Surgical thrombectomy
A thrombectomy is a surgical procedure that involves a surgeon removing blood clot directly from the blood vessels (arteries or veins). This procedure is used to remove large clots that can cause life-threating conditions such as acute stroke and pulmonary embolism. In normal conditions, blood flows freely through the vessels carrying oxygen to where they are needed in the body and carbon dioxide to the alveoli where they escape into the atmosphere. Large clotting prevent oxygen from getting to organs and release of toxic carbon dioxide leading to organ failure. In some procedures, a balloon or other device is placed in the vessel to keep it open. Surgery can be avoided if the blood clots are observed early.
Certain foods contain substances that help to prevent clotting in the future. However, there are still debates about their effectiveness in treating blood clots.