laskimotrombolyysiä
Laskimotrombolyysiä, often translated as venous thrombolysis or venous thrombolytic therapy, is a medical procedure used to dissolve blood clots in veins. It is primarily employed in cases of severe deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or acute pulmonary embolism (PE) where there is a significant risk of limb loss or hemodynamic instability. The goal of this treatment is to restore blood flow, alleviate symptoms, and prevent long-term complications such as post-thrombotic syndrome.
The procedure involves administering clot-busting drugs, known as thrombolytics, directly into or near the blood clot.
Laskimotrombolyysiä is typically performed in a hospital setting by interventional radiologists or vascular surgeons. Before the