TCTMD: TCT 1780: LAVA ECMO Assisted Complex PCI in a High Risk Patient With LV Thrombus and Multivessel Disease: A Case of Successful Revascularization TCT 1780: LAVA ECMO Assisted Complex PCI in a High Risk Patient With LV Thrombus and Multivessel Disease: A Case of Successful Revascularization Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) is a broad term referring to disorders affecting the blood vessels carrying blood to and from the arms and legs. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a specific issue ... A thrombus occurs when the hemostatic process, which normally occurs in response to injury, becomes activated in an uninjured or slightly injured vessel.

Understanding the Context

A thrombus in a large blood vessel will decrease blood flow through that vessel (termed a mural thrombus). What is thrombosis? Thrombosis is the formation of a blood clot (thrombus) inside one of your blood vessels or a chamber of your heart. Clots can block blood flow in your blood vessels or break free and travel elsewhere in your body.

Key Insights

A thrombus is a blood clot that occurs inside the vascular system. Blood clots help wounds heal, but a thrombus can cause dangerous blockages. Thrombosis refers to the formation of a blood clot (thrombus) inside a blood vessel. These clots can partially or completely block blood flow, leading to serious health consequences like tissue death, organ damage, and functional impairment. Thrombosis occurs when one or more blood clots develop in a blood vessel or the heart.

Final Thoughts

A thrombus (clot) forms when blood cells stick together when they shouldn’t. A clot can grow large enough to stop blood from flowing through your circulatory system and create a life-threatening situation.