Belarusian cardiologists are developing a new technology for the treatment of complex arterial lesions
11:00, 4 February
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A new technology for surgical treatment of severe calcified coronary artery lesions is planned to be introduced in Belarus this year. According to Andrey Pristrom, director of the Russian National Research and Scientific Center for Cardiology, the technique is designed to help patients for whom standard stenting does not work due to dense calcium deposits in blood vessels, the correspondent reports Soyuz.by.
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"When atherosclerotic plaques form in the vessels, which eventually calcify, becoming essentially like a stone, our standard procedures come to a standstill. We technically cannot install a stent to help these patients," explained Andrey Pristrom. The new technology is aimed at destroying such calcium structures inside the vessel, opening the way for restoring blood flow.
A training seminar with a master class is currently being held at the Russian National Research and Scientific Center "Cardiology", which is conducted by Chinese colleagues. As part of the event, the first operations have already been performed on selected patients. The technology is designed for patients with coronary heart disease, which is the leading cause of death, and its use will not only improve the quality of life, but also increase overall survival.
Implementation will begin in 2026 in institutions at the national and regional levels, including the capital. "The initial stage is 2026. In the future, I hope, it will already be carried out in all our regions," said the director of the center.
Andrei Pristrom also spoke about other areas of cooperation with China, including joint research projects, publications, internships for Belarusian doctors and purchases of modern Chinese medical equipment. "We are open to cooperation," he said.
