A new safer way to remove clots in key blood vessels to the heart is now available at The University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, Kan.
Called AngioVac, the procedure uses a catheter to vacuum out the damaging clot, then filters the blood captured during the procedure and returns it to the patient, meaning there is no blood loss. The technology will primarily be used for critical blood vessels around the heart.
Interventional radiologist, Dr. Zach Collins, believes the AngioVac is far superior to the riskier option of surgery to get the clot. In addition, the recovery from the procedure is much faster than surgery.
To see a KU Hospital video about this procedure, visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H4PAtLVDnrg
– Story and video from KU Hospital