Stenosis Collection

Balloon angioplasty, X-ray
Balloon angioplasty

Artery damage, MRA scan
Artery damage. Magnetic resonance angiography (MRA) scan of the neck of a 23-year-old male motorcycle crash victim

Blocked artery, computer artwork
Blocked artery. Computer artwork of a clot of blood cells (thrombus, red) in an artery affected by atherosclerosis. This is a narrowing of an artery due to fatty deposits (yellow) on its inner walls

Aortic dissection, 3D CT scan
Aortic dissection. 3D computed tomography (CT) scan of a 67-year-old man with an aortic dissection. The aorta, the bodys main artery, is running vertically down centre (red)

Narrowed artery, computer artwork
Narrowed artery. Computer artwork of a narrowed artery, showing red blood cells (red) and high levels of low density lipoprotein (LDL, yellow balls)

Blood vessel anatomy

Narrowed arteries, 3D CT scan F006 / 9113
Narrowed arteries. Coloured 3D computer tomography (CT) angiogram of the pelvis of a 66 year old male patient with narrowing (stenosis) of the iliac and femoral arteries

Coronary stenosis after treatment, X-ray
Coronary stenosis after treatment. Angiogram of the left coronary artery in the heart of a 60-year-old patient after balloon catheterisation

Coronary stenosis treatment, X-rays
Coronary stenosis treatment

Atherosclerosis, 3D CT scan C016 / 6537
Atherosclerosis. Coloured 3D computed tomography (CT) angiogram of the hip of a 67 year old patient with hypertension (high blood pressure) and hypercholesterolemia (high blood cholesterol)

Atherosclerosis, 3D CT scan C016 / 6540
Atherosclerosis. Coloured 3D computed tomography (CT) angiogram of the abdomen of a 73 year old patient

Atherosclerosis, 3D CT scan C016 / 6499
Atherosclerosis. Coloured 3D computed tomography (CT) angiogram of the head of a 60 year old patient with hypertension (high blood pressure) and hypercholesterolemia (high blood cholesterol)

Atherosclerosis in artery, artwork C016 / 6571
Atherosclerosis in artery. Artwork of a longitudinal section through an artery that has been narrowed by atherosclerosis. Narrowing is referred to as stenosis

Atherosclerosis, 3D CT scan C016 / 6538
Atherosclerosis. Coloured 3D computed tomography (CT) angiogram of the hip of a 67 year old patient with hypertension (high blood pressure) and hypercholesterolemia (high blood cholesterol)

Atherosclerosis, 3D CT scan C016 / 6539
Atherosclerosis. Coloured 3D computed tomography (CT) angiogram of the heart of a 69 year old patient that has had an aortic heart valve replacement

Colon cancer, 3D colonoscopy image
Colon cancer. 3D colonoscopy image showing the location of a cancerous growth (centre right) in the colon of a 59-year-old patient. Here, the growth has caused a narrowing (stenosis) of the colon

Narrowed aorta, 3D CT scans
Narrowed aorta. Coloured 3D computed tomography (CT) scans of the heart (centre of each scan) and major blood vessels of a 50-year-old patient

Calcified heart valve, CT scan
Calcified heart valve. Coloured computed tomography (CT) scan of a section through the heart of a 67-year-old patient showing calcification of the aortic valve (round)

Calcified heart valve, CT scans
Calcified heart valve. Coloured computed tomography (CT) scans of a section through the heart of a 67-year-old patient showing calcification of the aortic valve (round)

Colon cancer, CT scans
Colon cancer. 2D computed tomography (CT) rendering (left) and 3D colonoscopy image (right) showing the location of a cancerous growth in the colon of a 59-year-old patient

Patient undergoing doppler ultrasound
Doppler ultrasound. A patient undergoing a doppler ultrasound investigation of the common carotid artery in the neck

Narrowed artery, artwork
Narrowed artery. Computer artwork of a section through an artery (horizontal, centre) affected by atherosclerosis, showing red blood cells (red) and fat deposits (cream)

Atherosclerosis, X-ray
Atherosclerosis. X-ray of a patient with atherosclerosis of the abdominal aorta (white, down centre). The aorta is the bodys main artery, it carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body

Balloon angioplasty, X-rays C016 / 6589
Balloon angioplasty. Coloured angiograms (X-rays) of the leg of a 69 year old patient with stenosis (narrowing) of the popliteal artery

Balloon angioplasty, X-ray C016 / 6591
Balloon angioplasty. Coloured angiogram (X-ray) of the leg of a 69 year old patient undergoing a balloon angioplasty to treat stenosis (narrowing) of the popliteal artery

Balloon angioplasty, X-ray C016 / 6590
Balloon angioplasty. Angiogram (X-ray) of the leg of a 69 year old patient undergoing a balloon angioplasty to treat stenosis (narrowing) of the popliteal artery

Balloon angioplasty, X-rays C016 / 6587
Balloon angioplasty. Coloured angiograms (X-rays) of the leg of a 69 year old patient with stenosis (narrowing, indicated by arrow at left) of the popliteal artery

Atheromatous artery, artwork C015 / 6445
Atheromatous artery. Computer artwork showing the interior of an artery affected by atherosclerosis

Atheromatous artery, artwork C015 / 6446
Atheromatous artery. Cutaway computer artwork showing the interior of an artery affected by atherosclerosis

Atheromatous artery C013 / 4612
Atheromatous artery. Cutaway computer artwork showing the interior of an artery affected by atherosclerosis, showing red blood cells (red)

Colour SEM of atherosclerosis in coronary artery
Atherosclerosis. Coloured Scanning Electron Micro- graph (SEM) of a longitudinal section through a human coronary artery of the heart showing athero- sclerosis

Narrowed arteries, X-ray
Narrowed arteries. Coloured fluoroscope (X-ray) of the abdomen of a patient with stenosis (narrowing, purple areas) of the coeliac trunk (top) and the superior mesenteric artery (SMA, bottom)

Arterial stents, X-ray
Arterial stents. Coloured X-ray of the abdomen of a patient with stents (wire mesh tubes) in two arteries. The aorta, the bodys main artery is running down centre

Doppler ultrasound scan of carotid artery stenosis
Carotid stenosis. Doppler ultrasound scan showing stenosis (narrowing) of the carotid artery in the neck. The carotid artery (red) is the main vessel supplying blood to the brain

Blocked coronary artery, artwork
Blocked coronary artery. Computer artwork of a clot (red) in a coronary artery. The clot has been caused by atherosclerosis, the build up of fatty plaques (yellow) on the artery wall

Heart ischaemia
Heart disease. Artwork showing a heart with ischaemia (oxygen shortage) due to a blocked artery

Coronary artery disease. Computer artwork of red blood cells flowing through an increasingly (top to bottom) blocked coronary artery

Narrowed abdominal arteries, angiogram
Narrowed abdominal arteries, coloured angiogram (blood vessel X-ray). The aorta, the bodys main artery, is at top

Balloon angioplasty, artwork
Balloon angioplasty. Artwork showing balloon angioplasty treatment for stenosis (narrowing) of a coronary artery

Angioplasty, artwork
Angioplasty. Artwork showing two treatments for stenosis (narrowing) of arteries

Vascular disease progression, artwork
Vascular disease progression. Artwork showing the progression of vascular disease in cross-section (left) and transverse section (right). At top is a healthy artery

Narrowed blood vessel, artwork
Narrowed blood vessel. Cut-away artwork showing a blood vessel that is partially blocked by atheroma. Atheroma is the deposition of fatty material on the inner walls of a blood vessel

Heart disease treatment, artwork
Heart disease treatment. Artwork showing three treatments for stenosis (narrowing) of coronary arteries

Takayasus arteritis, 3d CT scan
Takayasus arteritis. Coloured 3d computed tomography (CT) angiogram of the arteries of the neck and head of a 56-year-old patient with Takayasus arteritis

Stenosis of carotid artery, CT scan
Stenosis of carotid artery

Nanobots and atherosclerosis, artwork
Nanobots and atherosclerosis. Artwork of nanorobots inside a blood vessel as they carry out treatment of atherosclerosis

Iliac artery stenosis, 3-D MRI scan
3-D Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan of the abdomen of a patient, showing stenosis (narrowing)

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Stenosis, a condition characterized by the narrowing of blood vessels or arteries, can have serious implications for one's health. However, advancements in medical technology and treatments offer hope for those affected. Balloon angioplasty is a common procedure used to treat stenosis. By inserting a deflated balloon into the blocked artery and inflating it, doctors can widen the vessel and restore proper blood flow. X-ray images help guide them during this intricate process. Artery damage caused by they are be detected through an MRA scan. This non-invasive imaging technique provides detailed pictures of blood vessels, allowing doctors to identify any abnormalities or blockages that may require intervention. Computer artwork helps visualize the impact on our blood vessel anatomy. It demonstrates how narrowed arteries due to plaque buildup restrict the smooth flow of oxygen-rich blood throughout our bodies. In cases where stenosis affects larger arteries like the aorta, 3D CT scans are utilized to diagnose conditions such as aortic dissection. These scans provide three-dimensional images that aid in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning. Before treatment for coronary stenosis begins, X-rays play a crucial role in assessing its severity. They reveal areas of blockage within coronary arteries before interventions like angioplasty or bypass surgery are performed. Post-treatment X-rays show remarkable improvements after addressing coronary stenosis with procedures like balloon angioplasty or placement of stents. The once-narrowed arteries now appear widened and restored, ensuring better circulation and reducing risks associated with heart disease. Understanding these diagnostic tools and treatment options empowers both patients and healthcare professionals alike in their fight against stenosis—a condition that threatens cardiovascular health but can be effectively managed through timely interventions.