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Question #14075
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endovascular meaning - #14075

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I am kinda confused about something that came up during a recent visit to my doctor. They mentioned the term "endovascular" when discussing a possible treatment for my dad's condition, and honestly, I had no idea what that meant at the moment! The doc was explaining how endovascular procedures could help with the blood vessels, and he mentioned something about how these techniques are less invasive than traditional surgery, which sounded promising. But then I started thinking, does that mean it's safer? We’ve been through so much already with his health. The way the doctor described it, it seemed like there were options for things like stenting or balloon angioplasty, and I’m wondering if those qualify as endovascular treatments too. Like, endovascular meaning... is it all about accessing blood vessels without major cuts? I guess I’m just trying to understand if going the endovascular route really could be beneficial for my dad, or if it’s just a fancy term they use. Anyone have experience or can shed some light on endovascular procedures? Just looking for some clarity before we make any decisions.

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