Treatment of Vascular Occlusion in Israel: Most Effective Techniques

Current Techniques

Vascular occlusion can occur against the background of various diseases: venous thrombosis, atherosclerosis, heart attack, stroke, and so on. Typically, the primary cause of venous occlusion is the formation of blood clots that narrow the vessel lumen to the point of complete closure. Occlusion can occur in a vessel in any organ, with the most dangerous being the obstruction of major arteries and veins, especially if they are located in the brain or if there is occlusion of the coronary arteries. In some cases, the pathology either does not manifest at all or manifests weakly, up to the stage when it begins to threaten the life and health of the patient. Typically, it is at this stage that patients seek help at the Top Ichilov clinic, although the earlier treatment begins, the easier it will be and the cheaper it will cost.

When prescribing therapy, the stage of the pathology, the location of the occluded vessel, and accompanying diseases are taken into account.

1. Drug Therapy. Effectively addresses the problem of occlusion in the early stages, and is also used as an adjunct in the surgical treatment program, to prevent recurrences. The therapy plan includes medications that thin the blood, promote the dissolution of clots, lower cholesterol levels, and so on. If occlusion occurs in the vessels responsible for supplying blood to the retina, the latest monoclonal antibody-based medications are used.
2. Endovascular Techniques. Surgery is used in cases where drug therapy is insufficient. Most of the methods for treating vascular occlusion used at Top Ichilov are minimally invasive. For example, endovascular surgeries are performed without extensive tissue incisions, significant blood loss, and a difficult recovery period.
3. Angioplasty and Stenting. The most commonly performed types of treatment for occlusion of various vessels: heart, liver, limbs, and so on. The essence of the method is to expand the narrowed lumen of the vessel, vein, or artery due to occlusion and to place a stent in that location, which will prevent the vessel from narrowing again. A puncture is made in a large vessel, through which a very thin and flexible catheter is inserted, with a deflated balloon at its end. Under the control of diagnostic equipment, the balloon is delivered to the site of occlusion or narrowing of the vessel. The balloon is inflated, restoring the normal lumen of the vessel, after which the stent is placed, and the balloon is removed. Currently, Top Ichilov uses modern types of drug-eluting stents. The medication dissolves in the blood in small portions and has an anti-thrombotic effect.
4. Endovascular Thrombectomy. The essence of this method is the mechanical removal of clots, which is performed using a stream of saline solution. The procedure is also minimally invasive: a catheter equipped with a special device is introduced through a puncture in the vessel. The device provides a stream of saline solution at the required pressure, literally washing out the clots and eliminating the vessel occlusion. This technique is often used in limb thrombosis. Typically, the procedure is performed under local anesthesia.
5. Placement of a Cava Filter. In the event of a risk that a detached clot will occlude a major artery, a cava filter may be installed – a special mesh device that prevents large blood clots from entering vital arteries. It is usually installed temporarily for patients at high risk of thromboembolism or acute vessel occlusion.
6. Shunting. In cases where the damage to the vessel and its occlusion cannot be eliminated, vascular surgeons perform a shunting operation, which involves excluding the damaged vessel from the blood supply system and replacing it with an artificially created pathway for blood flow. The so-called shunt is an artificial vessel or a fragment of the patient's vessel taken from other parts of the body. During the operation, the damaged vessel is first clamped, stopping blood flow through it, then the shunt is placed, and blood flow is redirected through it. Operations are indicated for many patients with severe lesions of the brain, heart, limbs, liver, or kidneys.
7. Laser Revascularization. An innovative technique indicated for patients with severe lesions of the heart vessels. If blood flow through the heart muscle vessel cannot be restored, doctors use a laser to create tiny holes-channels in the myocardium tissue, through which blood flow will subsequently occur. This intervention is performed without stopping the heart.

Diagnosis

Vascular occlusion is a rather dangerous condition, so people with characteristic symptoms or those who are at risk need the most thorough diagnosis. At the Top Ichilov clinic, examinations can be conducted with 100% accuracy, and it will be completed in just three days, using new modern equipment. Each patient arriving from the CIS countries is accompanied during the examination by a Russian-speaking curator.

At the Top Ichilov clinic, it is possible to obtain a second opinion via Skype – for those who cannot personally come to Israel but want to receive written treatment recommendations from Israeli experts. To get a consultation, it is necessary to submit an application on the website.

Cost of Treatment for Vascular Occlusion in Israel

Advantages of Turning to Top Ichilov

• Most accurate diagnosis
• Experienced and highly qualified specialists
• Most successful and progressive techniques with an emphasis on minimally invasive
• Moderate prices.

For more detailed information, you can submit an application through the clinic's website.