DESIGNING A STAND FOR TESTING EQUIPMENT USED IN CARDIOVASCULAR THERAPY

Abstract

In recent years, the main cause of death globally for all ages are cardiovascular diseases. Common heart conditions that appear are coronary artery disease and atherosclerosis, characterized by the buildup of cholesterol deposits, also known as plaques, in the heart arteries or in the inner lining of a blood vessel or an artery. This plaque is mostly made of cholesterol, calcium, cellular waste products or fibrin. The problem that appears in this case is that the blood flow is reduced, or stopped completely in the vessel when the disease is at a later stage, thus reducing or stopping the oxygen and nutrients supplies from reaching the vital parts of the organism. A heart attack will appear when there is a complete blockage in the heart arteries. There are two main types of treatments: angioplasty and atherectomy that are done when medication is no longer an option. The main goal of atherectomy is the removal of the plaque by differential cutting. We also must take into consideration the cost that affects each patient and try to reduce it by updating or creating new designs for specialized devices.