Procedure Of Brain Clot Removal, Causes And Treatment

Overview

A blood clot, which is also known as cerebral thrombosis or cerebral embolism, is a serious medical condition that can have life-changing consequences. It is gel-like that forms when blood thickens and clots together. It is essential to stop the excessive blood flow when your blood vessel is injured. Sometimes it forms unnecessary into the blood vessels and causes serious health conditions like stroke, heart attack, etc., so it’s a natural defence, but when it becomes abnormal, then it leads to life-threatening conditions.

A brain clot occurs in the brain when a blood vessel becomes blocked and starts to narrow, which disrupts the flow of oxygen and nutrients. This can lead to severe complications such as stroke, seizures, damage to brain cells, or even death. So, it is important to take the early treatment. This blog will explore the procedures of brain removal, its causes, and treatment.

Procedure of Brain Clot Removal

If you are diagnosed with a brain clot, then your doctor needs to remove it to restore blood flow. It can be done through a thrombectomy, a minimally invasive procedure.

Pre-procedure steps 

• You might give some or pause some medicines
• Before the surgery, you are required to avoid food and drinks.

What to expect during the procedure

• You will be given general anesthesia
• After that, your surgeon cleans the area from where they insert a tube, i.e. wrist
• Then a tiny cut is made and the catheter is inserted into your artery ·
• Then the catheter is guided through your brain by using X-ray imaging techniques ·
• After this clot will be removed by using small techniques or tools ·
• Then the catheter is slowly removed, and the small cut is closed.
• This is how the procedure of brain clot removal is done.

What are the causes of a brain clot?

• Smoking: When you regularly smoke, it damages your blood vessels and causes blood clots. It lowers the level of nitrogen oxides in the blood and lowers the ability to flow smoothly.
• Diabetes: if you have a high blood sugar level, then it can damage blood vessels and form clots. It also increases the risk of high blood pressure and atherosclerosis.
• Obesity: If your BMI is more than or excessive body weight, then it can lead to poor circulation, high cholesterol, diabetes, and hypertension; all these can form blood clots.
• Heart conditions: certain heart conditions, like atrial fibrillation, can lead to irregular heartbeats, which form blood clots.So, when these clots break then they travel to the brain and cause a blockage in the brain.
• Hypertension (high blood pressure): If you have persistent high blood pressure the it damages the inner wall of blood vessels and forms a clot.
• Head injury: If you injure your head, then it can cause internal bleeding, and a clot can form. But if this clot did not dissolve naturally, then it blocks blood flow and results in brain damage.
• Birth control pills: Sometimes birth control pills can also cause brain clots. These medications affect Estrogen levels, which can increase the level of clot formation.

Treatment of Brain Clot

Treatment of a brain clot depends on the cause, size, and location. So, treatment options include:
Medication: Anticoagulants: These drugs, also called blood thinners, can help prevent new clots from forming and larger clots from growing.
Thrombolytics: Thrombolytics, or clot-busting drugs, can dissolve clots and restore blood flow. And they are most effective if given within just a few hours after symptoms start.

Surgery:

• Thrombectomy: This is a minimally invasive surgery in which a catheter is used to remove the clot from a blocked artery, restoring the blood flow and preventing the serious consequences.
• Carotid endarterectomy: The carotid arteries are blood vessels in your neck that supply blood to your brain. By this surgery, sticky plaque is removed, which is blocking the blood flow.
• Burr hole procedure: In this your doctor drill holes in your skulls to relieve the pressure from blood or fluid build-up.
• Craniotomy: In this skull is temporarily removed to remove the clot, and after this skull piece is replaced.
• Stenting: These are small tubes that are inserted into the brain to keep it open. It ensures blood flow and reduces the risk of further blockages.

About Dr. Himanshu Gupta

Dr Himanshu Gupta is one of the best neurosurgeons in Jaipur with an experience of more than 14 years. He specializes in treating disorders of the central and peripheral nervous system, including trauma, tumors, vascular disorders, etc, with this, he also provides Brain clot removal surgery in Jaipur. His experience and compassionate care towards patients make him the best choice for spine and brain treatment.

Conclusion

The brain, which is the most important part of the human body, and if anything happens then it is a loss of your whole body. If you are suffering from any brain issues or have experienced the symptoms or causes of a brain clot, then go and get an appointment today for early medical care because a brain clot is a battle, but with the right care and timely medical intervention, victory is possible.