How is the treatment with the Beta-CathT System performed?

You will be taken to the Cardiac Cath Lab where the angioplasty or additional coronary intervention may be performed to open the blocked artery. After the procedure is completed, the B-CathT Delivery Catheter replaces the angioplasty catheter in the previously narrowed area. Once this catheter is in place, the Strontium 90 radiation source will be delivered to the treatment site through the catheter and will remain in place for approximately 3 to 4 minutes. When the treatment is completed, the radiation sources and the catheter are removed. Treatment with the Beta-CathT System adds less than 10 minutes to the total treatment time and and no radiation remains in the body.