diseases. According to American Heart Association’s Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics 2018, around 92.1 million adults in the U.S. are suffering from some form of cardiovascular disease or the after-effects of stroke.

Intracranial stents can be used in two main ways. The first involves the use of a high-pressure form, which is used to treat a very acute stroke. Intracranial dilation and balloon catheterization are commonly used for this kind of treatment. High-pressure methods are often used in cases of penetrating stroke, in which part of the skull has been destroyed or severely damaged. The second method is to use a low-pressure, lower inflatable (lowest pressure within the body) tube, which is used for patients who have not suffered a complete stroke.

Although both these methods of intracranial stents are highly effective, each has their particular drawbacks. For example, a high-pressure stent may be difficult to adjust to and therefore difficult to achieve the best results. In addition, balloon catheters present some significant side effects such as infection, bleeding, and bowel and bladder problems. These methods also have some major disadvantages such as relatively high cost.

Intracranial stents can be used to treat patients who have moderate to severe head injuries. Smaller and less invasive techniques such as teflon-coated metal and polymethylmethacrylate are also used. In addition, IVM (Insulin Vial Media) and intracranial defibrillators are also used.


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