Guidewire

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Guidewire

Guidewire (pronounced: gahyd-wahyr) is a medical device used to guide the placement of a larger device, such as a catheter, in a patient's body.

Etymology

The term "guidewire" is derived from the English words "guide" and "wire". The term accurately describes the function of the device, which is to guide the placement of other medical devices within the body.

Usage

A guidewire is typically used in minimally invasive procedures, such as angioplasty or stent placement. The guidewire is inserted into the body first, and then the larger device is threaded over the guidewire and into the correct position. The guidewire is then removed, leaving the larger device in place.

Related Terms

  • Catheter: A tube that can be inserted into the body to treat diseases or perform a surgical procedure.
  • Angioplasty: A minimally invasive, endovascular procedure to widen narrowed or obstructed arteries or veins.
  • Stent: A small mesh tube that’s used to treat narrow or weak arteries.
  • Endovascular: Relating to or denoting a procedure that involves the introduction of a catheter into a large blood vessel.

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