Thrombopheresis

Thrombapheresis: what is it and how does the procedure work?

Thrombpheresis is a medical procedure that is used to treat various diseases associated with the formation of thrombi (blood clots) in blood vessels. The essence of the procedure is that blood passes through the patient’s vein, which then passes through a special apparatus, where it is cleared of blood clots.

Thrombpheresis is based on the principle of apheresis - a method of removing certain substances from the blood, such as platelets, plasma, proteins and other elements that can cause or worsen diseases. Unlike conventional apheresis, which removes only certain blood components, thrombapheresis is aimed at removing blood clots, which reduces the risk of their formation and prevents possible complications.

The thrombopheresis procedure is performed in a hospital under the supervision of a physician. To do this, the patient has a catheter inserted into a vein, which is used to supply blood to the machine. The blood then passes through a filter where the blood clots are removed. The purified blood is returned back to the body through another catheter.

Thrombapheresis can be used to treat various diseases, such as thrombosis, thromboembolism, disseminated intravascular coagulation and others. This method can also be used to prevent blood clots in high-risk patients.

However, like any medical procedure, thrombapheresis has its contraindications and side effects. Before the procedure, you must undergo the necessary examinations and consult a doctor.

Thus, thrombapheresis is an effective method for the treatment and prevention of diseases associated with the formation of blood clots. However, the decision to carry out this procedure should be based on an individual approach to each patient and only after consultation with a doctor.

Thromboapheresis is a treatment that removes blood clots, called thrombi, from a patient's blood to prevent new ones from forming. This treatment method is used to prevent and treat thrombosis, as well as to treat certain other diseases such as myocardial infarction and stroke.

Thromboapheresis is performed by removing blood clots using a special machine called thromboapheresis. During thromboapheresis, the patient's blood is passed through special filters that remove blood clots. The purified blood is then returned to the patient's body.

The benefits of thromboapheresis include improved circulation, reduced risk of new blood clots, and reduced risk of complications associated with thrombosis. However, like any other treatment method, thromboapheresis has its disadvantages, such as the risk of bleeding and the need to use special equipment.

In general, thromboapheresis is an effective method for treating thrombosis and other diseases associated with blood clotting. However, before performing thromboapheresis, it is necessary to evaluate the patient to ensure that this treatment method is suitable for the individual case.