Medical balloons are inflatable devices used in various procedures, including angioplasty, stent placement, and other interventional cardiology applications. They come in different types, each designed for specific purposes:<\/p>\n

1. Compliant Medical Balloons: These balloons expand in diameter as pressure increases, allowing for gentle dilation of vessels. They are typically made from materials like silicone or polyurethane, which provide the necessary elasticity and biocompatibility required for use within the human body.<\/p>\n

2. Semi-Compliant Balloons: Offering a balance between compliant and non-compliant balloons, semi-compliant balloons expand to a certain size before reaching their limit. This characteristic makes them suitable for applications where controlled expansion is necessary.<\/p>\n

3. Non-Compliant Balloons: These balloons maintain their size even under high pressure, making them ideal for procedures that require precise dilation, such as the placement of stents.<\/p>\n

4. Full-Size Covered Medical Balloons: These specialized balloons are designed to cover and protect stents during deployment, ensuring that they maintain their position and integrity while minimizing the risk of complications.<\/p>\n

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Applications in Cardiovascular Solutions<\/h2>\n

The primary application of medical balloons in cardiovascular solutions is in Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty (PTCA). The PTCA balloon dilatation catheter is a critical tool in this procedure, used to open narrowed coronary arteries. The balloon is guided to the site of blockage and inflated, which compresses the plaque against the artery walls, allowing for improved blood flow.<\/p>\n