Thrombectomy and thrombolysis are procedures for treating acute thrombosis. In thrombectomy, the blood clot (thrombus) is mechanically removed from the affected vessel, often using a catheter. Thrombolysis, on the other hand, uses medications administered intravenously to dissolve the thrombus. Both procedures aim to quickly restore blood flow and prevent damage to tissues or organs.
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Thrombectomy is a procedure for the mechanical removal of a blood clot (thrombus) from an affected vessel. It often involves using a catheter to pull out the thrombus and restore blood flow.
Thrombolysis is a treatment method in which medications are administered intravenously to dissolve a thrombus. These medications, called thrombolytics, help break down the blood clot and restore normal blood flow.
Both procedures are used for acute thrombosis to quickly restore blood flow and prevent damage to tissues or organs. The choice of procedure depends on the location and severity of the thrombosis, as well as the patient’s health condition.
Although both procedures are effective, they can carry risks such as bleeding, vessel injury, infection, and in rare cases, embolism (migration of the thrombus to other parts of the body). Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits in detail with you.
In thrombectomy, a catheter is inserted through a small incision into an artery or vein and advanced to the thrombus to mechanically remove it. In thrombolysis, thrombolytics are administered intravenously to dissolve the thrombus. Both procedures are usually performed under local anesthesia or light sedation.
We offer a variety of other tests to get a comprehensive picture of your cardiovascular health. These examinations help us to create individual treatment plans and optimally promote your heart health.
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