Thrombectomy (Noun)
Meaning
Surgical removal of a blood clot (thrombus) from a blood vessel.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The surgeon performed a successful thrombectomy on the patient to restore blood flow to the affected area of the brain.
- In this minimally invasive procedure, a catheter is guided to the clot site and the thrombectomy device removes the obstruction.
- Prompt thrombectomy was critical to preventing long-term damage and preserving function in the affected limb.
- Studies have shown improved patient outcomes following endovascular thrombectomy compared to medical treatment alone for large vessel occlusion strokes.
- An endovascular thrombectomy device may also include features for revascularization to treat a clogged vessel by deploying a stent or angioplasty.