An 83-year-old patient with a limb-threatening situation due to severe swelling and underlying Deep Vein Assisted Thrombus Aspiration System by Dr Balakumar, a Senior Consultant Vascular Surgeon in Chennai. 

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism, collectively known as venous thromboembolism, pose significant threats to patient’s health and are associated with preventable mortality and morbidity. Recognizing the need for advanced and precise treatment modalities,      Dr. Balakumar employed Computer Assisted Thrombus Aspiration system.

Understanding the urgency, venous thromboembolism arises from various risk factors, including surgery, acute illness, cancer, neurological diseases, trauma, and pregnancy. The implications of DVT are severe, leading to chronic venous disease, recurrent VTE (Recurrent venous thromboembolism), and long-term complications such as post thrombotic syndrome and chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension. Despite its significant impact, DVT remains under diagnosed and under treated, often resulting in varied treatment approaches. Dr. Balakumar highlights the critical need for awareness regarding recent advancements in treating this condition.

Computer assisted Thrombus. aspiration system is designed for accelerated clot detection and removal, emerges as a groundbreaking solution. This technology enables precise navigation through delicate. and tortuous veins in the deep leg. abdomen, and lungs, ensuring effective treatment with minimal risk. Elaborating more on this case, Dr Balakumar says, “The success story
involves an 83-year-old patient who, Dr Balakumar post-hip replacement surgery, faced a
Penumbra Lightning System limb-threatening situation due to severe swelling and underlying DVT. By utilizing Penumbra Lightning 12 technology, the patient underwent accelerated clot removal and remarkably was mobilized the very next day.

This technology minimizes the risk of bleeding and blood loss by utilizing a computer-assisted system that aspirates only upon contact with the thrombus. In the patent vessel, the aspiration is intermittent, preventing unnecessary blood loss.”

The success of this case emphasizes the transformative potential of Computer Assisted Thrombus Aspiration in DVT treatment, providing a safe, efficient, and patient- centric approach.