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PROCEDURE & FAQ

PROCEDURE

Doctors who perform PULSTATM procedures have attained multiple trainings and professional guidance from experts of the procedure and the product.

The experts team provides doctors with various learning and training opportunities to perfect their procedure skills with the PULSTATM.
The patient selection process along with device selection and placement is also done with the expert’s guidance. Finally, the experts team continues with the doctor with the follow-up of the PULSTATM stent by providing data transparency and long-term data reporting.

FAQ

Q How long does the procedure take?
A
It varies depending on the situation. 
In general, it takes about 90-120 minutes from anesthesia to the completion of the procedure. 
Q Do I need general anesthesia?
A
General anesthesia or deep sedation is required.
Q How does the procedure work?
A
Before the implantation, your lesion will be examined with several tests (Angio measurement, Balloon sizing measurement, Coronary compression test by balloon, Several points pressure check and so on) to confirm the location and size precisely. At this step, the medical team will determine whether PULSTA™ is the optimal treatment for you. 


Once determined, a delivery system with the PULSTA™ pre-mounted on will be introduced into the femoral vein in the leg near the groin. After insertion, a simple check up regarding the valve performance and pressure gauge is done to complete the procedure.



Q Is it going to leave any scars on my skin?
A
It may leave a tiny scar on your thigh near the femoral vein. 
However, it will be very small and hard to locate. Therefore, you don't have to worry for aesthetic reasons.
Q How long after the procedure can I go home?
A
It depends. In the earliest cases, you may go home on the same day you have received the procedure, or the next day.
Q How long does it take to recover, to get back to normal life?
A
If the procedure is completed well, no special recovery period is required.
However, you must take the medicine prescribed by your doctor for a certain period of time.
Q Do I need to get regular check-ups?
A
It varies depending on the opinion of each attending physician and hospital regulations.
Please follow the instructions given by your doctor.
Q Would I be bothered by a foreign body feeling in my chest?
A
You may feel some foreign body feeling for a few days after the procedure.
Usually it’s not a problem, but please make sure to comment all the details to your doctor.