Guiding catheters

Overview

Guiding catheters are essential medical tools specifically designed to facilitate easier access to arteries such as the iliac, carotid, and coronary arteries. These catheters feature a single-lumen tube with appropriate stiffness and a specially designed tip, allowing precise access to specific parts of the vascular system.

Applications of Guiding Catheters

Guiding catheters play a critical role in various stages of vascular catheterization and are used for:

• Introducing other tools: Such as guidewires, balloons, occlusion devices, and stents.
• Performing medical procedures: Including angioplasty and atherectomy.

Features of Guiding Catheters

• Simple single-lumen design: A straightforward and practical structure for ease of use.
• Specially designed tip: Flexible and durable to ensure accurate access to targeted vascular areas.
• Injection capability: Equipped with a dedicated opening for precise and targeted injections.