Arterial thrombectomy and embolectomy are procedures used to remove blood clots from arteries, restoring normal circulation and preventing tissue damage. These interventions are often performed in urgent situations such as acute limb ischemia or after a stroke or embolic event.

• A thrombectomy refers to the removal of a clot (thrombus) that forms locally within an artery, often due to atherosclerosis or plaque rupture.

• An embolectomy involves removing a clot (embolus) that has traveled from another part of the body and lodged in an artery, such as from the heart in patients with atrial fibrillation.

These procedures can be performed using minimally invasive catheter techniques or through open surgery, depending on the location and severity of the blockage. In catheter-based approaches, a device is guided to the clot site to extract or dissolve it