Thrombosis Management

OVERVIEW

Thrombosis is a serious health issue that occurs when blood clots develop in your veins or arteries. These clots can block the flow of blood in the area where they form, or they might break away and travel to other parts of your body. If one of these moving clots gets stuck in a vital area, it could lead to severe health emergencies such as strokes or heart attacks. If a clot obstructs blood flow to vital organs, this can cause limb loss or potentially life loss. The symptoms you might experience include pain and/or discoloration in your limbs, chest pain, and stoke-like symptoms.

TREATMENTS

Here at Baxter Health, we offer a variety of ways to help treat and manage Thrombosis:

Blood-thinners: These medications keep your blood from clotting too easily. They can’t get rid of an existing clot, but they can prevent it from growing. There are two classes of blood-thinners: antiplatelet drugs and anticoagulants.
Shock-Wave Lithotripsy: Shock-wave Lithotripsy helps to treat kidney and ureter stones in a non-invasive way. It uses powerful waves of energy that can break the stones into tiny, sand-sized pieces. These small pieces can easily be naturally passed out of your body.
Thrombolytic therapy: Thrombolytic therapy uses medications to dissolve blood clots. Such “clot-busting drugs” are especially helpful for clots in critical areas. They serve as emergency treatment for heart attacks, strokes and other thrombosis complications.
Thrombectomy: One of the most direct ways to remove a clot is for a surgeon to access it and remove it. That’s what happens with thrombectomy. Our vascular surgeons use open or minimally invasive techniques.

Our vascular surgery team, Dr. Heath Broussard, Dr. Kent Nachtigal, and Dr. Nestor Arita, specialize in thrombosis management. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call Baxter Health Heart and Vascular Clinic at 870-508-3200.

Please be advised that the information provided in this article, including but not limited to, treatments, procedures, and any other health-related details, was accurate and up to date at the time of posting. Healthcare is a rapidly evolving field, and advancements or changes in treatments and procedures may occur. We strongly advise patients and readers to always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for the most current advice and treatments before making any medical decisions.