Blocked blood vessels? There's a non-surgical fix you didn't know about

Blocked blood vessels? There's a non-surgical fix you didn't know about

Most people associate blocked blood vessels with major surgery, long hospital stays, or irreversible damage. But doctors say advances in interventional radiology and emergency vascular care are changing how many serious clots are treated, especially when patients reach the hospital quickly enough. One of the most important procedures gaining attention is mechanical thrombectomy, a minimally invasive technique used to physically remove dangerous …