727-SURGERY
941-SURGERY
Call us now
- 727-787-4379
- 941-787-4379
- Fax 727-228-4542
Menu
Menu
Menu
Atrial fibrillation is an extremely common medical problem. Patients usually require medication to thin their blood to prevent blood clots. However, for those patients who are unaware of their atrial fibrillation and not on blood thinners they can form clots in the heart that can travel to other parts of the body, blocking blood flow that would other wise deliver oxygen to tissue. A thromboembolectomy of the affected limb can remove the clot and restore blood flow.
Patients with acute blood clots to the extremities complain of pain and decreased color to the affected limb. The longer the lack of blood flow continues the more symptoms worsen. Patients will eventually complain of numbness. Finally, the inability to move the limb is an extremely late finding requiring emergent treatment to prevent lasting damage and maintain limb function.
The surgical procedure involves a small incision to localize the artery. The artery is opened and then a small balloon catheter is placed into the artery past the clot. The balloon is inflated and pulled back through the artery. This brings the clot into the incision so it can be removed. Sometimes an angiogram is performed before closing the artery. Finally, the surgeon will clinically check for improved blood flow and then close the skin.
The recovery time from this procedure is generally only a few days. However, the cause of the patient’s symptoms needs to be determined and the patient is usually anticoagulated prior to discharge. Also, if there was a lack of blood flow for an extended period of time, it may take some time for the function to return.
Dr. Jenna Kazil is a skillful vascular surgeon who performs surgical procedures at local various hospitals and sees patients at the Florida Surgical Clinic. Patients looking for the best vascular surgical specialist should visit the Florida Surgical Clinic to discuss the wide variety of operations and options their surgeon can assist them with for their health needs.The Florida Surgical Clinic is located in Bradenton, FL and its outstanding vascular surgical specialist serves the West coast of Florida population mainly in Manatee, Sarasota, Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.
The information on this website is provided as general health guidelines and may not be applicable to your particular health condition. Your individual health status and any required medical treatments can only be properly addressed by a professional healthcare provider of your choice. Remember: There is no adequate substitution for a personal consultation with your physician. Neither Florida Surgical Clinic LLC, or any of their affiliates, nor any contributors shall have any liability for the content or any errors or omissions in the information provided by this website.
701 Manatee Ave. W, Suite 105
Bradenton, FL 34205
Phone: 727-787-4379
Phone: 941-787-4379
Fax: 727-228-4542
Email: contactus@floridasurgicalclinic.com
Monday – Friday: 8AM – 4:30PM
Saturday – Sunday: Closed (Except on Ultrasound and Procedure Days)
Florida Surgical Clinic provides supreme vascular surgery and general surgery care to patients living in the cities of Anna Maria, Apollo Beach, Brandon, Bradenton, Bradenton Beach, Clearwater, Ellenton, Holmes Beach, Lakewood Ranch, Largo, Long Boat Key, Myakka City, North Port, Palmetto, Parrish, Pinellas Park, Riverview, Ruskin, Sarasota, St. Petersburg, Siesta Key, Sun City Center, Tampa, and Venice.
© Copyright Florida Surgical Clinic LLC 2022 | All Rights Reserved | Terms of Use| Website Privacy Policy
Copyright © 2022 Optimized360 LLC | All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Disclaimer | Web Accessibility Statement