In a landmark surgical feat, Dr. Anne Sai Pavan, a cardiothoracic surgeon at Aayush Hospital, Vijayawada, successfully removed India’s longest known blood clot, measuring an astonishing 20 cm, during a high-stakes femoral artery embolectomy.
The patient was rushed to the emergency room with symptoms of severe leg pain, numbness, and lack of pulse in the lower limb—signs of acute limb ischemia caused by an arterial blockage. Immediate diagnostic imaging confirmed the presence of a long and dangerous embolus lodged in the femoral artery.
“Time was critical. A delay could have meant irreversible tissue death or even limb loss,” said Dr. Anne Sai Pavan.
The surgery was performed between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM on the same night. Using femoral artery embolectomy techniques, Dr. Pavan and his surgical team carefully extracted the 20-centimeter clot—a rare and record-setting removal in India.
A femoral artery embolectomy is a surgical procedure used to remove blood clots obstructing blood flow to the lower limb. It is a life- and limb-saving intervention when performed quickly and precisely.
- The patient recovered well post-surgery, with restored blood flow and preserved limb function.
- At 20 cm in length, the clot is one of the largest arterial emboli ever surgically removed in India, highlighting the capabilities of Aayush Hospital’s vascular and cardiothoracic care team.
This successful surgery sets a new benchmark in emergency vascular care and positions Aayush Hospital, Vijayawada, as a center for advanced cardiothoracic and vascular procedures in South India.
“This case reinforces our commitment to timely, high-precision interventions, no matter the hour,” Dr. Pavan added.
With this extraordinary surgery, Dr. Anne Sai Pavan and the Aayush Hospital team have not only saved a limb—but set a national record for surgical excellence.
