If a blood clot has come off, it can be "caught" and not allowed serious consequences

A thrombus is called a blood clot. Especially dangerous is the occurrence of such formations in the inferior vena cava, which carries blood to the heart, and then to the lungs. Sometimes a blood clot that separates from the vessel wall is called a wandering thrombus or embolus.

Blood has the ability to collapse, but usually it happens when the vessels are damaged, which often avoids heavy blood loss. However, for various reasons, it is possible to coagulate it directly in the vessels. This is how thrombi form, narrowing the lumen and creating an obstacle to the normal outflow of venous blood, as well as having the possibility of detachment. Inflammation of the vein walls with the formation of thrombi is called thrombophlebitis. More often this disease develops in the lower extremities.

In some cases, thrombi resolve. But it also happens in a different way. In the event that a blood clot has come off, it can be introduced into the blood vessels of various organs and disrupt their normal functioning. And this can be very dangerous. In some cases, embolus clogs the vessels of the lungs. This condition is called pulmonary embolism. This can cause an almost instantaneous death from a thrombus, if it was large.

Thrombophlebitis can develop as a result of a trauma or an operation, and after some infectious diseases. In some cases, it occurs as a complication after childbirth. An important role is played by increased blood coagulability, the presence of varicose veins.

Most likely, many have heard that someone suddenly had a thrombus, and this caused a fatal outcome or severe disability. Indeed, a large number of victims learn about the threat that has arisen too late. However, in most cases, such patients had signs of venous thrombosis, but his treatment was not given proper attention. As a rule, with such a disease appoint anticoagulants - drugs that slow blood clotting. However, you can not take such drugs without prescribing a doctor, as this can lead to bleeding.

Quite often, the use of medicines does not give the desired effect and the thrombus continues to grow. But we should not despair, today there are several options to fix the situation. If a thrombus has come off, it can be intercepted directly in the inferior vena cava. For this purpose, special filters are installed, which can take the form of an umbrella or an hourglass. Such a way to get rid of such a serious threat to health is safe and sufficiently reliable, but the development of trophic ulcers is possible. In addition, thrombi can appear above the installed filter.

In order not to come off a thrombus, it must be removed and thrombectomy is performed for this. But such an operation requires a high qualification of the doctor. Specialists have developed a unique method of removing a thrombus. To do this, use a catheter, at the end of which is a kind of hood, which will be worn on a thrombus. Through a small incision around the neck, this design is inserted into the inferior vena cava and using a metal loop "catch" the clot formed. Then the catheter is taken out together with a thrombus. The procedure is repeated until all the existing thrombi is removed.

If you notice any signs of thrombosis, you should immediately contact a specialist. It must be remembered that this disease can lead to serious consequences. Various lotions, newfangled medicines and popular procedures, which basically have no relation to the treatment of the disease, it is unlikely to be able to get rid of blood clots. Although official medicine recognizes the effectiveness of leeches and some other folk remedies in the fight against thrombosis, but they can only be used after consulting a doctor.