A<unk>  is the excision of an abnormal or dangerous thrombus (blood clot).
It is performed intraluminally (meaning directly in the cavity of a vessel) using a balloon catheter. The thrombus is then either pressed against the walls in order to restore at least part of the natural lumen; or the balloon is 'opened' after the thrombus and then carefully moved retrogradely so that the clot can be drawn out of the vessel.<unk> es usually occur as a result of thrombosis or a blood clot in a vein or artery.<unk> es can be used to clear a blockage in a fistula (AV fistulas used for dialysis kidney treatment).
Thrombectomy
Thrombolysis
Low molecular weight heparin
Factor Xa inhibitor antidote
Revascularization
Heparinoids
Embolectomy
Apixaban