Angiojet Rheolytic Thrombectomy

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Angiojet Rheolytic Thrombectomy

Posted On: 04-28-2015

What is Angiojet Rheolytic Thrombectomy?

A minimally invasive procedure, Angiojet Rheolytic thrombectomy involves threading a catheter from an artery in the arm, neck, or leg to a peripheral vein blockage. Small instruments break up the blood clot with a saline spray and then remove it with suction.

Also Known As:

Rapid lysis thrombectomy
Venous thrombectomy
Thrombectomy
ART
Pulmonary surgery
Vein surgery
Blood clot surgery

Conditions Treated with Angiojet Rheolytic Thrombectomy:

Angiojet Rheolytic thrombectomy is used in order to treat peripheral vein thrombosis, deep vein thrombosis and a pulmonary embolism.

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Non-Surgical or Other Surgical Alternatives to Angiojet Rheolytic Thrombectomy:

Blood thinners and anticoagulation therapy may be used as non-surgical alternatives to Angiojet Rheolytic thrombectomy. A surgical thrombectomy may be performed as a surgical alternative.

Potential Complications from Angiojet Rheolytic Thrombectomy:

Possible risks following Angiojet Rheolytic thrombectomy include bleeding, stroke and pulmonary embolism.

Prognosis after Angiojet Rheolytic Thrombectomy:

The prognosis for a positive end result following Angiojet Rheolytic thrombectomy is good.