Thrombectomy

Thrombectomy is a treatment for pulmonary embolism (PE) that involves physically removing the blood clot from the lung arteries. It may be done with a catheter inserted through a vein (catheter-directed thrombectomy) or, in severe cases, through surgery. This option is usually considered for people with large clots causing shock, severe low blood pressure, or when clot-busting medications are too risky or not effective. Thrombectomy can quickly restore blood flow, relieve strain on the heart, and improve oxygen levels. Because it is an invasive procedure, it is typically reserved for life-threatening or high-risk cases.

Treatment Type: Procedural

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Thrombectomy

Review Summary

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Based on the review, Thrombectomy is an effective invasive procedure for treating Pulmonary Embolism, particularly in cases with significant risk factors or when thrombolysis has failed. It is recommended when traditional clot-busting drugs are not suitable, but requires specialized medical expertise and careful patient assessment.

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Each categories are rated on a 1–5 scale, with 5 being the most favorable outcome and 1 being the least. These scores are averaged across all user reviews to provide a clear sense of how this treatment typically performs in each area.

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Immediate Relief
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Moderate Effect
Treatment Line
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3.0

Second Line

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Based on the review, Thrombectomy is an effective invasive procedure for treating Pulmonary Embolism, particularly in cases with significant risk factors or when thrombolysis has failed. It is recommended when traditional clot-busting drugs are not suitable, but requires specialized medical expertise and careful patient assessment.

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Very Expensive
$1000+
Expensive
$501 to $1000
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$101 to $500
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$25 to $100
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$25
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No Relief
No noticeable improvement
Slow Relief
Several days to weeks
Moderate Relief
Within 1 - 3 days
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Within hours
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Within minutes
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Caused treatment to stop or required hospitalization
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Difficult to tolerate, may require intervention
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No Side Effect
Without any adverse effects
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Third-line or more
Used after second-line failed or multiple prior treatment
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1 month ago
Thrombectomy is a procedure used to remove blood clots in the lungs for patients with pulmonary embolism with with significant risk factors such as severe right heart strain, worsening instability, or a large clot burden.. Because it is invasive, it is generally recommended after thrombolysis has failed, but it may also be considered when clot-busting drugs are contraindicated—for example, in patients with a history of recent major surgery, active bleeding, prior hemorrhagic stroke, or very high bleeding risk. The decision depends on the patient’s situation and whether the hospital has the expertise and resources to safely perform the procedure.
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