Mechanical Thrombectomy
Stroke is a life-threatening and disabling disease. In the last few years, a lot of research has shown encouraging results in treating patients with acute stroke. Out of these, Endovascular Mechanical Thrombectomy, by far, has shown the most promising results. Mechanical Thrombectomy has made a massive difference in the outcome of patients with severe Brain Stroke or, in scientific terms, patients with acute large blood vessel occlusion in the brain.
Mechanical Thrombectomy is a procedure in which a tiny tube is taken from the leg blood vessel up to the blocked blood vessel inside the brain. This blocked blood vessel is opened by removing the clot, either with the help of a stent or aspiration of the clot or by using both simultaneously. No incision or open surgery is done in the process of Mechanical Thrombectomy.
Mechanical Thrombectomy procedure is performed in the Neuro-Cath lab. Ongoing development and improvement in the hardware used for Mechanical Thrombectomy have increased this procedure's safety and success rate. Now more complex cases are also amenable to this treatment.
The major challenge and hindrance to providing Mechanical Thrombectomy to the larger population is the lack of general awareness regarding Mechanical Thrombectomy and the significance of timely treatment in patients who have suffered the stroke. Another obstacle in providing this treatment to the larger population is the unavailability of facilities for mechanical Thrombectomy in the majority of tier-two cities in India and the cost of hardware (stents and catheters) used in the Mechanical Thrombectomy.
Spreading awareness about getting treatment on time and the procedure of Mechanical Thrombectomy is of utmost importance to save the life and disability of a stroke patient.
Mechanical Thrombectomy has emerged as a ‘game-changing’ new treatment option that restores blood flow to the brain after a stroke. The treatment, being offered at very few centers in Delhi Ncr & Western India can significantly improve the chances of recovery for individuals who suffer a severe form of brain stroke where blood vessels in the brain become blocked.
Which patients should opt for Mechanical Thrombectomy:
Different types of Mechanical Thrombectomy occur and causes for each type are different too. Two most common
There is a long way to go when many patients who are candidates for Mechanical Thrombectomy get timely treatment.
