Question 1

what is the survival rate for removing a blood clot from the brain?

Accepted Answer

Depends : Several factors have bearing on the survival rate of evacuation of a hematoma - including size, location and age of the person as well as other co-morbid conditions (hypertension, diabetes, etc.).

Question 2

my grandmother collapsed and is in surgery for blood clot in her brain. what is her chance of survival. she is 79 years old.

Accepted Answer

Not enough info.: I'm so sorry she's ill!  It is impossible to give you a precise answer, since we don't know the cause or extent of the damage, or her general condition before this happened. Since she is getting surgery, someone feels like that will improve her chances, which is good.  Time will tell.  When talking to the surgeon, have a list of questions ready and make sure you right down the answers, for later.

Question 3

is surgery necessary when you have blood clots in your brain?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Many times embolic strokes are treated with blood thinner which can open up blocked arteries.  For most patients surgery is rarely done.

Question 4

i had a major brain surgery 20 years ago for a brain haemorrhage to remove a blood clot. i was wondering if it is safe to ride on roller coasters?

Accepted Answer

Wrong place to ask: Only someone who knows your current state of health &amp; any issues around such a procedure should respond to this question. It is not a one size fits all answer. Talk to your current doc about this.

Question 5

my friend was in france and was hit by a lorry and is in a coma. the doctors have noticed a blood clot in his brain, i am just wondering what the chance of his survival is and if he will be brain damaged.

Accepted Answer

Guarded at best: In general, brain bleeding causes 60% death rate within the first yr, but all cases are different and survival does occur.  Must state that most have permanent brain injury to a variable extent.  Currently, use EEG activity to follow your friend, discuss option of surgery or shunting &amp; curtailing brain pressure.  Miracles do occur, so stay hopeful

Question 6

elderly lady had stroke due to blood clot. has brain swelling. in a coma.  stroke induced. chances of survival?

Accepted Answer

Hard to say: The pre-illness health, speed of recognition and early care all play into this status.The physicians at the bedside have a better access to the information needed to answer this question.

Question 7

can blood clots be removed without major surgery?

Accepted Answer

Depends on size/loca: Depending on the size/location of the clot, removal may be needed or impossible--sudden, large clots in lung causing significant low oxygen may need urgent surgery to remove it. Small ones in the brain (i.E small stroke) can't be removed. Otherwise clots in legs/lungs/arms not causing too much trouble, will resolve on their own with appropriate med such as heparin/coumadin. Consult doc. Good luck.

Question 8

can blood clots in the lung be removed with surgery?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Surgery is reserved for large clots that are typically immediately life-threatening. Smaller clots are treated with blood thinners which help prevent the clots from becoming larger and give a chance for them to naturally dissolve.

Question 9

are having a blood clot removed & have pressure removed off your brain the same thing ? does it require the same procedure?

Accepted Answer

: If bleeding is present intracranially and continues, an increasing mass will create pressure on the neighboring nerve cells and connecting processes causing damage resulting in neurological dysfunction, and even death.  Surgery is often required to decompress and remove this threat.

Question 10

wisdom teeth removed 2 days ago, checked surgery site noticed a visible hole/gap where i think the blood clot should be. theres a literal hole there now, i imagine food can get caught in there = dry socket. doesnt hurt right now, what do i do?

Accepted Answer

: First flush out any debris that may have entered the surgery site. You can get a water flusher device at any pharmacy and use it now. Did you have sutures? go back to surgeon for treatment and sutures if needed and dry socket paste if necessary.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Blood clot in brain removed by sergery survival rate

A member asked:

What is the survival rate for removing a blood clot from the brain?

A member asked:

My grandmother collapsed and is in surgery for blood clot in her brain. what is her chance of survival. she is 79 years old.

A member asked:

Is surgery necessary when you have blood clots in your brain?

A member asked:

I had a major brain surgery 20 years ago for a brain haemorrhage to remove a blood clot. i was wondering if it is safe to ride on roller coasters?

A member asked:

My friend was in france and was hit by a lorry and is in a coma. the doctors have noticed a blood clot in his brain, i am just wondering what the chance of his survival is and if he will be brain damaged.

A member asked:

Elderly lady had stroke due to blood clot. has brain swelling. in a coma. stroke induced. chances of survival?

A member asked:

Can blood clots be removed without major surgery?

A member asked:

Can blood clots in the lung be removed with surgery?

A member asked:

Are having a blood clot removed & have pressure removed off your brain the same thing ? does it require the same procedure?

A member asked:

Wisdom teeth removed 2 days ago, checked surgery site noticed a visible hole/gap where i think the blood clot should be. theres a literal hole there now, i imagine food can get caught in there = dry socket. doesnt hurt right now, what do i do?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?