Angiojet Rheolytic thrombectomy

Angiojet Rheolytic thrombectomy: An Angiojet Rheolytic thrombectomy is a minimally invasive treatment option for a pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, or other peripheral vein blockage. A catheter is threaded from an artery in the leg, arm, or neck to the blockage, where tiny instruments break up and remove the blood clot with a high pressure saline spray and suction, respectively.

Diseases And Conditions Treated: Angiojet Rheolytic thrombectomy

These diseases and conditions may be treated with the surgical procedure Angiojet Rheolytic thrombectomy:

Deep vein thrombosis
Peripheral vein thrombosis
Pulmonary embolism

Non-Surgical Options: Angiojet Rheolytic thrombectomy

These non-surgical medical options may be possible alternative treatments to performing Angiojet Rheolytic thrombectomy:

Anticoagulation therapy
Blood thinners

Other Surgical Options: Angiojet Rheolytic thrombectomy

Surgical procedure options to consider as an alternative for Angiojet Rheolytic thrombectomy may include these surgeries:

Thrombectomy-surgical

Procedure Complications: Angiojet Rheolytic thrombectomy

Possible surgical complications of Angiojet Rheolytic thrombectomy may include:

Prognosis for a Good Outcome: Angiojet Rheolytic thrombectomy

The prognosis for a good medical outcome: The prognosis is good; however, the use of the Angiojet Rheolytic system was only recently approved for use in peripheral vein thrombosis.