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Article: New Nonsurgical Treatment for Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Vacuums Away Damaging Blood Clots and Restores Blood Flow in the Leg.
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- March 5, 2007
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Interventional Radiology's Drug-Device Technique Breaks Up and Removes Extensive Blood Clots to Help Prevent Permanent Leg Damage and Disability
SEATTLE, March 5 /PRNewswire/ -- A study presented this week demonstrates that a new technique safely and effectively removes blood clots in the body faster, reducing patient risk for pulmonary embolism and disability. The interventional radiology treatment was also shown to have a positive impact on patients' quality of life, relieving symptoms such as pain and swelling, as well as greatly improving their ability to be active. The "rapid lysis" technique combines a clot-dissolving drug with a clot removal device, thus ...