What is the EKOS procedure?
What is the EKOS procedure?
The device, called EKOS is a cutting-edge technology that uses an ultrasound to deliver very low doses of a clot-dissolving drug directly into the clot through a catheter. The result is rapid clearance of the clot while at the same time significantly reducing the risk of bleeding.
What does Ekos mean?
Ekosonic Endovascular System (EKOS), a form of catheter-directed pharmacomechanical thrombolysis, has been used to treat submassive and massive pulmonary emboli.
What is EkoSonic endovascular system?
The EkoSonic Endovascular System is indicated for the: Ultrasound facilitated, controlled and selective infusion of physician-specified fluids, including thrombolytics, into the vasculature for the treatment of pulmonary embolism. Infusion of solutions into the pulmonary arteries.
When is Ekos indicated?
The EKOS® system is available for the treatment of pulmonary embolism (PE), deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and peripheral arterial occlusions. EKOS® makes the clot become permeable. Ultrasound pressure drives the physician specified thrombolytic agent through the permeated thrombus.
Where is EKOS catheter inserted?
Your skin will be cleaned where the long, thin tube will enter your body. This is usually at your groin or behind your knee, depending on the clots location. An Interventional Radiologist will insert the long, thin tube into a blood vessel. The tube is then directed to the general area of the clot.
What is Ecos medical?
Extracorporeal organ support (ECOS) in critical illness and acute kidney injury: from native to artificial organ crosstalk.
What is Ekos PE?
EKOS was the first interventional device indicated for the treatment of pulmonary embolism. EKOS is used for the infusion of physician-specific fluids, including thrombolytics, into the peripheral vasculature. EKOS’ ultrasound technology accelerates drug dispersion, requiring less lytic agent.
What is Submassive pulmonary embolism?
Submassive (or intermediate-risk) PE refers to those patients with acute PE without systemic hypotension but with evidence of either right ventricle (RV) dysfunction or myocardial necrosis.
Is Ekos safe?
EKOS is a safe, repeatable and reliable treatment that dissolves thrombus quickly with low lytic, low blood loss and low trauma – resulting in proven long-term outcomes. EKOS leverages the power of targeted ultrasonic waves to thin and separate fibrin strands and accelerates lytic dispersion deeper into the clot.
What is thrombolysis procedure?
Thrombolysis is a procedure used to break up abnormal blood clots that restrict blood flow in veins and arteries. We use two types of thrombolysis. For chemical thrombolysis we inject a medication, such as tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) or urokinase, through a catheter to dissolve the clot.
How do you treat a Submassive PE?
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved tPA 100 mg administered as a continuous intravenous infusion over a 2-hour period for treatment of acute massive PE. Nevertheless, tPA is often used off-label to treat submassive PE.
What does Submassive mean?
(sŭb″mas′iv) [ sub- + massive] Medical jargon for very severe or injurious but not immediately life-threatening conditions. It is applied to diseases such as liver necrosis (without fulminant hepatic failure) or pulmonary embolism (without unstable hemodynamics).
What is the C code for the Ekosonic system?
The C-Code used for the EkoSonic™ Endovascular System is C1887 or C1889. C-Codes are used for hospital outpatient device reporting for Medicare and some private payers. Note: Boston Scientific Corporation is not responsible for correct use of codes on submitted claims; this information does not constitute reimbursement or legal advice.
What can the Ekosonic catheter be used for?
The EkoSonic catheter is comprised of two parts: the Infusion catheter and the ultrasonic core. EKOS was the first product indicated for the treatment of pulmonary embolism. The EkoSonic catheter can be used for the infusion of physician selected therapeutics, including thrombolytics into the peripheral vasculature.
How is Ekos used in the medical field?
EKOS was the first product indicated for the treatment of pulmonary embolism. The EkoSonic catheter can be used for the infusion of physician selected therapeutics, including thrombolytics for the treatment of diseases, such as deep vein thrombosis and arterial occlusion.
How is Ekosonic used to treat deep vein thrombosis?
EKOS™ Ultrasound Guided Catheter directed thrombolysis for deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. EKOSONIC® The targeted ultrasound waves differentiate this technology, providing accelerated clot dissolution by unwinding the fibrin matrix.
