how is a thrombectomy performed
Thrombectomy. Thrombectomy is a surgical procedure used to remove deep thrombosis, or blood clots that have formed in the deep veins. Thrombectomy procedures are typically performed under emergency circumstances when a blood clot is at a high risk of dislodging and causing a heart attack, stroke, or pulmonary embolism. Thrombectomy is a type of embolectomy. An embolectomy is a procedure that removes blockages from the blood vessels that can occur from fatty deposits or other build-ups. The majority of thrombectomy procedures are ordered under emergency circumstances to save a patient's life.