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Stroke Management – Coiling & Stenting

Summary

Without a warning, the attack inflicts little time for a reaction on the part of the patients or their relatives, thus instilling fear among them. Nevertheless, ever-so-modern procedures like coiling and stenting offer safe and minimally invasive means for preventing potential brain vessel ruptures from happening or restoring blood flow when it is in a life-threatening condition without the travails of open surgery. Applied under the watchful eye of Dr. Vrishit Saraswat, these procedures will, in turn, protect brain functions and further promote recovery.

Introduction

Learning that you or a loved one has suffered a stroke or is at high risk of one can be devastating. A million thoughts race through your mind: Will I recover? Will I lose my independence? What should we do now? Anxiety is a normal reaction during such frightful and uncertain times.

Today, however, there is real hope. Presently, medicine offers minimally invasive procedures with the same level of success as open surgery. Coiling and stenting are two revolutionary methods of stroke treatment that aim to either stop the bleeding, prevent the bursting of an affected vessel, or re-establish blood flow, often with only a minor skin puncture.

Dr. Vrishit Saraswat, a nationally acclaimed interventional radiologist trained at Medanta, is now one of the experts practising in these life-saving techniques. Famous for his accuracy.

What is Coiling & Stenting?

Coiling

Coiling is a treatment used for brain aneurysms, which are weak spots of the blood vessels in the brain that can expand and rupture, causing bleeding strokes. The aneurysm is reached by careful advancement of a thin catheter placed along blood vessels under imaging guidance. Tiny platinum coils are placed within the aneurysm, blocking it off from normal blood flow, thus initiating clotting. Hence, it protects the rupture of the brain.

Stenting

Plaque build-up on cerebral arteries can narrow or block the arteries, leading to stenting that restores regular blood flow and thus stops ischemic strokes. A stent is a tiny mesh tube placed inside the artery to keep it open. The procedure is similar to coiling, involving no open brain surgery but rather a small puncture.

Both procedures are highly accurate and image-guided, allowing them to be performed with minimal incisions, meaning less trauma, faster recovery, and less risk.

Who Needs These Procedures?

Coiling or stenting could be advantageous if you have:

Aneurysm in the brain (ruptured or not)

severe cerebral artery narrowing, also known as intracranial stenosis or carotid stenosis

Acute ischemic stroke brought on by a blood clot in the brain vessels

Scans revealed a high risk of aneurysm rupture.

These treatments are frequently advised when:

Open brain surgery is too dangerous.

Surgery is challenging due to the aneurysm or blockage's location.

To preserve brain tissue, quick action is required.

What Are the Benefits?

Shorter Recovery – Most patients recover faster than with open surgery.

Minimally Invasive – Performed through a small puncture, not a large incision.

Lower Risk of Complications – Reduced bleeding, infection, and nerve injury risks.

Same-Day or Short Hospital Stay – Many patients are discharged within 1–3 days.

Preserves Brain Function – Restores blood flow or prevents rupture without damaging surrounding brain tissue.

Why Choose Dr. Vrishit Saraswat?

When it comes to stroke care, experience and timing are everything. Dr. Vrishit Saraswat has trained at Medanta – The Medicity, one of India’s most advanced centres for neurovascular and interventional radiology.

What sets him apart:

National recognition for skill in complex neurovascular interventions

Patient-first approach—he explains every step in clear, simple terms

Virtual consultations for faster access to expert advice

Collaborative care—works closely with neurologists and neurosurgeons for the best outcomes

Explore Dr. Saraswat’s approach →

Recovery, Cost, and Hospital Stay

Recovery Time: Depending on the severity of the stroke, many patients return to light activities in a week.

Hospital stay: Typically, hospital stays last one to three days.

Anaesthesia Used: The most common type of anaesthesia used is local anaesthesia with sedation, which lowers the risks of general anaesthesia.

Cost: Because of a quicker recovery and fewer complications, it is frequently less expensive than open brain surgery.

What to Do Next

Time is of the essence, but so is the appropriate course of treatment, if you or someone you care about is experiencing a stroke, has been diagnosed with a brain aneurysm, or has an artery blockage. With less discomfort and a quicker recovery, coiling and stenting can provide life-saving outcomes.

To find out if these cutting-edge treatments are right for you, schedule a consultation with Dr. Vrishit Saraswat right now. You can get professional advice right away through online consultations.

📅 Schedule your appointment now → drvrishitsaraswat.com/contact-us/

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