Mayo Clinic Minute: Ins and outs of blood clot filters
2019年7月18日 · An inferior vena cava (IVC) filter is a device designed to block blood clots in a vein — usually in the leg — from migrating to the lung. It's a situation that can be life-threatening. "People who tend to get DVT, or blood clots, are people who may have had recent surgery, people who may have malignancy or cancer, or other sorts of disease ...
Ins and outs of blood clot filters . Video Audio . Vivien Williams An IVC filter is a device designed to block blood clots in a vein — usually in the leg — from migrating to the lung. It's a situation that can be life-threatening. Erica Knavel Koepsel, M.D. Interventional radiology Mayo Clinic
Tuesday Q and A: Numerous conditions can lead to low white …
2014年12月2日 · Eosinophils are disease-fighting white blood cells. Basophils play a role in wound healing, infection and allergic reactions. One of the most common causes of a low white blood cell count is a viral infection. These infections can sometimes temporarily disrupt the bone marrow’s production of blood cells, so blood cell counts drop.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: New treatment to open blocked carotid artery
2018年11月30日 · That external circuit contains a pump to move the blood and a filter to remove any plaque that may break free from the artery during the procedure. With TCAR, a stent can be placed to open the artery and relieve the blockage, while the brain is protected from any debris that could lead to a stroke.
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Understanding chronic kidney disease
2023年3月23日 · If left untreated, over time, these diseases can weaken the tiny blood vessels within the kidneys that filter waste from the blood, making them unable to work properly. It is important, if you have been diagnosed with diabetes or high blood pressure, that you work with your health care team to ensure these conditions are under good control.
As blood cancer treatments evolve, so does the patient journey
2024年9月19日 · Blood cancer patients have more immunotherapies available, including CAR-T, which uses the body's immune system to fight cancer. CAR-T involves genetically modifying T cells to activate the immune system to find and kill certain cancers. The Food and Drug Administration approved CAR-T for certain types of leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma.
Mayo Clinic Minute: It’s hard to beat the health benefits of beets
2019年3月15日 · "Many people might not think that beets are a heart-healthy food, but, actually, beets contain a high level of nitrates, which have a blood pressure-lowering effect," says Guy. And the health benefits of beets can be gained whether it's fresh beets added in your own recipes, pickled in a jar, sliced and roasted, or eaten as beet chips.
Manage your risk of carotid artery disease
2023年9月19日 · A tube or catheter is placed into the artery and connected to a transcarotid neuro-protection system, or NPS. This system diverts blood flow through a filter or basket that catches and prevents loose plaque or debris from entering the brain. After the plaque and debris are collected by the device filter, the blood is returned to a vessel in the ...
Mayo Clinic Q and A: What is extracorporeal membrane …
2021年5月13日 · The blood is sent through an artificial lung in the ECMO machine, which removes carbon dioxide and adds oxygen into the blood. The blood is then rewarmed and sent back into the body through another cannula. This method allows the blood to bypass the heart or lungs. By doing this, your uncle's body and organs can rest and heal.
Tuesday Q and A: Several factors affect long-term DVT treatment …
2015年1月20日 · A vena cava filter can have an impact on your anticoagulant treatment, too. This small, metal device is placed into a large vein that returns blood from your legs to your heart — the vena cava. If a DVT forms, breaks off and travels through your bloodstream, the filter catches it before it reaches your heart, preventing a pulmonary embolism.