Which thrombectomy method uses high-velocity water streams to reduce thrombus burden?

The method that uses high-velocity water streams to reduce thrombus burden is rheolytic thrombectomy. This technique involves the generation of a high-speed jet of saline or other irrigating solutions directed at the thrombus. The force of these high-velocity streams disrupts and evacuates the thrombus from the vessel, facilitating its removal. This method is particularly effective because the mechanical action of the saline jet can break apart and dislodge clots without extensive direct contact with surrounding vascular tissues, thereby minimizing potential damage to healthy vasculature.

In rheolytic thrombectomy, the hydraulic energy is converted into kinetic energy, which helps in fragmenting and clearing the clot from the affected area. This water stream mechanism sets rheolytic thrombectomy apart from other methods, which may rely more heavily on mechanical manipulation or ultrasound technology without the core innovative jet action that distinguishes rheolytic techniques.