Vascular surgery
Procedure preparations
- A thrombectomy is a surgery to remove a blood clot that is blocking a blood vessel. Usually, thrombosis is treated with medications at first, but when the blood clot starts to cause serious or life-threatening symptoms and doesn’t respond to the treatment, then a thrombectomy must be performed.
- A thrombectomy can treat DVT, acute upper or lower extremity arterial limb ischemia, acute mesenteric ischemia, renal artery occlusion, pulmonary embolism, heart attack, and stroke.
- A thrombectomy can be surgical, which includes making an incision in the body, or minimally invasive, which includes using a catheter.
- A thrombectomy is done under general anesthesia, and the patient can return home on the same day, or they must stay in the hospital for several days, depending on the case.
Procedure preparations
- Examining the patient’s health in general.
- You must stop smoking before the procedure.
- The patient must stop taking blood thinners (anticoagulant medications), ibuprofen, and any other medications or herbs that the doctor mentions two weeks before the procedure.
- You mustn’t have anything 12 hours before the procedure.
Procedure complications
- Anesthesia problems.
- Damage in the blood vessel.
- Narrowing of the blood vessel.
- Bleeding.
- Infections.
- Hematomas.
- Pulmonary embolism.
- Recurrence of the blood clot.
Procedure instructions
- The recovery after thrombectomy depends on the type of procedure.
- You must stick to the medications prescribed by the surgeon and the regular visits.
- Immediately contact your surgeon when any sudden, odd problem or symptoms emerge.
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Syria _ Damascus _ Al-RawdaFrequently asked questions about Thrombectomy
What is Thrombectomy?
Thrombectomy in Syria: " A thrombectomy is a surgery to remove a blood clot that is blocking a blood vessel. Usually, thrombosis is treated with medications at first, but when the blood clot starts to cause serious or life-threatening symptoms and doesn’t respond to the treatment, then a thrombectomy must be performed. A thrombectomy can treat DVT , acute upper or lower extremity arterial limb ischemia, acute mesenteric ischemia, renal...
How do I prepare for Thrombectomy?
" Examining the patient’s health in general. You must stop smoking before the procedure. The patient must stop taking blood thinners (anticoagulant medications), ibuprofen, and any other medications or herbs that the doctor mentions two weeks before the procedure. You mustn’t have anything 12 hours before the procedure. "
What are the aftercare instructions for Thrombectomy?
" The recovery after thrombectomy depends on the type of procedure. You must stick to the medications prescribed by the surgeon and the regular visits. Immediately contact your surgeon when any sudden, odd problem or symptoms emerge. "
Which specialty is Thrombectomy related to?
Thrombectomy is related to: Vascular surgery.
Where can I get Thrombectomy in Syria?
You can get Thrombectomy at clinics and hospitals in Syria. To find specialists in Vascular surgery, see suggested doctors on this page or Click here
What are the possible complications of Thrombectomy?
" Anesthesia problems. Damage in the blood vessel. Narrowing of the blood vessel. Bleeding. Infections . Hematomas. Pulmonary embolism. Recurrence of the blood clot. "
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