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Medical premiere in Cluj-Napoca: The first intracerebral stent successfully implanted in a patient with severe stenosis of the basilar artery Cluj-Napoca, 27 August 2024
An important step in the medical field was achieved in Cluj-Napoca, where the neuroradiology team managed to successfully implant the first intracerebral stent in a patient suffering from severe stenosis of the basilar artery, a condition that could lead to a stroke with fatal consequences.
Arterial stenosis, an advanced manifestation of atherosclerosis that affects arteries throughout the body, including those in the brain, can lead to significant narrowing of the blood vessels that supply the brain. In this case, the basilar artery, essential for the functioning of the brainstem, thalamus and cerebellum, was severely damaged. These brain regions are responsible for vital functions such as breathing and regulating the heart cycle.
The patient was diagnosed with high-grade stenosis, a condition that did not respond to standard medical treatment, putting him in imminent danger of suffering a stroke. The only viable option to prevent such a complication was balloon and stent angioplasty, a minimally invasive procedure to reconstruct the stenosed blood vessel, performed through an inguinal approach through the common femoral artery.
The procedure, performed by a team led by Dr. Sava Bogdan, a neuroradiologist with over 10 years of experience in Germany, marks a first in Cluj-Napoca.
The stent used, a state-of-the-art one ordered from Germany, was specially designed to prevent blood clots from forming, with a special coating and was chosen based on precise measurements made by three-dimensional imaging.
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„This intervention represents a significant progress for medicine in Cluj-Napoca and in Romania, aligning us with the standards of countries such as Germany and France,” said Dr. Sava Bogdan. „In addition, the patient’s treatment was personalized, using genetic testing to select the most appropriate drugs to prevent post-operative complications.”
The intervention was carried out in collaboration with the neurosurgery team led by Prof. Dr. Florian Ioan, which was prepared to intervene in the event of complications. Fortunately, the operation was completed successfully, with the patient in a stable condition and recovering post-operatively.
This remarkable achievement opens new perspectives for the treatment of cerebrovascular diseases in Romania and strengthens the position of Cluj-Napoca as a center of excellence in the medical field.
Source: Spitalul Transilvania, Cluj-Napoca
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